Your deluxe cruise begins in Civitavecchia, the main seaport of Rome, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and begin your journey along the French and Italian Rivieras.

Please book your flight to arrive into Rome prior to 03:00 PM. (D)

According to local legend, Calvi is where the intrepid global explorer, Christopher Columbus, was born. While historians debate this, the natural beauty and rich culture of Calvi is undisputed. Calvi's beach is a sweeping bay of powdered white sand fringed by maritime pines, and the town has emerged as Corsica’s culture ‘capital’, hosting several music festivals over the summer months. (B/L/D)

The bustling port city of Livorno on the western coast of Tuscany is renowned for its scenic beauty and delicious seafood. It has a modern seaport and picturesque views of the Mediterranean. The city's culinary scene is heavily influenced by its seaside location, offering dishes like 'cacciucco', a traditional fish stew that's a must-try for every visitor. (B/L/D)

This seaside village is famed for the pure, pale Italian marble that is mined and quarried from the nearby mountains. The marble has been used for some of the most important artistic wonders of the world, such as Michelangelo’s David. The glimmering marble-threaded mountains contrast again the coastal scenery of Marina di Carrara. (B/L/D)

We set sailing early in the morning to reach Porto Venere. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts great swimming spots beloved also by the iconic poet Lord Byron for swimming and meditating in the early 1800s. One of Porto Venere's most striking features is the gothic Church of St. Peter, perched atop a rocky headland overlooking the sea. (B/L/D)

Santa Margherita Ligure is an Italian resort town with panoramic views, revered for its timeless elegance and style. If you are seeking la dolce vita, you will find it here in abundance. Stroll the Santa Margherita promenade, or the pebbly beachfront admiring the sailboats. Explore a beautiful Baroque church or sample the local red shrimp.

We will cruise to Portofino later in the morning. Perched on the Italian Riviera, Portofino has a rich culinary scene, a picturesque harbour and narrow streets lined with pastel-hued houses, high-end boutiques and seafood restaurants. (B/L/D)

The city-state of Monaco, known as the Principality of Monaco, is renowned worldwide for its luxury and glamour, with high-end casinos, yacht-lined harbour, prestigious Grand Prix motor race, and the famous Monte Carlo district. It's home to several museums and hosts numerous cultural events throughout the year, celebrating everything from music and dance to theatre and visual arts. (B/L/D)

Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in Nice, where you’ll be transferred to the airport for your return flight home or to continue your holiday.

Please book your flight to depart out of Nice after 12:00 PM.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operated unaltered from the itinerary states above. (B)

Please book your flight to arrive into Rome prior to 03:00 PM. (D)

According to local legend, Calvi, set on the beautiful island of Corsica, is where the intrepid, 15th century explorer, Christopher Columbus, was born. While historians may debate this, the natural beauty and rich culture of Calvi is undisputed. Calvi's beach presents a crescent-shaped bay of powdery white sand fringed by maritime pines, while the town has evolved as Corsica's ‘culture capital', hosting several music festivals over the idyllic summer months. (B/L/D)

Along the western coast of Tuscany, the bustling city of Livorno boasts a modern seaport, but is best known for its scenic beauty, picturesque views of the azure Mediterranean Sea and delicious fresh seafood. The city's culinary scene is not surprisingly, heavily influenced by its seaside location, tempting with signature dishes such as 'cacciucco', a traditional fish stew that is a must-try for every visitor. (B/L/D)

Further along the Tuscan coast, you'll arrive in Marina di Carrara. This lovely seaside village is famed for the premium, pale Italian marble that is mined and quarried from the nearby mountains and used to create some of the world's most important artistic wonders, such as the iconic, Michelangelo's David. These shimmering mountains of purest marble contrast beautifully with Marina di Carrara's coastal scenery. (B/L/D)

We set sail early in the morning for the Italian Ligurian coast and Porto Venere. This ancient town and UNESCO World Heritage Site harbours a romantic history, thanks to its penchant for attracting famous poets and artists over the centuries. The wonderful swimming spots here were beloved, amongst others, by the legendary poet, Lord Byron, who regularly swam and meditated here in the early 1800s. One of Porto Venere's most striking features is its gothic-style Church of St. Peter, perched atop a rocky headland overlooking the sparkling sea. (B/L/D)

Later in the morning, you'll sail on to Portofino. Nestled along the Italian Riviera, Portofino boasts a rich gastronomic scene, a picturesque harbour and narrow streets lined with charming pastel-hued houses, high-end boutiques and seafood restaurants. (B/L/D)

Officially known as the Principality of Monaco, the sovereign city-state of Monaco is renowned worldwide for its opulence and glamour, boasting high-end casinos, a yacht-lined harbour, the prestigious Grand Prix motor racing event and exclusive Monte Carlo quarter. This gem of the Côte d'Azur is also home to Monaco's royal household, several museums and numerous cultural events hosted throughout the year, celebrating anything from music and dance to theatre and the visual arts. (B/L/D)

Please book your flight to depart out of Nice after 12:00 PM.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operated unaltered from the itinerary states above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. (B)