A New Year Celebration in Italy & Monaco

A New Year Celebration in Italy & Monaco

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A New Year Celebration in Italy & Monaco

Visiting: Italy, Monaco

Tour operator:

Just You

Tour code:

SYITAB

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Age range:

18-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Tour Overview

Discover the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo, stylish Sanremo and medieval Genoa on this New Year break on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. ​

Highlights

  • Dedicated Just You holiday director with you on the trip

  • Your own room guaranteed & no single supplement

Itinerary

  • Day 1 UK to Alassio
  • You'll fly to Genoa today and on arrival we will transfer you to your hotel in the Italian resort of Alassio. After settling in, why not head out for a stroll along the seafront before getting to know your travelling companions over a welcome drink and dinner this evening.
  • Day 2 Monaco & Monte Carlo
  • After breakfast, we're going to make our way to Monte Carlo in nearby Monaco. Oozing glitz and glamour, Monte Carlo occupies a stunning spot between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, and the lavish Casino di Monte Carlo is one of Europe's finest examples of belle époque architecture. There will be plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere and make your own discoveries, and we will also visit the delightful Christmas market.

     
  • Day 3 New Year’s Eve - Sanremo
  • It's New Year's Eve and this morning we are heading to stylish Sanremo. Located on a wide, sheltered bay, it's a delightful place to explore. We’ll stroll through the charming Old Town, where a maze of lanes twist their way down the hillside, and see a Russian Orthodox church, similar in design to Saint Basil’s in Moscow.
    This evening we'll enjoy a gala dinner together and celebrate the New Year in style.
  • Day 4 New Year's Day - Alassio
  • After a busy day yesterday, you're free to spend New Year's Day  doing just as you please. Perhaps head out with your travelling companions to explore Alassio or relax and enjoy the facilities at your hotel. Maybe you'll treat yourself to a treatment in the spa, or start the New Year as you mean to go on, with a workout in the gym.
  • Day 5 Genoa
  • We're going to explore more of Italy today on an included excursion to the port city of Genoa. In the birthplace of explorer Christopher Columbus, we'll take a stroll through medieval alleyways and admire the UNESCO-listed Palazzi dei Rolli. These magnificent palaces were built in the Strade Nuove district between the 16th and 18th centuries as residences for aristocratic families and to host visiting dignitaries.
    After our walk, you can enjoy a spot of lunch if you wish and then explore at your own pace. Genoa is home to a wide range of museums and art galleries, as well as Italy's largest aquarium, with more than 500 different species of fish.

  • Day 6 Alassio to UK
  • After breakfast we will transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK.
  • What's Included

    • Just You Tour Manager as your host
    • Return flights from Gatwick with British Airways
    • 5 nights half board in a 4-star hotel
    • 10 meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners including a New Year's Eve gala dinner
    • Welcome & farewell drink
    • Porterage
    • A representative to greet you at all UK airports
    • Audio Guide

    Accommodation

      • Grand Hotel Mediterranee
      • "The Grand Hotel Mediterranee is located in a sunny position and at just few steps from the beach of Alassio and his famous Budello that is famous for be the longest shopping street in Liguria. The hotel  offers to its costumer 96 rooms), wellness center (local charges apply), gym, garden terrace overlooking the sea, restaurants, cocktail bar, reading room and Wifi. Rooms have mini-bar, TV and safe."

    Excursions Included


    • Discover Monaco & Monte Carlo
    • Visit Sanremo
    • Tour the historical port city of Genoa & its UNESCO-listed palaces

     

    Check out our Q&As

    • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

      All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l

    • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

      A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.

    • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

      At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains

    • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

      If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.

    • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

      Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.

    • Will I eat alone?

      We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.

    • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

      No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.

    • How long has the tour company been trading?

      Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.

    • Am I guaranteed a room of my own?

      Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.

    • What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?

      Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!

    • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

      We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.

    • What documents will I receive before I travel?

      Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.

    • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

      Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.

    Reviews of this operator

    Jenny Elliott  

    Fabulous Holiday with Just You

    28-Oct-2021

    Fabulous holiday with Just You - well organised, excellent accommodation and our tour leader absolutely made the trip! Would highly recommend.

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    Russell Kerfoot  

    Travels 2013 -2019

    21/06/2021

    Have taken about 15 tours with JY, mainly long haul, and found the experience exhilarating. Apart from the company's professionalism and extensive and varied tour options, I have made so many friends for life. Looking forward to resuming my travels in 2022.

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    jean thornton (Google Reviewer)  

    My short trip to Versailles...

    08-Sep-2024

    My short trip to Versailles & Monet’s garden with ‘just you’ was excellent. Tessa our guide gave 101%. Beautiful hotel and surroundings. A very friendly bunch of people and a mix of all ages. Will definitely be going with them again.

    Tyler Kerr (Google Reviewer)  

    Apologies in advance to the...

    09-Jun-2024

    Apologies in advance to the business as my holiday was the Eastern Wonders tour in Canada in June 2023 but some things happened shortly after which I had to focus on and then I kept forgetting to write a review. This was hands down the best holiday I’ve ever had. My coeliac disease was no issue whatsoever and the tour guide ‘Johanna’ is an absolute credit to Just You. She along with all of the other tour guides in the city stops were knowledgeable and great fun. The only day I felt wasn’t necessary for that time of year was Mont-Tremblant and the Holiday Inn there wasn’t the best but every other hotel was wonderful. Everyday was well-balanced with little tours to see the gorgeous sights in each location whilst still leaving us with plenty of time for our own exploration. The coach driver ‘Dave’ was also a really lovely chap. We always felt very safe with him behind the wheel and, should Just You offer this tour again someday, I would definitely recommend it. I will be using this company again and I can’t wait. I’d also like to thank the team at Just You over the phone and the representative at Heathrow who helped me as I’m on the autism spectrum and can get overwhelmed. Lovely company and very well priced in my opinion. With everything we did it would have cost around double if you’d made this trip independently.

