Space and comfort
Mercedes V-Class
- 7 passengers
- 7 pieces of luggage
The V-Class combines the comfort of a sedan with the space of a van, in a beautifully finished cabin. It is the natural choice for carrying your luggage, even the largest pieces.
Private Chauffeur Between the French Riviera and Florence
TAILORED · SEAMLESS · DISCREET
The Riviera Elite Standard
Into the heart of Tuscany
Riviera Elite Driver provides a licensed and insured private chauffeur service operated in accordance with the professional requirements for private passenger transport. Our vehicles and chauffeurs hold the required professional authorizations and are covered by the appropriate insurance for chauffeur operations. Compliance, safety and the protection of our clients are integral to our standards.
Florence is about five hours from Nice. The highway first follows the Ligurian coast as far as La Spezia, then turns inland into Tuscany, passing near Pisa and Lucca before reaching the city of the Duomo. Your journey begins wherever suits you, in Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Nice or Monaco, or at Nice Airport, and ends at your Florence hotel, a Chianti estate or an address in Siena, with one private driver throughout. The return is arranged the same way.
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Fly into Nice, reach Tuscany by evening
Landing in Nice? Your flight number lets us follow the real arrival time; the road to Tuscany begins the moment your luggage is in hand. By evening, you are sitting down to dinner in Florence.
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Seven seats for a Tuscan stay
A family on vacation, friends gathering in Chianti: the V-Class seats the whole party, up to seven people. Couples with a lot of luggage are better off in it too, because a sedan’s trunk fits only a single large suitcase, alongside one carry-on.
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Breaks whenever you like
On such a long drive, your chauffeur stops whenever you wish: a coffee halfway, a moment to stretch your legs, then back on the road, never in a rush.
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Arriving in the old town
Florence’s historic center is a limited traffic zone: your chauffeur drives in as far as access rules allow, then brings your bags to reception. Before you leave, keep your ID with you, as there may be checks at the border.
FRENCH RIVIERA – FLORENCE PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR
Straight to Florence, or across Tuscany with your chauffeur
Going directly to your hotel? Choose a private car transfer, priced in advance with tolls included. For Siena, Pisa or the Chianti hills, hourly service suits you better: the same chauffeur remains with you throughout, from one visit to the next.
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The Uffizi, lunch near Santa Croce, then the Ponte Vecchio at sunset: between stops, your chauffeur is never far away, and lets you take your time.
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A ceremony in Florence, with some guests staying in Nice, Cannes or Monaco? Their round trip is taken care of, along with every journey on the wedding day; as the celebration ends, the first to leave are driven back to their hotel, while a chauffeur heads back for the others.
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A few days in Florence, a stop in Chianti, the Cinque Terre on the way home? Share your travel dates with us: Valentin plans every leg, there and back.
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Your pickup address, your hotel in Florence: the price appears in seconds, tolls included, and stays the same right up to the day you travel.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Loyal clients, five-star service
Clients’ Google reviews mention punctuality, immaculate vehicles and smooth organization, even for more than twenty people; many come back to us year after year.
Authentic reviews on GoogleWe have used them for over 10 years as our regular chauffeur service for airport transfers and various trips around the area, both for ourselves and for our guests.
They have always been punctual, reliable, and available even at short notice. We highly recommend the company to anyone looking for a professional, exclusive, and comfortable travel experience at a very reasonable price.
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ FLEET
Which Mercedes-Benz for Tuscany?
Two of you and light luggage? A sedan is enough: the E-Class, elegant without fuss, or the S-Class, for more room in the back. With children or friends, our V-Class van brings up to seven passengers together in one vehicle. For a wedding in Tuscany, we can arrange additional vehicles.
Understated and refined
Mercedes E-Class
- 2 passengers
- 2 pieces of luggage
Elegant and discreet, the E-Class welcomes you into a peaceful atmosphere. It is a favorite with business travelers, who make the most of every minute on the road.
Prestige and serenity
Mercedes S-Class
- 2 passengers
- 2 pieces of luggage
The S-Class embodies all the prestige of Mercedes-Benz. With its unrivaled comfort, it is made for occasions that call for the very best.
PART OF THE SERVICE
Five hours on the road, arriving refreshed
Leaving Nice at dawn or heading back from Florence in the evening, you step into a cool cabin with Wi-Fi; your phones charge as you go, and chilled water waits in an onboard refrigerator for the journey. Time to work, read or rest along the way.
Loading and unloading the luggage is your chauffeur’s job at every stage of the trip. Champagne, billed separately, can be ordered along with the ride; child seats are available on request.
- Multilingual ChauffeursYour chauffeur speaks French and English. For another language, mention it when you book.
- UmbrellasAn umbrella is always within reach, in case the weather turns.
