Nice, Monte Carlo & the Italian Riviera
6 days from £1,099
Suggested Itinerary#
Your itinerary is exclusively yours to tailor to suit your group's interests and profile of your members. Here is our suggested itinerary:
Day 1 – Diano Marina
Scheduled flight from your preferred airport – transfer with our tour manager in our private executive coach to the 4* Torino Hotel at Diano Marina on the Italian Riviera.
Day 2 – Monte Carlo & Villa and Gardens of Ephrussi de Rothschild
Guided tour of Monte Carlo, the roulette capital of the world and winter shelter for the rich and famous, takes in the Casino and the cathedral where Princess Grace was married – continue to the Villa and Gardens of Ephrussi de Rothschild where, through the art dealers and experts she befriended, the Baroness de Rothschild transformed the villa at Saint-Jean Cap- Ferrat into a collector’s paradise.
Day 3 – Rapallo & Cervo
Travel along the Liguarian coast to Rapallo, where two post-World War II treaties were signed, and a haven for writers such as DH Lawrence and Ezra Pound – free time to explore the narrow streets of Cervo, one of Liguria’s prettiest coastal towns.
Day 4 – Genoa
Guided tour of Genoa takes in sights such as Piazzo San Matteo, the Church of Gesù and Palazzo Ducale – guided tour of Palazzo Rosso introduces us to a wonderful art collection including 17th century frescoes by Genoese artists such as de Ferrari and Piola – afternoon visit to Belvedere di Castelleto, offering a wonderful panoramic view across the city – guided tour of the ornate Rococo interior at Palazzo Reale and a fine collection of paintings including a ‘Crucifixion’ by Van Dyck.
Day 5 – San Remo & Dolceacqua
Morning at leisure in San Remo, known as the city of flowers and sun, where you may choose to take a stroll along the famous palm lined promenade or visit Chiesa Russa, an authentic Russian Orthodox church in the city centre – travel to the delightful town of Dolceacqua where many archaeological remains bear witness to the successive occupations of the site since the Iron Age.
Day 6 – Nice & Matisse Museum
Guided tour of Nice takes in the narrow streets of the old town, the famous ‘Promenade’ and the heart of the city with its rich architectural and cultural heritage – the Matisse Museum boasts a wonderful collection of works left by Henri Matisse to the city of Nice where he lived from 1921 to 1954 – transfer to the airport for our scheduled flight home.
Features#
What's included in this tour is entirely yours to customise to suit your group's budget and preferences. Here is what we've suggested:
4* hotel
Half board accommodation
All excursions & guided tours included
Professional tour manager
Scheduled flights
Executive coach
One free place per 10 paying passengers
Tailor your Features#
If you'd like to adjust what's included, perhaps a different hotel standard, more or fewer days, or different excursions, here are some alternatives:
For more (or fewer) days
Bring your own specialist lecturer
Include all entrance fees and gratuities
Visit more (or fewer) sights*
* See Tailor your Sights for suggestions
Sights#
The places your group visits are exclusively yours to decide. Here are the main sights we've suggested:
Monte Carlo – guided tour
Villa & Gardens of Ephrussi de Rothschild
Rapallo & Cervo
Genoa – guided tour
San Remo & Dolceacqua
Nice – guided tour
Matisse Museum
Tailor your Sights#
If you'd prefer to visit different places, or if you'd like to add extra attractions that match your group's specific interests, here are some more suggestions:
Remember that this tour is just our suggestion to provide inspiration and whet your appetite. Every one of our tours is tailor made exclusively for your group and your group alone. So if you like the look of this tour but want to alter it to suit your group, that’s fine. Tell us how you want to change it and we’ll send you a proposal that meets the exact requirements for your group tour. Then, combining our experience with your understanding of the profile and interests of your members, together we can fine tune the itinerary so that you get the perfect tour at the right price for your group.
Accommodation#
Where you stay is entirely yours to choose to match your group's preferences. Here is our suggested accommodation:
Five nights on half board basis at the centrally located 4* Torino Hotel at Diano Marina on the Italian Riviera. Located a five minute walk from the beach, facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, gymnasium and Jacuzzi. All rooms are en suite.
Tailor your accommodation#
If you'd prefer different accommodation, perhaps a different hotel standard, location, or basis of accommodation, here are some alternative choices:
Stay in Nice on the French Riviera
Stay at a 3* hotel
On bed & breakfast basis
Extras#
The costs on top of your tour price can be tailored to suit your group's needs. Here is what we've listed as extras:
Single room supplement £99
Insurance
Entrance fees to places of interest
Audio headphones
Gratuities
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Nice, Monte Carlo & the Italian Riviera
6 days from £1,099 per person