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Monaco Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Itinerary was perfect. Exact amount of time in each locale. Krista (guide) and Nico (driver) were a great team. Krista was so knowledgeable and Nico was an amazing...
Brenda Dawson
May 2024
An Amazing Itinerary enjoyed it, Trafalgar has but ...
Walter Cuff
May 2024
Great trip. Saw most of France with good explanations of what we were looking at. Food, wine, experiences and most lodging was first rate. Krista the guide was gr...
Kathleen Kabitzke
May 2024
What itinerary? We did not have and could not get the ‘Whatsapp’ on our phone. With the five hour delay of our flight we missed the airport shuttle, the orientation ...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
I always heard good things about trafalger. So we took our first trip with this company. The itineraries were very good. As it stands it is more expensive than man...
Victoria Oberman
Apr 2024
We had a wonderful time as we were treated to some of the best places and experiences in France!
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
The itinerary was great … I learned and saw a lot. Our tour ...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
The tour covered too much ground for the length of trip. If Trafalgar wants its repeat customers to return, go back to making the trips the right length for the itin...
Ronald Kabitzke
Apr 2024
What itinerary? We could not get the damn WhatsApp to work on our phone. There was no written or posted itinerary. That caused us to miss the Saint-Paul-de-Vence opt...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Excellent itinerary that includes many treasured locations in France. Well-paced and perfectly managed by an outstanding On-Road Team of Laurent (Tour Director) and ...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
I wasn't satisfied this time with the hotel, food and itinerary included. It generally did not meet my expectations. The meals which were included repeated plain chi...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
2 night stays in most areas with relaxed starts on one day.The extra experiences offered were excellent.The tour covered a lot of area.Breakfast buffets at hotels w...
Gary Dubord
May 2024
Has variety, great guide,
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Albi hotel should be reconsidered. Some dinners were not at the level expected. Tour guide and bus drivers were excellent. Some optional excursions should be include...
Clyde Courtright
May 2024
Needs more time in Chamonix and skip Aix en Province. Paris hotels were totally unacceptable.
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Our trip was "FANTASTIQUE"! We visited sooo many places throughout France, that we have a true appreciation for the culture and histories of the various regions. Th...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Monaco is a short train ride (25 minutes) away from Nice, France, making it a great destination for a day trip or overnight. Many reviewers love that this independent city-state sits on the coast, with gorgeous scenery overlooking the Mediterranean.
Year round, you’re likely to get pretty good weather, temperature rise, with winter lows in the 50’s, and warmer months such as July and August peaking around 80 degrees.
Monaco is a popular destination with millionaires, so be prepared to see Bentleys and bimmers driving around. Monaco is best to be explored by foot, as you walk through the streets filled with high-end shopping, and gardens. The city itself is entirely walkable, spanning a little under four miles, so feel free to take a walk and tell everyone you’ve walked across a country!
People are always dressed well, and some of the attractions, including Casino Monte Carlo, have dress codes, so make sure not to show up underdressed. While the idea of the city is highlighted by the casinos and the gambling, it’s still a worthwhile visit if you’re not a big gambler. The casino itself is filled with great restaurants and architecture, so much that in the mid-morning to early afternoon, the casino is open for tours, before the gambling starts.
Some travelers have mentioned that Monaco is best for people who have a lot of money, who are just looking to spend it. People also say that Monaco is very glam, so there isn’t that “authentic” factor that some people look for when traveling. It’s still worth visiting, for the cute streets, for the gorgeous views, and for a one-of-a-kind visit to the famous Casino Monte Carlo. Even if you only make it a day trip, it’s convenient location from Nice makes it an easy trip. Hotels can be pretty pricey, so for those who are looking to save money, the day trip from Nice is a nice option.
There are some pretty incredible attractions in Monaco, include succulent botanical gardens with plants brought in from the Southern Hemisphere. The aquarium homes sharks and turtles from Africa, with a mix of history offered, and a top deck with views of the sea.
Summer time is a busy time to visit, especially if you go at the end of May when the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious automobile races across the globe, is happening. The Grand Prix is a common reason why people decide to visit Monaco, so this may be of interest if you’re into cars and racing. If you’re there outside of when the Grand Prix is happening, map the route that the cars drive and feel the thrill that the drivers feel while racing through Monaco.
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