Italian Riviera of Flowers
Italian Riviera of Flowers
Italian Riviera of Flowers
7 Days Starting in dino marina and ending in 18013 Diano Marina, Province of Imperia, Italy
Visiting: Diano Marina, Dolceacqua, Sanremo, Portofino
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Tour code:
et7irf/1
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
With the warm sea breeze of the Mediterranean and the shelter of the Maritime Alps, this beautiful stretch of Italian coast is the perfect suntrap. A colourful paradise of exotic plants and flowers nestles among pastel-coloured towns, filled with old-world elegance. Based in the charming resort of Diano Marina, we spend six nights in our seafront hotel. Enjoy some quiet days by the sea, along with the chance to visit the surrounding highlights. San Remo, ‘the city of flowers’, hosts the liveliest flower market in Europe, whilst further along the coast we discover the pretty fishing village of Portofino – regarded as the jewel of the Italian Riviera.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Diano Marina
Location: Diano Marina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
We journey aboard Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris and continue by TGV to Nice, where we are taken by coach to Diano Marina on the beautiful Italian Riviera.
Day 2 Free Time
Location: Diano Marina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is free for you to spend at leisure in Diano Marina. You can relax in our hotel and enjoy the facilities, head to the beach, or venture into the old town to browse the shops and sample local delicacies. There’s also an 11th-century castle where traces of the town’s ancient past can be found. If you want to explore further afield, the nearby medieval village of Cervo, with its combination of cobbled alleys, terraces, arches and rooftops, is a delightful place to visit. Both lunch and dinner are included in the hotel’s restaurant.
Day 3 : Dolceacqua & San Remo
Location: Dolceacqua, Sanremo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we travel by coach to the hilltop village of Dolceacqua, which enjoys a picture-perfect setting and is filled with striking architecture. The River Nervia runs through its heart, separating the village into two parts – the oldest called Terra, which is dominated by the Doria Castle, and the newest called Borgo. Both are connected by a spectacular medieval bridge, described by Claude Monet as ‘a jewel of lightness’.
We also visit San Remo, Italy’s answer to France’s Monte Carlo. The atmospheric old town, known as ‘La Pigna’, is tightly packed with buildings that cling to a steep hill. There are also two ports where you can see luxurious yachts, busy shopping streets and broad tree-lined boulevards.
We return to the hotel by coach and enjoy dinner in the hotel.
Day 4 : Portofino
Location: Portofino
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We travel by coach to Santa Margherita and take the ferry to Portofino, taking in dramatic coastal scenery along the way. This pretty crescent-shaped village retains all of its traditional charms, despite its jet-set reputation. You can explore the harbour with its brightly coloured buildings, follow one of the scenic pathways to the beach or the light house, or visit the 16th-century hilltop castle and enjoy wonderful views across the Mediterranean to the French island of Corsica.
Day 5 : Diano Marina
Location: Diano Marina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We enjoy another free day in resort.
Day 6 : Free Time
Location: Diano Marina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a free day in resort today. You may choose to travel by train to the French resort of Monaco, a playground for the rich and famous and home to the renowned grand prix circuit and exquisite harbour. Admire the casino, walk around the gardens, or take a circular bus tour.
We enjoy our final evening meal back at the hotel tonight.
Day 7 : Return Home
Location: Diano Marina
Meals Included: Breakfast
We check out of our hotel this morning and retrace our route to meet the Eurostar for the return journey to London St. Pancras International.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
Check out our Q&As
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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