The Italian and Adriatic Rivieras Diano Marina and Cattolica

12 days - Tour No AC5003


TWIN CENTRE

Diano Marina is located on the Italian Riviera in the gulf between Capo Berta and Capo Cervo, in the Western Liguria. It dates from the 19th century and nowadays it is a village of regal hotels, Art Nouveau buildings hidden amongst the tree-lined boulevards and beautiful houses. You will then travel to Cattolica on the southernmost seaside resort on the Adriatic Riviera of Email Romagna, about twenty kilometres from Rimini and on the border with the region. Known as the ‘Queen of the Adriatic’ and one of the ‘gems of Romagna

Key Information

Duration
12 days
Price from
£1299.00
OAP Price from
£1299.00
Destination
Italy
Date next
21/09/2025

Included in Cost

  • Coach travel
  • return ferry crossings
  • 1 overnight bed & breakfast in Dijon outbound
  • 2 overnights dinner, bed & breakfast
  • city taxes

In Italy - Diano Marina

  • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
  • 4 welcome drink
  • guided tour of Genoa
  • Apennine Express train ride

In Italy - Cattolica

  • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
  • live music one evening
  • use of pool (weather permitting)
  • guided tour of Cervia
  • boat ride around the salt pans
  • shuttle bus

          

 


Itinerary

Day 1 Early morning departure for Dover and the crossing to Calais and on to the overnight stop in Dijon or similar. (NB: Bed and breakfast only).

Day 2 Continue the journey south and into Italy to Diano Marina for a four night stay.

Day 3 Day at leisure in Diano Marina

Day 4 A ride through parks, palm-lined promenades and elegant shopping streets of San Remo, the main town on the Riveira of Flowers. Then you have free time to explore and obtain lunch before travelling inland to Dolceacqua a charming village nestled in the hills of Val Nervia.

Day 5 You will have a guided tour of beautiful Genoa, with the typical ‘carrugi’ (narrow streets of the old city centre) and the bustling Porto Antico. You will also enjoy a one hour train journey on the famous narrow gauge railway through nature.

Day 6 After breakfast, depart the hotel and you will head to the Adriatic Sea and to Cattolica for a four night stay.

Day 7 Day at leisure in Cattolica.

Day 8 This morning you will travel to San Marino, the world’s smallest surviving republic. The sights most worth seeing in this pretty medieval city are above all the Government Palace, Cathedral and the Statue of Liberty on the Piazza della Libertà. Free time before continuing to the castle town of San Leo, located at the top of a high, steep crag. The location alone, which affords stunning views, make the trip worthwhile.

Day 9 A guided tour of the city of Cervia which has a long tradition of producing salt. The salt warehouses are located on the saltpan canal. On the right bank, near the Darsena warehouse, the stunning Fontana del Tappeto Sospeso Mosaic (Fountain of the Flying Carpet). You will also enjoy a two hour boat trip around the salt pans and you may possibly see a wide variety of birdlife including flamingos.

Day 10 Time to leave Cattolica and travel to your overnight stop at Alessandria (or similar).

Day 11 Leaving Italy you will head to Dijon for your final overnight stop.

Day 12 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.

Hotel

Residence Hotel Mediterraneo

The hotel is located within walking distance of from the centre of Diano Marina and 100 metres from the sea. All bedrooms have balconies and are en-suite with TV, WiFi, hairdryer and air conditioning. Lift, bar, lounge, restaurant, pool, whirlpool and sun terrac

 

Hotel Pacific Cattolica

Hotel is just 150 metres from the beach. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, WiFi, safe, air conditioning, hairdryer and balcony. Lift, bar, restaurant, lounge, outdoor pool and sun terrace area.

OVERNIGHT HOTELS

All bedrooms are en-suite with TV

Single room supplement £179

Holiday insurance £110


Available Dates

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Departure Date Tour Reference Days Price (from) Available Seats Pickup Points Coach Seats Rooms  
Sun 21 Sep, 2025 AC5003 1 12 £1299.00 10 + Book Now