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The French & Italian Rivieras

Price

from £1685 /pp

was £1602
Flights included
Dates Available

June 2026 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

8 airports
Excursions & Visits

5 included
Meals

14 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £221.62 per month.

The French & Italian Rivieras

Experience the best of both worlds with the laid-back beauty of the Italian Riviera and the glamour of the French Riviera.

An ideal mix of Italian charm and French glamour, this easy-paced European getaway starts in picturesque Bordighera, where you’ll have plenty of time to explore this beach town on the Italian Riviera. From here, you can relax or take in the sights like the Casino di Sanremo and the Villa Ormond, with its Japanese garden and olive groves. A walking tour of the city leads you down the winding streets, backed by views of the Ligurian Sea.

Continue with visits to the French Riviera, including Nice, where you can admire landmarks like the Palais de Justice and the impressive Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Discover the art and culture of St-Paul-de-Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera, and Antibes, home to the Picasso Museum and beautiful 16th-century ramparts. Revel in the opulence of chic Cannes, walking the legendary Promenade de la Croisette, before spending a day in Monaco, visiting the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and Monaco Grand Prix circuit.

Visit Nice where you’ll see the Palais de Justice, Opéra de Nice, and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Visit Antibes, where you can see the Picasso Museum and the historic centre

1920 AS 248642692 Piazza San Matteo, Genoa

Experience Genoa on an optional excursion with its medieval landmarks like Piazza San Matteo, Palazzo Ducale, and San Lorenzo Cathedral

Discover the charming palm-lined promenades of Sanremo and wander around the historic La Pigna district

Today, you’ll fly to Nice airport and be welcomed by your friendly, local tour manager. A coach will then transfer you to your hotel in Bordighera.

The rest of the evening will be free to unwind, perhaps taking in the view of the Ligurian Sea with a drink at sunset before dinner.

Known for its easy-going seaside feel, Bordighera will be yours to explore at your own pace after breakfast. Stroll along the elegant promenade, take it easy on the sandy beaches, or wander through the historic old town with its quaint alleys and impressive coastal views.

Highlights of Bordighera include the beautiful Villa Garnier, the lush Pallanca Exotic Garden, and the Sant’ Ampelio Church, perched dramatically on the rocks overlooking the sea. Alternatively, find a café to indulge in aperitivo hour and soak up the relaxed Italian atmosphere.

Later, return to the hotel to cool off in the swimming pool before dinner.

Begin the day with breakfast and then head out on a morning walking tour of nearby Sanremo with your tour manager. Casino di Sanremo, a symbol of Sanremo’s glittering past, will be the first stop. Housed in a Liberty-style building designed by French architect Eugène Ferret, it’s one of only four casinos in Italy.

Next, you’ll view the distinctive Russian Orthodox Church of San Basilio, with its striking onion domes. Built in the early 20th century to serve the growing Russian community, this prominent place of worship features intricate frescoes and traditional Orthodox iconography.

Your guide will then lead you into the La Pigna district, the city’s historic old town, characterised by its warren of snaking streets, archways, and hidden squares. Its name, meaning ‘pinecone’, reflects the way the buildings spiral up the hillside. While you walk around, you can observe the Sanctuary of Madonna della Costa overlooking the city and the various viewpoints of the sea below.

After the tour, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Perhaps continue exploring or head to Piazza Capitolo for lunch.

Dinner will be served back at the hotel.

Following breakfast, you’ll travel to Nice, the elegant capital of the French Riviera. The guided tour will start with the impressive Palais de Justice, a grand neoclassical courthouse, and the Opéra de Nice, a striking 19th-century building that has hosted world-renowned performances.

Continue to the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, one of the largest of its kind outside Russia and dating back to 1912. Then, take a walk into the old town to see the Baroque-style Cathedral Sainte-Réparate, dedicated to the city’s patron saint.

Afterwards, there will be some time to explore at your leisure. Perhaps visit Musée Matisse, home to one of the world’s largest collections of the artist’s works, or the Musée Chagall, where Marc Chagall’s vibrant biblical paintings are displayed. 

Alternatively, grab a seat at a café in the Cours Saleya, the city’s famous market square.

