L'Antique Nice

Antiquity Nice, a Greco-Roman history

Immerse yourself in the heart of old Nice. The site of Cimiez, Le Trophée d'Auguste à la Turbie, the Greek Villa Kerylos, the site of the old fortifications of Nice on the heights of the city, the ancient Greek city Nikaia.
Stay 3 days and 2 nights from 160 € on the basis of 50 paying -

Journée 1: Nice

Visite guidée de Nice, la vielle ville, découvrez ses curiosités, ses églises baroques, ses ruelles et ses places, son histoire et son patrimoine qui font le charme de la vieille niçoise . Visite guidée du Musée et du site archéologique de Cimiez® la ville antique de Cemenelum, capitale de la province des Alpes Maritimae, après la fin de la conquête des Alpes par Auguste et l'organisation du territoire ligure, présente, l'amphithéâtre, trois ensembles thermaux complets, des rues, un réseau d’égouts, une schola, une domus et des boutiques. Majoritairement du IIIe siècle, ces vestiges comportent en fait différentes époques de construction du Ier au VIIe siècle. A découvrir aussi son musée qui abrite notamment des pièces retrouvés sur le site.
Déjeuner tirés du sac.
Diner et Nuit à l’hostel.

Day 2: La Turbie and Villa Kerylos

Breakfast. Route to La Turbie for a visit to the Trophy of the Alps® a commemorative Roman monument dating from 7-6 BC. AD In honor of Octavian, nephew of Caesar and future Emperor Augustus, following the submission of the peoples of the Alps. Located on the border between Gaul and Italy, it celebrates the unity and power of the Roman Empire. Direction Beaulieu-sur-Mer for a guided tour of Villa Kerylos®, a real invitation to travel and a tribute to Greek civilization. Original reconstruction of an ancient Greek residence, Villa Kérylos is the realization of a dream, that of Théodore Reinach, French archaeologist and statesman, fascinated by Greek civilization. It is also the fruit of an exemplary collaboration with the architect Emmanuel Pontremoli, who was passionate about this project.
Lunch in the form of a packed lunch.
Dinner and Night at the hostel.


Day 3: Nice

Breakfast. Discovery of the old fortifications of Nice, the Castle Protected since the 18th century by a total absence of urban development, the site contains in its basement the vestiges of the medieval and modern city, but also of older periods. If we do not yet know whether the Greek city of Nikaïa is located at its summit, archaeological excavations clearly show an ancient occupation, dating back to the beginning of Protohistory, a millennium BC. The hill has always been a privileged place for habitat and surveillance of a territory in contact with the sea. Visit of the Chagall Museum, Opened in 1973, it was designed by the painter himself to exhibit his work consisting of 17 large paintings entitled Message biblique.
Lunch in the form of a packed lunch
Return.
The course of our circuits is given as an indication. Our programs are subject to modification due to imperatives beyond our control such as flight rotations, market days, boat schedules, change of schedule of entrances to sites, imposed reservation schedules, etc. However, the services provided will be respected, except in cases of force majeure.
The price includes the following services:

  • 2 nights: full board accommodation based on multiple and double rooms for accompanying persons.
  • 2dinners
  • 2 packed lunches
  • All visits as indicated on the program:
  • The guided tour of Nice
  • The archaeological museum.
  • The Turbie reservation
  • The guided tour of Villa Kerylos
  • Reservation at the Chagall Museum.
  • A parent / companion voice server (parent / companion codes)
  • A web service "the trunk of images" to deposit your photos during the stay on the site (with codes for parents / accompanying adults)
  • Multi-risk repatriation assistance
  • 24/7 assistance and emergency number
  • A technical - logistic and cultural file for the preparation of the trip for the accompanying persons.
The price does not include:

  • Membership of the 1901 law tourism association is compulsory for adults € 10 per adult.
  • Transport (request on estimate)
  • Tourist tax
  • The supplement in single room
  • All visits not mentioned on the program
Optional :
  • Travel cancellation insurance (group and individual)
  • A guide-lecturer accompanying you and guiding you throughout the stay or occasionally (on request)
  • Possibility to modify the visits mentioned in the program

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