NATURALISTIC TOUR LIGURIA COSTA AZZURRA...A journey focused on the discovery of flowers and botanical gardens in Liguria and the Côte d'Azur.
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Locations: Sanremo, Bordighera, Dolceacqua, La Mortola, Menton
- Admission to museums and villas as outlined in the program
- Lunches and dinners not included; based on daily or tasting menu
- Customizable program with tour guide and private transfers
Menton
Giardini Botanici Hanbury
Dolceacqua
Bordighera
Sanremo
Liguria Côte d’Azur nature tour…A journey focused on the discovery of flowers and botanical gardens in Liguria and the Côte d’Azur.
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 THE FRENCH RIVIERA”
(4 days – 3 nights)
DAY 1
Arrival in the late afternoon in Sanremo and hotel check-in. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2: Riviera dei Fiori
After breakfast, your visit begins in the western part of the City of Flowers with a tour of the Villa Ormond park, a splendid botanical garden. Built by the Rambaldi family of Sanremo, the villa was sold to the Ormonds from Paris in 1887. The recently restored park was designed in the late 19th-century French style. 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.
Lunch at your leisure.
In the afternoon, transfer to Bordighera: just before the Punta Migliarese tunnel lies a steep rocky slope overlooking the sea, covered with terraced gardens and exotic plants. This is the Pallanca Exotic Garden, a spectacular natural monument created by the descendants of Bartolomeo Pallanca. It houses 3,200 species of plants, including Italy’s most important—and one of Europe’s most significant—collections of cacti. The oldest specimen, a “Copiapoa” from Chile that grows on the slopes of the Andes, is over 300 years old.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3: The Riviera of the Great Botanist
After breakfast, transfer to Dolceacqua in the Val Nervia, from where you’ll begin exploring the lands of the Doria family, Doges of the proud maritime Republic of Genoa. The tour winds through Dolceacqua, Isolabona, Apricale, and Perinaldo, amidst lush nature, olive groves, vineyards, and delightful medieval villages that have preserved their oldest traditions intact.
The tour continues to Isolabona, where you’ll enjoy a rich tasting lunch of local specialties: olive pâté, sun-dried tomatoes, olives in oil, fresh cheeses, and excellent local wines. Val Nervia is home to its most precious gem, Rossese—a ruby-red wine produced in Dolceacqua.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Hanbury Gardens in La Mortola: an 18-hectare exotic paradise created in 1867 by Sir Thomas Hanbury, who acclimatized plant species from around the world, collected during his many journeys. Every season celebrates the garden’s greatness with pathways, pergolas, greenhouses, terraces, and wells.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4: The Gardens of the French Riviera
After breakfast, transfer to Menton, the city of lemons, and visit the Val Rahmeh Botanical Garden. Created in 1905 by Lord Radcliffe, today it serves as a Mediterranean observatory for the French National Museum of Natural History and hosts an exceptional collection of exotic plants.
Next, visit the enchanting Serre de la Madone. Designed between 1919 and 1939 by Major Lawrence Johnston, the garden holds an exceptional botanical collection. Beyond its botanical interest, the Serre de la Madone is a notable example of landscape architecture, with ponds and fountains creating a calm, sheltered atmosphere.
At the end of the visit, departure for your return destination.
Additional Information about the Liguria – French Riviera Nature Tour
Included:
- Individual registration fee, covering administrative and organizational costs.
- Accommodation in our hotels in a double room with half board treatment.
- Admission to the museums and villas included in the program.
Not Included:
- Round-trip travel, local transfers, and anything not listed under “Included”.
- Lunches and dinners in restaurants for children.
- Lunches and dinners are based on the daily menu or tasting menu proposed by the chef. Beverages and à la carte items must be paid for on-site.
- The visits suggested in the program are self-guided, i.e., without a tour guide.
Optional Services:
- Tour guide for village visits
- Local transfers by car or minibus with driver
- The package can be customized according to your needs, preferences, and interests
