10 days in Nice, France: itinerary with Top attractions and For kids

Day 2 starts at Matisse Museum at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes for exploration. Take a 10-minute bus ride (~$2) to Colline du Château, arriving by 11 AM. Enjoy a 2-hour stroll and views. At 1:30 PM, take a 15-minute tram ride (~$2) to the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC) for a 90-minute visit. End your day with leisure at a nearby café.

Start Day 3 at Parc Phœnix at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore the gardens and animals. Take a 15-minute tram ride (Line 2, ~€1.50) to Place Massena by noon, spending an hour enjoying the vibrant square. At 1:30 PM, head to NEOQUARIUM Aquastudio Nice, a short 10-minute walk (~€1.50) from Massena, for 1.5 hours of underwater delights.

Start at Stade Charles-Ehrmann at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore. Travel by taxi for about 15 minutes (~€20) to Jardin Albert 1er, arriving by 11:30 AM - enjoy for 1 hour. Finally, take a 10-minute taxi ride (~€15) to Villa Arson Nice, starting at 1 PM for 2 hours of art appreciation.

Day 5 starts at Trains Touristiques de Nice at 9 AM - allow 40 minutes for a scenic ride. Next, head to the Asian Arts Museum at 10:10 AM (90 mins) - a 15-minute tram ride (~€1.50). Then, visit Monastère de Cimiez at 12:10 PM (90 mins), a 10-minute bus ride (~€1.50) from the museum. Enjoy leisure time in Cimiez before wrapping up your day.

Day 6 starts at Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice at 9 AM - allow 60 minutes for exploration. Next, take a 10-minute bus ride (around €1.50) to Monument aux Morts de Rauba-Capeù for a 60-minute visit at 10:30 AM. Finally, take a 15-minute stroll to The Gardens of Cimiez at 12 PM, allowing 60 minutes to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Day 7 starts at Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice at 9 AM - allow 1 hour for exploration. Travel by a 10-minute walk to Musée du Palais Lascaris, arriving at 10:30 AM for another hour. At 12 PM, head to Jet Evasion Nice; take a 15-minute taxi ride (approx. €15). Enjoy the balance of culture and excitement throughout your day!

Day 8 starts at Colline du Château at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes to explore the ruins and views. Take a 15-minute walk downhill to Opéra de Nice, arriving by 11 AM for a 2.5-hour guided tour and performance. For lunch, consider nearby cafes. Finally, take a 30-minute taxi ride (~€20) to Aquasplash at 2 PM, where you can enjoy water attractions for 4 hours.

Day 9 starts at Colline du Château at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore the park and views. Next, take a 15-minute walk to Carnaval de Nice by 11:30 AM - enjoy the festivities for 3 hours. Finally, head to Kid City at 3 PM via a 10-minute taxi ride (~€10) to relax and have fun for 2 hours.

Start Day 10 at Parc Phœnix at 9 AM; allow 3 hours to explore the gardens and attractions. At 12:30 PM, take a 10-minute taxi ride (~€15) to Kids Club for 2 hours of fun. Finally, head to Valrose Castle at 3 PM, a 15-minute taxi ride (~€10). Allow 1.5 hours to admire the castle and its grounds. Attractions are ordered by proximity to the city center.