All-Inclusive Christmas On The Italian & French Rivieras
- Duration: 8 days
- Board Basis: Mixed Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEGXFM
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
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
All-Inclusive Christmas on the Italian & French Riviera
December 21
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
December 22nd
Continue through France and into Italy to reach Diano Marina on the Italian Riviera, for a five-night stay.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
December 23rd - St. Paul de Vence & Cannes
Today, we cross the border 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 beaches on the other.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Christmas Eve - Eze & Nice
Today, we cross the border to the French Riviera on our optional excursion to Eze and Nice. Our first stop is the medieval village of Eze, perched high above the Mediterranean.
This afternoon, we continue to Nice, set on the spectacular curve of the Mediterranean coast. Explore the back streets of the historical Old Town or take in the sea air on the Promenade des Anglais.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Christmas Day - Diano Marina
Merry Christmas! Enjoy a leisurely day in Diano Marina to relax, explore and indulge.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Boxing Day - Monaco
Why not join our optional excursion to the principality of Monaco, with its showpiece resort area of Monte Carlo? Nicknamed 'The Rock', this tiny capital is built against the mountains and sprawls down to the glittering shores of the Riviera.
Take a stroll around the famous Formula 1 circuit, browse the sumptuous shops and boutiques, and marvel at the fabulous parks and gardens of this tiny paradise.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
December 27
We head to our overnight hotel in northern France.
Meals - Breakfast
December 28
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights at the 3-star Delle Mimose, which is situated in a quiet area of the resort of Diano Marina, and only 800 metres from the sea, the shops, bars and restaurants. Run by its British owner, Christian, the hotel offers an excellent all-inclusive package, from 9:00am to midnight, meaning you don’t have to worry about the price of drinks. The hotel has a restaurant offering international and Italian cuisine, and local specialities.
Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.