- Chilled WaterBottled water is offered to you throughout the service.
- Wi-FiStay connected from pickup to drop-off.
- Phone ChargingKeep your devices charged on the way, via USB-C or Lightning.
- Climate ControlThe temperature is set before we pick you up, in summer and winter alike.
- Child SeatsBaby seats, child seats and booster seats are available on request.
- Dress CodeAll our chauffeurs wear a suit and tie.
FLORENCE AND TUSCANY THROUGH THE YEAR
Four Tuscan highlights
Fashion in Florence, a horse race in Siena, the Chianti grape harvest and museums open all year round: Tuscany is worth a visit in every season.
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January and June
Pitti Uomo
Twice a year, the Fortezza da Basso hosts Pitti Uomo, one of the world’s most important menswear events. Whether you are coming to buy or to show a collection, you travel from the French Riviera straight to the entrance of the fair.
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July 2 and August 16
The Palio di Siena
On the Piazza del Campo, the horses of Siena’s districts, the contrade, race each other after a grand parade. On race day, you reach Siena without worrying about parking, then head back to your hotel, in Tuscany or on the French Riviera.
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Fall
The Chianti grape harvest
Between Florence and Siena, the Chianti hills, the historic home of Tuscan wine, come alive at harvest time. You move from one estate to the next for tours and tastings, with no thought of who is driving.
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Year-round
The Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio
The Uffizi is one of the most important museum complexes in the world, a short walk from the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, which dates from the 14th century and is still lined with shops. Your chauffeur leaves you there at opening time and waits while you visit.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Experience serving hotels, luxury brands and major events
Prestigious hotels, major luxury brands and renowned events count on us for their guests, and their logos appear below. Out of discretion, no private client is named.
For several years, these partners and professional references have relied on Riviera Elite Driver for their private chauffeur needs. Their presence here is a testament to a lasting relationship of trust, built on services we have genuinely delivered.
THE RIVIERA JOURNAL
The same service, wherever you go
Nice to Milan transfer
Milan
Fashion’s shop windows, across the Apennines.
Nice to Portofino transfer
Portofino
The little Ligurian harbor, on the way to Florence.
Nice to Lake Como transfer
Lake Como
Lakeside villages framed by the Alps.
Cannes private chauffeur
Cannes
Its grand hotels and its Festival, west of Nice.
HEADING FOR TUSCANY
Florence, Pisa and Siena, from the French Riviera
Pisa and Lucca lie along the road to Florence; farther south, Siena and the Chianti hills extend the stay. On the way back, the Ligurian coast, from Portofino to the Cinque Terre, is worth a stop.
A few routes into Tuscany
- Saint-Tropez → FlorenceFor a week in Tuscany
- Cannes → FlorenceFor the Pitti Uomo fair
- Monaco → SienaFor the August Palio
- Nice → PisaTo see the Leaning Tower
- Florence → Cinque TerreFor a coastal stop before home
- Florence → Nice AirportAs the trip comes to an end
GOOD TO KNOW
Any questions about traveling to Florence?
Is Florence a long way from Nice?
The drive from Nice takes about five hours. It is slightly shorter from Monaco and longer from Cannes, longer still from Saint-Tropez. Even in heavy traffic, the quoted price stays the same.
Could we go on to Siena or into Chianti?
Yes, with a direct transfer to the hotel or estate, or for a day of sightseeing with your chauffeur. From Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca and the Chianti villages are all easy to reach within the day.
Do you also handle the return from Tuscany?
Yes: in Florence or anywhere else in Tuscany, your chauffeur is there on the agreed day and time, then takes the road back to the French Riviera, to any address you choose, Nice Airport included.
Can a taxi make the trip to Florence?
Yes, a taxi can make this long drive. With Riviera Elite Driver, the full amount, tolls included, is fixed before departure; your chauffeur is punctual and wears a suit and tie, while a brand-new, latest-generation Mercedes-Benz takes you to Tuscany.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Valentin sets you on the road to Florence
Valentin Sassi founded Riviera Elite Driver in 2016, after a career in tourism and luxury hospitality on the French Riviera. In the five-star hotels and Palaces of Cannes, he learned what great hospitality demands: attention to detail, discretion and the art of anticipation. These qualities have become his signature.
At first the only one behind the wheel, he earned the trust of hotels, partners and loyal clients, then brought together a team of professional chauffeurs who share his vision of the craft.
Since 2023, he has devoted himself entirely to his clients: he personally organizes every journey and coordinates your chauffeurs.
Day and night, seven days a week, the whole team is just a call away. All the way to Tuscany, your chauffeur is on familiar ground: the Ligurian coast, the approaches to Florence, the Chianti estates.
The vehicle matters. The people who look after you matter more.
