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Take a helicopter ride between Nice and Monaco
Helicopters make the run from Nice to Monte Carlo is you fancy arriving in style. Flying along the coast from in a helicopter is a thrilling way to reach either Nice or Monte Carlo. You'll get great views of the hillside mansions and stylish yachts as you skim by. The flight to the heliport in Monaco takes less than 10 minutes where you can get a luxury car transfer to your hotel.
Nice-Côte d'Azur International Airport is 14 miles from Monte Carlo. On arrival follow the signs for the helicopter transfers. After check-in, you'll be taken by mini bus to the heliport which is located on the south side of the main airport. Heliair Monaco and Helicopter St Tropez both operate regular flights it costs about £60 each for a one way trip. Not bad when you consider a taxi ride for the same journey would set you back about £55. A bus trip though would only cost £11 but who wants to arrive in Monte Carlo on a bus?
This article was written for TravelSavvy Europe by Nancy Evans. If you know of an interesting European travel related news story, please get in contact.
