Silversea Luxury Cruises To CANNES

Experience the splendid beauty and landmarks of Antibes during this delightful, half-day sightseeing excursion. The natural beauty remains in the Vieille Ville (old town), with the ramparts along the sea and the long, arched protective wall along the port. Discover the Picasso museum, in the Chàteau Grimaldi, between the covered market on the Place Massena and the ramparts. Picasso worked here in the chàteau in 1946, and his studio is part of the museum.

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Antibes via the coastal road. En route, pass through the scenic Cap d'Antibes. Located on the city of Antibes, this lovely peninsula is famous for its elegant villas and wonderful vistas.

Old Town Walking Tour

Upon arrival in Antibes, take a guided walking tour through the Old Town. Discover the fascinating history and landmarks of this medieval enclave, its ramparts along the sea, Provencal market, famous Port Vauban, the largest European marina, and the flowery Safranier District. Following your walking tour and some free time around the famous Provencal Market (only in the morning) where all your senses will be awake by all the different smells of olives, cheese, fresh tomatoes, you will continue to the Picasso Museum.

Picasso Museum

Picasso enthusiastically worked here and created numerous works, drawings and paintings. Following his stay in 1946, Pablo Picasso left on deposit 23 paintings and 44 drawings. During your visit, marvel at the large collection of notable works, drawings and paintings on display, including the Joy of Living, Satyr, Centaur Fauna and the Trident, Slimer Urchins, Sea Urchins Woman, Still Life with Owl and the Three Urchins, and more.

Afterward, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Embrace the exquisite art and flavours of the lovely Old Cannet area during this panoramic, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Cannes, Old Cannet Walking Tour, Mansions, Bellevue Square, Tobiasse Chapel, Arts & Crafts

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute orientation drive through Cannes en route to the Old Cannet area. This hidden little town is dedicated to arts and crafts and home-crafting, and adorned with elegant, early-20th-century architecture. Upon arrival, take a guided stroll through the Old Town. Along the way, see private, elegant mansions and Bellevue Square, then continue along the pedestrian area. Here, pass by the Tobiasse Chapel and arts and crafts ateliers en route to the Bonnard Museum.

Bonnard Museum, Large Art Collection, Museum Curator

Pierre Bonnard largest art collection is the main point of interest. This museum has been exchanging the collections with museums all over the world. The artist spent the last part of his life trying to express the fabulous lights and views that the Old Town reflected in his eyes. Depending upon the day of your visit, you may have an opportunity to meet the Museum Curator.

La Bastide Bruno Oger, Lunch, Downtown Cannes, Guided Walking Tour or Independent Shopping

Next, re-board your coach and head to La Bastide Bruno Oger. Bruno, the youngest French chef to be awarded a Michelin star, and his wife, a modern art painter, have given their very best to create two locations in one, an elegant, chic bistro and an exclusive, Michelin-starred restaurant to exalt the culinary senses. After a lunch inspired by seasonal ingredients and Chef Oger's inspiration, re-board your coach and drive back to the main downtown area of Cannes. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour, or opt to browse the designer shops at your leisure or stroll along the famous Croisette Boulevard. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Explore Cannes' Old World charm and view where the renowned film festival is held during this picturesque, half-day walking tour through the heart of the city. Walk the Old Quarter, or Le Suquet, La Croisette where the Cannes Film Festival is held and finish at typical Provencal markets for refreshments.

Old Quarter Walking Tour

Depart the pier for the uphill walk to the Le Suquet area, also known as the 'Old Quarter', in the heart of Cannes. As you stroll along the narrow streets, admire the window boxes, colourful shutters and fountains, then pass by the city's quaint restaurants and shops. En route, a photo stop is made at the Le Suquet Old Town Viewpoint to take in magnificent panoramic views of the city, Lerins Islands and Esterel Mountains.

La Croisette

Next, walk down to the world-famous and very busy La Croisette with its Convention Centre, or 'Palais des Festivals'.

Provencal Markets and Tastings

Afterward, continue on to the typically Provencal markets of the area to indulge your senses with flowers, Mediterranean fish and food specialities from the region. Your tour concludes with Provencal specialities accompanied by a glass of wine at a small restaurant in the old city.

Following your visit return to the pier via the waterfront and old harbour.

Discover the scenic beauty and charm of Cannes in a unique new way during this fun-filled, half-day excursion via Segway. Feel the sensations of freedom on new generation Segways as your guide escorts you around this exciting city from the panoramic Croisette, via typical markets, Rue d'Antibes and luxury hotels.

Segway Tour

After receiving your safety briefing, helmet and instructions, board your Segway for a guided sightseeing tour of Cannes. Along the way, take in splendid panoramic views and photo opportunities of the coast, city and sea from the top of the historical area.

