The Italian Riviera

The Italian Riviera

9 days from only £399

The pleasant resort and characterful old town of Diano Marina is your base for this relaxing holiday on the stunning Italian Riviera. Visit French resorts of Nice and Menton and pretty Portofino. Both of our hotels offer selected local drinks & soft drinks free from 7pm - 10pm.

Holiday highlights
• Pretty harbour village of Portofino
• Exclusive resort of Santa Margherita
• Chic French resorts of Nice and Menton
• Selected drinks included

Optional excursions
• Monaco and Monte Carlo
• Ventimiglia Market

Holiday itinerary
Day 1 UK to France - Dover, Calais and on to our overnight hotel in Nemours. (For Hotel Olympic travel overnight)
Day 2 Nemours to Diano Marina - Continuing south through Italy to our resort for six nights.
Days 3 to 7 Diano Marina - The start of your relaxing stay in this charming old resort. Included in your stay is a free bar every evening between 7pm and 10pm, a candlelit dinner, at least one evening of entertainment and free tea and coffee all day.
Day 8 Diano Marina to France - After breakfast we travel north through France to our overnight hotel. (For Hotel Olympic travel overnight).
Day 9 Reims to UK - Calais, Dover, then home.

Included excursions
Portofino - A chance to discover this pretty village, hidden away in a peaceful coastal inlet shielded by olive-clad slopes. Stroll through the streets and admire the colourfully painted houses, the fishing boats that bob up and down in the harbour or visit some of the many quaint shops selling ornate lace products.
Nice and Menton - A trip into France to the chic resorts of Nice and Menton, with their beautiful beaches, charming old towns and wide selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. 
Italian Riviera Coastal Drive - A chance to enjoy this stunning coastline on a scenic drive. With its crystal clear waters, golden sandy beaches, cliffs, coves and villages all flanked by a magnificent mountain backdrop, this really is a sight to behold.

Hotel Royal Esplanade, Diano Marina
Centrally located, close to all resort amenities, and less than five minutes’ walk to the coast, the Royal Esplanade is a friendly family-run hotel, and good food is matched by good service. Rooms are spacious and simply furnished, overlooking either the pool area or the gardens and tree-lined avenue to the front.
• All bedrooms have private facilities, balcony, television, telephone, tea making facilities, hairdryer and safe
• Restaurant serving hot buffet breakfast and waiter service dinner with a choice of menu
• Spacious lounge
• Bar
• Large outdoor swimming pool (open mid-May to October)
• Sun terrace
No. of rooms: 63 Lifts: 1 Official rating: 3 stars

Whats included
• 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast in resort
• 2 nights en route room breakfast & 1 dinner
• 3 included excursions

Hotel Olympic, Diano Marina
Located in the centre of Diano Marina the Hotel Olympic offers a warm welcome. Just 200 metres from the beach in the heart of Diano Marina and close by to the railway station, the hotel provides the perfect location to explore this delightful town and local area. This friendly family run hotel offers a very warm and a high level of service throughout.
• All rooms have private bathroom facilities, balcony, telephone with direct outside line and some satellite channels
• Restaurant serving continental buffet breakfast and waiter service dinner with a choice of menu
• Bar / lounge area
No. of rooms: 50 Lifts: 1 Official rating: 3 stars

Whats included
• 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast
• 3 included excursions
• 2 nights overnight travel