Idyllic Italian Riviera

Day 1

A morning departure (this will be in the early hours of your departure date) we travel south to Dover for our ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to the Ibis Gare Hotel, Dijon for our overnight stay (Evening meal included).

Day 2

After breakfast at the hotel we continue our journey to the Hotel Bergamo, San Bartolomeo.

Day 3

This morning we hop over the border into France to the ancient fortified hilltop village of Èze, with magnificent views overlooking the sea. We then continue to the Principality of Monaco, situated in a sunspot on the Mediterranean coast. Monaco, and its famous inner Monte Carlo district, has long been a playground for the fabulously rich and famous. The world’s most densely populated sovereign country and one of the most expensive, this exclusive haunt is packed full of high-rise buildings, luxury yachts, exotic gardens and, of course, the world famous Monte Carlo casino.

Day 4

Today we spend the day enjoying our resort or simply relaxing by the pool.

Day 5

This morning we visit the vibrant resort of Alassio. This resort is full of expatriate heritage, including an English language library that is one of the oldest in Italy. We can enjoy wandering around the Budello di Alassio, where the history of the town can be most appreciated, with its numerous shops, churches and piazzas. We can stroll along the impressive sandy beach - one of the best in Italy! -
before we make our way back to our hotel this afternoon via the ancient hilltop village of Cervo, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

Day 6

This morning we visit Ventimiglia. With its fascinating history, beautiful beaches, open-air markets and gorgeous gardens, it’s a gem of the Ligurian coastline. Perched on a hill across the river from the new town, we can also discover the beautiful, old medieval town of Ventimiglia Alta. In the afternoon we visit San Remo. For 300 years, San Remo has attracted the aristocracy to its palm-fringed shores. Regarded as a key social centre at the end of the 19th century, Italy’s answer to Monte Carlo boasts palatial villas and all the opulence you would expect from the Riviera. Explore the intriguing contrasts - from modern villas to towering medieval houses and the ornate, domed Russian Orthodox Church.

Day 7

Today we depart the hotel and travel back to the Ibis Gare Hotel, Dijon for our return overnight stay (Evening meal included).

Day 8

We depart after breakfast and continue the journey home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner