Private driving & walking tour
Sanremo and the old town · Market, if open on your travel date · Dolceacqua: medieval bridge and castle
6–8 hours
1–8 guests
Premium black Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Pick-up from any French Riviera town
Sanremo • Bordighera • Dolceacqua • optional Menton
In just one day, we will exchange the French charm of the Côte d’Azur for the sunshine of the Italian Riviera: the sea, flowers, historic lanes, Italian gelato, art and a leisurely lunch by the water.
I will pick you up from your hotel, apartment or villa, and we will head to Sanremo — the celebrated city of flowers and Italian music. We will begin at the sanctuary of Madonna della Costa above the town, with magnificent views over Sanremo and the Ligurian Sea. Naturally, we will leave time for photographs and a photo session.
We will then descend into La Pigna, the historic heart of Sanremo: a maze of narrow passageways, staircases, arches and little squares. We will see the ancient Cathedral of San Siro, whose history reaches back to the Middle Ages, before gradually making our way into the elegant town centre.
We will stroll along the famous Via Matteotti, Sanremo’s main pedestrian street. Here you can enjoy a little shopping, stop for a coffee or try authentic Italian gelato. We will see the legendary Teatro Ariston, inseparably linked with the Sanremo Italian Song Festival.
We will drive along the seafront and see Villa Nobel — the villa Alfred Nobel bought in 1891, where he spent the final years of his life. We will then pause for a lovely Italian lunch by the sea or around Sanremo’s harbour.
After lunch, we will travel through charming Bordighera into an entirely different world: medieval Dolceacqua. Stone houses climb the hillside towards Doria Castle, while narrow caruggi conceal workshops, small galleries and wine shops. Spanning the river is the famous old bridge that captivated Claude Monet: the artist came here in 1884 and painted Dolceacqua and its castle.
We will walk through the old Téra quarter, browse little art shops, head uphill towards Doria Castle — a landmark at the heart of almost 900 years of the town’s history — and pause for a proper Italian coffee.
If time allows, we will stop in Menton on our return journey — the most “Italian” town on the French Riviera. We will explore its old centre and round off the day with Menton’s lemon flavours: ice cream and, if you wish, a lemon liqueur tasting.
The itinerary is completely flexible: more history, shopping, gastronomy, art or photo stops — we will adapt the programme to your pace.
Private driving and walking tour to Italy • Sanremo • Bordighera • Dolceacqua • optional Menton • Mercedes-Benz V-Class • 1–8 guests • guide Diana Moss • photo session • personalised itinerary.
Sanremo and the old town · Market, if open on your travel date · Dolceacqua: medieval bridge and castle
We adapt the order and pace to your interests, traffic and conditions. Admission and opening arrangements are checked before travel.
The price is for your entire party of up to 8 guests, not per person, with pick-up from any French Riviera town on the standard programme. We can tailor the route; a substantially different itinerary or longer duration is quoted individually.
Photography during the journey is included: your guide takes photographs, suggests angles and selects beautiful stops. This is personal photo assistance, not a dedicated professional photographer session.
Sanremo · Bordighera · Dolceacqua · Menton
I meet you at your hotel, villa or apartment. We follow the Mediterranean coast towards sunny Italy.
We begin at the renowned sanctuary above Sanremo. Magnificent views of the town and the Ligurian Sea make this the perfect setting for our first photographs.
We stroll through Sanremo’s historic heart: narrow lanes, archways, steps and little squares. We also see the ancient Cathedral of San Siro.
Sanremo’s main pedestrian street brings together Italian shops, cafés and gelato. We see the legendary Teatro Ariston, at the heart of the celebrated Italian song festival.
We drive along the sea, see Villa Nobel, where Alfred Nobel spent his final years, and enjoy the atmosphere of the Riviera of Flowers.
Time for a leisurely lunch by the sea or around Sanremo’s harbour — pasta, seafood and a taste of authentic Italian dolce vita.
On the way to Dolceacqua, we pass through elegant Bordighera: palms, villas, the sea and the distinctive charm of the Italian Riviera.
We explore the old caruggi, see the famous stone bridge and walk up towards Doria Castle. Artists’ galleries, little shops and landscapes that inspired Claude Monet await.
A short break for espresso, local sweets, souvenirs, art or a glass of wine — time simply to savour the atmosphere of Dolceacqua.
If time allows, we stop in Menton on the way back: the Old Town, the sea, lemon ice cream and, if you wish, a lemon liqueur tasting.
We return along the scenic coastal road. The route is flexible: the length of stops, shopping, food experiences and photo opportunities are tailored to your pace.
Premium black Mercedes-Benz V-Class · 1–8 guests
A spacious cabin, climate control, comfortable access and room for personal belongings. Travel between towns by car, then explore old quarters, villages and harbours on foot. There is no need for continuous long walks: we follow your pace, with the vehicle nearby wherever parking and traffic rules allow.
Pick-up from any French Riviera town
We collect you from your hotel, villa, apartment or agreed meeting point in any French Riviera town within the standard service area: Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Menton, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We come to you.
A market visit is possible if it is open on your travel date. We check this when planning your route.
The price is for your entire party of up to 8 guests, not per person, with pick-up from any French Riviera town on the standard programme. We can tailor the route; a substantially different itinerary or longer duration is quoted individually.
We collect you from your hotel, villa, apartment or agreed meeting point in any French Riviera town within the standard service area: Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Menton, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We come to you.
We adapt the order and pace to your interests, traffic and conditions. Admission and opening arrangements are checked before travel.
Admission, meals, workshops and tastings are paid separately unless expressly listed as included.
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Winery, wines and tastings · French sweets and Confiserie Florian · A beautiful lunch
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PRIVATE JOURNEY
Italian Riviera: Sanremo & Dolceacqua
Price, included services and availability are confirmed in your personal offer before booking.
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