Legendary shores of Italy and Croatia
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Civitavecchia
Italy
Wander through Rome's ancient Colosseum and Vatican treasures just an hour from the coast.
Arrive
2027-05-12 00:00:00
Depart
2027-05-12 18:30:00
Day 2
Salerno
Italy
Wander through pastel-colored villages clinging to dramatic cliffs along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.
Arrive
2027-05-13 12:00:00
Depart
2027-05-13 18:00:00
Day 3
Taormina
Italy
Wander through the ancient Greek Theatre perched dramatically above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna as your breathtaking backdrop.
Arrive
2027-05-14 12:00:00
Depart
2027-05-14 21:30:00
Day 4
Siracuse, Sicily
Italy
Wander through ancient Greek temples and baroque palaces in this UNESCO-listed island city where history literally surrounds every sun-drenched corner.
Arrive
2027-05-15 05:30:00
Depart
2027-05-15 13:00:00
Day 5
Gallipoli
Italy
Wander through whitewashed piazzas and Byzantine castles while savoring fresh seafood overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea.
Arrive
2027-05-16 08:30:00
Depart
2027-05-16 18:00:00
Day 6
Monopoli
Italy
Wander through whitewashed medieval streets and swim in crystalline Adriatic waters from pristine pebble beaches.
Arrive
2027-05-17 08:00:00
Depart
2027-05-17 18:00:00
Day 7
Hvar Island
Croatia
Wander the lavender-covered hills and medieval stone streets while sipping world-class wines overlooking the sparkling Adriatic Sea.
Arrive
2027-05-18 07:30:00
Depart
2027-05-18 19:00:00
Day 8
Ancona
Italy
Explore the stunning Basilica di San Ciriaco crowning the hilltop with breathtaking Adriatic views and centuries of architectural splendor.
Arrive
2027-05-19 06:30:00
Depart
2027-05-19 14:00:00
Day 9
Venice
Italy
Glide through romantic canals past centuries-old palaces and discover the enchanting beauty of the world's only car-free city.
Arrive
2027-05-20 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Set off to discover the legendary shores of Italy, along the Adriatic, Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas, via Sicily and with a break at the Croatian island pearl of Hvar. At sea, spectacular landscapes unfold between the deep blue sea, lush hills, secret coves and cliffside villages. Each port of call reveals a facet of this mythical land, at the crossroads of multiple influences: ancient sites bearing witness to a glorious past, treasures of Baroque and Renaissance architecture, sunny squares inviting you to partake in la dolce vita, local flavours... A unique journey featuring a harmonious blend of thousand-year history, living traditions and Mediterranean panoramas of rare beauty.</p>
From $4,770 per person
8 nights on
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