4 days in Nice, Dolceacqua & Apricale Itinerary

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, visit Old Town, and then contemplate the long history of Villa Kerylos.

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Cape Town, South Africa to Nice is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Cape Town to Nice is minus 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Cape Town in May since evenings lows in Nice dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Dolceacqua.

Dolceacqua is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 120km southwest of Genoa and about 35km west of Imperia, on the border with France. Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Dolceacqua and then admire the natural beauty at Giardini Botanici Hanbury - Villa Hanbury.

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Getting from Nice to Dolceacqua by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Apricale.

Apricale is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 120km southwest of Genoa and about 30km west of Imperia.Apricale borders the following municipalities: Bajardo, Castelvittorio, Dolceacqua, Isolabona, Perinaldo, Pigna, Rocchetta Nervina, and Sanremo. Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): explore the historical opulence of Castello della Lucertola.

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Apricale is just a stone's throw from Dolceacqua. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.