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Monaco Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Casey Sheehan
Oct 2024
The itinerary is extremely inclusive. Expect to see and experience 9 different countries in a relatively short period of time. I would recommend this tour to anyone ...
Peter
Oct 2024
The itinerary did cover all the 'highlights' but definitely had a somewhat 'rushed' component to it. The coach was great featuring comfortability in all aspects con...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
We started looking out at Trafalgar with an agent in our area. We looked at options how we can save expenses on our tour which we might not like all inclusions and w...
Katherine Woodworth
Oct 2024
Itinerary was well thought out and the many small treasures discovered on each comfort stop
Karen Davis
Oct 2024
Strenuous and a lot of walking but worth every step
Nancy Hicks
Oct 2024
Don’t get too excited about the hotels and meal.
Jennilee Drisner
Jul 2024
Absolutely perfect! We check marked everything on our list and more. The pace was excellent - the optional experiences made all the difference. It took the fret out...
John Cunningham
Jul 2024
Fast and furious, but very comfortable and very well organized. The best way to see the most you can see in 3 weeks. Also spend time in lots of smaller but beautiful...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
Some were acceptable, on a whole for the one night its just a place to expect for the one night stop
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
Good price for a well planned trip. The hotels and meals and tran...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
Saw lots of sites. Spent a little too much time on churches. I realize that’s part of the history there. But I’m sure there were many more sites showing the history ...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
Super trip. Everything was so well organized. We kne...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
Feeling like we got great value for our money, we saw even more than we thought we would, and access to every location was managed to maximize our enjoyment and mini...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Excellent value for the price..
Trusted Customer
May 2024
The hotels with Costsavers were not comfortable. I even fell in the shower in one. I think next time I'll upgrade to Trafalgar or a higher bracket to get better acc...
Trusted Customer
Jul 2024
Fast and easy transportation from Paris to London.
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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