Liguria , Piemonte and the Italian Alps fly-drive touring holiday
12 nights / 13 days
Santa Margherita • Piemonte vineyards • Cogne in the Gran Paradiso National Park
This 12-night fly-drive touring holiday of northern Italy takes you from the sophisticated waters of the Mediterranean on the Ligurian Riviera , through the noble vineyards of Barolo and Barbaresco and on to the serenity of the Italian Alps and Cogne in the shadow of the Gran Paradiso National Park . This touring holiday effortlessly combines stylish and tasteful spots for rest and relaxation by the sea , with the chance to explore world-famous vineyards in Piemonte and to be active in the mountains .
Begin your touring holiday by flying into Pisa , where you collect a hire car and drive for just over one and a half hours north along the coast . Your first stop is in the charming seaside resort of Santa Margherita , which overlooks the waters of the Tigullian Gulf . Take a few days to explore the Ligurian Riviera , which has long been famed for its mild climate , luxuriant vegetation and colourful fishing villages . After five nights in Santa Margherita , continue further around the coast then head inland to Piemonte , a region of best known for its outstanding wine , Barolo . Other foodie things are famous here too including the prized , white truffles which feature on the menus of all the best restaurants . Spend two nights in Piemonte before driving two and a half hours northwards , past Turin , and into the Italian Alps . Your journey takes you to Cogne , a delightful mountain town nestling in a valley in the shadow of the Gran Paradiso Mountain not far from the Swiss and French borders . Relax and admire the mountain views , enjoy hiking in stunning surroundings and enjoy the superb hospitality and leisure facilities at your hotel . After spending five nights in the Italian Alps , end your touring holiday by driving two hours south to Turin airport where you return your hire-car and fly back to London .
Santa Margherita
Piemonte village and vineyards
What ’ s included
• Scheduled flight with British Airways from London to Pisa , returning from Turin to London
• Group B hire-car for the duration of your holiday
• Five nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Grand Hotel Miramare in Santa Margherita on the Ligurian Riviera
• Two nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Villa d ' Amelia near Alba in Piemonte
• Five nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Hotel Bellevue in Cogne in the Italian Alps
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
Holiday price guide Prices from £ 2,390 per person based on two people sharing a double room .
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Cogne in the Gran Paradiso National Park