In the afternoon, board the coach for Cannes, the flashy seaside resort synonymous with the international film festival. Enjoy a tour of this chic city, starting with a walk along the legendary Promenade de la Croisette, lined with palm trees, designer boutiques, and the celebrity-haunt Belle Époque hotels. Learn about the Carlton Hotel, where Hollywood stars have stayed for decades, and see the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, the home of the Cannes Film Festival.

Finally, explore the old quarter, Le Suquet, with its cobbled streets and beautiful viewpoints. There will then be some time to walk around Vieux Port, ringed by yachts, sit in a waterfront café and sip on a Provençal wine before returning to the hotel for dinner.

Once you’ve had breakfast, you can choose to embrace a full day of leisure or join an optional excursion to the port city of Genoa. The capital of northwest Italy's Liguria region, Genoa, will be explored with a local guide. Starting with the medieval centre and Piazza San Matteo, surrounded by black-and-white striped buildings, you’ll then continue to the Palazzo Ducale. A grand structure constructed in the 1590s, the building now houses art galleries and markets.

Next, view the Porta Soprana, an ancient city gate with impressive twin towers, the Bell Tower of San Donato, a Romanesque structure, and the San Lorenzo Cathedral, renowned for its striking Gothic façade.

After the tour, enjoy free time to explore more of the city, such as Via Garibaldi, a street and UNESCO World Heritage Site enclosed with Renaissance palaces, or the energetic harbour, Porto Antico, featuring museums, restaurants, and the famous Genoa Aquarium. Make sure to also try some local specialties, like pesto Genovese and focaccia, before returning to your hotel for dinner.

Have breakfast, and then board the coach for a visit to the towns of St-Paul-de-Vence and Antibes. First, experience the highlights of hilltop St-Paul-de-Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera. Meander around the cobbled streets, and the assortment of modern and contemporary art galleries. Known for its artistic heritage, St-Paul-de-Vence has attracted painters like Pablo Picasso and Yves Montand. There will also be time to check out some of these galleries and walk along the ramparts.

Later, head to Antibes for a walking tour of this resort town, known for its historic centre surrounded by 16th-century ramparts and the star-shaped Fort Carré. You’ll first walk through the old town (Vieil Antibes), with its pleasant squares and popular Provençal market, pausing to look at the beautiful architecture. You can then pay a visit to the Picasso Museum, located in the Château Grimaldi, which houses one of the largest collections of Picasso’s works in the world. Find a shaded spot in the pretty 19th-century Gardens of Villa Eilenroc or at a restaurant along Port Vauban, featuring to some of the largest yachts in Europe.

Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner.

It’s your last day and you can choose to spend it how you like, perhaps joining an optional excursion to Monte Carlo and Monaco. The world-renowned Casino de Monte-Carlo is a highlight, and you’ll get to view its exterior of grand architecture. Opened in 1863, it was designed by the renowned architect Charles Garnier, who also designed the Paris Opera House. You may also recognise it from the 2006 James Bond movie, Casino Royale. Below, you can see the harbour area, Port Hercule, packed with gleaming luxury yachts and superyachts. Here, you can also see the Monaco Yacht Club, one of the most exclusive yacht clubs in the world.

Back on the coach, you’ll pass parts of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, including the famous hairpin turn and start/finish line, which are crucial points of the Formula 1 racetrack. The tour also includes the Monaco Formula 1 tunnel, a highlight for motorsport fans. You can walk through the streets of Monaco-Ville, the old town, which is set on a rocky hill and home to the Prince’s Palace and the St. Nicholas Cathedral, where Monaco's royal family is buried.

In the evening, return to the hotel for a final dinner.

