Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
You'll arrive in Nice and board the Scenic Eclipse II, where a butler will greet you in your verandah suite. After settling in and meeting fellow passengers, head up to the Sky Deck to watch the sun dip below the horizon over the Côte d'Azur as the ship pulls away from port.
Landmarks Nice 
- Day 2
Portofino
You'll spend the day in Portofino, a resort town on the Italian Riviera with a colorful harbor lined with restaurants and shops. The morning gives you time to walk around the Piazzetta and check out the luxury boutiques along the waterfront. For activities, you can choose between a guided walk that takes you up to Castello Brown and the Church of St. George for views over the coast, or a downhill hiking tour through the surrounding vineyards and olive groves where you'll taste local wine and focaccia. Another option is a boat trip departing from nearby Santa Margherita if you'd rather get out on the water. Later, there's an optional evening concert at Villa Durazzo (around 70°F/21°C) with an Italian aperitif and live music if you want to extend the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Portofino harbour, Castello Brown and lighthouse, visiting Church of St. George with free time to explore Piazzetta
- Downhill hiking tour from Santa Margherita Ligure through vineyards and olive groves with olive oil mill tasting of local white wine and focaccia
- Scenic boat ride from Santa Margherita to Portofino with guided tour of harbour and streets
- Classic Concert at Villa Durazzo with Italian aperitif and live trio performance
Landmarks Portofino Harbour Castello Brown Church of St. George Piazzetta Santa Margherita Ligure Molini Olive Oil Mill Villa Durazzo - Day 3
Calvi
On Corsica, you'll explore Calvi and its medieval citadel overlooking red-tiled rooftops and a moon-shaped bay. Options include a guided walk with wine tasting, a tour of hilltop villages like Sant'Antonio and Pigna, or a scenic drive along Corsica's south coast with coastal bays and rugged mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice experience (choice of three guided activities)
Optional Activities
- Exploring historic old town alleys
- Walking the citadel ramparts
- Searching for Christopher Columbus's alleged birthplace
Landmarks Calvi Calvi Citadel Domaine Alzipratu Sant'Antonio Pigna Corbara Aregno - Day 4
Alghero
You'll arrive in Alghero on Sardinia's northwest coast, a town with 16th century fortified walls and a distinct blend of Spanish and Italian influences from its history. The morning and early afternoon are yours to explore the old town with its Catalan-Gothic architecture or relax on the white sandy beaches with clear turquoise water. If you want to do something structured, you can take a panoramic coastal drive that includes wine tasting at a local estate, or head to Neptune's Grotto where you'll descend 654 steps into sea caves with crystal-clear underground lakes. After the grotto tour, there's also a walk through the historic town center to see the architecture and local character before the day wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Panoramic Drive & Wine Tasting along Riviera del Corallo passing ancient Nuraghe and Capo Caccia viewpoint with guided wine tasting at local estate
- Guided tour of Alghero and surroundings including historic old town with cobblestone streets, Catalan-Gothic architecture, and picturesque harbour
- Neptune's Grotto & Alghero tour including descent of 654 steps to explore caves and crystal-clear lakes on guided tour, followed by guided walk through historic town center
Landmarks Alghero Historic Old Town Alghero Harbour Capo Caccia Neptune's Grotto Riviera del Corallo Ancient Nuraghe - Day 5
Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez brings the glamour that Brigitte Bardot brought to the French Riviera in the 1950s. You'll have several options: a guided walking tour of local landmarks, a tour of Domaine Rayol Gardens with refreshments, a stroll through Gassin village with wine tasting, or a four-mile coastal hike past Cap Camarat's lighthouse with views and refreshments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice experience (choice of four guided activities)
Optional Activities
- Relaxing at open-air bars along the waterfront
- Enjoying live music
- People-watching for celebrities
- Swimming at stunning beaches
Landmarks Saint-Tropez Domaine Rayol Gardens Gassin Cap Camarat - Day 6
Nice
Back in Nice, you'll wander through the Old Town with its Baroque churches and narrow winding streets. The vibrant markets are filled with fresh pastries and lavender scents, and you'll come across hidden squares tucked between buildings that capture the atmosphere of this French Riviera location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploring Nice's Old Town
Optional Activities
- Browsing vibrant markets
- Visiting Baroque churches
- Discovering hidden squares
- Wandering charming labyrinth of narrow streets
Landmarks Nice Old Town - Day 7
Cannes
Cannes, the cinema capital, still carries that Film Festival energy. You can explore haute-couture shops, relax on striped beach loungers, or sip cocktails at chic bars. Choose from a guided tour to Le Suquet church and Fortville market, a perfume factory tour in Grasse with picnic lunch, a culinary class on socca and making tapenade and aioli, or wine tasting at Chateau St Martin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice experience (choice of four guided activities)
Optional Activities
- Shopping at haute-couture boutiques
- Relaxing on the beach
- Enjoying cocktails at beachside bars
