Jewels of the Italian coastlines
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Venice
Italy
Glide through romantic canals past centuries-old palaces and discover the enchanting beauty of the world's only car-free city.
Arrive
2027-09-18 00:00:00
Depart
2027-09-18 18:30:00
Day 2
Ravenna
Italy
Admire breathtaking Byzantine mosaics in UNESCO-listed churches that shimmer with golden light and ancient splendor.
Arrive
2027-09-19 07:00:00
Depart
2027-09-19 19:00:00
Day 3
Ancona
Italy
Explore the stunning Basilica di San Ciriaco crowning the hilltop with breathtaking Adriatic views and centuries of architectural splendor.
Arrive
2027-09-20 08:00:00
Depart
2027-09-20 18:00:00
Day 4
🌊 At Sea
Day 5
Otranto
Italy
Wander through whitewashed medieval streets to a stunning cathedral housing the remains of 800 Christian martyrs from the 1480 Ottoman siege.
Arrive
2027-09-22 07:00:00
Depart
2027-09-22 13:30:00
Day 6
Taormina
Italy
Wander through the ancient Greek Theatre perched dramatically above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna as your breathtaking backdrop.
Arrive
2027-09-23 08:30:00
Depart
2027-09-23 16:00:00
Day 7
Amalfi
Italy
Wander pastel-colored villages clinging to dramatic cliffsides while savoring fresh seafood and limoncello with Mediterranean views at every turn.
Arrive
2027-09-24 07:30:00
Depart
2027-09-24 18:30:00
Day 8
Porto Santo Stefano
Italy
Explore dramatic granite cliffs and pristine beaches from this glamorous Tuscan port town, gateway to the stunning Argentario peninsula.
Arrive
2027-09-25 13:00:00
Depart
2027-09-25 20:00:00
Day 9
Livorno
Italy
Wander through the Renaissance masterpiece of Pisa's Leaning Tower, just 25 minutes away by train from this charming Tuscan port city.
Arrive
2027-09-26 07:00:00
Depart
2027-09-26 21:30:00
Day 10
Portofino
Italy
Wander pastel-colored fishing villages draped along dramatic cliffs where Italian Riviera elegance meets authentic seaside charm.
Arrive
2027-09-27 07:30:00
Depart
2027-09-27 19:00:00
Day 11
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
2027-09-28 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Set off to explore the shores of Italy, where each region reveals a character shaped by history and the sea. Stretching from Emilia-Romagna, rich in Roman and Byzantine splendour, to the Adriatic coast, is a unique heritage bearing witness to centuries of history. Puglia captivates with its medieval villages and light-drenched shores, while in Sicily, Mount Etna watches over ancient cities and dramatic landscapes where Greek and Roman influences intertwine. Tuscany blends Renaissance elegance and the Mediterranean lifestyle, with fortified towns and coastal cities. Further north, Liguria charms with its colourful ports nestling in coves, while the Amalfi Coast reveals panoramas seemingly suspended between sky and sea.</p>
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