    Alistair Chattaway (Google Reviewer)  

    A shame that there are...

    14-Aug-2024

    A shame that there are a lot of negative reviews regarding Just You as I recently went on their tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast... it was a fantastic trip and I was part of a lovely group of people. The tour guide (Michela) was fantastic and the staff members in the hotel in Pompeii were really friendly and accommodating. As I have certain dietary requirements, the staff in the hotel went to every length to accommodate these needs... and whereas no hotel is ever perfect, I had a quiet and comfortable room and it was more than adequate for my needs. The additional tours were fantastic and the tours of the Pompeii ruins, Herculaneum, Capri, Ravello and Amalfi Coast were well planned. The tour guides were really knowledgeable about the area and it really took my breath away. I didn't like Naples very much but the museum and its exhibitions were really worth the short visit there. Four of the guest flew in on earlier flights from different parts of the UK and rather than keep us waiting at the airport, a separate transfer was organised to get us to the hotel in good time for some rest. The other guests on the tour were really friendly and no one felt left out at any point... and the group size (17 people) was perfect. A lot of the guests had already been on previous holidays with Just You and had really good things to say... so, having been skeptical due to the negative reviews I read before I went on the holiday, I wanted to write a positive review as I had a lovely time on this holiday... to the point that I will definitely book another holiday with Just You in the future.

    aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

    Been on 5 holidays with...

    13-Oct-2023

    Been on 5 holidays with this company they have generally been good but the prices have risen considerably and i feel do not provide true value for money. In my opinion all the excursions and meals should be included in the total cost as they not worth the extra cost. Also they are very dismissive of any complaints once you have paid for the holiday they are not interested. I think i will try another company next time

    Sue Sweeney (Google Reviewer)  

    Great holidays for singles. I've been...

    28-Jun-2023

    Great holidays for singles. I've been on 4 holidays with them. Only issue is the hotel rooms. They generally use 3* hotels and I've booked at the same time and price as my friends but the difference in rooms is unbelievable. I've been lucky, but I've heard horror stories from friends of rooms like a dungeon with one small high window whilst I've had a fabulous sea view.

    COLIN BROAD (Google Reviewer)  

    I went on a spirit...

    08-Apr-2024

    I went on a spirit of an India trip with Amritsar add on. It looks good in the brochure, but things aren’t always as they seem. If like me you like a toilet break every two hours (discussed with the company in depth in advance) or have a hidden disability. then this holiday is not for you - use a different holiday company! Their planned toilet stops are every 3.5 hours, so ladies bring your pads and gents be prepared for “natural stops” while all the passengers watch you out the window or bring a bottle and a blanket as a screen. The Taj Mahal in Agra was good, along with the two trips to the Ganges river and the Golden Temple at Amritsar too. Rarely are you in the same spot for more than one night and a 6 hour daily coach or train journey became the norm. It was a shame that there was not an opportunity to enjoy the hotels that we’d obviously paid a lot of money for. If you’re looking for tigers in the game park, don’t get your hopes up. 99% unlikely. It is also a disappointment that there is little opportunity to explore the areas in the major cities that we’d traveled too If you are lucky enough to find some companionship from the opposite sex and wish to be bring them “home” this is frowned upon by the company - even if you have paid extra due double occupancy as required by the hotel I received a letter on holiday basically saying that the two hourly toilet stops required (and discussed in advance) due to diabetes was a disruption to the schedule. That photos sent to me by a girlfriend were “illicit”. Photo uploaded - make your own mind up” Also that managing to get lucky a couple of times and bringing them back to the hotel was an issue - very strange due a so called singles holiday

    Maureen May (Google Reviewer)  

    Just returned from St Lucia....

    29-Feb-2024

    Just returned from St Lucia. Hotel dreadfully shabby. Breakfasts very limited with very little fresh fruit. Our hotel was a 20 minute walk in 29C or a free bus on the hour to the beach and sister hotel. Location good for nearby local shopping and restaurants. The sunset cruise was brilliant as was the whale watching, but surf and safari trip was a disaster. We travelled in two open topped trucks with a two and a half hour drive to the surfing destination. During the trip smoke started from the gear box and we had to abandon the vehicle until the situation was rectified, which, to their credit, was sorted very quickly. Unfortunately the sea was too rough for the boat so we had to return back in the trucks. Extremely uncomfortable on side bench seats, hanging on in the rain. So, all in all we don’t over 6 hours on the trucks - not good. The tour guide left before the 5 day extension period without a handover to the local tour operators. No Information was given except by the hotel. I had already booked to go the Athens with Just You in May, now I wish I hadn’t.

    Sunlight59 (Google Reviewer)  

    Booked the French & Italian...

    12-May-2024

    Booked the French & Italian Riviera. Too much travelling on the coach. Most journeys to places were around 2 hours or more. No toilet facilities unless you go into a cafe to buy something. The group were lovely but mostly retired and older. Didn’t have much in common. The hotel was comfortable and clean. Vegetarians had mainly different types of cooked eggs for dinner. But plenty of food. However the hotel Toscana in Alessio does cater for families with children so noisy at night for the last few days of the holiday. Paid a lot of money for this holiday. Did not meet my expectations as per brochure.

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      Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

      At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

      At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

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