French & Italian Riviera Splendour - Solo Tour

Overview

Soak up the glamour of both the French and Italian Rivieras as you discover elegant seaside resorts and charming medieval villages.

What's Included:

Just You Tour Manager as your host
Return flights from Bristol
7 nights in a 4-star hotel
10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners in restaurants
Specialist Local Guide
Welcome & farewell drinks
Overseas transfers & other transportation
Porterage
Dedicated Just You representative to greet you at all UK airports
Audio Guide - Sanremo guided tour
Discover Monaco & Monte Carlo
Explore Menton & Dolceacqua

Full Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Genoa

You'll fly into Genoa today and on arrival we will transfer you to your hotel in the town of Imperia on the Ligurian coast. This golden stretch of coastline borders its more famous neighbour, the French Riviera, and is just as picturesque, boasting azure waters, sandy beaches and palm-lined promenades.

Day 2: Sanremo

Located on a wide, sheltered bay, Sanremo is delightful to explore. We'll do this today on our included tour in the company of a Local Guide. We'll stroll through its charming Old Town, where a maze of lanes twist their way down the hillside. We'll also admire a colourful display of exotic blooms amongst its exquisite manicured gardens and well-kept parks. Down by the seafront another highlight is a Russian Orthodox church, similar in design to Saint Basil's in Moscow.

Day 3: Monaco & Monte Carlo

The stylish principality of Monaco is a sovereign state that has been ruled by the Grimaldi family for more than seven centuries. It boasts luxurious hotels, exclusive restaurants and the highest number of millionaires per square metre than any other country in the world! The district of Monte Carlo is the sophisticated playground of the rich and famous, renowned for its famous casino, exquisite gardens, opulent boutiques and a grand harbour filled with expensive yachts. We'll discover these glamorous sights on today's full-day included excursion.

Day 4: Santa Margherita & Portofino

Santa Margherita is one of the most elegant resorts on the Italian Riviera. You can discover its charm on our optional excursion, which also includes a visit to Portofino, which we'll reach by boat if the weather is on our side. What used to be a quiet fishing village is now one of the region's most exclusive resorts, filled with designer boutiques and a fine selection of restaurants and bars. Take a walk among its maze of streets to the Church of St Giorgio, which is close to the harbour. Perhaps take a seat at a café here and enjoy spectacular views across the bay as you sip a coffee or enjoy a chilled glass of wine.

Day 5: Menton & Dolceacqua

Today we'll head to Menton in France, a coastal town on the Cote d'Azur close to the Italian border. Its streets are lined with pretty pastel-coloured houses and we'll have time to take a stroll and admire the 17th century Basilica of Saint-Michel, one of the finest baroque churches in southern France. Next we'll cross the border back to Italy and stop in medieval Dolceacqua, made up of two beautiful villages connected by a stone bridge.

Day 6: Genoa

Why not join our optional excursion to the medieval town of Genoa today. Highlights of our walking tour will include the old port, with its many museums and attractions, and the house where explorer Christopher Columbus was born.

Day 7: Nice & St. Paul de Vence

Nice, set against a backdrop of blue skies and sparkling sea, is the chic capital of the French Riviera. This is where our optional tour begins today. We'll visit the Place Massena, the largest square in the historic old district, which is home to impressive fountains and stunning Neoclassical buildings with red-coloured façades. Recognised as a national monument of France, we'll also see St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral. Consecrated in 1912 with the support of Tsar Nicholas II, inside is housed a vast collection of icons and decorative works of huge historical value.

Later, we head inland to the charming medieval village of St Paul de Vence, built on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by ramparts. A stroll around the Old Town reveals a maze of charming streets, shady squares and beautiful views of the Bay of Nice.

Day 8: Genoa - UK

We'll transfer to the airport today and fly back to the UK.

Hand Picked By

Just You have a fantastic reputation amongst our single traveller clientele; many of them book their holidays with them year after year. We believe this is down to the attentive service, great value prices and interesting itineraries. The island of Sardinia offers some of the most spectacular coastlines in the Mediterranean.

Carla Wilson