Breakfast at Café Marché in Nice's Old Town (Vieux Nice): enjoy a café crème and a warm croissant while watching locals start their day at Cours Saleya market.
Stroll the Promenade des Anglais toward the sea: take photos of the pebbled beach, the iconic blue chairs, and the morning light on the Baie des Anges.
Visit Castle Hill (Colline du Château): climb or take the lift/elevator for panoramic views over Nice, then explore the park and waterfall ruins for 30-45 minutes.
Return to Vieux Nice for a quick walk through Cours Saleya market: sample socca from Chez Pipo or buy fresh produce and local flowers.
Head to Nice-Ville train station: catch the TER train toward Èze/Beaulieu-sur-Mer (allow ~20-30 minutes travel time); enjoy coastal views from the carriage.
Arrive at Èze-sur-Mer and transfer to bus or the coastal path up to Èze village: plan for a scenic 20-30 minute climb or short bus ride to the medieval hilltop.
Explore Èze village and Exotic Garden (Jardin Exotique d'Èze): wander narrow stone streets, visit artisan shops, and admire succulents with sweeping views of the Mediterranean.
Lunch at Château Eza's terrace (if open) or La Chevre d'Or in nearby Èze: savor Provençal cuisine and spectacular sea views—reserve in advance for a terrace table.
Descend back to Èze-sur-Mer and catch the train along the coast toward Monaco (approx. 10-15 minutes): enjoy cliffside scenery en route.
Arrive in Monaco and walk through the Port Hercule area: admire luxury yachts and the La Condamine marina, then continue toward the Casino district.
Visit the Prince's Palace of Monaco: watch (or check schedule for) the changing of the guard, stroll the palace courtyard, and take in views over the harbour.
Walk to the Oceanographic Museum: explore maritime exhibits and rooftop terraces with panoramic sea views (allow ~1 hour).
Coffee and pastries at Café de Paris Monte-Carlo (or the nearby Le Métropole Monte-Carlo): relax on the terrace and soak up the Belle Époque atmosphere.
Stroll around the Casino Square and visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo exterior: admire architecture and luxury boutiques lining the Place du Casino.
Take the scenic coastal bus or train back toward Nice (allow 30-45 minutes) with the sun lowering over the Riviera—optionally stop in Beaulieu or Villefranche if time permits.
Arrive back in Nice and freshen up at your hotel or a central luggage facility before dinner.
Dinner at Le Bistrot d'Antoine or Restaurant JAN (reservation recommended): enjoy Niçoise specialties like salade niçoise, fresh fish, or a tasting menu in an intimate setting.
Evening walk along the Promenade des Anglais: enjoy the illuminated seafront and stop for a nightcap at the Hotel Negresco's bar or a local wine bar in the Old Town.
Return to your hotel in Nice: reflect on the day's coastal panoramas, medieval lanes, and Monaco glamour—rest up after a full day of highlights.