MONACO

MONACO - Additional capacity added!

Date: Monday, October 21
Departure Time: Buses will depart at 12:30 pm and leave Monaco at 9:00 pm returning to the site around 10:30 pm

Please note that by participating in this excursion you will miss one dinner at the resort, for which you will not be reimbursed. However, you will have the opportunity to have an evening meal at a restaurant of your choice in Monaco at your own expense.

Per person cost (not including dinner): 40 €
Children under two are free if they do not take up a seat on the bus.
If you are bringing a child under two, please add them to your purchase even though the value is 0,  as it helps up to get an exact count.

Monaco, which is not actually a part of France, is the second-smallest sovereign state in the world after the Vatican.  As such, Monaco is also the world’s smallest monarchy (a principality, to be exact). Monaco is not part of the EU, but because of its close ties with France, it participates in the EU customs territory. However, there are no border formalities crossing between France and Monaco. French is the official language of Monaco. This luxurious stomping ground for the well-heeled and famous possesses a rich history dating back to the 13th century.

Monaco-Ville, also known locally as “le Rocher” or “the rock,” is an old fortified town and is situated on a rocky promontory, which extends into the Mediterranean Sea. You can take a guided tour through the world-famous Oceanographic Museum, which was established in 1910 by Prince Albert I, and was once under the direction of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Next-door to the Prince’s Palace is the Cathédrale de Monaco, a Romanesque-Byzantine church where Grace Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco, is buried. There are many other interesting sites to visit including the world-famous Japanese gardens, Casino and Opera House. Despite being located in the world’s most densely populated country, Monaco-Ville is still a medieval village at heart, made up almost entirely of quiet pedestrian streets. Though innumerable people visit Monaco-Ville and the palace square, only local vehicles are allowed up to the rock. In addition to walking through the downtown shops, gardens and museums, you can also visit the Palace with an English-language audio-guide.

There is certainly more to see in Monaco than one afternoon affords, so we recommend you consider your interests and plan your afternoon there. There are many websites available that provide information on the sites and activities that Monaco has to offer. This website offers a nice overview of things to visit in Monaco: http://www.visitmonaco.com/en/Places-to-visit/