The Riviera of the great Impressionist painters

Following the tracks left by the great Impressionists, life, works and curiosities await you in a wonderful trip full of colors and emotions. The heart of the trip will be the Palazzo Ducale of Genoa, a unique setting for a unique exhibit!

TOUR PACKAGE

4 days – 3 nights

Day 1

Arrival in Genoa during the afternoon, check in to the hotel and free evening to visit the wonders of the Ligurian chief city. Overnight stay.

Day 2:  The “Van Gogh e il Viaggio di Gauguin” exhibit

The morning will be spent for the exhibit that will take place at the famous Palazzo Ducale: entirely dedicated to artists such as Van Gogh and Gauguin, the exhibit also features a unique painting: Gauguin’s Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?  on loan from the museum in Boston.

You are free for lunch.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Sanremo, check in to your hotel and dinner. After dinner we suggest to take a look at the Municipal Casino…  to satisfy your wish for risk.

Day 3: The travels of the great painters in the Liguria Ponente

After breakfast, trip to Dolceacqua and visit of the beautiful medieval village, placed at the entrance towards the Nervia Valley, not far from the French border, and the scenario for many paintings of Monet.  The village is divided into two parts, connected by a bridge of medieval age as well.  The most ancient, made of tall and tight houses facing windy uphill alleys, is placed at the feet of the monumental castle of the Doria family.  The spectacular scenery constituted by the ruins of the  castle that once belonged to the famous general Andrea Doria, and by the medieval bridge,  has been portrayed by Monet during his stay in the Riviera. The more flat and open part of the village hosts artisan workshops, typical restaurants and scented cellars where it is possible to sample the Rossese, a typical and exclusive local wine. At lunchtime a sampling of wine and local products await you in a local cellar.

In the afternoon the trip will continue towards Bordighera, where you can visit two of the most characteristic villas-museums of the Belle Epoque.  Villa della Regina Margherita,  abode commissioned by the Queen of Italy, returned to  new life in 2011 after an accurate restoration that brought it back to the glories of the past.  Today it houses a precious museum  full of  works from the Italian and European eighteenth and nineteenth century:  paintings and furnishings of the greatest value.

You will then cross the historical center of  Bordighera to reach  Villa Pompeo Mariani, the final visit of your day devoted to the arts.  You will be guided through a magical visit following Monet’s tracks, who in the very park of the Villa painted 3 works, and you’ll have the chance to visit the charming studio of the painter Pompeo Mariani, a contemporary and friend of the master.

At the end of the visit, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: The great painters of the twentieth century in French Riviera

Morning trip to Nice where you can visit the famous Matisse Museum, hosted in a Genovese style building around Cimiez, celebrating the long stay of the Northern French artist with an exceptional collection of 68 paintings and hundreds of drawings, books and photographs.

Nearby, the Chagall Museum, opened in 1966, was wanted by the artist of Russian origin to host his most evocative work: the seventeen large canvases depicting the biblical message.   Lunch on your own.

Heading towards Cagnes sur Mer you can visit the abode of a great Impressionist master: Pierre-Auguste Renoir.  The artist settled in 1908 in French Riviera, where he  built this Provence-style house and cultivated his vocation inspired by the light and colors of the Mediterranean.

At the end of the visit, departure towards your home location.

Our offer includes:

• One overnight stay in a 3 star or 4 star hotel in Genoa, breakfast included
• Two overnight stays in a 3 star or 4 star hotel in San Remo, half board
• Double room setting
• Entrance ticket to Villa Pompeo Mariani, Matisse Museum, Renoir Museum
• Entrance ticket to the exhibit in Palazzo Ducale
• Sampling of local products in Dolceacqua

Our offer does not include:

• Round trip, the trips to the places shown in the program and anything not included in “Our offer includes”.
• Lunch and dinner are to be considered upon the menu of the day or the sampling menu suggested by the chef. A’ la carte drinks and orders are to be paid at the place
• The suggested visits in the program are to be considered free, meaning without a guide