Discover French & Italian Coastlines

Your luxurious cruise starts in the medieval city of Dubrovnik, where you’ll embark your superyacht.
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City tour of Dubrovnik (extra expense, must be pre-booked)*
Please book your flight to arrive into Dubrovnik prior to 04:00 PM.
Meals Included: Dinner

Tracing its origins back to 545 AD, Monopoli is a melting pot of Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish influence. Its charming harbour is surrounded by medieval stone walls, while the Church of the Purgatory features a Baroque chapel of mummified citizens that passed on.
Included Excursion
Tour of Monopoli
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Discover the Trulli of Alberobello (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
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Guided tour of Ostuni (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Regarded as ‘the far east of Italy’, Otranto gazes out on to the Adriatic Sea and was a key port for trade and conquest during Roman times. Today, you’ll find a picturesque town of fortifications, mouthwatering seafood restaurants and a pleasant beach.
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Guided tour of Lecce (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At the very tip of Southern Italy is the Calabrian city of Crotone. Legend has it that it owes its name to Greek half-god Hercules, and there are Aegean influences at every turn, including the remnants of Apollo’s temple.
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Visit Santa Severina Village (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Giardini Naxos is a gorgeous beach resort, with a resplendent horseshoe bay and seafront lined with bars and restaurants.
Included Excursion
A walking tour of Taormina
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‘The Godfather’ Tour (extra expense)
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Alcantara River Tubing (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sitting in the foothills of Mount Cerreto, the ambient setting of Amalfi is a pleasant collection of piazzas and waterfront restaurants. Despite its diminutive size, this town was once a maritime powerhouse.
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Amalfi Coast by kayak (extra expense)
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Gems of the Amalfi Coast (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A quaint resort credited with inspiring the works of Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy, Sorrento provides a romantic introduction to the Amalfi Coast. The historic town has spectacular views over the Bay of Naples, and its maze of cobbled streets is punctuated with cosy cafes.
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Guided tour of Sorrento with gelato presentation and tasting
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Guided tour of Pompeii (extra expense)
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Walking tour of Capri (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dating back to the 2nd century, this port town northwest of Rome is home to a number of well-preserved Roman monuments.
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City tour of Rome (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Perched on the coast of Tuscany, Porto Ercole is one of Italy’s hidden gems. Translated as the ‘Port of Hercules’, this sleepy bay is a scene of incredible architecture and local seafood that is an absolute delight.
Included Excursion
Tour of Porto Ercole
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Hiking tour to Forte Filippo
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Siena and Montalcino, the heart of medieval Tuscany (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The striking citadel heralds your introduction to Bonifacio. Established in 833, this charming Corsican port provides stunning views from its ancient fortress that, on a clear day, stretch all the way to Sardinia. .
Included Excursion
Tour of Bonifacio with tasting
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Corsican countryside and wine tasting (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Follow in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus as you arrive in Calvi. This vibrant area of Corsica is said to have been the home of the intrepid explorer, and you’ll be sure to fall in love with its winding streets and quaint beaches.
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Discover Old Corsica with its villages (extra expense)
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Guided Hike (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

One of the oldest towns on Elba Island, Portoferraio oozes Tuscan charm. A favourite among beach-lovers and history buffs alike, it’s known for enticing sandy shores and distinctive Medici forts, dating back to the 1500s.
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Napoleon’s Path and Tasting at La Chiusa winery (extra expense)
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Cantucci baking class and wine tasting (extra expense)
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Panoramic tour of Western Elba (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The unassuming village of Portofino provides another tempting taste of the Italian Riviera. Its colourful buildings and slower pace of life have made it an attractive hideaway for the rich and famous.
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Culinary experience in Rapallo (extra expense)
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Kayaking tour of Tigullian Bay (extra expense)
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Guided hike to San Fruttuoso (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

France’s Côte d’Azure is synonymous with outstanding beauty, and Menton is this famous region at its gorgeous best. Nestled between Monaco and Italy, the seaside town is a wonderful mix of unique architecture and luscious gardens.
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City tour of Menton including a visit to the farmers market
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Tour of Monaco & Eze (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your yacht cruise ends in Nice, where you’ll disembark and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
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Tour of Coze d’Azur (extra expense, must be pre-booked)*
Please book your flight to depart out of Nice after 11:00 AM.
*This DiscoverMORE is only available in conjunction with pre or post cruise accommodation. For guests not staying at our preferred hotel, own arrangements will need to be made to reach the meeting point of the DiscoverMORE.
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Meals Included: Breakfast