Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
Landmarks Nice - Day 2
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monte Carlo, Monaco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Monaco & Monte Carlo by City Bus (chartered city bus tour through Principality to Monaco-Ville and Monte-Carlo, visiting Prince's Palace Square, Cathedral of Monaco, Casino Square, Hôtel de Paris, Café de Paris; 3 hours 30 minutes; Activity Level: Easy to Moderate)
Landmarks Prince's Palace Square Cathedral of Monaco Monte-Carlo Casino Hôtel de Paris Café de Paris - Day 3
Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino
Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Culinary experience in Rapallo - visit Gulf of Paradise, explore food market with host Guido, prepare authentic pesto alla Genovese, taste pandolce with Moscato (4 hours 45 minutes, Moderate activity level)
- Walking tour of Portofino with Gelato - explore pastel-colored houses, visit Church of St. George, enjoy artisanal gelato at local gelateria, free time to wander (2 hours, Active activity level)
Landmarks Santa Margherita Ligure Promenade Baroque-era Church Portofino Church of St. George Piazzetta Musical Kiosk, Rapallo - Day 4
Porto Venere
Porto Venere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Porto Venere - explore ancient Roman Gate, walk through medieval village with Genoese-Gothic architecture, view Doria Castle, enjoy tasting of traditional Italian snacks at local café (2 hours 30 minutes, Active activity level)
Landmarks Porto Venere Church of St. Peter Doria Castle Ancient Roman Gate - Day 5
Marina di Carrara, Italy
Marina di Carrara, Italy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Soprano Serenade (performance on board by opera singer Luisa Kurtz and pianist Carlos Morejano, featuring Italian opera arias, traditional art songs, and classics; 1 hour; Easy activity level)
Optional Activities
- Carrara Marble Quarries Adventure (scenic drive through Ligurian and Tuscan coastline into Apuan Alps, explore world-renowned quarries, learn about marble extraction since Roman times and the Carrarini marble workers, tasting of local specialities including Lardo di Colonnata IGP; 3 hours 30 minutes; Easy activity level)
Landmarks Marina di Carrara Carrara Marble Quarries Apuan Alps - Day 6
Livorno, Italy
Livorno, Italy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- The Best of Florence & Pisa (travel through Tuscan countryside to Florence, guided walking tour of Piazza del Duomo, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Santa Croce, free time for lunch and shopping, then travel to Pisa for Piazza dei Miracoli, Cathedral, Baptistery, and Leaning Tower of Pisa; 9 hours; Active activity level)
Landmarks Livorno Florence Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Piazza della Signoria Ponte Vecchio Piazza Santa Croce Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 7
Calvi, Corsica
Calvi, Corsica- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Discover Old Corsica and its villages (travel through Balagne region with mountain roads and scenic views, visit Calenzana village, Zilia with natural mineral spring, Col de Salvi viewpoint, Sant'Antonino hilltop village recognized as one of 'The Most Beautiful Villages of France' with cobbled lanes and panoramic views, return via Cateri, Lavatoggio, and Lumio; 3 hours 45 minutes; Active activity level)
Landmarks Calvi Calenzana Zilia Col de Salvi Sant'Antonino Cateri Lavatoggio Lumio - Day 8
Civitavecchia (Rome)
Civitavecchia (Rome)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Rome's ancient history and iconic landmarks
Optional Activities
- Rome On Your Own guided excursion - scenic Tyrrhenian Coast drive, panoramic orientation of Circus Maximus and Colosseum, free time to discover Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, optional visits to traditional cafés, afternoon drive past Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican City with St Peter's Basilica photo stop (Activity Level: Active, Duration: 9 hours, extra expense, must be booked on board)
Landmarks Colosseum Pantheon Roman Forum Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona Castel Sant'Angelo St Peter's Basilica Circus Maximus - Day 9
Amalfi - Capri, Italy
Amalfi - Capri, Italy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Amalfi and Ravello (travel by minibus along winding mountain road with breathtaking coastline views to Ravello, stroll through charming cobbled streets and Cathedral Square, visit magnificent Villa Rufolo (13th century) with Moorish-inspired architecture and Mediterranean gardens overlooking the sea, free time to admire gardens, shop, or relax at café; 4 hours; Moderate activity level; must be pre-booked)
Landmarks Amalfi Coast Capri Ravello Villa Rufolo - Day 10
Capri - Sorrento, Italy
