France
Nice, Genoa and Portofino: Riviera by Rail
Travel the French and Italian Rivieras by train, from Nice and Monte Carlo to Genoa and pretty Portofino.
Departure available from Belfast International, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Liverpool, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted. Click here to see options.
- Departure
- 02-Apr-2027
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe
- Depart point
- Stansted
- Holiday type
- City Break
- Deal number
- SLT106312
- Airline
- Ryanair
Quick itinerary
Nice - Monte Carlo - Genoa - Portofino
from £1,299
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Begin on the Cote d'Azur with four nights in Nice, where the Promenade des Anglais sweeps along the Baie des Anges and the old town hides flower markets, Baroque churches and socca stalls. Your 4-star hotel includes breakfast, and one return train ride along the coast takes you to Monte Carlo for a day among Monaco's harbour, casino square and cliff-top gardens. Art lovers can add the Matisse and Chagall museums, both a short ride from the centre. Pricing incomplete.
Next, the train crosses into Italy via Ventimiglia to Genoa for two nights in 5-star comfort with breakfast. Explore the palace-lined Via Garibaldi, the medieval alleys of the caruggi and the old port, then try pesto where it was born. A direct train to Santa Margherita Ligure brings you close to Portofino for three nights on half board, with painted harbour houses, coastal paths and boat trips along the Ligurian shore to San Fruttuoso.
What’s included
- Flights from the UK to Nice, returning from Genoa or Milan on your selected itinerary
- 4 nights' 4-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Nice (in hotel featured or similar)
- One return train journey from Nice to Monaco-Monte-Carlo for one leisure day
- Train journey from Nice to Genoa, with a change at Ventimiglia
- 2 nights' 5-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Genoa (in hotel featured or similar)
- Direct train journey from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino station
- 3 nights' 4-star half-board accommodation in the Portofino area (in hotel featured or similar)
- One-way transfer from your Portofino-area hotel to your selected Genoa or Milan airport
- Please note activities and sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary are optional extras, apart from the rail journeys stated above.
- NB: Please note that hotel taxes and resort fees may be collected at check in at each hotel - Please call for details
Itinerary
Fly to Nice and make your own way to your 4-star hotel for four nights with breakfast.
Hotel Univers
Hôtel Univers is centrally located in Nice, a 1-minute walk from Place Massena and 15 minutes by foot from Nice Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Center. This 4-star hotel is 1. 8 mi (2. 9 km) from Promenade des Anglais and 7. 1 mi (11. 4 km) from Allianz Riviera. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Stay in one of 75 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request). Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Avenue Jean Medecin - 0. 1 km/0. 1 mi- Place Massena - 0. 1 km/0. 1 mi- Albert 1st Gardens - 0. 2 km/0. 2 mi- Nice Etoile Shopping Center - 0. 4 km/0. 3 mi- Promenade du Paillon - 0. 5 km/0. 3 mi- Quay of the United States - 0. 5 km/0. 3 mi- Verdure Theatre - 0. 5 km/0. 3 mi- Basilique Notre Dame - 0. 6 km/0. 3 mi- Nice Opera - 0. 6 km/0. 3 mi- Casino Ruhl - 0. 6 km/0. 4 mi- Opéra Beach - 0. 6 km/0. 4 mi- Courthouse Square - 0. 6 km/0. 4 mi- Cours Saleya - 0. 7 km/0. 4 mi- Clinique Saint Antoine - 0. 8 km/0. 5 mi- Nice Cathedral - 0. 8 km/0. 5 mi. The preferred airport for Hôtel Univers is Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - 7. 7 km/4. 8 mi.
Flight information
Ryanair
Departure
Duration: 2h 10m
Stansted (STN)
Leave at 18:40
Fri, 02 Apr 2027
Ryanair
FR 1874
Direct
Nice (NCE)
Arrives at 21:50
Fri, 02 Apr 2027
Return
Duration: 2h 5m
Milan Bergamo (BGY)
Leave at 20:05
Sun, 11 Apr 2027
Ryanair
FR 4188
Direct
Stansted (STN)
Arrives at 21:10
Sun, 11 Apr 2027
Many alternative flight options are also available. Call the team to discuss.
Hotels in this Deal
Hotel Univers
Grand Hotel Savoia
Hotel Piccolo Portofino
April 2027
Calendar shows the price for the selected city. The table below is the full list.
| Origin | Trip start | Trip end | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted | 2 Apr 2027FridayTo be confirmed | 11 Apr 2027Sunday | £1,299 | |
| Stansted | 3 Apr 2027SaturdayTo be confirmed | 12 Apr 2027Monday | £1,449 | |
| Stansted | 4 Apr 2027SundayTo be confirmed | 13 Apr 2027Tuesday | £1,379 | |
| Stansted | 6 Apr 2027TuesdayTo be confirmed | 15 Apr 2027Thursday | £1,379 | |
| Stansted | 9 Apr 2027FridayTo be confirmed | 18 Apr 2027Sunday | £1,399 | |
| Stansted | 10 Apr 2027SaturdayTo be confirmed | 19 Apr 2027Monday | £1,369 | |
| Stansted | 11 Apr 2027SundayTo be confirmed | 20 Apr 2027Tuesday | £1,359 | |
| Stansted | 13 Apr 2027TuesdayTo be confirmed | 22 Apr 2027Thursday | £1,339 | |
| Stansted | 16 Apr 2027FridayTo be confirmed | 25 Apr 2027Sunday | £1,329 | |
| Stansted | 17 Apr 2027SaturdayTo be confirmed | 26 Apr 2027Monday | £1,319 |