Nice 3 Day Itinerary: The Riviera's Capital
Sofia Laurent· Europe Editor
Updated September 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Nice is the Riviera's grand old lady: the Promenade des Anglais along the Baie des Anges, Vieux Nice's ochre lanes and socca counters, Castle Hill's viewpoint, the Cours Saleya flower market, and the Matisse and Chagall museums.
At roughly €130 a day, the trip runs about €390 excluding flights. May–June and September–October are warm without the August crush.
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The Promenade's five-kilometre seafront walk, Vieux Nice's ochre lanes and the Cours Saleya's flower market, socca at Chez Pipo (the Niçois chickpea pancake), and the Gelateria Fenocchio's artisan scoops.
Monaco & Èze
The corniche drive to Monaco's casino and old town, then Èze's perched village and Jardin Exotique — the cliff-edge garden with views over both countries. The bus or the超声 car covers both in one day.
Your 3 Days in Nice
Promenade (1), Monaco & Èze (2), museums (3).
Day 1 · The Promenade & Old Town
Cours Saleya, socca, the Promenade at golden hour.
Day 2 · Monaco & Èze
The corniche drive, the casino, the garden.
Day 3 · Museums & Farewell
The Matisse or Chagall, Castle Hill, NCE.
Practical planning info
Money
- About €130/day at planning figures; socca €8, museums €10–15.
- The Monaco bus €1.50 each way.
Logistics
- May–June and September–October are ideal.
- The airport is 15 minutes from the centre — one of Europe's most convenient.
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 days enough for Nice?
Yes — the Promenade, Vieux Nice, Monaco and Èze fit comfortably.
Monaco — worth the day trip?
Yes — the casino, the old town and the yacht harbour are 20 minutes away.
How much does 3 days in Nice cost?
About €390 excluding flights at our €130/day planning estimate.
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