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5 Days in Nice & the French Riviera for Luxury Travelers

A polished five-day Nice and French Riviera luxury itinerary using Nice as an elegant base for the Promenade des Anglais, Èze, Monaco, Antibes, beach clubs, and refined seafood dinners. It balances Riviera glamour with logistics that actually work: waterfront hotels, rail-friendly excursions, private-driver upgrades, and slow lunches rather than overstuffed coastal hopping.

5 days

Budget Breakdown

Per person, excluding flights

Budget

€950–€1,350

$1,035–$1,470

Comfort

€1,900–€2,800

$2,065–$3,045

Splurge

€4,000–€7,000

$4,350–$7,615

Per person · excludes flight · 5 days · varies by season

Where to Stay

Carré d’Or

Recommended

Upscale central grid near beach clubs and restaurants

Best overall luxury base in Nice

Old Town edge

Atmospheric, walkable, close to markets

Good if you want character over sea views

Promenade des Anglais

Sea-facing hotels and resort feel

Best for honeymoon splurge stays

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Cours Saleya market tasting

10:00

Sample socca, flowers, and Riviera produce with a private guide optional.

🚶10 min walk

Old Nice and Castle Hill

12:00

Walk pastel lanes, then climb or taxi to the best bay viewpoint.

🚶10 min walk

Beach club afternoon

Book ahead15:30

Reserve loungers on a private beach along the Promenade.

🚶10 min walk

Seafood dinner near the port

Book ahead20:00

Book refined Mediterranean seafood away from the busiest promenade menus.

Daily Costs

Per person · per day

Budget

Comfort

Splurge

Accommodation

€180–€260

Stylish 3–4 star inland

€380–€650

Sea-view or boutique luxury

€900–€1,600

Iconic palace hotel suite

Food

€90–€140

Bistros and markets

€200–€320

Seafood, beach clubs, cocktails

€450–€800

Michelin dining and Champagne

Transport & experiences

€60–€120

Regional trains and museums

€180–€350

Beach club, Monaco, Èze taxis

€700–€1,400

Private driver and yacht-style experiences

One-Time Costs

Not included in per-day figures above

  • Nice–Monaco train

    €5–€8 each way

    Reserve private driver if doing Monaco and Èze in one day

Flight Estimates

Return flights · economy · varies by booking time

  • London

    $100–$280

    GBP 80–220

  • New York

    $550–$1,000

    USD 550–1,000