Nice Carnival and the Menton Lemon Festival
Nice Carnival and the Menton Lemon Festival
$1641
Nice Carnival and the Menton Lemon Festival
6 Days Starting in londo and ending in London, UK
Visiting: London, Diano Marina, Nice, Menton
Tour operator:
Tour code:
et6inc/1
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Festival & Special Events, Gardens & Nature Tours, Photography
Activities:
Tour Overview
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 you can admire the incredible sculptures made from all the citrus fruits imaginable. Book your place today and enjoy a burst of zest, colour and carnival atmosphere in 2024!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : London St. Pancras International - Diano Marina
Location: London, Diano Marina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Light Supper
We journey aboard the 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
Location: Diano Marina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 3 : Nice Carnival Flower Parade
Location: Nice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, our coach travels to the city of Nice for the Flower Parade. This fabulous event is made up of flower-covered floats, with costumed characters who throw thousands of flowers into the enthusiastic crowd. This art promotes the breathtaking quality and variety of Riviera flowers – a staggering 90% of the flowers used are produced locally. The parade route follows the seafront along the Promenade des Anglais, between the Théâtre de Verdure and the Hotel Negresco, and takes around 90 minutes! Be sure to stay until the end when the floats are plucked of their floral decorations. We return by coach to the hotel where dinner is served this evening.
Day 4 : Menton Lemon Festival
Location: Menton
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today our coach takes us to the coastal town of Menton, where the Lemon Festival will be in full swing. You’ll see a colourful explosion of tangerines, oranges and lemons together with entertainers, fanfares and drums too! This is a unique event that attracts more than 200,000 visitors every year. Enjoy the zest-flavoured Golden parades and admire the exhibition of citrus patterns in the Jardin Bioves. There is also a crafts fair and the Festival of Orchids, with unforgettable scents to explore.
Day 5 : Diano Marina
Location: Diano Marina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel this morning. You then have a free day to relax in the hotel or explore the local area. Visit the 11th century castle, featuring traces of the town’s ancient past, or explore further afield and venture to the nearby mediaeval village of Cervo. With its combination of cobbled alleys, terraces, arches and rooftops, Cervo is a delightful place to spend some time. Tonight, we gather for our final evening meal together to round off our holiday.
Day 6 : Diano Marina - London St. Pancras International
Location: Diano Marina, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we check out of our hotel and retrace our route to Paris. We then join the Eurostar for our return to London St. Pancras International.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights at the 4-star B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace.
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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