The Elegance & Charm of the Italian & French Rivieras (7 or 8 days)

The Elegance & Charm of the Italian & French Rivieras featuring Nice, Monte Carlo & Cannes

Escape to the charming Riviera, with its elegant resorts and picturesque hillside villages.

7 days from £449, 8 days from £619

Excursions & Visits
• Nice & Eze - famous Riviera city & spectacular hillside village
• St. Paul de Vence & Cannes - fortified hillside village and glamourous resort

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• Monaco & Monte Carlo - glitz, glamour and Wealth
• Alassio (8 day tour only) - beautiful seaside resort

Your holiday itinerary
Day 1 Local departure by coach then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Continue to Diano Marina, Italy for a four or five-nights stay. (B,D)
Day 3 Nice & Eze - Our included guided excurison begins in the spectacular medieval hillside village of Eze, perched high above the Med, with stunning views. Here we tour the famous Fragonard Perfumerie Factory. Next we visit the coastal city of Nice with its famous Promenade des Anglais which sweeps along the Mediterranean. Behind it lies the picturesque old town with its narrow streets and alleys where you'll find shopping bargains and small cafes. (B,L,D)
Day 4 St. Paul de Vence and Cannes - Today's included excursion takes us a few miles inland to the charming hillside village of St. Paul de Vence, a beautiful, fortified medieval village. Wander the cobblestoned streets, admire the paintings, craft shops and botiques and soak up the atmosphere of a village dating back to the 1500s. We end the day in Cannes, home of the famous film festival. Take a stroll along the tree-lined Boulevard de la Croisette with hotels, designer botiques and gardens on one side and glorious beaches on the other. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Monaco and Monte Carlo - Optional visit to the world's smallest sovereign state of Monaco and glitzy Monte Carlo. If you feel lucky, take a chance in the Grand Casino with its lavish interiors decorated in the striking Belle Epoque style. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Travel to northern France for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 7 Travel to Calais and return home. (B)
Included Meals: B =Breakfast, L =Lunch, D =Dinner

April departures are 8 day duration and with an extra night in Diano Marina, on an all-inclusive basis and an extra optional excursion as follows:
Alassio - Enjoy our optional excursion to the beautiful resort of Alassio with its splendid sandy beaches, stretching out over 3kms. Here you can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade or relax in a sea front cafe. (B,L,D)

Your hotels
You will stay for four or five nights all-inclusive at the 3-star Hotel Delle Mimose in Diano Marina. The hotel is located close to the centre of resort, within walking distance of the sea and is run by its British owner. The hotel has a lift, bar, restaurant, swimming pool and Jacuzzi and offers bicycle hire and free internet accesss. All bedrooms have satellite T.V., telephone, safe, hairdryer, balcony and tea/coffe making facilities. Air conditioning is available on reqest and payable locally. Evening entertainment is provided on certain days. Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.

12th & 26th March departures will stay at the 3-star Hotel Villa Igaea in Diano Marina. The hotel is situated within walking distance of the beach and centre of the resort. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone and hairdryer. The hotel has a bar, restaurant and terrace.

What’s included?
• 6 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfasts, 4 evening meals and 3 lunches (packed lunch on all days except free day in Diano Marina)
• An extra night with breakfast, lunch and dinner on the 8-day tour
• Selection of drinks (e.g. beer, wine, local spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee) available free of charge from 09:00 until midnight on a daily basis whilst in resort
• Excursions and visits as detailed above
• Travel by executive coach

Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy added benefits
• Extra legroom for your added comfort
• Porterage at your hotels