Russian Orthodox Church Of San Basilio, Sanremo, Italy

Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, Nice, France

Spend time in the beach town of Bordighera on the Italian Riviera

Enjoy the glamourous sights of Cannes along the Promenade de la Croisette

Visit the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo, the luxury-filled Port Hercule, and Monaco Grand Prix circuit on an optional excursion

Seven nights’ half-board accommodation in Bordighera or Diano Marina
Seven breakfasts and seven dinners
Morning walking tour of Sanremo
Visit to Nice and Cannes
Visit to St-Paul-de-Vence and Antibes
Return flights from the UK to Nice
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

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Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	June 2026 - October 2027		from £1560.00 pp	15 dates available
Aberdeen	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 8 days 25 Jun 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £2160.00 was £2699.00
Aberdeen	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 8 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1560.00 was £1835.00
Aberdeen	21 Oct 2026 Wednesday 8 days 29 Oct 2026 Thursday		from £1586.00 was £1669.00
Aberdeen	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £2038.00 was £2145.00
Aberdeen	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 May 2027 Thursday		from £1924.00 was £2025.00
Aberdeen	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £2099.00 was £2209.00
Aberdeen	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 03 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2251.00 was £2369.00
Aberdeen	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2295.00 was £2415.00
Aberdeen	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday		from £2304.00 was £2425.00
Aberdeen	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2371.00 was £2495.00
Aberdeen	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2333.00 was £2455.00
Aberdeen	22 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2323.00 was £2445.00
Aberdeen	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2266.00 was £2385.00
Aberdeen	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 21 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2266.00 was £2385.00
Aberdeen	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 28 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2266.00 was £2385.00
Belfast City George Best	June 2026 - October 2027		from £1662.00 pp	15 dates available
Belfast City George Best	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 8 days 25 Jun 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £2248.00 was £2809.00
Belfast City George Best	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 8 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1662.00 was £1955.00
Belfast City George Best	21 Oct 2026 Wednesday 8 days 29 Oct 2026 Thursday		from £1706.00 was £1795.00
Belfast City George Best	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £2105.00 was £2215.00
Belfast City George Best	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 May 2027 Thursday		from £1991.00 was £2095.00
Belfast City George Best	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £2152.00 was £2265.00
Belfast City George Best	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 03 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2304.00 was £2425.00
Belfast City George Best	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2346.00 was £2469.00
Belfast City George Best	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday		from £2356.00 was £2479.00
Belfast City George Best	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2418.00 was £2545.00
Belfast City George Best	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2380.00 was £2505.00
Belfast City George Best	22 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2371.00 was £2495.00
Belfast City George Best	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2318.00 was £2439.00
Belfast City George Best	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 21 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2318.00 was £2439.00
Belfast City George Best	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 28 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2318.00 was £2439.00
Edinburgh	June 2026 - October 2027		from £1491.00 pp	15 dates available
Edinburgh	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 8 days 25 Jun 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1676.00 was £2095.00
Edinburgh	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 8 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1560.00 was £1835.00
Edinburgh	21 Oct 2026 Wednesday 8 days 29 Oct 2026 Thursday		from £1491.00 was £1569.00
Edinburgh	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £2019.00 was £2125.00
Edinburgh	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 May 2027 Thursday		from £1905.00 was £2005.00
Edinburgh	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £2071.00 was £2179.00
Edinburgh	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 03 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2223.00 was £2339.00
Edinburgh	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2276.00 was £2395.00
Edinburgh	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday		from £2285.00 was £2405.00
Edinburgh	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2346.00 was £2469.00
Edinburgh	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2308.00 was £2429.00
Edinburgh	22 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2299.00 was £2419.00
Edinburgh	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2247.00 was £2365.00
Edinburgh	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 21 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2247.00 was £2365.00
Edinburgh	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 28 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2247.00 was £2365.00
Glasgow	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1487.00 pp	14 dates available
Glasgow	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 8 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1713.00 was £2015.00
Glasgow	21 Oct 2026 Wednesday 8 days 29 Oct 2026 Thursday		from £1487.00 was £1565.00
Glasgow	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1995.00 was £2099.00
Glasgow	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 May 2027 Thursday		from £1881.00 was £1979.00
Glasgow	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £2042.00 was £2149.00
Glasgow	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 03 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2194.00 was £2309.00
Glasgow	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2251.00 was £2369.00
Glasgow	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday		from £2261.00 was £2379.00
Glasgow	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2327.00 was £2449.00
