After Cannes and St. Paul de Vence our tour guide/driver dropped us at the colorful and dazzling Monte Carlo, Monaco. Playground of the rich and famous. Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the final resting place of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier. The principal architecture style of Monte Carlo is called Belle E’poque. Read more…
Second stop for this day (April 11) is the quaint and famous village of St. Paul de Vence. 16th and 17th century buildings are well preserved in this village. Art shops, galleries and elegant boutiques makes this tiny village a favorite among tourists. The place de la Grande Fontaine. Redesigned in the 17th and again Read more…
For actually stepping foot on Monaco soil we had to take small boats (called tenders) from the cruise ship to the port. The viator tour we booked at this port brought us criss-crossing between France and Monaco via numerous tunnels. Traveling with 5 other tourists we passed by Antibes and Read more…
From Civitavecchia, Rome we sailed overnight and reached Livorno, France on Monday April 10, 2017. Took bus from port to Cogorano where most of the tour attendees are picked-up. Cogorano to Florence is a 1.5 hour travel. Then – just like in Rome – nothing prepared us for Florence. Cathedral Read more…
At the top of the Spanish steps we took a taxi and asked to be brought to one of Rome’s liveliest and most beautiful square – the Piazza Navona. The main attraction of Piazza Navona is the trio of fountains that adorn the square. The central and largest fountain is Read more…