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Monaco Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Gisele Maurice
Oct 2023
All very well selected and carefully planned.
James Macdonald
Oct 2023
See comment above. Also as a vegetarian the quality and selection of fo...
Catherine
Sep 2023
Way too busy, had to fit so much in. I felt too rushed.
Denis Champagne
Sep 2023
See previous comments in post
Tamara Shelby
Sep 2023
The trips are planned out very well and the coach is alwa...
Jill Pierson
Sep 2023
It wax grear . We really enjoyed the trip. France is a beautiful country
Paul Craig
Aug 2023
the tour director was very good, and the trip was excellent
Santiago Garcia Iii
Jul 2023
The itinerary is good except for long driving, 4 hours in the coach. We were given every 2 hours break for bathroom and snacks. I would suggest to give more free t...
Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
The purchase of optionals was quick and easy!
Esther Mui
Jul 2023
Great itinerary, experienced and attentive director, making my trip in...
Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
We were well looked after by the tour director and driver.
Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
All in all a great trip (tour director, coach, DRIVER, hotels, etc)
Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
Great trip. Could be a couple of more days longer
Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
Itinerary was fast paced with visits to multiple sites in one day. Be aware that there were only 2 nights were there were 2 night stays in one hotel. It is to be e...
George Bruno
Jul 2023
I think some of the overnight stays should be shuffled. some should...
Nina
Jun 2023
************* - travel director was the best one we've had. That's saying a lot since we made many trips with Trafalgar/Insight. Gianni - our Italian driver was a ...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
Need more two night stays
Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
Had a great time. Itinerary included the majority of the country in a brief amount of time.
Michael Mccord
Jun 2023
The itinerary, coach and hotels exceeded our expectations. We travel a lot, and this tour was filled with adventures. Every day was carefully scripted and executed. ...
Raul Mendes
May 2023
Great places well done couldn’t ask for a better way to see France
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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