Glasgow	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2289.00 was £2409.00
Glasgow	22 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2280.00 was £2399.00
Glasgow	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2223.00 was £2339.00
Glasgow	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 21 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2223.00 was £2339.00
Glasgow	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 28 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2223.00 was £2339.00
Inverness	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1924.00 pp	12 dates available
Inverness	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £2038.00 was £2145.00
Inverness	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 May 2027 Thursday		from £1924.00 was £2025.00
Inverness	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £2099.00 was £2209.00
Inverness	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 03 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2251.00 was £2369.00
Inverness	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2295.00 was £2415.00
Inverness	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday		from £2304.00 was £2425.00
Inverness	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2371.00 was £2495.00
Inverness	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2333.00 was £2455.00
Inverness	22 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2323.00 was £2445.00
Inverness	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2266.00 was £2385.00
Inverness	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 21 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2266.00 was £2385.00
Inverness	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 28 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2266.00 was £2385.00
London Heathrow	June 2026 - October 2027		from £1433.00 pp	15 dates available
London Heathrow	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 8 days 25 Jun 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1952.00 was £2439.00
London Heathrow	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 8 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1433.00 was £1685.00
London Heathrow	21 Oct 2026 Wednesday 8 days 29 Oct 2026 Thursday		from £1463.00 was £1539.00
London Heathrow	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1909.00 was £2009.00
London Heathrow	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 May 2027 Thursday		from £1710.00 was £1799.00
London Heathrow	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £1877.00 was £1975.00
London Heathrow	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 03 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2029.00 was £2135.00
London Heathrow	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2086.00 was £2195.00
London Heathrow	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday		from £2095.00 was £2205.00
London Heathrow	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2162.00 was £2275.00
London Heathrow	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2124.00 was £2235.00
London Heathrow	22 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2114.00 was £2225.00
London Heathrow	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2048.00 was £2155.00
London Heathrow	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 21 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2048.00 was £2155.00
London Heathrow	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 28 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2048.00 was £2155.00
Manchester	June 2026 - October 2027		from £1538.00 pp	15 dates available
Manchester	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 8 days 25 Jun 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £2180.00 was £2725.00
Manchester	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 8 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1538.00 was £1809.00
Manchester	21 Oct 2026 Wednesday 8 days 29 Oct 2026 Thursday		from £1611.00 was £1695.00
Manchester	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1947.00 was £2049.00
Manchester	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 May 2027 Thursday		from £1833.00 was £1929.00
Manchester	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £1995.00 was £2099.00
Manchester	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 03 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2147.00 was £2259.00
Manchester	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2185.00 was £2299.00
Manchester	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday		from £2194.00 was £2309.00
Manchester	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2270.00 was £2389.00
Manchester	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2232.00 was £2349.00
Manchester	22 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2223.00 was £2339.00
Manchester	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2156.00 was £2269.00
Manchester	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 21 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2156.00 was £2269.00
Manchester	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 28 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2156.00 was £2269.00
Newcastle	June 2026 - October 2027		from £1592.00 pp	15 dates available
Newcastle	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 8 days 25 Jun 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £2160.00 was £2699.00
Newcastle	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 8 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1798.00 was £2115.00
Newcastle	21 Oct 2026 Wednesday 8 days 29 Oct 2026 Thursday		from £1592.00 was £1675.00
Newcastle	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1995.00 was £2099.00
Newcastle	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 May 2027 Thursday		from £1881.00 was £1979.00
Newcastle	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £2042.00 was £2149.00
Newcastle	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 03 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2194.00 was £2309.00
Newcastle	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		from £2251.00 was £2369.00
Newcastle	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 01 Jul 2027 Thursday		from £2261.00 was £2379.00
Newcastle	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2327.00 was £2449.00
Newcastle	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2289.00 was £2409.00
Newcastle	22 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday		from £2280.00 was £2399.00
Newcastle	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2223.00 was £2339.00
Newcastle	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 21 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2223.00 was £2339.00
Newcastle	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 28 Oct 2027 Thursday		from £2223.00 was £2339.00

