Day 1 Short Channel crossing. Overnight in the Metz area.
Day 2 Travel southwards through Switzerland and on to Loano for a 5 night stay.
Day 3 A day at leisure. See the old town, cathedral, old town gate and relax with a stroll through the narrow streets and along the beachfront promenade.
Day 4 Journey west. First stop is Alassio to visit the Villa della Pergola’s wonderful English garden. Continue on to the grand resort of San Remo, known as the City of Flowers for its colourful floral decorations.
Day 5 Travel east along the coast. Make a stop in Arenzano which nestles between the sea and mountains. Continue on to the lovely gardens at Villa Durazzo Pallavicini which blends Italian and English landscaping. A visit to Genoa, the Ligurian capital, is also possible.
Day 6 Visit the lovely clifftop town of Cervo, considered one of the most beautiful in the area. This is a region known for its olive oil production. Continue to Diano Marina for time at leisure before continuing to Imperia. Here visit the Olive Oil Museum which charts the history of this important product.
Day 7 Leave Loano, through Switzerland and on to an overnight stay near Metz.
Day 8 Short Channel crossing to Dover and home.
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