Description
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
What's Included?
- Return coach travel(seeJG Explorer Coachestab for more info)- Ferry crossings- First & last night on a bed and breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)- 6 nights at the Kristall Hotel, Diano Marina 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 & NiceOptional excursion to Portofino & Santa Margherita Ligure (£28pp)
Monaco & Monte Carlo
Enjoy the fashionable resorts of Monaco and Monte Carlo with a picturesque harbour and glamorous yachts, beautiful Royal Palace and famous Casino Square. During our free time in glittering Monaco sit back, relax and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of this spectacular Riviera resort. Monte Carlo is situated on a prominent escarpment at the base of the Maritime Alps along the French Riviera. Near the western end of the quarter is the world-famous Place du Casino, the gambling centre. The eastern part of the quarter includes the community of Larvotto with Monaco's only public beach.
Monte Carlo
World famous as a place of glitz and glamour, Monte Carlo attracts the rich and famous, and the super rich (!) due to its favourable tax laws and fabulous position on the sophisticated Mediterranean coast, in easy reach of Cannes, Nice and St. Tropez.
Residents include the likes of Bono, Lewis Hamilton and Roger Moore as well as the ruling Grimaldi family who live in the Palace of Monaco high above Monte Carlo marina.
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Nice
Located on the stunning French Riviera, the city of Nice is renowned for its beautiful beaches, azure waters and year-round sunshine. Take the chance to wander along the iconic seafront, the Promenade des Anglais, venture up to Castle Hill for incredible views over Old Nice and the port, or treat yourself to some traditional French specialties in one of the many cafés.
Portofino & Santa Margherita
Join our fantastic excursion to Portofino Santa Margherita. Italy's most exclusive resort of Portofino offers visitors lasting memories, arriving by water taxi for the most endearing of views. The town is clustered around its famous small harbour and is closely associated with Paraggi Beach, which is a few minutes up the coast. We also include a visit to nearby Santa Margherita with its fine Italian villas and glittering bay. There's plenty of stunning sights to discover, including the Basilica of St Margaret of Antiochia and a beautiful castle.
JG Explorer
JG Explorer coaches
We are pleased to introduceJG 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 ourJG Explorercoaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on theJG 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 theJG Explorerincludes 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
Selected hoted (JG3 Rating)
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.
Hotel accessibility information
Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.