French Coast Tour | Guided Small Group Tour | 4 Days

DAY 1                    MILAN – FINALBORGO – MONACO – NICE

Make your own way to Starhotels Anderson (Piazza Luigi di Savoia 20, Milan) for departure at 08.30am to the western coast of Liguria. Arrival to Finalborgo, a typical medieval village at the bottom of the mountains where the Alps meets the Apennines. Lunch at your own. In the afternoon, outgoing to Monaco. You can see the strong influence of Liguria in this city dominated by Grimaldi prince palace. Visit through the narrow streets of the center to take picture of the Aquarius, and the Cathedral in which princess Grace was buried. Then, short route around the city of Montecarlo, famous 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 by coach, the area around the casino is not allowed to this kind of vehicle). Departure to Nice. Overnight in Nice.

DAY 2                    NICE – ST. RAPHAEL – ESTEREL COAST – ANTIBES – NICE

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit of Nice, the main town of the French Coast, an ancient city of the Italian region Piedmont that joined France in the second half of the 19th century. Considered a leader in the international tourism, Nice is worldwide famous for its Promenade, the beauty of its elegant district and buildings and its multicultural food. Later, departure to St. Raphael, famous for its beaches but especially for a great number of stars who spend their holidays in the neighbourhood. Lunch at your own. Back to Nice, through the Esterel Coast, best known as Corniche d’or, due to its wonderful panorama. Small beaches but also great peaks and rocks surround a clear and shining sea. On the way, visit of Antibes, a little would town extremely loved by artists, especially the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso. Overnight in Nice. (B)

DAY 3                    NICE – ST. PAUL DE VENCE – GRASSE – CANNES – NICE

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to St. Paul de Vence. This is a small medieval village, that still presents the old wall, built by Frank I in 1537; Chagall and Prévert have spent many years of their artistic career here. Grasse is famous to produce perfumes but also presents a nice inner city, with Hotel de Ville and Notre Dame Cathedral. Visit of the perfume factory of Fragonard with guide. Lunch at your own. Outgoing to Cannes, probably the most modern town of the district: beach resort, place of many cultural events, as the Film festival, celebrated in the middle of May. Back to Nice. Overnight in Nice. (B)

DAY 4                    NICE – EZE – NOLI – MILAN

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Eze, a beautiful medieval village on the hills between Nice and Italian border. Visit of the old town. Then, departure to Liguria with a stop for visiting Noli, the old fifth Maritime Republic, characterized by narrow streets and old Genoese walls. Lunch at your own. Continuation to Milan. End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION:

SUPERIOR CATEGORY:

NICE: Hôtel Le Grimaldi by HappyCulture, or similar

DELUXE CATEGORY:

NICE: Boscolo Nice Hôtel & Spa, or similar

Includes:

–          3 nights in Nice as above according to the hotel option choice

–          Breakfast at the hotel

–          Bus at disposal for the mentioned itinerary

–          Bilingual (English and Spanish) speaking escort guide/driver up to 8 people (driver and guide with more than 8)

–          Local guide in Nice

–          Visit to the perfume factory in Grasse

–          Free Wi-Fi on board

Excludes:

–          Meals (except breakfast at the hotel)

–          Beverages

–          Entrances

–          Porterage

–          City taxes

–          Tickets

–          Tips and extras in general

–          Anything not listed under ‘includes’

Things to Note:

–          A minimum of 2 participants are required for tour to operate.

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.

–          Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours; therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–          Entrance fees to sights are not included and are to be paid locally

–          A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.

–          Itinerary may be modified at anytime.