Board Le Bougainville for an 8-day cruise to discover the wonders of the Italian shores and enjoy a taste of la dolce vita. Setting sail from Nice, your ship will make its way to the Italian Riviera and Portofino. Built in a natural harbour protected by a pine forest, it is a picturesque and lively port that has successfully retained its authenticity and traditions. Le Bougainville will then set a course for the stunning region of Cinque Terre.
From the sea, you will discover the landscapes of villages perched along the rugged coast of the Italian Riviera before calling at Porto Venere,
...read more a small fishing village with undeniable charm. Your next port of call will be Portoferraio, a small corner of paradise on the island of Elba, where Napoleon spend many days in exile. Then your ship will sail to the Amalfi Coast, the jewel of southern Italy, where you will discover Salerno, a beautiful little town famous for its Duomo.
You will then call in Porto Santo Stefano, a town built along a hillside and surrounded by a 17th century fortress. You will continue to sail along the Tuscan shoreline to Livorno, a port city famous for its Renaissance fortifications, the final stop on your trip to these lands brimming with history.