French & Italian Riviera Splendour

This seven-night escorted tour with Just You laces the quieter Ligurian coast with flashes of French Riviera glamour. After a flight to Nice, there’s a transfer to Alassio, a town with sandy beaches and a relaxed pace. From there, a ride takes you to Menton on the French side, where pastel-coloured houses frame the 17th-century Basilica of Saint-Michel, alongside a visit to medieval Dolceacqua with its stone bridge linking twin villages.

Several days are left largely free in Alassio to explore as you wish—perhaps the long beach or the historic town centre. For those keen on a boat-dependent excursion, there’s a chance to visit Portofino via Santa Margherita, once a fishing village now known for designer boutiques. A full day in Monaco brings the expected crystal-clear contrast between its opulent marina and the casino quarter. Along the way, lunch in a rustic Ligurian farmhouse adds a genuine regional touch, with local wine and digestifs rounding out the experience.

The tour closes with an optional day in Nice and a visit to St Paul de Vence, a medieval village standing on a rocky bluff. The pace allows plenty of room to linger or wander, with each stop offering details that accumulate rather than overwhelm.

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