b'TOUR HIGHLIGHTSCinque Terre Uncover the colourful Cinque Terre by rail and boatExperience these beautiful cliffside villages as you travel by rail to Riomaggiore before sailing to Vernazza and Monterosso, witnessing breathtaking views of these spectacular villages from the sea. Enjoy a scenic cruise to gorgeous PortofinoSet in a picturesque natural harbour, this picture-perfect village is regularly considered one of the most beautiful places in Italy. You visit pretty Portofino on a cruise round the coast.San Fruttuoso ACCOMMODATIONDay 1-2 Overnight in Turin, Italy HHHHDays 2-8Albergo Stella del Mare HHHOR Hotel MonterosaHHHHDay 8- 9 Overnight in Saint-RaphalHHHHTour Code: DMS |per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 200 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 200.1 2 3 4Comfortable Explorer ratedits welcoming piazza and cobbled streets lined with quaintDay 7Tour of historic Genoacafes, where you could grab a spot of lunch. You then sailToday we travel by rail to Ligurias capital, Genoa. A local past rugged, forested hills to Monterossoa charming portguide takes you on a walking tour of the old town, seeing with a spacious piazza. You have time to explore beforethe Doges Palace, an impressive Renaissance building, returning to Chiavari by rail for dinner at our hotel. and explains Genoas nickname La Superba. The city is a treasure trove of history, art and grand palaces. After your Day 5Sailing to shimmering Portofinotour you are free to admire Genoas museums and galleries, Regarded as one of the most beautiful places on theits cathedral, ancient churches and beautiful harbour. This Mediterranean, today you take a scenic cruise to Portofino.evening you and your group enjoy dinner together.Set in a natural harbour, at its heart is a picturesque array of terracotta, peach and yellow buildings, gathered aroundDays 8-9To the French Riviera, homeward bounda cobbled piazza filled with restaurants, bars and gelaterias.Today you take the train to Ventimiglia, then transfer to the You have free time over lunch to explore this delightfulCte dAzur resort of Saint-Raphal, to a hotel overlooking town. Afterwards, you sail to stunning San Fruttuoso, athe marina. Tonight is your final three-course dinner. Day 9 gorgeous cove which is only accessible by foot or boat , withyou rail to Paris to join the Eurostar to London St Pancras. a 10th-century Benedictine abbey. You have free to explore or soak up the views before returning for dinner. Please note, if the boat cant land at San Fruttuoso due toTO/FROM TURIN Italyweather, youll land at tranquil Santa Margherita instead. PARIS 1Day 6Discovering the riviera at your own pace GENOAToday is a chance to explore the beautiful Italian RivieraRAPALLO 6 CHIAVARIindependently. You could catch the train back to the CinqueSAN FRUTTUSOPORTOFINO VERNAZZATerre towns and visit Manarola and Corniglia. Facing eachMONTEROSSOother either side of a steep-sided bay and both awash withSAINT RAPHAL VENTIMIGLIAbeauty, these villages have very differing character. Or visit1 RIOMAGGIORESestri Levante, a laid-back coastal town between two bays. You dine independently this evening. Nights in hotel By Coach By Rail By BoatCALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM/24DMS FOR MORE DETAILS 15'