The Italian Riviera

The Italian Riviera combines the very best of a classical sightseeing tour with the pleasures of a relaxing beach holiday and blends the colourful promenade atmosphere of the South of France and the sophistication of Monte Carlo with the delightful beaches and colourful marinas of the Riviera del Fiori (Riviera of Flowers). Diano Marina is the ‘jewel’ of this region and is set in a wide sweeping bay with lovely safe beaches boasting an array of elegant shops, restaurants and pavement cafes along its palm-fringed promenade.

The Italian Riviera

Start Date :	26-09-2010	£ 749.00	OR
End Date :	06-10-2010

- Flights from London or Manchester to Nice
- All UK & French airport taxes & charges
- Return airport/hotel transfers
- 5 or 7 nights at the 4 star Torino Hotel
- Breakfast and dinner each day
- Regional dinner & dancing on Wednesday night
- Day excursion to Monaco
- Half day excursion to Ventigmelia market
- Farewell drink
- Porterage

DAY 1 -
Flights depart from London or Manchester to Nice where you'll be met by a local representative for the short transfer into Nice where you'll enjoy some free time before continuing on to our hotel and Diano Marina on the Italian Riviera.

DAY 2 -
The day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the resort of Diano Marina. The Hotel Torino is located right in the town centre near the pedestrian shopping area, 150 metres from its own, private beach. Start your day with breakfast at the panoramic rooftop restaurant, take one of the free bicycles for a ride around the town and explore Diano Marina or relax by the pool or in the Jacuzzi or for those fitness lovers you'll appreciate the well-equipped gym.
Sitting on the Ligurian coastline between the resorts of Imperia and Alessio, Diano Marina holidays revolve around the great sandy beaches in the wide bay. With clean sand and safe swimming conditions in warm blue waters, beaches such as Bagni Elena, Kursaal and Teresa provide family fun for everyone, with facilities such as sunbeds and umbrellas, lifeguards, showers, snack bars and restaurants. Holidays in Diano Marina offer watersports such as diving, windsurfing, jet-skiing and sailing, with other activities in the area including mountain-biking, horse-riding, golf, tennis, go-karting and bowling. Diano Marina boasts a scenic palm-lined promenade behind the beach, and plenty of outdoor cafes, bars, shops and restaurants.

DAY 3 -
Today you'll enjoy a full day excursion to the principality of Monaco. With your transport taken care of, you can sit back and enjoy your visit to the famous Old Town of Monte Carlo which includes free time to see the palace (open June to October), cathedral, Cousteau Oceanographic Museum (additional cost), the changing of the guard at the Palace and as you continue your tour of Monte Carlo you'll take a lap on the Formula One Grand Prix circuit. You will then have free time at Casino Square to do some luxury shopping, see the stunning gardens and mega yachts in the harbor or simply watch the beautiful people at play in their favorite haunt.

DAY 4 -
The day is at leisure in Diano Marina
Why not take a short bus ride to the capital of the province, Imperia boasting some good shopping and recently renovated port where you'll see some very impressive yachts.

DAY 5 -
Today we depart the hotel after breakfast for a half day to to Ventimiglia, This street market runs the length of the town and sea front, and draws tens of thousands of shoppers eager to snap up Italian fashion goods at bargain prices, clothes, shoes, handbags, silk ties and cigarettes from the Tabbachi are about the cheapest in Europe. There is also a wonderful selection of cheeses, ham, fruit and vegetables. Our return to Diano Marina will be around 1pm with the remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 6 -
The day is at leisure in Diano Marina
Why not take a short train journey to the neighbouring resort of Alassio, considered by many as the jewel of the Italian Riviera with its trendy shopping, long sandy beach, small ancient houses, narrow charming streets and an excellent selection of restaurants and bars.

DAY 7 -
The day is at leisure in Diano Marina
Why not take trip on the bus or train to colourful San Remo, an engaging seaside resort boasting an elegant past and is home to an attractive old town, colourful gardens whilst also offering visitors an impressive array of leisure activities.
San Remo is enviably situated in a wide bay with the surrounding hillside as its backdrop. The old town tumbles down the hill to be greeted by the harbour and the inviting waters of the Ligurian Sea. Decorated by wonderful flowers and vegetation, San Remo is a bright and bubbly town that has long welcomed visitors to its shores.

DAY 8 -
Some free time do do some last minute shopping before your transfer to Nice Airport for the return flight back to London or Manchester