Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Civitavecchia (Rome)
Civitavecchia (Rome)Landmarks Civitavecchia - Day 2
Calvi, Corsica
Calvi, Corsica- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Discover Old Corsica and its villages - Visit Calenzana, Zilia, Sant'Antonino (recognised as one of The Most Beautiful Villages of France), Cateri, Lavatoggio, and Lumio. Includes scenic mountain roads, natural mineral spring, panoramic views, and narrow cobbled lanes (extra expense, must be pre-booked, 3 hours 45 minutes, Active level)
Landmarks Calvi Calenzana Zilia Sant'Antonino - Day 3
Livorno
Livorno- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- The Best of Florence & Pisa (active, 9 hours) - guided walking tour through Florence's landmarks including Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza Santa Croce with free time for lunch and shopping, then travel to Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli to see the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Piazza della Signoria Ponte Vecchio Piazza Santa Croce Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli - Day 4
Marina di Carrara
Marina di Carrara- 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 beloved classics (easy, 1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Carrara Marble Quarries Adventure (easy, 3 hours 30 minutes) - scenic drive along the Ligurian and Tuscan coastline ascending into the Apuan Alps to explore the world-renowned quarries where marble has been extracted since Roman times, learn about the skilled Carrarini marble workers, and enjoy a tasting of local specialities including Lardo di Colonnata IGP
Landmarks Carrara Marble Quarries - Day 5
Porto Venere
Porto Venere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Portovenere (active, 2 hours 30 minutes) - leisurely walk through the ancient Roman Gate into the medieval village, stroll the main street lined with colourful houses and boutiques, admire Genoese-Gothic architecture in black and white marble, view the imposing Doria Castle, and finish at a local café for a tasting of traditional Italian snacks
Optional Activities
- Cinque Terre by Private Boat (moderate, 4 hours 30 minutes) - scenic boat cruise along the dramatic Cinque Terre coastline to Monterosso al Mare with guided walk through the historic centre and tasting of traditional pesto bruschetta with local wine, then to the fishing village of Vernazzo with free time to explore its harbour, pastel-coloured houses and medieval lanes
Landmarks Porto Venere Church of St. Peter Doria Castle Monterosso al Mare Vernazzo 
- Day 6
Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino
Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Culinary experience in Rapallo (moderate, 4 hours 45 minutes) - visit the seaside town of Rapallo, meet chef Guido at the Musical Kiosk landmark, explore the lively food market discovering fresh produce and local Ligurian ingredients, participate in preparing authentic pesto alla Genovese, taste pandolce traditional cake with sweet Moscato wine from Portofino, enjoy free time exploring Rapallo's waterfront and historic centre
- Portofino & Brown Castle Walk (active, 2 hours) - guided walk through Portofino's picturesque harbour with pastel-coloured houses, ascend to Castello Brown historic fortress with Mediterranean gardens and museum, enjoy panoramic views across Portofino Bay, visit Church of St. George with relics of the saint, conclude at the famous Piazzetta with free time to browse boutiques or relax at a waterfront café (own expense)
Landmarks Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Castello Brown Church of St. George Piazzetta Rapallo - Day 7
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monte Carlo, Monaco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Monaco & Monte Carlo by City Bus - Travel by chartered city bus through the Principality to Monaco-Ville (Old Town on the Rock), visit Prince's Palace Square and Cathedral of Monaco with free exploration time, continue to Monte-Carlo to see Casino Square, the Monte-Carlo Casino, Hôtel de Paris, and Café de Paris (extra expense, 3 hours 30 minutes, Easy to Moderate level)
Landmarks Monte Carlo Casino Prince's Palace Square Cathedral of Monaco Hôtel de Paris Café de Paris 
- Day 8
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Nice Walking Tour (active, 4 hours, must be booked on board) - scenic walking excursion through iconic districts including Avenue Jean Médecin with refined boutiques, Place Masséna with striking red facades and elegant fountains, peaceful Coulée Verte green parkland, renowned Promenade des Anglais with Mediterranean vistas beneath palm trees, Place du Palais de Justice, lively Cours Saleya open-air market with flowers, spices and local produce, and Old Nice with narrow lanes and historic buildings; includes free time to wander, browse shops and market, or relax (available for participants continuing on the next cruise and those disembarking with flights departing after 4:00 pm)
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais Place Masséna Cours Saleya Old Nice 
