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Italian Riviera and Cote d'Azur, they meet the wishes of all kinds of tourists. Here you'll discover luxury, famous museums, historical centers, art, sea and nature, gastronomy and wines. Day 1
Arrival in Rapallo.
Check in at the hotel, free time. Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day in Tigullio area, Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino.
Boat excursion from Rapallo to Portofino, we suggest you to visit the San Giorgio's Church, and if it's possible (weather dependent) you can by boat too visit San Fruttuoso Abbey. (Facultative visit).
In the afternoon return by boat to Santa Margherita, visit of Antiochia's Church and Villa Durazzo Centurione.
Overnight stay at the Hotel. Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from hotel to the train station in La Spezia (arrival at about 10AM).
By train you'll reach Riomaggiore the first of Cinque Terre. You will walk (about 30 minutes) through the famous "Street of Love" and reach Manarola. From Manarola you will take the train to to Vernazza and visit the most picturesque village of the 5 Terre.
After the visit you will take the train to Monterosso where we suggest you to visit the Cappuccini's Monastery and Oratorio dei Neri.
Wine tasting in a local wine store. If you decide to get back to La Spezia by boat (facultative), we suggest you to make a stop in Portovenere.
Overnight stay in Hotel. Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel.
Following the road #1 until Sestri Levante, you'll find Zoagli, Chiavari and Lavagna. We suggest you to make a visit at the Fieschi's Basilic along the way near the town of Chiavari. Dinner in Chiavari in a typical Ligurian restaurant where you will eat local fish specialties.
Return at the hotel and overnight. Day 5
After breakfast departure to St. Tropez.
Along the way we suggest you to visit Sanremo where you may visit the Corso Imperatrice, San Siro Cathedral (roman gothic style), Corso Trento and Trieste and the famous Russian Church.
Don't forget to stop and visit Nice with its nice historical center and beautiful flowers market.
You may walk through the famous Promenade des Anglais along the sea side.
Arrival in St. Maxime.
Check in at the hotel. Day 6
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day in St. Tropez or visit the towns nearby like St. Maxime and its sandy beaches or the old village of Grimaud.
You may stay in St. Tropez with its old port, sandy beach and fisher's houses.
We suggest you to visit its Quai Jean-jaures with its particular colored houses and coffee shops, and the "Eglise de St. Trope" a very nice baroque church.
Typical dinner at the restaurant.
Return at the hotel and overnight. Day 7
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today you may tour the cities of Cannes, Antibes, Nice, St. Paul de Vence and Grasse.
Stop in Cannes with its beautiful Bay and famous Croisette's Boulevard, an important shopping area with exclusive Hotels. You may also visit the church of Notre Dame de l'Esperance in the old centre.
If you stop in Antibe, don't forget to visit Picasso's Museum and it the charming historical center.
St. Paul de Vence is a typical medieval village famous for the art and paintings.
In Grasse, you may visit one of its perfumes factories and the International Museum of Parfume.
Return to the hotel and cvernight. Day 8
After breakfast departure.
End of services. The tour includes: - Accommodation 3/4 stars hotels B/B;
- 2 gastronomic dinners;
- Wine tasting;
- Train ticket (Cinque Terre);
- Cinque Terre card;
- Brochures.
Not included: drinks, tickets, rental car, guided visits and everything not included in the program. Our hotels (or similar): - Rapallo - Hotel Europa 4****;
- Saint Raphael - Hotel Best Western La Marina 3***
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