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Nice Essential Highlights · Day 2

Nice, France · Museum

Day 2 focuses on Museum with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around The British Museum, continue through curated stops, and close near Jardin Albert 1er. Plan includes about 105 minutes transit and 405 minutes on-location in Nice.

10:00 AM - 9:15 PM4 stops105 min travel

Estimated day cost

€42.13

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a museum focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 105 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: €42.13

Stop 1

10:00 AM

to 12:00 PM

0m transfer
The British Museum photo 1
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The British Museum

Museum

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Nice Essential Highlights stop in Nice: explore The British Museum as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

€13.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK

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Ticket from €13.2GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Parc national du Mercantour

35 mins

Metro • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 2:30 PM

35m transfer
Parc national du Mercantour photo 1
Open place
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Parc national du Mercantour

Nature

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Nice Essential Highlights stop in Nice: explore Parc national du Mercantour as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

€1.1

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsLunch break fits here

23 Rue d'Italie, 06000 Nice, France

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Transfer to Fondation Maeght

35 mins

Metro • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 7:00 PM

35m transfer
Fondation Maeght photo 1
Open place
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Fondation Maeght

Museum

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Nice Essential Highlights stop in Nice: explore Fondation Maeght as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

€13.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMDinner break fits here

Fondation Maeght, 623 Chem. des Gardettes, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

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Transfer to Jardin Albert 1er

35 mins

Metro • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 9:15 PM

35m transfer
Jardin Albert 1er photo 1
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Jardin Albert 1er

Nature

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Rated 4.5 / 5

Nice Essential Highlights stop in Nice: explore Jardin Albert 1er as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

€1.1

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 75 minsMonday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PMDinner break fits here

2-16 Av. de Verdun, 06000 Nice, France

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Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Nice. Eat where locals queue.

Croissant & caféSteak-fritesCrêpesRegional cheese & baguette

Typical meal: from €9.9

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Nice

Flight · €286Rail (regional) · €33Car · €27.5Airport transfer · €6.6

Where to stay

Central Nice · from €99/night

A central base near The British Museum keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

Several stops are spread out / outdoors with limited public transport — a rental car saves a lot of time.

Rent a car · €27.5/day

Guides & tours

Nice walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round trip€1,144
Hotel · 1 room × 1 night€99
Local transport€17.16
Food€36.96
Entry tickets€114.4
Guided tours (optional)€57.2
Car rental€66
Total for 2 travelers€1,477.52 – €2,421.23
Per person€738.76 – €1,210.62

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.