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Discover Scenic Shores and Hidden Gems

18 days
From Valletta to French Riviera
4.1
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Discover Scenic Shores and Hidden Gems - Emerald Cruises
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Valletta

    Landmarks
    Valletta
  2. Day 2

    Syracuse, Sicily

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Archaeological Park of Neapolis
    • Explore Ortygia historic centre
    • Visit Cathedral of Syracuse
    • Dine at waterfront restaurants
    Landmarks
    Archaeological Park of Neapolis
    Ortygia
    Cathedral of Syracuse
    Ear of Dionysius
  3. Day 3

    Giardini Naxos, Sicily

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at sandy beaches
    • Explore archaeological sites
    • Visit Taormina Archaeological Park
    • Walk waterfront promenade
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Taormina Archaeological Park
  4. Day 4

    Lipari, Aeolian Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town narrow streets
    • Visit 16th century castle
    • Swim at beaches
    Landmarks
    Lipari Castle
  5. Day 5

    Amalfi, Italy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Duomo di Amalfi
    • Explore historic centre
    • Shop for artisan ceramics
    Landmarks
    Duomo di Amalfi
  6. Day 6

    Capri, Italy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Marina Grande
    • Visit coves and swimming spots
    • Dine at gastronomic restaurants
    Landmarks
    Marina Grande
  7. Day 7

    Sorrento, Italy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore historic centre
    • Shop for ceramics and limoncello
    • Visit Bay viewpoints
    • Dine on local cuisine
    Landmarks
    Mount Vesuvius
  8. Day 8

    Gaeta, Italy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore ancient Roman ruins
    • Visit medieval churches
    • Swim at beaches
    • Dine on fresh seafood
    Landmarks
    Gaeta
  9. Day 9

    Porto Ercole, Tuscany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore narrow laneways
    • Visit Forte Filippo
    • Visit Forte Stella
    • Visit La Rocca fortress
    Landmarks
    Forte Filippo
    Forte Stella
    La Rocca
  10. Day 10

    Portoferraio, Elba Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at sandy beaches
    • Explore Medici Fortresses
    • Walk hilltop pathways
    Landmarks
    Medici Fortresses
  11. Day 11

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Rome
    • Visit Colosseum
    • Visit Pantheon
    • Visit Roman Forum

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy gelato in piazzas
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Pantheon
    Roman Forum
  12. Day 12

    Calvi, Corsica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at crescent beach
    • Explore town
    • Attend summer music festivals
    Landmarks
    Calvi Beach
  13. Day 13

    Livorno, Tuscany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore modern seaport
    • Dine on fresh seafood
    • Try traditional cacciucco fish stew
    Landmarks
    Livorno
  14. Day 14

    Marina di Carrara, Tuscany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore marble quarries
    • Visit marble artisan workshops
    • Walk coastal areas
    Landmarks
    Carrara Marble Quarries
  15. Day 15

    Porto Venere, Italy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Byron's swimming spots
    • Visit Church of St. Peter
    • Explore town
    Landmarks
    Church of St. Peter
  16. Day 16

    Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, Italy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Santa Margherita Ligure promenade
    • Dine on local red shrimps
    • Visit Portofino harbour
    • Explore Portofino streets and shops
    Landmarks
    Santa Margherita Ligure
    Portofino
  17. Day 17

    Monaco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Monaco Palace
    • Explore Monaco museums
    • Visit Monte Carlo casino and district
    • Explore harbour
    Landmarks
    Monaco Palace
    Monte Carlo
  18. Day 18

    Nice, France

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Nice
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    Capacity
    Capacity
    Built
    2023
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    100
    Guests
    100
    Crew
    68
    Crew
    68
    Length
    110 metres / 360.9 feet
    Length
    110 metres / 360.9 feet
    Width
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    Suites
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    5300 gt
    Gross Tonnage
    5300 gt
    Electricity
    Electricity
    Beam
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph
    Cruising Speed
    22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph
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    Generators
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    Engines
    Draft
    Draft
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    Cabin
    50
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    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Deck with Cabins

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