Cannes Landmarks and Croisette Boulevard

Pass by the city centre and the Palm Beach area from which you will view the bysy Palais des Festival, home of the Cannes Film Festival, and famous Croisette Boulevard, or 'Promenade de la Croisette'. Approximately 1.24 miles (about two kilometres) in length, picturesque Croisette Boulevard stretches along the entire coast of Cannes on the Mediterranean Sea, and is lined with elegant shops, restaurants and hotels.

Luxury Hotel

A refreshment stop is made in the garden of a luxury hotel property along Croisette Boulevard. Afterward, re-board your Segway and commence the short ride back to the pier.

Discovering a wine also means exploring its origin and meeting the people behind its production. Delight in the flavours and distinction of Provence when you visit two wineries as they extend you a warm, gracious welcome. Provence is the world's largest wine region specializing in dry rosé, and Provençal rosé is currently a rising favorite among American wine lovers.

Depart the pier to Les Arcs on a scenic 1 hour drive to learn the secrets of this region's wines.

La Maison des Vins

La Maison des Vins Côtes de Provence was created under the aegis of the winemakers of the appellation to help you discover the diversity of their wines in a unique space. Upon arrival at the Chateau La Maison des Vins, a wine specialist welcomes you to the specially designated rooms of the wine house and gives a precise description of the appellation, learning the history, geography, and production of the wines. You are shown how to properly serve, to evaluate, to smell and to taste the wines. Afterwards enjoy a tasting of 3 wines; white, red and rosé with toasts of special breads.

Continue your tour with a 30-minute scenic drive to Taradeau for a visit to Le Chateau de Saint Martin.

Le Château de Saint Martin

With exceptional architecture, a rich cultural heritage, and a range of refined wines, this vineyard has made an art of welcoming visitors and has been in the same family since 1740. The charming Château de Saint Martin has nearly always been managed, with one exception, by women. The château produces refined and character-filled 'Cru Classé' wines and has been supplying these to fine restaurants and cellars all over the world for decades from an exceptional architectural setting bursting with history and culture. The magnificent underground cellar is also part of the visit during which you learn about the history of the château and its wines.

Enjoy a chocolate tasting along with a selection of wines and learn traditional winery techniques associated with the château.

Following this unique visit and tasting, re-join your coach for the return drive to Cannes and your awaiting ship.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Cannes behind, discover the picturesque cities of Nice and Grasse with their historic landmark buildings. Nice's assets include its climate, light, fine ochre façades and colourful markets. Drive the Promenade des Anglais and discover its many treasures: the variety of its historical and architectural heritage attests to the many successive influences of its past. Continue to Grasse to a perfumery house where all of their products are made in their own factory, the earliest of these editions dates back to 1928.

Depart the pier for an approximative 45-minute drive to Nice, the capital of the French Riviera.

Nice

Enjoy a panoramic city tour along the 'Promenade des Anglais', a splendid palm-lined boulevard stretching along the Baie des Anges. See in amazement landmarks like the legendary Negresco, an imposing hotel with its Belle Epoque façade, and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, built with pink bricks, light grey marble and vivid colour ceramics, all sitting beneath six onion-shaped domes that lend an exotic touch to the Nice landscape.

Next, visit the Old City, where tall houses tightly-packed across narrow streets are often festooned with bright flowers or hanging laundry, and designed to provide shade and keep the streets cool during the long, hot summers. A stop is made for a leisurely stroll along the Cours Saleya, the elegant promenade of Old Nice, which is now lined with shops, and restaurants and the famous Flower Market.

Following your visit and some free time; re-board your coach to reach the capital of perfume, Grasse.

Grasse

The historic perfume factory in the heart of the Old Town is one of the oldest in Grasse, for the present premises housed perfume making from their construction in 1782. In 1926 they took the name of Perfumeries Fragonard as a tribute to the famous painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Here on a daily basis they produce perfumes, cosmetics and soaps in a setting imbued with respect for tradition.

Enjoy a guided tour, during which you can discover the various procedures involved in creating and producing the aromatic products. At the end of the tour, you may admire 3,000 years of perfume history in the private museum.

Afterwards, re-join your transport for the approximate 45-minute return drive to the pier.

Explore the Côte d'Azur at your leisure during this full-day sightseeing tour via a chauffeur-driven vintage automobile.

Depending on availability at the time of booking and season, your vintage automobile might be a 1935 Auburn, 1971 Buick, 1959 Chevrolet, Duesenberg, 1985 Series IV Excalibur, 1932 Ford Model A, 1966 Ford Mustang, or a 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver and discover the Côte d'Azur at your own pace. You may opt for destinations suited to your individual tastes and preferences, or choose to see an overview of the highlights located between Cannes and. Monaco Popular routes include a drive to the outskirts of Monaco, which overlooks the world-renowned Principality, or possibly along one of the spectacular 'Corniche' roads or coastal road offering breath-taking vistas overlooking the coast.