Hotel Piccolo Lido, Bordighera Italy This relaxed hotel overlooks the Ligurian Sea and allows for easy access to the town centre and train station.

B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace, Diano Marina Diano Marina Set only a short walk from Diano Marina’s delightful beachfront, this modern four-star hotel offers a comfortable retreat on the Ligurian Coast

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

British citizens require passports when travelling overseas and this must be valid for six months beyond the date you return. If you are not a British citizen, you may need a visa for the country/countries you are visiting (please contact the respective embassies to check and to apply).

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Guests on half-board arrangements will be served a three-course evening meal, and can expect a first course of traditional pasta or soup, a main meat or fish course accompanied by one or two types of vegetable, and a simple dessert of fruit, cake or Italian ice cream.

Breakfasts will usually consist of bread rolls, jam, cereal, ham, cheese, fruit juice, tea and coffee. Menus will vary from hotel to hotel, but choice will be more limited than in a normal restaurant. In some instances, individual guests who have booked with the hotel independently may be offered a different menu from those who are staying at the hotel as part of a package tour.

An authentic dining experience in Italy can often be a bit different to the Italian food that international tourists might be used to, but it’s one of the best ways to truly appreciate the finer cultural differences of this tourist hotspot. From simpler, but more frequent, courses to regional dishes, here are some points to note when dining in Italy. The first major difference you’re likely to notice is that the dining experience as a whole is much longer; you’ll enjoy a much more social experience than the average dinner back home with multiple smaller courses spread across a longer period of time.

While each meal will be prepared to order, you may notice that dishes are served cooler than you might be used to – Italian dishes are rarely served piping hot to preserve the more delicate flavours of each ingredient and to provide a more enjoyable dining experience. The final thing to bear in mind is that it may be tricky to find Italian classics in the same form as they are at home. For instance, while Spaghetti Carbonara is a staple in historic Rome – and made traditionally using egg yolks rather than cream – you’ll often find it replaced with a wild boar ragù in Tuscany.

Some regions of Italy have introduced a room tax of between 1€ and 4€ per person per night, payable directly by the guest to the hotel on check-out. You will be advised by your tour manager in resort if a particular hotel is implementing this charge.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EES scheme commenced on the 12th October 2025, and the phased implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, EES will be fully operational at all EU borders. - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr

EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/planning-and-booking-a-holiday/upcoming-changes-travel-europe here.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen counties.

The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service here.

Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

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Hidden Italy – Trieste & Friuli Venezia Giulia – Premier Collection

Italy

Experience the cosmopolitan highlights of Friuli-Venezia’s most intriguing centres with lighter-paced, small-group excursions and a luxury hotel stay on the Italian Adriatic. Premier Collection Small Group

Take in historic Trieste, one of Europe’s coffee capitals, witness its Austro-Hungarian architecture and embrace its café culture
Explore Palmanova, the world’s first Venetian star fort, and soak up its cosmopolitan atmosphere under guidance
Experience the Italian and Slovenian sides of border town Gorizia and sample some of its finest local labels at a neighbouring winery

8 days from £1,710 pp

was £1,799 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

May 2026 - October 2026
Duration

8 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

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Shot of a church on a small bit of forested land on water, there is a pathway leading up to the church which has some people and boats at the bottom. Behind, there are mountains and clouds, under a blue sky.

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Croatia's Istrian Riviera and Lake Bled

Croatia, Slovenia

Spend a week in Croatia, and explore the beautiful Istrian Riviera, Roman Pula and the shores of Slovenia’s Lake Bled on this guided tour. Fly Local Beach & Coast

Witness the waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in Plitvice National Park
Explore the pretty fishing port of Rovinj
Seek out the remarkable Lim Fjord, the one-time hideaway of Captain Morgan

8 days from £1,535 pp

was £1,615 pp

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Adriatic Coast - Dubrovnik, Neum and Mostar

Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovinia

Experience the Adriatic Balkans at their most authentic with this unmissable tour of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s captivating cities. Scenery & Nature Fly Local

Unwind with a stay in a four-star beach resort located on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s idyllic coastline
Explore UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik and its famed old town, ringed by ancient walls
Visit Blagaj Tekke and sample rahat lokum, a local delicacy similar to Turkish Delight and traditional Bosnian tea/coffee

8 days from £1,104 pp

was £1,379 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

May 2026 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

5 included
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14 included

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