9 days in Saint-Tropez & Rapallo Itinerary

Saint-Tropez is a town, 100km west of Nice, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Visit Cloitre de la Cathedrale de Frejus and Chapelle Sainte Roseline for their historical value. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Plage de la Nartelle and Pointe des Sardinaux. Get out of town with these interesting Saint-Tropez side-trips: Les Traits de Provence (in Les Arcs sur Argens), Gorges de Pennafort (in Callas) and Lion of the Sea (Lion de Mer) (in Saint-Raphael). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Plage de Gigaro, tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de Cavaliere, make a splash at Waterworld lake of gaudrade, and make a trip to Port de Cavalaire.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint-Tropez day trip planner.

Arlon, Belgium to Saint-Tropez is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. In August in Saint-Tropez, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can travel to Rapallo.

As the Italian Riviera's largest town, Rapallo is noted for its castle perched above the sea and the colorful buildings that lead down the hill to the south-facing bay.

Step out of the city life by going to Baia del Silenzio and Baia di Paraggi. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilica DI Santa Maria Assunta and Basilica dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio. Step out of Rapallo with an excursion to Cinque Terre Tours in Casarza Ligure--about 30 minutes away. There's lots more to do: head outdoors with La Passeggiata, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Millenaria Sacro Cuore di Gesu, contemplate the long history of Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Monastero di Valle Christi.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Rapallo itinerary planner.

Getting from Saint-Tropez to Rapallo by car takes about 4.5 hours. Traveling from Saint-Tropez in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in Rapallo. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.