Landmarks Cannes Le Suquet Fortville Market La Promenade de la Croisette Grasse Chateau St Martin - Day 8
Menton
Menton, the Pearl of France, sits between Monaco and Italy with pastel-colored buildings and lush gardens. You'll pick from exploring Eze village and its Exotic Garden plus Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, discovering Grasse's perfume heritage and Saint Paul de Vence, or walking through Menton's historic sites with a lemon product tasting at La Maison du Citron.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice experience (choice of three guided activities)
Optional Activities
- Strolling along palm-fringed promenade
- Relaxing in picturesque gardens
- Exploring narrow streets
Landmarks Menton Eze Exotic Garden Cap Ferrat Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Grasse Saint Paul de Vence Lighthouse Bastion La Maison du Citron City Hall - Day 9
Porto Venere
Porto Venere is a UNESCO World Heritage site with dramatic rocky coastlines and medieval streets offering sweeping Mediterranean views. Options range from a walking tour through medieval streets and Byron's grotto, a private boat cruise to Cinque Terre with guided walks and pesto bruschetta, a Pisa tour featuring the Leaning Tower, or a scenic hike on Palmaria Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pesto bruschetta with wine), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice experience (choice of four guided activities)
Optional Activities
- Exploring medieval town centre
- Relaxing along jagged coastline
Landmarks Porto Venere San Pietro Church San Lorenzo Church Byron's Grotto Cinque Terre Monterosso Vernazzo Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Cathedral of Pisa Baptistery Leaning Tower of Pisa Holy Field (Camposanto) Palmaria Island 
- Day 10
Livorno
You'll spend the day in Livorno, a port city that serves as your gateway into Tuscany. Start by walking through the 17th-century Venezia Nuova district, then check out the Central Market where you can grab lunch or pick up some local products. After that, head to Terrazza Magascani to walk along the waterfront and take in views of the harbor. For the afternoon and evening, you've got several directions you can go depending on what appeals to you. Take a train to Florence or Pisa for the day, or hop on a train and boat to reach Cinque Terre if you want coastal scenery. If you're interested in wine country, there's an option to tour medieval San Gimignano with a wine tasting included. Later, if you prefer something cultural, catch an evening opera performance at Teatro Goldoni. It's really about what calls to you on this particular day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Venezia Nuova district
- Visit Central Market
- Walk along Terrazza Magascani waterfront
Optional Activities
- Best of Florence & Pisa tour - visit Florence and explore the iconic Leaning Tower in Pisa
- Full Day Tour to Cinque Terre - train ride from Levanto to Vernazzo, scenic boat cruise to Monterosso al Mare
- San Gimignano & Wine Tasting - guided tour of medieval hillside town with self-exploration time, followed by lunch and wine sampling at a local wine property
- Concert at Teatro Goldoni with Incanto Quartet - evening of operatic performances by four opera singers in an 18th-century theatre
Landmarks Venezia Nuova Terrazza Magascani Central Market Leaning Tower of Pisa Florence Cinque Terre National Park Vernazzo Monterosso al Mare San Gimignano Teatro Goldoni - Day 11
Bastia
You'll arrive at Bastia, Corsica's historic gateway with a 14th-century Genoese fortress now housing the Musée de Bastia. The town has two distinct quarters: Terra Vecchia around the harbor and Terra Nova in the high-walled citadel with narrow lanes and churches. Choose a scenic coastal drive to St. Florent with wine tasting, explore Cap Corse's wild beauty and Genoese towers, take a guided walk through historic quarters, or visit the rare Scala Santa holy staircase.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice experience (choice of four guided activities)
Optional Activities
- Visiting Musée de Bastia
- Exploring narrow historic laneways
- Discovering baroque churches
- Browsing charming squares
Landmarks Bastia Genoese Fortress Musée de Bastia Terra Vecchia Terra Nova St. Florent Patrimonio Cap Corse Nonza Teghime Pass Oratoire de Monserato Scala Santa - Day 12
Porto Cervo
Porto Cervo in Sardinia's Costa Smeralda is a luxurious town built in the 1960s as a millionaire's playground. Very few cruise ships visit, so you'll have an intimate experience. There's high-end shopping, stylish restaurants, glamorous nightclubs, and golden beaches where you might spot celebrities and superyachts. Pick a scenic walk through San Pantaleo with a Giants' Tomb visit, a wine tasting, or a trolley-train ride through the elegant marina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice experience (choice of three guided activities)
Optional Activities
- Luxury shopping at boutiques
- Fine dining at stylish restaurants
- Visiting nightclubs
- Relaxing at golden beaches
- Playing world-class golf
Landmarks Porto Cervo Costa Smeralda San Pantaleo Coddu Vecchiu Giant's Tomb Baja Sardinia Stella Maris Church - Day 13
Civitavecchia
Your journey concludes in Civitavecchia, an ancient port dating back to the 2nd century and your gateway to Rome. After a final breakfast on board, you'll disembark and have the option to explore Rome's timeless beauty with crumbling monuments, elaborate churches, busy cafes, and designer boutiques before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Exploring Rome's historic monuments
- Visiting elaborate churches
- Browsing designer boutiques
- Enjoying Roman cafes
Landmarks Civitavecchia Rome
