NICE - LIVORNO - PORTOFERRAIO - ALGHERO - PORTO CERVO - PORTO SANTO STEFANO - LA SPEZIA - NICE
In the heart of Tuscany, Italian ingenuity came to life from the 12th to 14th centuries as the precursor to the Renaissance. The streets, squares, palaces, and churches in Florence and Lucca reflect the beauty, charm, and authenticity born from the movement. Outside the city, experience dazzling Tuscan vineyards and countrysides carpeted with olive and cypress trees. Discover the pink limestone streets of Portoferraio on Elba. We'll continue on to the Maddalena Archipelago in Sardinia, cruising past granite rocks and hidden beaches with turquoise waters. The Costa Smeralda shores offer views of jagged banks alternating with peaceful bays. Our last stop is the unforgettable Cinque Terre and its colorful homes suspended over the open sea.
Highlights
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The Cinque Terre and its colorful homes dotting the steep landscape(1)
Boarding.
We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
Cruise to Italy overnight.
Optional excursions:
- CLASSIC: Lucca
- CLASSIC: Discover the Tuscan countryside
OR
- DISCOVERY: A day in Florence
Cruise to Elba.
Optional excursion:
- CLASSIC / DISCOVERY: Portoferraio
OR enjoy some free time to discover the Ghiaie Beach.(5)
We’ll spend the afternoon cruising.
We’ll spend the morning cruising.
Optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Alghero.
Optional excursions:
- CLASSIC: Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda
- DISCOVERY: La Maddalena
- DISCOVERY: Hit the beaches at Spiaggia del Principe or Spiaggia Capriccioli(5)
Our ship will cruise towards Porto Santo Stefano overnight.
Optional excursions:
- CLASSIC: A day in Siena
- DISCOVERY: Porto Santo Stefano
- DISCOVERY: Hit the beaches at Feniglia(5)
Festive gala evening.
Optional full-day excursions:
- CLASSIC: The Italian Riviera
- DISCOVERY: The Cinque Terre by train
Cruise to Nice.
Disembarkation.
Warning: Navigational obligations and weather conditions can disrupt the itinerary, and in certain cases, intermediate stops may be canceled. If this happens, CroisiEurope will do our best to find the best solution according to passenger expectations. For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary.
(1) Optional excursions.
(2) Depending on mooring availabilities and weather conditions, Porto Torres could replace the port of call programmed for Alghero, Olibia for Porto Cervo, and/or Piombino for Porto Santo Stefano.
(3) If the weather does not permit the 15-minute crossing to Portofino, we will visit Camogli or Chiavari instead.
(4) The excursions in the Cinque Terre are not recommended for people with difficulties walking. For example, the return to the ship from the train station at the end of the day includes a 1.25-mile walk (2 km). Likewise, Italian infrastructures are rarely adapted for persons with reduced mobility.
(5) The beach excursions listed are examples and can be changed at any time during the cruise because of crowds.
Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.