That all sounds great! But…
By now, you might be thinking, “Gee, I’d really love to see the Rivieras, but I just can’t right now, maybe someday I’d like to go…Well, that someday is now. Just think about this-when you look back on your life, what do you see? If you’re like me, you remember the times spent with friends and family, maybe family vacations, places you’ve visited, experiences shared with loved ones. It becomes easy to put things off, things that you’ve dreamed of, or maybe something you’ve always wanted to do, but someday will always just be “someday” unless you do something about it NOW.
You may also be thinking, “But traveling to a foreign country can be intimidating-where to stay? What to see? Where to eat?” This is where I come in! I take care of all the details, so you can simply focus on enjoying what little time you have over there. QueensLander Tours is dedicated to making each trip you take with us the best you’ll ever experience. Your time is precious-you want to see as much as you can while you’re there. Your money is precious-you want to make every dollar count…Every detail is taken care of so that the only thing you have to worry about is what to pack. Lynette of Brisbane, Australia had this to say about us:
QueensLander's dedication to making our touring experience informative, entertaining and their attentiveness to each detail was absolutely delightful...having our QueensLander Tour Captain along as well as a genuine local (and knowledgeable) guide onboard made for a fantastic touring experience of Italy and Europe!"
By now, you’re probably wondering, “But how much does all of this cost?”
Good question. But first, let’s consider just the cost of a good hotel. Frommer’s guidebook suggests several “moderately priced” hotels, all of which average around $250 a night (most a lot more) . Even an “inexpensive” hotel averages over $150 per night. Even then, the prices vary widely, depending on where in the city you want to stay.
Whether you want to go as a “first-timer” and let us worry about all the details or you want to be a little more independent and essentially “build your own trip” (while knowing all the major stuff is taken care of), we have the perfect trip for you. Call us-we can’t wait to talk to you! ( 1-877-865-6711 )
Frances Mayes once said that “…most trips have an underlying quest. We’re looking for something. What? Fun, escape, adventure-but then what?” Everyone travels for different reasons, but my question for you would be what are you looking for? And, no matter what the answer to that may be, I can guarantee one thing-this trip can be life changing. To experience another culture, to open your eyes to another part of the world, to step in another’s shoes, if even for a few days, it changes you, even if only a little.
I do look forward to traveling with you to the Rivieras. Please drop me a line with any question you might have!
Sincerely,
Mark Story -
You can ask me any question about travel to Europe, this tour or any vacation you're planning to take by calling or email:
Email: Mark @ QLTours.com
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Nice, France on the spectacular, glamorous Cote d’Azure.
Transfer to the village of Villefranche-sur-Mer, nestled in the heart of the French Riviera, a short ride east of Nice. We will make our home for the next three days in this surreal watercolor fishing port town. Spend the afternoon sightseeing in Villefranche or relaxing at our hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Welcome or similar
Join your Tour Captain for a Welcome to the Rivieras Dinner.
Breakfast included every day.
Day 2 Day trip to Antibes, one of the most romantic towns on the
coast, and once home to Picasso.
Visit the Picasso Museum, the magical neighborhood of Commune Libredu Satranier, and see some of the largest yachts in the world.
We’ll also visit Grasse, the Perfume Capital of the World, and St. Paul de Vence, with its cobblestone lanes and many art galleries. Return to our hotel and enjoy dinner on your own, or join your Tour Manager at a local restaurant.
Dinner not included.
Day 3 Day trip into the hills, with a visit to Eze, the walled village perched high above the sea.
Enjoy the spectacular views of the Mediterranean coastline. We’ll stop for lunch in Beaulieu-sur Mer, which means “beautiful place” in French. Beaulieu is home to an extremely stylish casino and the Greek Villa Kerylos. After returning to Villefranche, your afternoon is free with the option of a half-day tour of Nice.
Dinner not included.
Day 4 Today we make our way east along the coast to the Italian Riviera, making a stop at the French town of Menton, known for its internationally famous lemon festival.
Here we will visit Menton’s famous gardens, the Serre de la Madone. Then we continue east to the delightful Santa Margherita Ligure, a small Italian resort village with a delightful beach promenade and pedestrian-friendly Old Town. Here we will spend the next two nights. Your afternoon is free.
Hotel: Hotel Metropole or similar.
Dinner included.
Day 5 Free day to explore Santa Margherita or visit ritzy Portofino, which is only a 15-minute ride away.
Dinner not included.
Day 6 Today we travel by boat to the lovely Cinque Terre region.
Our home base for the next 3 nights will be Monterrosso al
Mare, the largest of the Cinque Terre towns. Cinque Terre means five lands, referring to five villages precariously perched along the Italian coastline.
Hotel: Hotel Villa Steno - a small hotel with ocean views
Dinner included.
Day 7 The Cinque Terre is famous for its white wine of the same name, as well as Pesto Sauce, which originated in the area.
Ferry, hike, or ride the train (or a combination) between the five towns of the Cinque Terre. Spend a little time in each village, high above the sea. The views will astound you! A boat ride to the medieval harbor town of Portovenere, just south of the Cinque Terre, is also an option.
Dinner on your own tonight.
Day 8 Return to your favorite of the five villages for a second look and a relaxing lunch in a tiny piazza.
Or spend the day sightseeing or sunning on the beach in Monterosso. The Cinque Terre is truly a photographer’s paradise.
Dinner on your own tonight.
Day 9 Depart for Milan.
Our hotel is located in a quiet, central location steps from the church where Leonardo’s “Last Supper” is housed. Your afternoon is free to visit the Duomo with its thousands of rooftop statues, the La Scala Opera House, and perhaps do a little last minute shopping at the famed Galeria Vittorio Emanuele, one of the most beautiful covered shopping galleries in Europe.
Hotel: Antica Locanda Leonardo in the heart of the Old Quarter.
Farewell Gala Dinner tonight!
Day 10 Connect with departing flights out of Milan.
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