Discover the charms of Bordighera, a coastal town on the Italian Riviera, just 18 miles east of Monte Carlo. Famous for its perfect climate and seafront promenade, Bordighera is the ideal base for exploring the region. Today, it retains timeless elegance with quaint streets, historic landmarks, and its iconic palms, which the Vatican selects for Palm Sunday.

There are three guided walks. The first takes you to Taggia, a Ligurian old town, then to Old Bussana, a former ghost town abandoned after an 1887 earthquake and later repopulated by an international community of artists in the 1960s.

The next walk begins on Bordighera’s seafront and continues to Sasso, ending in Seborga—one of “The most beautiful villages of Italy.” With a palace fortress, cobblestone alleys, stunning views, rustic cuisine, and a ceremonial prince or princess, Seborga even has its own currency, stamps, and anthem. From its lookouts, you can see Monaco on clear days.

An optional excursion takes you to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and Nice. The villa, built for socialite and art enthusiast Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, is surrounded by nine themed gardens, each unique and breathtaking. Then explore Nice, one of France’s most beautiful cities, a historic haven for monarchs, artists, and writers.

Your final walk begins in Menton, the last French Riviera town before Italy, and leads to Roquebrune Village, perched high above the Mediterranean. The trail bridges past and present, from its medieval streets to Cap Moderne, and ends in Monte Carlo, Monaco. This glamorous city, home to the famous casino and 700 years of Grimaldi history, dazzles with gold, marble, frescoes, and breathtaking views.