Noteworthy sights to be seen include the, Promenade des Anglais ,the Old Town of Nice, Chagall Museum, Place Massena, Castle Hill of Eze, Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, and or Saint-Paul-de-Vence, among others. Your exclusive tour of the Côte d'Azur concludes back at the pier.

Explore the Côte d'Azur at your leisure during this half-day sightseeing tour via a chauffeur-driven vintage automobile.

Depending on availability at the time of booking and season, your vintage automobile might be a 1935 Auburn, 1971 Buick, 1959 Chevrolet, Duesenberg, 1985 Series IV Excalibur, 1932 Ford Model A, 1966 Ford Mustang, or a 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver and discover the Côte d'Azur at your own pace. You may opt for destinations suited to your individual tastes and preferences, or choose to see an overview of the highlights located between Cannes and. Monaco Popular routes include a drive to the outskirts of Monaco, which overlooks the world-renowned Principality, or possibly along one of the spectacular 'Corniche' roads or coastal road offering breath-taking vistas overlooking the coast.

Noteworthy sights to be seen include the, Promenade des Anglais ,the Old Town of Nice, Chagall Museum, Place Massena, Castle Hill of Eze, Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, and or Saint-Paul-de-Vence, among others. Your exclusive tour of the Côte d'Azur concludes back at the pier.

Explore Cannes at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Cannes at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Cannes at your leisure during your Silver Shore Privato full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Cannes at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Visit the oldest and arguably one of the most exquisite villages in southeast France and explore the excellent examples of modern art at the Maeght Foundation Museum on this excursion that delights the senses.

Maeght Foundation Museum

Enjoy an approximate 45-minute scenic drive to the Maeght Foundation Museum, a beautiful 1964 structure situated on the hill above the village of St. Paul de Vence. The museum was created by Aimé Maeght and his wife Marguerite to pay tribute to modern artwork and welcomes 200,000 visitors per year. Designed by Catalan architect Josep Lluis Sert, the unique museum structure itself is like a sculpture that integrates the building into nature.

Walk the grounds and observe the conversation between nature and art, surrounded by exquisite greenery and a sculpture park with pieces by collaborating artists, including Joan Miró, presented thoughtfully and in homage to the rhythm of the seasons. Look for the mosaic on an outerwall by Pierre Tal-Coat, as well as Les Amoureux by Marc Chagall, which was installed on the bookshop wall. Tour the museum's impressive collection that includes stained glass, works in bronze, well-known paintings and lithographs displayed inside.

St. Paul de Vence

Walk down the hill (15 minutes) to the beautiful medieval village of St. Paul de Vence, draped in flowers over ancient stone walls and set perched atop rolling hills and offering a splendid panoramic view of the Mediterranean. Built mostly in the 17^th century, this gracious and ancient place is built around elements as old as the 13^th century, such as the Romanesque church along Place du Chateau square. Take a guided walking tour of this typical fortress town, walking the lovely Rue Grande to see the Grande Fountain, which served as the town's source of drinking water as far back as the 16^th century.

Enjoy some free time on your own after the guided portion of your tour is over. Then it is time to re-board the coach for the approximately 45 minutes return drive to Cannes via the highway.

Savour a taste of the local beauty, flavours charm of Cannes' Old Town during this bespoke, half-day sightseeing and tasting excursion.

Cannes, Old Town, Le Suquet, Guided Walking Tour, Old Town Viewpoint

Depart the pier for a guided stroll to the Old Town of nearby Le Suquet, in the heart of Cannes. Whilst walking through the narrow streets of the Old Town, indulge your senses with the charm of the city; colourful shutters, fountains and window boxes, and delicious aromas coming from quaint restaurants and shops. Following your guided stroll, walk to the Le Suquet Old Town Viewpoint. Here, take in spectacular panoramic views of the city, Lerins Islands and Esterel Mountains.

Downtown Area, Croisette, Convention Centre, Provencal Market, Free Time

Next, your guided stroll continues with a walk down to the downtown area, the world-renowned Croisette with its Palais des Festivals (Convention Centre). Upon arrival, see where the red carpet is laid down on the stairs for the movie stars in attendance during the two weeks of the renowned Cannes Film Festival. From here, head to the nearby market, where locals love meeting up in the morning to discuss their lunch recipes. Upon arrival at this typical Provencal market, enjoy some free time to tantalise your senses with the aromas of fresh flowers, fish, vegetables, and regional food specialties. Alternatively, you may follow your guide, who can introduce you to fresh French products you might be wondering about.

Tastings of French Specialities with Wine, Meet the Chefs, Waterfront, Old Harbour

Your tour concludes with a tasting of French specialties whilst passing by different stalls at the market area, including fish soup, snails, frog legs, and a lobster roll accompanied by a glass of wine or pastis. This might be your unique opportunity to taste these products, for which the French are so famous. In addition, you can talk with young, talented chefs, including an iconic young lady. At the conclusion of your tour, commence the approximately 30-minute walk back to the pier via the waterfront and Old Harbour.