DOLPHIN WATCHING & MONACO SIGHTS

 

1st STOP – Dolphin watching 

 

Your dolphin and whale watching adventure will start in the Bay of Villefranche-sur-mer. You board the boat and set off across the Mediterranean sea to the wildlife ‘hot spots’.

 

A diverse range of sea life visits the waters off the French Riviera coast some of the most commonly spotted during these outings are: Fin Whales, Sperm Whales, Risso’s Dolphins and Striped Dolphins.

 

Light aircraft are used each morning to locate groups of dolphins & whales to ensure that you have the best possible chance of watching some of these beautiful creatures in their natural environment.

 

Boat departure 9:30am

 

• July & August - Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat
• June & Sept - Wed & Sat

 

Price (not included)

 

• Adult = 48 €
• Teen (13 - 17 years) = 38 €
• Kid (- 12 years) = 32 €

 

2nd STOP – A burger with the best view EVER!

 

Burger and chips is generally a foolproof lunch option for the whole family, but forget McDonald’s, we’ll take you to the burger truck with THE best view. 

 

3rd STOP – The Oceanographic Museum

 

The Principality of Monaco is just a short drive along the coast from your lunch pitstop. So after 20 (very scenic) minutes, your Friend in France guide will start introducing you to the world’s 2nd smallest country.

 

The Oceanographic Museum is awe-inspiring from the moment you set eyes on it. Built with 100 000 tons of rock, it offers over 6000m2 of exhibition space with both tropical and Mediterranean sealife aquariums.

 

Price (not included)

 

• Adult = 14€ 
• Kid = 7€ 

 

4th STOP – A walking tour of Monaco Ville

 

Your Friend in France guide will pick you up from the Oceanographic Museum to walk with you through the medieval streets of old Monaco to show you the sights, including:

 

• The Cathedral (Grace Kelly's resting place)
• The Prince’s Palace
• The courthouse
• Some pretty stunning panoramic views 

 

5th STOP – A lap of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit

 

Last but not least, drive a full lap of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit. 

 

What’s In...

 

• Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
• Comfortable, fully air conditioned minivans with capacity of 8 passengers
• Your very own English-speaking driver/guide
• Freedom to adjust the itinerary to suit your pace and interests
• Onboard refreshment

 

What’s Out...

 

• The dolphin outing boat tickets
• Entrance fee for the Oceanographic Museum
• Your additional activities or purchases
• Meals and refreshments

 

Your holiday time is precious.

Our team of professional driver-guides is here to help you get the very best out of your sightseeing time on the French Riviera.

 

We believe that one size CANNOT fit all, so all of our itineraries can be adapted to your specific interests and pace.

 

We have a wealth of French Riviera knowledge at our fingertips and extensive on the ground experience which enables us to create and adjust daytrip itineraries to take you straight to the places you’ll love the most. No disappointment or time wasted.

 

Contact us to discuss possibilities.