Best of the Riviera: France • Monaco • Italy
Experience the French and Italian Rivieras at a comfortable, realistic pace. This tour balances scenic highlights with practical travel times - giving you time to enjoy each destination without feeling rushed. From the seaside charm of Nice to Monaco’s glamour, Genoa’s historic harbor, the relaxed Riviera town of Santa Margherita, and the dramatic villages of Cinque Terre, this journey offers a curated coastal experience in just a few days.

 Featuring:

Alconbury
 
Gatwick
 
Genoa
 
Nice
 
Portofino
 
Santa Margherita
 
Cinque Terre
 
Monte Carlo
(2)
Departure
Day 1 From: Gatwick
To: Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Day 5 From: Genova City Airport
To: Gatwick
(*)Subject to change
(4)
 NH Nice
Nice
Day: 1
Overnights(2)
 B&B HOTEL SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE
Santa Margherita
Day: 3
Overnights(2)
Note: Hotel subject to change (similar), pending group confirmation.

Cruise Overnights are based on 4 bed inside cabins, see Upgrades for more options.

(5)
 Incl.Day
Buffet Breakfast
1
Buffet Breakfast
2
Buffet Breakfast
3
Buffet Breakfast
4
Buffet Breakfast
5
(3)
Nice
Full Day + Evening 1
Nice
Full Day 3
Nice
Full Day 4
   

See Highlights to view associated Local guide Services. (*) Services may be substituted by our experienced Tour guide without notice.
Listed inclusions are subject to optional excursion listing. Please refer to itinerary and highlight listing for details and pricing where applicable.

(*) Fees such as City access, parking, Hotel City taxes, etc.
Please refer to itinerary and highlight listing for details and pricing where applicable.

To find out which countries are members of Schengen States:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area

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Day1
Arrival in Nice
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Fly to Nice and enjoy a relaxed city tour showcasing the highlights of the French Riviera.
Check into your two-overnight hotel and spend the evening at your own pace.

Day2
Nice & Optional Monaco
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Spend the day exploring Nice or join the optional excursion to Monte Carlo for its signature blend of glamour, sea views, and history.
Return to Nice with free time to enjoy the waterfront.

Day3
Into Italy • Genoa
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Travel into Italy with a guided visit of Genoa, known for its historic harbor and Old World charm.
Continue to Santa Margherita Ligure for hotel check-in and a relaxing evening along the Riviera.

Day4
Optional Full-Day Portofino by Boat
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Begin the day with a boat ride to Portofino, where a local guide introduces the charm and stories of this iconic Riviera village.
Explore its harbor, lanes, cafés, and viewpoints during a structured visit before returning by boat to Santa Margherita.

Day5
Deperature
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Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, carrying unforgettable Riviera memories.

  • Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability.
  • Excursions and respective prices are subject to minimum participation.
  • Prices are an approximate conversion from local currency are honored when pre-paid and made available prior to departure, otherwise can be paid for onsite in local currency .
Genova
It was noted for its examples of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Gothic architecture and its one-of-a-kind lighthouse. Now remaining as Italy's second-busiest seaports today, Genova was once the Sea Republics to rule navigation all along known seas around 1100-1300.

Nice
Nice, the pearl of the French Riviera, is a busy commercial city and the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. Nonetheless, beauty, a fine climate and affable citizens keep its charm and year around appeal intact. While savoring the sun and sea there

Cinque Terre Excursion
Starting with a roundtrip boat ride to Portofino with a local guide, you will learn the secrets of this charming port that attracts and mesmerizes the curious and returning visitors alike. We then will go on a journey involving a beautiful landscape, embracing inviting villages, grab lunch at a typical Trattoria, tasting fine wines, and shopping.
€70 €70
Monte Carlo
Roughly the same size as New York's Central Park or about three times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC (1.95 sq kilometers or 0.75 square miles), the city of Monaco and the Principality of Monaco are essentially the same thing. Wealth and luxury are on full display in this glamourous city lying on the Mediterranean Sea and can be marveled at while touring the city.
€55 €45

  • Some activities are offered as optional excursions. Such activities are listed as
    Priced
    highlights can be paid for locally to your guide or else pre-booked online using your established account (accessibe under your login name). You will be billed for by email and can be paid for via credit card/ PayPal.
  • Excursions and respective prices are subject to minimum participation.
  • Prices are an approximate conversion from local currency (when applicable).