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ITALY
4H ITALIAN RIVIERA
FAVOURITE
4* BEAUTIFUL BARDOLINO ON LAKE GARDA
FROM £999
REF: ADM
8 DAYS
FROM £1529
REF: AGG
9 DAYS
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Diano Marina is your base to enjoy the year round warm climate, wonderful palms and exotic plants which have given rise to the name Riviera dei Fiori – The Riviera of Flowers. This lovely resort is perfect for touring the Italian and French Rivieras, set in a wide sweeping bay edged with sandy beaches and with an old town full of character and charm. Along the citrus lined streets is an abundance of pavement cafés, restaurants and bars, shops and boutiques. The elegant, palm fringed promenade provides the perfect spot for leisurely watching the world go by
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Cross the Channel from Dover to France and continue to your overnight stop. BB
DAY 2 Continue your journey south into Italy and head to Diano Marina for 5 nights. DBB
DAY 3 – 6 At leisure in Diano Marina with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Alassio Half day scenic drive along the Ligurian coastline to elegant Alassio with its 4 kilometres of fine sandy beach Monaco & Monte Carlo (Escorted by local guide) See how the other half live with a visit to legendary Monaco, spectacularly nestled between the mountains and the Med. Vibrant Monte Carlo is the epitome of glamour and extravagance with its pretty Old Town and famous
Grimaldi Palace, residence of
Prince Ranier
San Remo & Dolceaqua
(Escorted by local guide)
Enjoy the spectacular Italian
coastline to San Remo (market
day on Tuesdays), Italy’s own
Monte Carlo, with plenty of
Riviera-style grandeur before
continuing on to the old stone
village of Dolceaqua, the
serene medieval gem,
immortalised by Monet
DAY 7 Bid farewell to Italy and head to overnight stop. BB
DAY 8 An early start with ‘express’ breakfast and return to France for the return crossing to England
PRICE INCLUDES
5 nights in resort with dinner & breakfast
Italian Tourist Tax
Porterage at main hotel
2 overnight hotels with bed & breakfast
Three included excursions as stated
Located on the Eastern shores of Lake Garda, the lovely town of Bardolino is one of the most atmospheric and best-known resorts and is known for the excellent local wine made from the grapes grown in the surrounding hillsides. This spectacular 4* holiday staying at the outstanding Parc Hotel Gritti includes THREE excursions with fabulous days out to Venice and Verona NEW FOR 2026 Drinks included with dinner in Italy
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to France with overnight stop near Troyes BB
DAY 2 Through rural France and into stunning Switzerland for spectacularly located overnight & buffet dinner in Engelberg (Hotel accessed via foot tunnel & lift) DBB
DAY 3 Via mountain scenery to Bardolino on Lake Garda for your 5-night stay DBB
DAY 4 – 7 At leisure in Bardolino with three included excursions. Just a short stroll along the lakeside promenade to the old town
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Venice – City of Canals Explore at leisure and join the included guided tour. Optional gondola ride (NB unsuitable for wheelchair & mobility scooter users)
Malcesine and Scenic Lake Drive Attractive lakeside town in the shadow of Monte Baldo
Romeo & Juliet’s Verona Magnificent old city of Verona, famous as the setting for Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Join an optional guided city tour
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Lake Garda Cruise to Sirmione
DAY 8 Arrivederci to Lake Garda as you head north for your overnight stop BB
DAY 9 Back to France & England
PRICE INCLUDES
5 nights in Bardolino with buffet dinner & continental breakfast
Drinks with dinner in Italy – 1/4 litre house wine & 1/2 litre water Afternoon tea with cake
at main hotel
Some entertainment in Italy 1 overnight hotel in Switzerland with buffet dinner & breakfast
2 overnight hotels with breakfast
3 included excursions Walking tour of Venice Porterage in Italy & Switzerland
Italian Tourist Tax
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HOTEL BELLEVUE ET MEDITERRANÉE, DIANO MARINA HHHH
Traditional, family-run hotel on the main coastal road with private beach
Easy reach of town centre and promenade Comfortable guestrooms with air-con, TV, safe and free WiFi
Seasonal outdoor seawater pool Seaview restaurant, lounge and bar
There is a lift
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DATES & PRICES
9 OCT 2026
£999
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£175
Balcony & / or seaview rooms
ON REQUEST
Insurance
£88
PARC HOTEL GRITTI, BARDOLINO HHHH
Outstanding resort hotel surrounded by beautiful gardens
Indoor pool, large outdoor pool with sun beds, sun terrace & bar (pool use may need to be booked) Restaurant, piano bar & afternoon tea daily
Good standard guestrooms with TV & hairdryer
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DATES & PRICES
25 SEPT 2026
£1529
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£230
Insurance
£90