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Nice Carnival Flower Parade & Menton Lemon Festival
Join us on the French Riviera for a fiesta of fruit and flowers as we visit two of the region’s most vibrant events.
Nice Flower Parade is an integral part of the City’s Carnival – the only one of its kind in the world. Join the crowd amidst floral showers of gladioli, mimosa, gerberas, lilies, daisies, roses and carnations as spectacular floats and characters line the promenade. Just along the coast, the elegant town of Menton hosts its unique Lemon Festival where we see the golden fruit parade; you can admire incredible sculptures made from all the citrus fruits imaginable. Together these events attract thousands of visitors each year, so book your place today and enjoy a burst of zest and colour this winter.
Holiday Highlights
- Join a world of colour at the Nice Carnival Flower Parade
- A day you’ll never forget spent at the Menton Lemon Festival
What's Included
- Return Eurostar from London to Paris
- Return TGV from Paris to Nice
- Five nights’ half board accommodation in Diano Marina, Italy
- Welcome drink
- Services of our experienced Tour Manager
Dates:
15, 22 February 2021
Prices:
All prices listed are per person
Twin/double share: from £795
Single room supplement: from £100
Lateral sea view twin/double £40
Front sea view twin/double £50
Deposit: £150
Itinerary
Day 1: London - Diano Marina
We journey aboard Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris and then join the TGV connection to Nice. From here we are transferred by coach to the pretty coastal resort of Diano Marina, just over the border on the Italian Riviera of Flowers, where we check into our hotel. A light snack will be provided on arrival.
Day 2: Diano Marina
Today is free for you to spend at leisure in our beautiful resort, surrounded by hills and coast. You can relax in our hotel and enjoy the facilities, head to the sandy beach or venture into the old town to browse the shops and sample local delicacies. We include a delicious lunch at the hotel today with the remainder of the day free to relax further. Dinner is served tonight in the hotel’s restaurant.
Overview
This lovely 4 star family run hotel is perfectly located overlooking the sandy beach in Diano Marina, and close to the old town and seaside promenade. This small and friendly hotel has just 48 bedrooms and is lovingly looked after by its owners and friendly and welcoming staff. Enjoy stunning sea views form its restaurant and terraces accompanied by good food and wine.
Hotel Facilities & Amenities
Buffet breakfast and evening meal is served in the elegant restaurant with views over the coast. Breakfast is continental style with a choice of cold dishes including delicious rolls and pastries, cereal, meats, cheeses, juices and meats of good quality.
Dinner is 4 courses and served to the table. On arrival night the meal is fixed and after the first evening there is a choice of menu. The hotel prides itself on its quality of food and service, and the meals offered to groups is the same as the food served to individual guests.
The hotel has a very pleasant, cosy bar with outside terraces overlooking the sea. It also offers a sauna, Jacuzzi and rooftop terrace, and there is free use of the hotel bicycles.
Room Facilities & Amenities
All rooms are equipped with the following:
Balcony
32 in satellite TV
Telephone
Mini bar (payable)
Safe deposit box
Free Wi-Fi
Full bathroom with toiletries & hairdryer (mix of walk in showers and bath tubs with shower attachments)
Air conditioning / central heating
Please note
Whilst all the bedrooms are accessed by lift there are some steps at the hotel entrance and a few steps from the reception to the lift itself. The roof top sun terrace is also accessed by outside stairs from the top floor. Therefore this holiday may not be suitable for wheelchair users who cannot manage some steps.