Liguria Côte d’Azur nature tour…A journey focused on the discovery of flowers and botanical gardens in Liguria and the Côte d’Azur.
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Italian Riviera of Flowers
Liguria French Riviera
Thanks to this itinerary immersed in the beauty of nature, you can let yourself be led by the scent of unique flowers and the greenery of rare plants, an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the greatest artists of every age and for the millions of visitors intoxicated by the natural charm of the Riviera of Flowers.
Not just a holiday, but a must for those who love the scent of the roses most beautiful, the colours of the most elegant orchids, the maest majesty of the most rare palms, the silvery green of the most ancient trees.
A unique opportunity to bring together all the colours of the most beautiful Riviera in a single palette: from the splendid gardens of the Côte d’Azur, to the fascination of the Ligurian hinterland, while enjoying the hospitality of the City of Flowers par excellence, Sanremo.
We invite you to spend a truly original stay with us, alternating the discovery of the most beautiful views of our coastline with the revelation of those authentic natural art galleries, that are our botanical gardens, without neglecting the unique opportunity to visit the cultivations of aromatic plants and ornamental flowers, which are a pillar of our economy.
An exciting exciting journey through the most beautiful and coloured flowers of the Riviera of Flowers and the Côte d’Azur. Wonderful and suggestive places will be your backdrop: let your steps take you there and you will thank them for letting you discover a treasure trove of authentic treasures.
EXPERIENTIAL PACKAGE
“NATURE TOUR IN LIGURIA AND COSTA AZZURRA”
(4 days – 3 nights)
1° DAY
Late afternoon arrival in Sanremo and accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
2° DAY: Floral Riviera
After breakfast your visit will begin to the west of the City of Flowers to visit the Park of Villa Ormond, a splendid botanical garden. Built by the Rambaldi family of San Remo, the villa was sold to the Ormond family of Paris in 1887. The park, recently restored, was modeled after the French style of the second half of the 19th century. The plants that color the garden come from all over the world: from the Canary Islands to Japan, from Tasmania to China, from California to Brazil.
Free lunch.
In the afternoon transfer to Bordighera: just before the Punta Migliarese tunnel there is a steep rocky slope overlooking the sea, with bands and terraces covered with splendid plants. This is the exotic Pallanca garden, a spectacular naturalistic monument created by the descendants of Bartolomeo Pallanca. It has 3200 species of plants, including the precious cactaceae collection, the most important in Italy and one of the most important in Europe. The oldest plant – a “Copiapoa” native to Chile that grows on the slopes of the Andes – is 300 years old.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
3rd DAY: The Riviera of the great botanist
After breakfast, transfer to Dolceacqua in the Nervia Valley from where you will leave for the places of origin of the Dorias, doges of the superb maritime republic of Genoa. The excursion unfolds between Dolceacqua, Isolabona, Apricale and Perinaldo to discover a nature strong and rigorous, a land of cultivated trees and vineyards, and of delightful medieval villages that have preserved intact the most ancient traditions.
Then on to Isolabona where for lunch a rich tasting of typical products awaits you: paté of olive, tomatoes dried, olive under oil, cheese fresh dominate the table along with the finest local wines. Val Nervia is home to the family’s most precious jewel, the Rossese, a famous ruby red wine produced in Dolceacqua.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Hanbury Gardens, in La Mortola: a exotic paradise of 18 hectares, created in 1867 by Sir Thomas Hanbury, who acclimatized species from all over the world, the fruit of his countless travels. In every season this garden celebrates its greatness among avenues, pergolas, greenhouses, terraces and wells.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
4th DAY: The Gardens of the French Riviera
After breakfast transfer to Menton, the city of lemons, and visit to the Garden Val Rahmeh: created in 1905 by Lord Radcliffe, today it serves as the Mediterranean observatory for the French National Museum of Natural History and houses an exceptional collection of exotic plants.
Next you can visit the enchanting Serre de la Madone. Conceived between 1919 and 1939 by Major Lawrence Johnston, the garden contains an exceptional botanical collection. Beyond its botanical interest, the Serre de la Madone is a remarkable example of landscape architecture with its ponds and fountains creating a calm and protected atmosphere.
At the end of the visit, departure for the destination of origin.
More information about the Liguria Cote d’Azur Nature Tour
The fee includes:
- Individual registration fee, to cover practical instruction fees.
- Accommodation in our hotels in double room with half board.
- Admission to the museums and villas included in the program
The fee does not include:
- Travel round trip, local transfers and everything not included in “our offer includes”.
- Lunches and dinners in the restaurants for the little ones.
- Lunches and dinners are to be considered according to the menu of the day or the tasting menu proposed by the chef. Drinks and à la carte drinks are to be paid on site.
- The visits suggested in the program are to be considered free, i.e. without an escort.
Optional services:
- Tourist guide for visiting the villages
- Local transfers by car or minibus with driver
- The proposal can be customized according to your needs and interests
