Selected Itinerary
Upon your arrival in Civitavecchia, you’ll board your spectacular superyacht to commence your cruise.
City tour of Rome (extra expense, must be pre-booked)*
Please book your flight to arrive into Rome prior to 03:00 PM.
Meals Included: 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.
On Board Reception with Chef Michael Bonacini – Canapes & Drinks
Guided tour of Sorrento with gelato presentation and tasting
Guided tour of Pompeii (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
Walking tour of Capri (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
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.
Special Culinary Visit with Cheb Michael Bonacini:
Weekly market in Minori with stop at Sal de Riso’s pastry shop (featured in Stanley Tucci’s ‘Searching for Italy’ TV series) to taste famous Amalfi lemon dessert (in Italian: “Delizia al Limone”).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Giardini Naxos is a gorgeous beach resort, with a resplendent horseshoe bay and seafront lined with bars and restaurants.
A walking tour of Taormina
‘The Godfather’ Tour (extra expense)
Alcantara River Tubing (extra expense)
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.
Live pasta cooking demonstration by Chef Michael Bonacini
Visit Santa Severina Village (extra expense)
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.
Guided tour of Lecce (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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.
Special Culinary Visit with Chef Michael Bonacini:
Visit to a local “ Masseria” ( stroll around the farmhouse, visit the olive grove and extra virgin olive oil tasting) & tour of the lovely city of Ostuni
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in the medieval city of Dubrovnik, where you’ll disembark and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
City tour of Dubrovnik (extra expense, must be pre-booked)*
Please book your flight to depart out of Dubrovnik 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