Capri - Sorrento, Italy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Capri from the sea (scenic boat cruise around Capri viewing dramatic cliffs, hidden grottoes, secluded coves, rock formations, Villa Jovis, Blue Grotto entrance, Marina Piccola, White Grotto; includes tender ashore and return; 2 hours 30 minutes; Activity Level: Easy)
Landmarks Blue Grotto Villa Jovis Marina Piccola White Grotto - Day 11
Sorrento, Italy
Sorrento, Italy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Neapolitan pizza with soft drink (included in Discover Pompeii activity)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Pompeii (tender ashore to local shuttle at coach departure point, travel to UNESCO World Heritage Site Pompeii, guided walk through ancient streets including Forum, Stabian Baths, theatres, villas, frescoes and mosaics, learn about eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, slice of traditional Neapolitan pizza with soft drink, return by coach to Sorrento; 5 hours 30 minutes; Active activity level)
- Neapolitan Evening Tarantella (performance on board featuring traditional dances, lively music, interactive moments with audience participation, rhythmic beats and intricate footwork of Tarantella, musical interludes and strolling artists; 1 hour 15 minutes; Easy activity level)
Landmarks Sorrento Bay of Naples Mount Vesuvius Pompeii Forum Stabian Baths - Day 12
Gaeta, Italy
Gaeta, Italy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sperlonga National Archaeological Museum With Tiberio Villa (travel by coach to National Archaeological Museum with 'Marble Odyssey' sculptures inspired by Homer's epic tales, visit archaeological remains of Emperor Tiberius' Villa with seaside grotto and ancient fish ponds, guided walk through charming Sperlonga historic centre with narrow whitewashed streets, ancient town gates, Church of Santa Maria di Spelonca, Truglia Tower overlooking Tyrrhenian Sea, free time for shops and cafés; 4 hours; Active activity level)
Landmarks Gaeta Montagna Spaccata Sperlonga National Archaeological Museum of Sperlonga Emperor Tiberius' Villa Church of Santa Maria di Spelonca Truglia Tower - Day 13
Porto Cervo, Italy
Porto Cervo, Italy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour and visit to La Maddalena (journey through northern Sardinia to La Maddalena Archipelago; includes coach travel through San Pantaleo and Arzachena, scheduled public ferry to La Maddalena Island, scenic drive with stop at Guardia Vecchia for panoramic views over archipelago and towards Corsica, free time in historic centre at Garibaldi Square; 5 hours; Activity Level: Moderate)
- Villages of Sardinia and Coddu Vecchiu Giant's Tombs (explore northern Sardinia's ancient heritage and landscapes; includes coach travel, visit to granite village of San Pantaleo, tour of Coddu Vecchiu Giants' Tomb (Bronze Age archaeological site), free time at Baja Sardinia resort with views across La Maddalena Archipelago; 4 hours; Activity Level: Moderate)
Landmarks Coddu Vecchiu Giant's Tombs San Pantaleo La Maddalena Archipelago Guardia Vecchia Garibaldi Square Baja Sardinia - Day 14
Bonifacio, France
Bonifacio, France- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Highlights of Bonifacio (With Tasting) (tourist train ride through upper town passing Bosco Quarter, Convent of St Francis, Marine Cemetery; guided walk through fortified citadel exploring narrow streets and historic landmarks including St Dominique Church, St Marie Majeure Church, Place des Armes, viewpoints over limestone cliffs; Corsican wine bar tasting with regional wine and local specialties; descent of Escalier de la Montée Saint-Roch to marina; 3 hours 30 minutes; Activity Level: Moderate)
Landmarks Escalier du Roi d'Aragon Bosco Quarter Convent of St Francis Marine Cemetery St Dominique Church St Marie Majeure Church Place des Armes Porte de Gênes St Roch Chapel Escalier de la Montée Saint-Roch - Day 15
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rome On Your Own (scenic drive along Tyrrhenian Coast to Rome with panoramic drive past Circus Maximus and Colosseum; free time for independent exploration of Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, or traditional cafés; afternoon orientation drive past Castel Sant'Angelo, Vatican City, St Peter's Basilica with photo stops; 9 hours; Activity Level: Active; available for guests continuing on next cruise)
- Rome Tour & Transfer (transfer from Civitavecchia to Rome via scenic Etruscan countryside along Tyrrhenian Coast; guided orientation with exterior views of Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain; direct transfer to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) for onward flight; luggage stored securely on coach; 5 hours 30 minutes; Activity Level: Active; available only to participants on flights departing after 4:30 pm from FCO)
Landmarks Circus Maximus Colosseum Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City St Peter's Basilica Roman Forum
