The Elegance & Charm of the Italian & French Rivieras

The Elegance & Charm of the Italian & French Rivieras

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The Elegance & Charm of the Italian & French Rivieras

9 Days Starting and ending in France

Visiting: France, Diano Marina, Nice, Santa Margherita Ligure, Cannes, Monaco

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Interests:

Beach Tours, Cultural

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the Italian and French Rivieras, with a touch of Monaco's glamour. This tour offers a delightful blend of leisure and exploration, starting with a coach departure from the UK. Stay at the charming 3-star Hotel Delle Mimose in Diano Marina, Italy, for four or six nights, with all-inclusive amenities. Discover the medieval allure of Èze and the vibrant city of Nice, explore the artistic haven of St. Paul de Vence, and experience the glitz of Cannes. Optional excursions include the picturesque Santa Margherita and Portofino, or the opulent Principality of Monaco and Monte Carlo. Enjoy free days to relax on the Italian Riviera's beaches or wander through quaint towns. This tour promises a perfect mix of cultural immersion and relaxation along Europe's most glamorous coastlines.

Highlights

  • Explore the medieval village of Èze and visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory on the French Riviera.

  • Enjoy free time in the fashionable resort of Nice, with its vibrant old town and Promenade des Anglais.

  • Relax and explore the charming seaside town of Diano Marina on the Italian Riviera.

  • Take an optional excursion to Santa Margherita and Portofino, known for its picturesque harbor.

  • Visit the beautiful fortified village of St. Paul de Vence, home to famous painters and quaint boutiques.

  • Experience the glamour of Cannes, famous for its International Film Festival and stunning beaches.

  • Discover the opulence of Monaco and Monte Carlo, with its famous Formula 1 circuit and Grand Casino.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Paris, France
Colmar, France
French Riviera, France

Location: France

Accommodation Name: hotel

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

Day 2

Location: Diano Marina

Accommodation Name: Hotel Delle Mimose

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Continue to Diano Marina on the Italian Riviera for a six-night stay.

Day 3 Nice & Èze

Nice, France
Nice, France

Location: Nice

Accommodation Name: Hotel Delle Mimose

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we cross the border to the French Riviera on our included excursion to Èze and Nice. Our first stop is the medieval village of Èze 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 Èze. 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, Èze 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.

Day 4 Free Time

Location: Diano Marina

Accommodation Name: Hotel Delle Mimose

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Day 5 Free Time or Santa Margherita & Portofino

Location: Santa Margherita Ligure

Accommodation Name: Hotel Delle Mimose

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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 weather prevents the boat trip to Portofino from operating, we will visit another local resort, such as San Remo or Dolceaqua & Menton (at a reduced cost).

Day 6 St. Paul de Vence & Cannes

Location: Cannes

Accommodation Name: Hotel Delle Mimose

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Day 7 Free Time or Monaco & Monte Carlo

Monaco
Monaco
Monaco
Monaco

Location: Monaco

Accommodation Name: Hotel Delle Mimose

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Day 8

Location: Diano Marina

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

To northern France for an overnight stay.

Day 9

Paris, France
French Riviera, France
Colmar, France

Location: France

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Excursion to Èze and Nice

    The tour includes an excursion to the medieval village of Èze and the fashionable resort of Nice on the French Riviera.

  • Excursion to St. Paul de Vence and Cannes

    The tour includes a visit to the beautiful fortified medieval village of St. Paul de Vence and the famous city of Cannes.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursion to Santa Margherita and Portofino

    The excursion to Santa Margherita and Portofino is optional and not included in the tour price.

  • Optional Excursion to Monaco and Monte Carlo

    The excursion to the Principality of Monaco and Monte Carlo is optional and not included in the tour price.

Mode of Transport

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay. Continue to Diano Marina on the Italian Riviera for a six-night stay.

Accommodation

You will stay for four or six nights, all-inclusive at the 3-star Hotel Delle Mimose in Diano Marina. Overnight stays in northern France are in city-style hotels.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four or six nights, all-inclusive at the 3-star Hotel Delle Mimose in Diano Marina. Overnight stays in northern France are in city-style hotels.

  • What activities are included on Day 3 of the tour?

    On Day 3, the tour includes an excursion to the French Riviera, visiting the medieval village of Èze and the Fragonard Perfume Factory for a guided tour. There is free time to explore Èze, followed by an afternoon in Nice to explore the city, including the old town and the Promenade des Anglais.

  • Is there any free time during the tour?

    Yes, there is free time on Day 4 in Diano Marina to relax and explore, and optional excursions are available on Days 5 and 7 if you choose not to participate in the planned activities.

  • What happens if the boat trip to Portofino is canceled due to weather?

    If weather prevents the boat trip to Portofino from operating, the tour will visit another local resort, such as San Remo or Dolceaqua & Menton, at a reduced cost.

  • What can I expect to see in Monaco during the optional excursion?

    During the optional excursion to Monaco, you can explore the Principality, stroll around the famous Formula 1 circuit, browse boutiques, and visit the Grand Casino in Monte Carlo. You will also learn about Monaco's unique relationship with France and its ruling Grimaldi family.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • 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.

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

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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