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Nice Carnival & The Menton Lemon Festival

Fully Escorted by Karen Kirby

Experience the magic of the French Riviera during carnival season, where colour, music and Mediterranean charm come together for an unforgettable holiday. From elegant coastal resorts to dazzling parades, this tour captures the very best of southern France.

Hotel Lamberti, Alassio ***

Hotel Lamberti is a charming 3-star retreat just steps from the sea on Italy’s beautiful Ligurian coast. Blending classic Italian elegance with modern comforts, the hotel offers warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere. Its air-conditioned, well-equipped rooms provide a comfortable base, while the refined restaurant showcases the flavours of the region. With the beach moments away and Alassio’s highlights close by, Hotel Lamberti is an ideal setting for a relaxed and enjoyable Italian getaway.

PRICE INCLUDES

Return channel Crossing
Outward and return overnight accommodation at Ibis Styles Dijon Central ***
5 nights accommodation at the Hotel Lamberti, Alassio ***
Dinner, bed & breakfast throughout
Tribune seating at the Nice Carnival
Tribune seating at Menton Lemon Festival
Fully escorted by Karen Kirby

Passports are required.

TRAVEL OPTIONS

Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE

Day 1

Cross into France and through the scenic French countryside to our overnight hotel in Dijon.

Day 2

Travel to Alassio passing Burgundy’s vineyards, the vibrant French Riviera, and Italy’s stunning Ligurian coast.

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Day 3

A scenic coastal drive to Menton for its dazzling Lemon Festival, celebrating the region’s citrus harvest with colourful sculptures and the lively Golden Fruit Parade.

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Day 4

Day at leisure in this sun-kissed gem on the Italian Riviera, with golden beaches, charming historic streets, and vibrant seaside promenade. Stroll along the famous Budello, admire the colourful Muretto wall, and soak up the relaxed Italian charm.

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Day 5

To Sanremo, the glamorous city of flowers and music. Stroll its elegant palm-lined promenade, the vibrant old town with charming piazzas and quaint lanes, admire the beautiful gardens and historic architecture. This afternoon, visit Andora, a peaceful seaside town known for its golden beaches and picturesque harbour.

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Day 6

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Nice before experiencing the worldfamous Nice Carnival, featuring spectacular floats and the vibrant Flower Parade.

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Day 7

We begin our journey home, returning to Dijon for an overnight stay.

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Day 8

After breakfast, we travel home, making suitable comfort stops along the way.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

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Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Depot	Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Hornchurch.	Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Kavanaghs Rd	Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill	Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill	Failed View
Shotgate	Shotgate Post Office	Failed View
South Green	Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay	Failed View
Stanford Rookery Corner	Rookery Corner Stanford	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd	Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road)	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh (High Street on return)	Failed View
White Horse	White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend	Failed View
Whittinghams Grg	Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View