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Day 9: May 1, 2019
Another sunny and enjoyable day on tour today, and one where we visited an entire country in just a few hours this morning! We begin with breakfast at the hotel and then we drive east from Nice along the French Riviera towards the worlds second smallest country, Monaco. The group are very excited to visit and we have lovely morning there.
Amongst the sights we see are the famous Aquarium, the St Nicholas Cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Ranier to become Princess Grace of Monaco, and the Prince's Palace. The group then split up to explore more of Monaco Ville, the oldest part of the Principality, and some take the walk to see Monte Carlo, home of the Monaco Grand Prix which they are setting up for in preparation for next months race.
After seeing the changing of the guard we drive along the coastal road for more stunning views before returning to Nice for an afternoon of free time. For some this means exploring the historic centre, others spend time around Place Massenaand the Promenade du Pailon, and for the rest it's time to hit the beach for sun and swimming in the sea! We then all meet up again for a nice dinner near the hotel.