The Glamour of the Italian & French Rivieras

The Glamour of the Italian & French Rivieras

Elegant resorts, yachts, casinos and picturesque hillside villages.

8 days from £499

Holiday Highlights
• Nice - grandeur on the Riviera
• Cannes - chic film-star resort
• Exe & St. Paul de Vence - hillside medieval villages
• Monaco - glitz & glamour

Your holiday at a glance
Day 1 Local departure then onwards to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Continue south to Diano Marina, Italy for a five-night stay. B,D
Day 3 Nice and Eze. B,L,D
Day 4 St. Paul de Vence and Cannes. B,L,D
Day 5 Monaco and Monte Carlo. B,L,D
Day 6 Alassio. B,L,D
Day 7 To northern France for an overnight stay. B
Day 8 To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Excursions and visits
Nice and Eze (included). In this area famous for its perfumes, we tour the Fragonard Perfume Factory in Eze, and also enjoy the stunning views from this medieval village perched high above the Med. Next we visit the coastal city of Nice with its famous Promenade des Anglais which fronts the city sweeping along the Mediterranean. Behind it lies the picturesque old town with its narrow streets and alleys wher you'll find shopping bargains and small cafes.
St. Paul de Vence and Cannes (included). A few miles inland lies the charming hillside village of St. Paul de Vence, a beautiful, fortified medieval village of winding streets, filled with boutiques, cafés and art galleries. We end the day in Cannes. home of the famous film festival. Take a stroll along the tree-lined Boulevard de la Croisette, with hotesl, designer boutiques and gardens on one side and glorious beaches on the other.
Monaco and Monte Carlo (optional). Rub shoulders with the rich and famous in the world’s smallest sovereign state of Monaco, before spending some time in glitzy Monte Carlo.
Alassio (optional). We visit the resort of Alassio, boasting beautiful sandy beaches stretching over 3km. Spend the day strolling along the promenade or relaxing in one of the sea front cafés.

Your hotels
You’ll stay for five fully-inclusive nights at the 3-star Delle Mimose Hotel in Diano Marina. The hotel is located close to the town and within walking distance of the sea and has a lift, bar, air-conditioned restaurant, swimming pool and offers bicycle hire and free internet access. All bedrooms have satellite T.V., telephone, safe, hairdryer, balcony and tea/coffee-making facilities. Please note: Due to demand, other hotels of a similar standard in Diano Marina may be used.

Overnight stays in northern France are in city-style hotels.

What’s included?
• FREE local joining points
• Travel by executive coach
• 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, 4 packed lunches & 5 evening meals 
• Selection of drinks (e.g. beer, wine, local spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee) available free of charge from 9am until midnight on a daily basis during your stay in the Diano Marina
• Excursions: Nice and Eze; St. Paul de Vence and Cannes

Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions