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Christmas on the Italian Riviera for Solo Travellers by Rail

Seven-day Christmas escape to San Remo on the Italian Riviera by rail

Illustration of Christmas on the Italian Riviera for Solo Travellers by Rail

Leger Holidays organises this seven-day escorted Christmas tour designed exclusively for solo travellers, running December 22 to 28. Depart London on Eurostar to Paris, then board the TGV to Nice before coaches carry you to San Remo on the Italian Riviera. You stay for six nights at the four-star Hotel Paradiso, your base for exploring the region. Day two brings a guided walking tour through San Remo's historic quarters; day three takes you by coach to the medieval village of Dolceacqua and Isolabona, where you taste Ligurian wines. Christmas Day is marked with a traditional dinner and live music at the hotel. A day trip to Monaco and Monte Carlo follows on Boxing Day. An experienced Tour Manager accompanies the entire group. The package eliminates the single supplement, giving solo travellers their own room at no extra cost. Five dinners and two lunches are included along with continental breakfast each morning. This tour suits first-time rail travellers and solo adventurers who value guidance, group company at meals, and a relaxed pace with free time in San Remo between organised excursions.

What to know before you look closer

  • This tour departs December 22 and is tied to Christmas dates; no other departures are listed
  • Although billed as a rail journey, most local travel is by coach; rail takes you to Nice, then coach carries you to San Remo and on day trips
  • The hotel, Hotel Paradiso in San Remo, is your base for all six nights; you do not move between locations

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: San Remo, Italy

    Make your own way to London St. Pancras International where you will meet your friendly Tour Manager and board Eurostar to Paris. From here, we join the TGV to Nice and transfer by coach to San Remo on the beautiful Italian Riviera. (Dec 22)

  2. Day 2overnight: San Remo, Italy

    Free Time in San Remo & Guided Walking Tour

    This morning is free for you to spend at leisure in San Remo. Lunch is included at the hotel before our local guide takes us on a walking tour of San Remo this afternoon, including La Pigna and Matteotti Street. (Dec 23)

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3overnight: San Remo, Italy

    Dolceacqua & Isolabona with Wine Tasting

    Today, we travel by coach to the hilltop village of Dolceacqua, with its Doria Castle and medieval bridge. We then continue to Isolabona for a tasting of local Ligurian wines. (Christmas Eve)

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4overnight: San Remo, Italy

    Free Time in San Remo

    Happy Christmas! This morning is free to relax before a light lunch at the hotel. This evening, we gather for our traditional Christmas meal with live music. (Christmas Day)

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Day 5overnight: San Remo, Italy

    Monaco & Monte Carlo

    Today we travel by coach to Monaco, home to the renowned Grand Prix circuit and exquisite harbour, exploring Le Rocher and the Christmas Village by the harbour. (Boxing Day)

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6overnight: San Remo, Italy

    Free Time in San Remo

    Today is free for you to relax in the hotel or explore the local area. This evening, we gather for a farewell drink and our final meal together. (Dec 27)

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  7. Day 7rail

    After breakfast, we transfer by coach to Nice. Here, we join the TGV to Paris for our return journey by Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International. After arriving in London, you will make your own way home. (Dec 28)

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Guided walking tour of San Remo including La Pigna and Matteotti Street
  • Day 3Coach excursion to the medieval hilltop village of Dolceacqua with Doria Castle, followed by local Ligurian wine tasting in Isolabona on Christmas Eve
  • Day 4Traditional Christmas dinner with live music at the hotel
  • Day 5Coach visit to Monaco and Monte Carlo, including Le Rocher and the Christmas Village by the harbour

Included

  • No single supplement and sole use of your own room
  • Return Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris
  • Connecting rail journeys
  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 2 lunches
  • 5 evening meals including a candlelit dinner on Christmas Eve and a traditional dinner with live music on Christmas Day
  • Coach transfers for excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Leger Holidays includes return Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris and connecting TGV service from Paris to Nice. Coach transfers then take you to San Remo and on local excursions.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. An experienced Tour Manager travels with the group throughout and leads a guided walking tour of San Remo. Coach excursions to Dolceacqua, Isolabona, and Monaco are included.
Is solo travel truly solo-friendly?
Yes. Leger Holidays explicitly waives the single supplement; you have sole use of your own room at no extra cost.
What meals are included?
Continental breakfast each morning, two lunches, and five evening meals. Dinners include a candlelit meal on Christmas Eve and a traditional Christmas dinner with live music on Christmas Day.
When does this tour run?
The itinerary is dated December 22 to December 28. The pack lists no other departure dates.
What is the accommodation?
Six nights at the four-star Hotel Paradiso in San Remo, with continental breakfast included daily.

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