The French Coast small group tour
4days/3nights, Milan/Milan
Milan-San Remo-Montecarlo-Nice-St Raphael-St Tropez-Costa del Esterel-St Paul de Vence-Grasse-Cannes-Milan
2020 depart: Apr 16. Jun 04. Jul 02. Sep 03.
Cost from: $1410 pp twin share (s/supp $370)
Option to start & finish the tour in Rome on request
day 01 Milan-San Remo-Montecarlo-Nice
Departure at 08.30 am from Milan to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, is known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival. Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and nice promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we drive to Monaco. You can see the strong influence of Liguria in this city dominated by Grimaldi princes’ palace. Visit through the narrow streets of the centre to take picture of the Aquarius, and the Cathedral in which princess Grace was buried. Then, short route around the city of Montecarlo, famouse everywhere for its characteristic Grand Prix. You can observe the futuristic palace Grimaldi Forum and probably the most important European casino (if the tour will be realized by coach, the area around the casino is not allowed to this kind of vehicle). Back to Nice for overnight.
day 02 Nice-St Raphael-St Tropez-Costa del Esterel-Nice
Today is a full day excursion around the French Riviera. First, visit of St. Raphael and St. Tropez, famous for their beaches and the great number of stars who spend their holidays in the neighbourhood. Time at leisure for lunch before returning back to Nice, travelling along the Esterel Coast, best known as Corniche d’or, due to its wonderful panorama and small beaches but also great peaks and rocks surrounding a clear and shining sea.
day 03 Nice-St Paul de Vence-Grasse-Cannes-Nice
In the morning, depart for St. Paul de Vence, a small medieval village still contains the old wall, built in 1537. Chagall and Prévert spent many years of their artistic careers here. We continue to Grasse, famous for the production of perfumes and the charming historical centre including the Hotel de la Ville and Notre Dame Cathedral. Guided visit of a factory and enjoy some time at leisure for lunch. Then, we travel to Cannes, one of the most modern towns of the district, with several beach resorts, and home to many cultural events, such as the Film Festival in May. Return to Nice overnight.
day 04 Nice-Milan
Morning is at leisure in Nice. In the afternoon, depart to Milan, with a stop on route in a typical village for lunch at leisure. The tour will end upon arrival in Milan. B
Inclusions: twin share in 4* hotel, breakfast daily, deluxe coach, English speaking courier (leaving from 9 participant; from 1 to 8 participants, only English-speaking driver), small group tour, visit of the perfume factory in Grasse, local taxes. free wiofi on baord
Hotels: Nice-Hotel Mercure Gramaldi (or similar)
Excluding: entrance fees, meals, porterage and city tax to be paid directly to the hotels.