Riviera of Flowers, Monaco & Portofino
Deposit from £75pp. Free drinks in Italy 6pm to 11pm every night.
8days from
£1,299*per person
Overview
This super holiday, taking in the French and Italian Rivieras, starts at St Pancras where we board the Eurostar to Lille or Paris. From here we continue by TGV train to Nice for an overnight stay. Alternatively fly to Nice from UK airports. After time at leisure to enjoy this famous seaside town we travel by coach to the Italian Riviera. On the Riviera enjoy free drinks every night and visits to Monaco, Portofino and Dolceacqua.
Itinerary
- Morning departure from St Pancras by Eurostar to Lille or Paris, continuing by TGV train to Nice. Flight options direct to Nice from UK regional airports below. On arrival transfer to our overnight hotel in or near Nice.
- This morning we have free time in Nice, the capital of the French Riviera. Perhaps stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais and explore the old town. Early afternoon we continue by private coach to Diano Marina (journey around 90 minutes). On arrival check-in to the hotel. Free time to relax and explore before dinner and free drinks this evening.
- Today is free to explore on your own or your Tour Manager will be able to assist with local transport to nearby towns such as San Remo or Alassio. Dinner and free drinks at the hotel.
- After an early breakfast we will travel by coach to Santa Margherita where we join the ferry to Portofino. The approach to Portofino by boat is spectacular with coastal views not available by other transport. We return to the hotel late afternoon. Dinner and free drinks at the hotel.
- Free day to enjoy the resort and nearby towns.
- After breakfast join our included excursion to Monaco where you can enjoy the glitz, glamour and relaxed atmosphere of this tiny principality. Enjoy a coffee in the famous Café de Paris in Casino Square; marvel at the mega-yachts in Port Hercule from the harbourside, or from the water-taxi – just 2 euros each way; discover rustic Monaco-Ville and the Royal Palace on the ‘Rock of Monaco’. Return to Diano Marina late afternoon. Dinner and free drinks at the hotel.
- Today we have a half day excursion to Dolceacqua, a medieval village at the foot of the Rebuffao mountains. Here you can meander through the village streets and climb to the 12th century castle, or cross the single-arch bridge to the 15th century ‘new’ town. Dinner and free drinks at the hotel.
- After an early breakfast we depart the hotel by coach and return to Nice to board the TGV to Lille or Paris to connect with our Eurostar to London St. Pancras. Or continue to Nice Airport for the return flight. Note: Order of excursions are subject to change depending on local conditions.
What's Included
Holiday Highlights
- Travel by rail or air
- Free drinks every evening in Italy
- All excursions included
Our Price Includes
- Escorted by rail and throughout abroad
- Return Eurostar & TGV rail travel London St Pancras to Nice. Flight options below.
- One night's bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Nice, sharing a twin/double room
- Six nights' three-star half-board accommodation at the Piccolo Hotel, Diano Marina, sharing a twin/double room with free drinks 6pm to 11pm every night – local brands of beer, wine & spirits
- Excursions as stated
- All transfers abroad
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Dates and Prices
Accommodation
Piccolo Hotel, Diano Marina -
Set in a quiet location within walking distance of the sea and centre of Diano Marina, the hotel has a panoramic terrace and restaurant and a comfortable bar. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, telephone, and satellite TV. The restaurant offers a full breakfast and dinner served at your table. There’s free drinks between 6pm and 11pm each night including local brands of beer, wine and spirits.
Other Information
Flights are currently possible from Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds, Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, Heathrow or Bristol airports subject to availability at time of booking the flights, and a supplement may apply. Alternative UK departure airports may become available, we will look at all options when you book.
• Flights include 1 checked in bag (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person – weight/size subject to airline rules.
• Flight duration around 2 hours.
• Transfer time to the hotel in Nice around 30 mins.
Deposit:
£75pp if travelling by rail
£200pp if travelling by air
Balance payment 12 weeks before departure.
Accommodation Options
Single room supplement £175
Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras – 2 to 4-star options
• Flights include 1 checked in bag (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person – weight/size subject to airline rules.
• Flight duration around 2 hours.
• Transfer time to the hotel in Nice around 30 mins.
Deposit:
£75pp if travelling by rail
£200pp if travelling by air
Balance payment 12 weeks before departure.
Accommodation Options
Single room supplement £175
Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras – 2 to 4-star options
Holiday code
GN100Holiday provided by GN Holidays & Voyages
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