The Elegance & Charm of the Italian & French Rivieras

Join us for a relaxing break on the Mediterranean coast, as we enjoy elegant resorts, picturesque villages and the glamorous principality of Monaco. From our base in Diano Marina, we enjoy many incredible excursions to some of the most stylish locations on the Italian and French Rivieras. We begin with a trip to the hillside village of Eze, and then to the coastal city of Nice, with its famous Promenade des Anglais. We visit St. Paul de Vence and celebrated Cannes, home of the famous film festival. Guests also have the opportunity to take a trip to the pretty principality of Monaco, where the streets are littered with designer shops and its harbour is filled with luxury yachts.

What's Included:

• Return flights
• 6 or 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
• 4 or 6 evening meals & 3 or 5 lunches (packed lunch on all days except free day in Diano Marina on 9-day tour)
• All-Inclusive basis at hotel in Diano Marina, including a selection of drinks (beer, local spirits, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee) from 9:00am-midnight each day whilst in resort, starting from the first evening meal
• Convenient local joining points

Day 1: UK - France

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Diano Marina

Continue to Diano Marina on the Italian Riviera for a six-night stay. Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Nice & Eze

Today we cross the border to the French Riviera on our included excursion to Eze and Nice. Our first stop is the medieval village of Eze and the famous Fragonard Perfume Factory, where we take a guided tour and discover some of the secrets to perfume making. After the tour we have free time to explore Eze. Perched high above the Mediterranean, the village offers a spectacular view of the surrounding scenery, and offering narrow streets filled with quaint craft shops and art galleries, Eze is the perfect place to spend the morning. This afternoon we continue to the fashionable resort of Nice, the largest resort on the Mediterranean coast and the fifth largest city in France. You will have the afternoon free to explore all the city has to offer, including the old town, with its pastel façades and ornate balconies, and the flourishing Promenade des Anglais, which with its grand hotels and exclusive boutiques, provides a delightful place to relax. Included meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Free Time

A day at leisure in Diano Marina to relax and explore. Stroll along the long seafront promenade, explore the shops or relax on the beach. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Free Time or Santa Margherita & Portofino

Today, why not join our optional excursion to Santa Margherita, with its attractive promenade. Then, subject to sea conditions, we take a boat to Portofino, whose pretty harbour draws in the rich and famous.

Please note: If local infrastructure prevents this excursion from operating, we will offer an alternative optional excursion to Dolceacqua & Menton. Included meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: St. Paul de Vence & Cannes

We cross the border back into France on our included excursion to visit St. Paul de Vence. This beautiful fortified medieval village has been, and still is today, home to some very famous painters. Wander around the cobblestone streets, admire the paintings, craft shops and boutiques, and soak up the atmosphere of a village that dates back to the 1500’s. We end the day in Cannes, famed for the International Film Festival, which takes place each May. Its most famous thoroughfare, Boulevard de la Croisette, is lined with hotels, boutiques and gardens on one side and fine coastal beaches on the other. Included meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Free Time or Monaco & Monte Carlo

Why not join our optional excursion to the Principality of Monaco, whose eight square miles form the smallest and almost certainly wealthiest sovereign-state, with possibly more millionaires than anywhere else on earth. Nicknamed 'The Rock', this tiny capital is built against the mountains, and sprawls down to the glittering shores of the Riviera. There is a fascination with Monaco's ruling Grimaldi family, especially since Prince Rainier III’s marriage to the former film star Grace Kelly. One of the few autocratic Monarchies left in the world, the relationship between Monaco and France is an interesting one. Any new law passed in France is automatically sent to the ruler of the principality. If he likes it, it becomes a law in Monaco. If not, it doesn't! Take a stroll around the famous Formula 1 circuit; browse the sumptuous boutiques and marvel at the fabulous parks and gardens of this tiny paradise. Spend time in probably the most famous region of Monaco: Monte Carlo. Rub shoulders with the rich and famous, or if you feel lucky take your chances in the famous Grand Casino where the lavish interiors are still decorated in the Belle Époque style. Included meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: France

To northern France for an overnight stay. Included meals: Breakfast

Day 9: UK

Return home. Included meals: Breakfast