 Itinerary
Day 1 - Milan/Sanremo/ Montecarlo/Nice
Depart at 8:30 am from jolly hotel Machiavelli, Milan city centre. Depart to sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, known worldwide for its Italian song festival. Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera of ponente offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and promenades. Its famous casino is situated at the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find many shops. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, head to Monaco. You can see the strong influence of Liguria in this city dominated by grimaldi palace. Visit through the narrow street of the centre 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. Back to nice. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2 - Nice/St. Raphael/St. Tropez/Costa del Esterel/Nice
Breakfast. Full day excursion around the French Riviera. First, visit st. Raphael and st. Tropez, famous both for their beaches but especially for a great number of stars who spend their holidays in the neighborhood. Free time for lunch. 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. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3 - Nice/St. Paul de Vence/Grasse/Cannes/Nice
Breakfast. Depart to st. Paul de vence. This is a small medieval village, which still retains the old wall, built by frank the 1st in 1537. Chagall and prévert have spent many years of their artistic career here. Grasse is famous for the production of perfumes but also has a nice historical centre, with hotel de ville and Notre-dame cathedral. Free time for lunch. Off to Cannes, probably the most modern town of the district: beach resort, with many cultural events, like the film festival. Back to nice. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 - Nice/Milan
Breakfast. Free time in nice till lunch time. In the afternoon, back to Milan. End of the tour. |
