Diano Marina, The French & Italian Rivieras
12 days
12 Day Select Holiday
The stylish Italian Riviera is a crescent shaped strip of coastline where the Alps and the Apennines spill into the Mediterranean while the sophisticated French Riviera hugs the shore in the southeast corner of France and is also known as the Cote d’Azur. This classy tour is based in dreamy Diano Marina, an enchanting commune in the Italian region of Liguria with pine clad hills and olive groves reaching down to the sweep of sandy beach. It has a palm tree lined promenade flanked by bars and cafes and is one of the premier resorts of the Italian Riviera of Flowers. Away from the waterfront you’ll find a jumble of pastel painted Art Nouveau houses while the ancient heart of the town still preserves parts of its medieval walls and gates as well as grand architecture dating from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods. We venture out to see how the rich and famous live with excursions to Monaco and Monte Carlo. This wonderful getaway also includes the glittering city of Nice, elegant Alassio and gorgeous Menton on the French Riviera.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Select (Continental)
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- Door to Door* Service
- Porterage
- Luxury coach travel throughout
- Return overnight ferry crossings
- Leisurely coffee break with a sweet treat
- Guided tour on one day of the holiday
- Full holiday itinerary
- ABTA bonded for your peace of mind
Holiday Highlights & Inclusions
• Guided walking tour of Monaco• Excursions to Monte Carlo Casino, Nice, Alassio and Menton
• Two free days at leisure in Diano Marina
• Eleven nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• Select extras: Door to Door* service, Porterage, Luxury coach travel throughout, Leisurely coffee break with a sweet treat, Guided tour on one day of the holiday
• Coach travel throughout
• Return overnight ferry crossings to the continent
• ABTA bonded for your peace of mind
Your Holiday Itinerary
Day One. We travel to our overnight ferry to the continent, where we enjoy dinner, entertainment and breakfast onboard.
Day Two. We continue to our dinner, bed and breakfast overnight hotel.
Day Three. Onwards to Hotel Helios to check in for our seven night stay.
Day Four. Our adventure gets into gear with a guided walking tour of Monaco, home to the Royal Palace and the cathedral where Prince Rainier III married Grace Kelly. We continue via the Monaco Grand Prix roads to the famous Monte Carlo Casino. This lavish marble and gold building is Europe’s most extravagant example of belle-epoque architecture.
Day Five. Today’s treat is the glamorous coastal city of Nice, jewel of the French Riviera. Stroll along the palm tree lined Promenade des Anglais, step back in time with a wander around the atmospheric Old Town, view the stunning churches or visit the Musee Matisse, dedicated to the work of artist, Henri Matisse.
Days Six & Seven. Two days at leisure for relaxing, shopping or sightseeing – perhaps head to the harbour for a boat trip.
Day Eight. A half day tour along the Italian Riviera coastline to Alassio, a chic resort with a maze of narrow alleyways adorned by flowers and boasting a gorgeous beach. Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque carrugio – a typical Ligurian street that runs parallel to the coast, lined with patisseries, shops and bars.
Day Nine. We cross into France for a day in dreamy Menton on the French Riviera, with its lemon gardens, sandy beach and tightly packed jumble of terracotta roofed buildings that overlook the sea. Meander through the labyrinth of narrow passages of its Old Town, admiring the medieval buildings and baroque cathedral.
Day Ten. Arrivederci to Italy as we travel to our dinner, bed and breakfast overnight hotel.
Day Eleven. We continue to our overnight ferry back to the UK with dinner, entertainment and breakfast onboard.
Day Twelve. We make our way home after our delightful holiday.
Select by Glenton
ALL GLENTON SELECT HOLIDAYS INCLUDE:
Luxury travel in GLENTON Select coaches, extra leg room, reclining seats, climate control, panoramic windows and USB charging points.
- Door to Door* service
- Porterage
- Luxury coach travel throughout
- Leisurely coffee break with a sweet treat
- Guided tour on one day of the holiday
Door to Door* Service for Select Holidays
SelectFor added convenience and comfort you can now enjoy Door to Door* service on all our Select holidays. Our transfer vehicle will pick you up at your own front door, chauffeuring you to our pick up point to join our luxury Select coach.
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Diano Marina
Overnight Ferry to Continent
Your holiday moves up a gear when you board your overnight ferry for your sailing to the continent. Drop your overnight bag in your cabin then explore the ship or unwind with an aperitif in one of the bars.
On Board Dining
All GLENTON continental holidays include dinner and breakfast onboard. Head to buffet restaurant where your waiter will show you to your table and take your order if you wish to purchase any drinks. Then you’re free to help yourself from the wide selection of tasty dishes from around the world. At breakfast, choose from continental or a fully cooked menu. Alternatively if you fancy treating yourself, why not upgrade to the à la carte restaurant and enjoy fine dining with full waiter service?
Entertainment
Make your way to the show lounge and enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening – or take your place on the dance floor for a wee boogie! Perhaps you’d like to catch a blockbuster movie at the cinema or try your luck at the casino.
Cabins
Your GLENTON continental holiday includes an air conditioned inside en suite cabin with bunk beds. However, you can upgrade to a cabin with level beds and/or sea view for a small supplement. Please ask your holiday advisor when booking.
Shopping
Grab a bargain during your crossing where we leave the mainland prices behind! With special offers on treats such as alcohol and perfume.
Collect 1000 Coach Miles
COACH MILES is our fantastic reward scheme, allowing you to save money the more you travel with us. On this holiday you can collect 1000 coach miles.
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Accommodation
Hotel Helios - Diano Marina
This lovely hotel is well located in Diano Marina, close to the golden sandy beach. It has a pleasant breakfast room, shared lounge and a delightful, furnished terrace. Guests are welcome to use the swimming pool at the sister hotel next door, Hotel Raffy, where dinner will be served.
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