About this tour
A nine-hour coastal circuit from Nice that ferries you by boat across to St. Tropez's waterfront, then loops back via the dramatic Esterel Massif cliffs. You'll have time to wander the old town's narrow streets and waterfront cafés, with optional guided boat tours available to circle the bay and spot celebrity estates. Private transport, air-conditioned throughout, means you skip the coach crowds—just you, the Mediterranean light, and the drive's winding switchbacks that frame the Riviera's geology.
Highlights
- Boat crossing from St. Maxime to St. Tropez (May–September)
- Self-guided wander through old-town lanes and harbourside
- Optional guided boat loop: beaches, Citadel, villa spotting
- Esterel Massif coastal drive with secluded photo stops
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
What to expect
You'll depart Nice with a driver and travel to St. Maxime, where you board a passenger ferry across the bay—roughly 30 minutes of sea breeze and gulls. St. Tropez greets you with its working fishing port, pastel shutters, and enough piazzas for a long lunch. The optional boat tour (one hour, April–October) circles inshore reefs and points out famous properties. Return journey traces the Esterel's red porphyry cliffs; a brief stop frames the coast's geological drama. Moderate fitness needed for uneven old-town cobbles.
Good to know
Ferry runs May–September only. Optional boat tour available April–October. Private transport included; alcoholic drinks not. Wheelchair and pram accessible. Bring sun protection and sturdy shoes for St. Tropez's irregular streets. Ferry tickets and optional tour can be booked on arrival.
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