Description
Italian Riviera, Monte Carlo & Nice - JG Explorer
Travel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard aJG Explorercoach!
One of Europe's most glamorous holiday destinations, the beautiful coastline that stretches west along France's Côte d'Azur and over the border into Italy is the perfect backdrop for an elegant and relaxing getaway. A millionaire's playground with glittering marinas, coiffured cliff-top villas and exclusive resorts, we spend time in scenic Diano Marina, pretty Imperia and have time to experience the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo, famous for its casino. It's sure to be a break to remember!
Itinerary
Italian Riviera, Monte Carlo & Nice - JG Explorer
Itinerary
Day 1
Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in France on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2
Continue to our hotel in Diano Marina.
Day 3 - Imperia
We spend a few hours in the pretty town of Imperia, renowned for its cultivation of olives and flowers. Shady trees and ancient buildings line the cobbled streets while the Old Town has many interesting shops that sell antiques, handicrafts and locally-made artefacts.
Day 4 - Day at leisure
We enjoy a day of leisure in Diano Marina, where it's market day - the perfect opportunity to browse for souvenirs and gifts.
Day 5 - Optional excursion to Santa Margherita Ligure & Portofino (£29pp)
On our optional excursion, we join a boat trip from Santa Margherita Ligure, a lovely port town with a castle and 13th-century basilica, to Italy's most sophisticated resort, Portofino. Famed for its picturesque harbour crammed with expensive yachts and lined with pastel-coloured houses, it also boasts a medieval castle perched on a hill above the town.
Day 6 - Monaco & Monte Carlo
We head to the tiny principality of Monaco, the well-known residential area of Monte Carlo. Home to a historic casino, and many rich-and-famous residents, Monaco is less than a square mile in size but brims with glitz and glamour! There's much to explore including a bustling marina, a stunning royal palace and fantastic shops.
Day 7 - Nice
We spend the day in the picturesque coastal city of Nice. Set on a beautiful bay, this lovely resort offers a pretty seafront promenade, atmospheric Old Town and plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants.
Day 8
Travel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included.
Day 9
Continue to Calais for our return ferry home.
Italian Riviera, Monte Carlo & Nice - JG Explorer
- Return coach travel aboard a JG Explorer Coach (see Helpful Information below)
- Ferry crossings
- First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)
- 6 nights at the Kristall Hotel, Diano Marina (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast (includes one candlelit dinner with sparkling wine)
- Free bar (7pm-10pm) on local Italian brands (spirits, beer, wine & soft drinks)
- Wine & water with dinner in Italy
- Free tea & coffee all day in Italy
- Live music one evening
- Excursions to Imperia, Monaco, Monte Carlo & Nice
Optional excursion to Portofino & Santa Margherita Ligure (£29pp)
Italian Riviera, Monte Carlo & Nice - JG Explorer
- 6 nights at the Kristall Hotel, Diano Marina (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast (includes one candlelit dinner with sparkling wine)
- Free bar (7pm-10pm) on local Italian brands (spirits, beer, wine & soft drinks)
- Excursions to Imperia, Monaco, Monte Carlo & Nice
JG3
Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.
JG Explorer
JG Explorer Coaches
We are pleased to introduce JG Explorer - a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.
Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so our JG Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.
The layout of the JG Explorer includes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.
Venue Information
Kristall Hotel, Diano Marina
JG3 rating
The comfortable Hotel Kristall is conveniently located within walking distance of the beach in Diano Marina. The en-suite rooms offer satellite TV and a balcony while the hotel's other features include a restaurant, bar and an outdoor swimming pool.