Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Nice
France
Stroll the pebbled beaches of the glittering Côte d'Azur while admiring Belle Époque mansions and Alpine views across the sparkling Mediterranean.
Arrive
2027-05-07 00:00:00
Depart
2027-05-07 18:00:00
Day 2
Monaco
Monaco
Wander through the opulent Prince's Palace and Casino before savoring Michelin-starred dining in Europe's most glamorous microstate.
Arrive
2027-05-08 00:00:00
Depart
2027-05-08 22:00:00
Day 3
Portofino
Italy
Wander pastel-colored fishing villages draped along dramatic cliffs where Italian Riviera elegance meets authentic seaside charm.
Arrive
2027-05-09 08:30:00
Depart
2027-05-09 21:00:00
Day 4
Portoferraio
Italy
Explore Napoleon's former island exile retreat and hike through Mediterranean pine forests with panoramic Tyrrhenian Sea views.
Arrive
2027-05-10 08:00:00
Depart
2027-05-10 18:00:00
Day 5
Bonifacio, Corsica
France
Wander dramatic granite cliffs and turquoise coves while exploring this fortified hilltop town's narrow medieval streets and Genoese heritage.
Arrive
2027-05-11 08:00:00
Depart
2027-05-11 17:00:00
Day 6
Civitavecchia
Italy
Wander through Rome's ancient Colosseum and Vatican treasures just an hour from the coast.
Arrive
2027-05-12 06:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Enjoy the gentle Mediterranean spring during this break between the Côte d’Azur, the Italian Riviera, the island of Elba and Corsica: an itinerary combining glamour, nature and traditions.<p></p>On these shores, you will discover a refined way of life between pretty ports, lively markets and sunny terraces. Monaco, a setting of luxury and prestige where the jet-set rubs shoulders with princely history, will appeal to you with its unique atmosphere, while Portofino, a small jewel of the Italian Riviera, will plunge you into the Italian dolce vita. Throughout this journey, the Mediterranean will reveal vibrant landscapes clinging to the turquoise waters: cliffs sculpted by the wind, golden beaches, secret coves, brightly-coloured cliffside villages, groves of centuries-old olive trees... An elegant and restorative interlude, in the heart of the Mediterranean.</p>
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