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Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

3 days in Nice

French Riviera sun, seafront promenades and old-town markets. Here's how to spend 3 days in Nice: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Nice trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Nice itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Notre-Dame de Nice
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice is a Roman Catholic basilica situated on the Avenue Jean Médecin in the centre of Nice, in France. It is built in the Neo-Gothic architectural tr
12:30
Nice~$5
Nice is a city and commune, and the prefecture of the department of Alpes-Maritimes, and the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is located on the Frenc
16:00
Nice Carnival~$5
The Nice Carnival is one of the world's major carnival events, alongside the Brazilian Carnival, Venetian Carnival, and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It is held annually in February a
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Avenue Jean Médecin~$5
The Avenue Jean Médecin is a street located in the center of Nice, one of the city's main north-south traffic arteries. In Niçard, it is officially named the "avenguda Jouan-Medeci
16:00
Siege of Nice~$5
The siege of Nice occurred in 1543 and was part of the Italian War of 1542–46 in which Francis I and Suleiman the Magnificent collaborated as part of the Franco-Ottoman alliance ag
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Day 3

09:00
Arrondissement of Nice~$5
The arrondissement of Nice is an arrondissement of France in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has 101 communes. Its population is 530,694
12:30
Nice-Ville station~$5
Nice-Ville station, also known as Nice-Thiers station, is the main railway station of Nice, France. It is situated on the Marseille–Ventimiglia railway and constitutes the southwes
16:00
Nice Synagogue
The Nice Synagogue, also the Great Synagogue in Nice, is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 7, rue Gustave Deloye in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, in the Provence-A

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What 3 days in Nice costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Nice: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Nice?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Nice without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Nice?+

Start with Notre-Dame de Nice, Nice and Nice Carnival. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Nice cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Nice?+

The best months to visit Nice are May, June, July and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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