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YOU R HOLIDAY
INCLUDES
• Return Eurostar from London to Lille
• Return TGV from Lille to Nice
• Return coach transfer to our hotel
• Six nights’ half board accommodation
in Diano Marina
• Free time in the charming commune
of Diano Marina
• Services of our experienced
Tour Manager
Plus the following excursions:
• Explore San Remo and the hilltop
village of Dolceacqua
• Visit the picturesque village of
Po r to fi n o
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Optional excursion available:
• Monaco ...................................................... £40
ITALY
Dolceacqua
Day 1: London – Diano Marina
We journey aboard Eurostar from London to
Paris or Lille and continue by TGV to Nice, where
we are taken by coach to Diano Marina, on the
beautiful Italian Riviera.
Day 2: Diano Marina
Today is free for you to spend at leisure in our
pretty resort, surrounded by hills and coast. You
can relax in our hotel and enjoy the facilities,
head to the fine sandy beach, or venture into the
old town to browse the shops and sample local
delicacies. There’s also an 11th-century castle
where traces of the town’s ancient past can be
found. If you want to explore further afield,
the nearby medieval village of Cervo, with its
combination of cobbled alleys, terraces, arches
and rooftops, is a delightful place to visit.
Day 3: Dolceacqua & San Remo
The hilltop village of Dolceacqua enjoys a
picture perfect setting and is filled with striking
architecture. The Nervia river runs through its
heart, separating the village into two parts –
the oldest called Terra, which is dominated by
the Doria Castle, and the newest called Borgo.
Both are connected by a spectacular medieval
bridge, described by Claude Monet as “a jewel of
lightness”. We also visit San Remo, Italy’s answer
to France’s Monte Carlo. The atmospheric old
town, known as ‘La Pigna’, is tightly packed with
buildings that cling to a steep hill. There are also
two ports where you can see luxurious yachts,
San Remo
busy shopping streets and broad tree-lined
boulevards.
Day 4: Portofino
We travel by coach to Santa Margherita and take
the ferry to enjoy the dramatic coastal scenery
on our way to Portofino. This pretty crescentshaped
village retains all of its traditional charms,
despite its jet-set reputation. You can explore
the harbour with its brightly coloured buildings,
follow one of the scenic pathways to the beach
or the light house, or visit the 16th-century
hilltop castle and enjoy wonderful views across
the Mediterranean to the French island of
Corsica.
Day 5: Diano Marina
We enjoy another free day in resort.
Day 6: Monaco
Enjoy a free day in resort or join our optional
excursion to visit the French resort of Monaco,
a playground for the rich and famous and home
to the renowned grand prix circuit and exquisite
harbour. Admire the casino, walk around the
gardens, or for a small cost you can take a circular
bus tour.
Day 7: Diano Marina – London
We check out of our hotel this morning and
retrace our route to meet Eurostar for the return
to London.
Please note: Portofino boat trip may be replaced
by a coach depending on sea conditions.
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DAYS
FROM
£679
DATES & PRICES
Tour code: REROF07
17 September 2018 ................................................ £779
3 October 2018 ......................................................£699
Single room supplement from .........................£95
Sea view supplement .............................................£36
15 March 2019 .......................................................... £679
29 April 2019 ............................................................ £739
17 May 2019 ................................................................£759
28 May 2019 ............................................................. £789
Single room supplement from .......................£125
Sea view supplement .............................................£40
All prices shown are per person
Insurance & deposits – see page 65
PROVISIONAL TRAIN TIMES
Outward journey
Departs London 08.58
Arrives Nice 20.36
Return journey
Departs Nice 09.27
Arrives London 19.03
YOUR HOTEL
Hotel Palace, Diano Marina or similar
This 3 star hotel is perfectly located in front of
a sandy beach, with the old town and the
shopping centre easily reached along the
seaside promenade. All of the bedrooms are
well furnished and equipped with air
conditioning, satellite TV, balcony, safe,
hairdryer, magnifying mirror, telephone and
Wi-Fi. Enjoy sea views from the restaurant,
which serves a range of dishes using delicious
local products along with a wide variety of
selected wines. There is also a wellness room
with a sauna and Jacuzzi, and a rooftop terrace
where you can admire the views across the bay.
Hotel Palace
To book call us on 01858 438479 or visit us at www.arenarailholidays.co.uk
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