Day 1
Travel to our overnight stay in France
Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in France on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2
Arrival
Continue to our hotel in Diano Marina.
Day 3
Imperia
We spend a few hours in the pretty town of Imperia, renowned for its cultivation of olives and flowers. Shady trees and ancient buildings line the cobbled streets while the Old Town has many interesting shops that sell antiques, handicrafts and locally-made artefacts.
Day 4
Day at leisure
We enjoy a day of leisure in Diano Marina, where it’s market day – the perfect opportunity to browse for souvenirs and gifts.
Day 5
Optional excursion to Santa Margherita Ligure & Portofino (£29pp)
On our optional excursion, we join a boat trip from Santa Margherita Ligure, a lovely port town with a castle and 13th-century basilica, to Italy’s most sophisticated resort, Portofino. Famed for its picturesque harbour crammed with expensive yachts and lined with pastel-coloured houses, it also boasts a medieval castle perched on a hill above the town.
Day 6
Monaco & Monte Carlo
We head to the tiny principality of Monaco, the well-known residential area of Monte Carlo. Home to a historic casino, and many rich-and-famous residents, Monaco is less than a square mile in size but brims with glitz and glamour! There’s much to explore including a bustling marina, a stunning royal palace and fantastic shops.
Day 7
Nice
We spend the day in the picturesque coastal city of Nice. Set on a beautiful bay, this lovely resort offers a pretty seafront promenade, atmospheric Old Town and plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants.
Day 8
Travel to our overnight stay in France
Travel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included.
Day 9
Return Home
Continue to Calais for our return ferry home.