15-Day Break
- Day 1 – Local departure by coach then onwards to northern France for an overnight stay.
- Day 2 – Continue south into Italy and to Diano Marina for four nights. B,D
- Day 3 – Riviera of Flowers (included). We visit the premier seaside resort of Alassio, known as the ‘pearl’ of the Baia del Sole (Bay of the Sun) with its lovely beach and seafront walks. We continue to San Remo, with its smart harbour, wide, palmlined promenades and shopping area. B,D
- Day 4 – Nice and Èze (optional). Head to the hillside village of Èze, followed by time at the Fragonard Perfumeries. We continue to the coastal city of Nice, with its famous Promenade des Anglais and quaint Old Town. B,D
- Day 5 – Monaco and Monte Carlo (optional). In the morning we visit the principality of Monaco – its eight square miles form the smallest, and almost certainly the wealthiest, sovereign state in the world. It also has one of the few autocratic monarchies left in the world. The afternoon is at leisure in probably the most famous part of Monaco, Monte Carlo. If you feel lucky, take a chance in the Grand Casino, with its lavish interiors decorated in the striking Belle Epoque style. B,D
- Day 6 – Head to Genoa, where we board the MSC Fantasia for a seven-night cruise. Depart 18:00. B,D
Onboard Your Cruise Ship
- Day 7 – Marseilles, France. Arrive 08:00. Depart 18:00. B,L,D
- Day 8 – Barcelona, Spain. Arrive 07:00. Depart 14:00. B,L,D
- Day 9 – La Goulette, Tunisia (for Tunis). Arrive 14:30. Depart 19:30. B,L,D
- Day 10 – Valetta, Malta. Arrive 09:00. Depart 18:00. B,L,D
- Day 11 – Messina, Sicily. Arrive 07:00. Depart 14:00. B,L,D
- Day 12 – Civitavecchia, Italy for Rome. Arrive 08:00. Depart 19:00. B,L,D
- Day 13 – Genoa Arrive 09:00 and disembark. We rejoin our coach and travel into France and to the Dijon area for an overnight stay. B,D
- Day 14 – Paris by Night (optional). We continue to the Paris area. In the evening why not join our optional Paris by Night excursion. View the sights of this great city and enjoy a meal at a restaurant in the centre of Paris. B
- Day 15 – To Calais, then return home. B
At each port optional sightseeing tours are available e.g. Rome and Tunisia, which are bookable on tour.
Included Meals: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
Accommodation
On the Italian Riviera, you’ll stay for four nights at a 3-star hotel in Diano Marina. The hotel will have a restaurant and bar and all bedrooms will have T.V. and telephone.
Overnight stays in northern France, Dijon area and the Paris area will be in city-style hotels.
MSC Fantasia
The first in an exceptional class of cruise ships, MSC Fantasia is everything a modern cruise ship should be – but with a little extra Italian style added for good measure! She offers her passengers extraordinary levels of comfort and entertainment.
Facilities on Board
This fine ship, which entered service in December 2008, offers a wealth of facilities, including numerous bars and restaurants, including the Red Velvet Restaurant, Zanzibar Café, Manhattan Bar and Fantasia Bar. Explore the duty free shops and visit the casino, cinema, library, theatre, show lounge, night club, disco and card room. Relax in the extensive leisure facilities including four swimming pools (one of which can be covered by a sliding glass dome), gymnasium with ocean views, sauna, beauty salon, spa and wellness centre, plus deck quoits, shuffleboard courts, tennis/basketball courts, mini golf and a jogging track.
For more information on the ship, visit the MSC Cruises website which explains more about the features and facilites onboard the ship, including cabin layouts and deck plans.
The Cabins
We have a choice of cabins available. All cabins have T.V., air-conditioning, minibar, telephone and bathroom with shower. Prices are based on Category 1 inside cabins with upgrades available.
Extras:
| Cabin upgrade costs (per person) |
| Cat |
Cabin Type |
Twin |
Single |
| 3 |
Inside (Decks 10, 11, 12, 13) |
£79 |
£129 |
| 4 |
outside (Deck 5) |
£159 |
£249 |
| 7 |
outside with balcony
(Deck 9) |
£299 |
£459 |
| 9 |
outside with balcony
(Deck 11) |
£349 |
£599 |
Prices are per person, based on a twin room/category 1 inside deck cabin |
| TOUR REF: CR15FI |
| Executive Coach 15 Days |
| Aug 29 2011 |
£1249 |
| Sep 19 2011 |
£1229 |
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