Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
Your cruise starts in Nice on the French Riviera with a transfer to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. You'll board and settle in before the ship departs at 20:00, giving you time to get familiar with the vessel and meet fellow passengers.
- Day 2
Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino
Start your day in Santa Margherita Ligure, an Italian resort town on the Riviera. Walk the waterfront promenade, relax on the pebbly beach, or check out the Baroque church. Try the fresh local red shrimp before sailing later to Portofino, where pastel houses line the harbor and seafood restaurants dot the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Portofino lighthouse & Brown Castle Walk
- Visit San Giorgio Church
Optional Activities
- Downhill hike to Portofino (extra expense, must be pre-booked) - 3.5 hours, Strenuous
- Culinary experience in Rapallo (extra expense, must be pre-booked) - 4.75 hours, Moderate, includes learning pesto and pasta making with Chef Guido and lunch
Landmarks/POIs Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Brown Castle San Giorgio Church Portofino Lighthouse - Day 3
Porto Venere
Head to Porto Venere, a UNESCO World Heritage town on the Ligurian Coast. The narrow stepped lanes called Caruggi wind through colorful houses, and you can climb to Doria Castle for views across the coast. Stop by the Church of San Pietro and learn about the town's history with famous poets and artists like Lord Byron.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Porto Venere - Medieval village exploration including Roman gateway, Carugio Capellini, Byron's grotto, San Lorenzo Church with Madonna Bianca painting
Optional Activities
- Cinque Terre by private boat (extra expense) - 4.5 hours, Moderate, includes guided tour of Monterosso with pesto bruschetta and local wine, visit Vernazzo fishing village
- Echoes of the Renaissance - Performance of historic dances inspired by Renaissance and Genoese Siglo de Oro, 1 hour
Landmarks/POIs Porto Venere Doria Castle San Lorenzo Church Byron's Grotto Monterosso Vernazzo - Day 4
Calvi
Arrive in Calvi on Corsica, a seaside village with a crescent-shaped bay and white sand. Maritime pines line the beach, and you'll get a feel for Corsica's culture. This area hosts music festivals during summer months. Try Suquet de Peix, a hearty fish soup that's a local specialty here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Discover old Corsica and its villages (extra expense) - 4 hours, Strenuous, includes Sant'Antonino circular village, Pigna hilltop village, Corbara and Aregno historic villages
Landmarks/POIs Calvi Sant'Antonino Pigna Corbara Aregno - Day 5
Saint-Tropez
Dock at Saint-Tropez on the Côte d'Azur, one of Europe's most famous beach destinations. Spend time on the soft white sand beaches with turquoise water, or wander through luxury designer boutiques and upscale beach clubs. If you're interested in history, check out the Maritime History Museum or see modern art at the Annonciade.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of St. Tropez (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Moderate, includes Café Senequier, Town Hall square, Saint Tropez Church with legend, narrow streets, elm trees, panoramic views
- Tour of Gassin and Port Grimaud (extra expense) - 4.15 hours, Moderate, includes village high on rock with vineyard views, 20-minute motor launch trip to Port Grimaud with luxury homes and pastel-colored walls
Landmarks/POIs Saint-Tropez Musée d'Histoire Maritime Annonciade Gassin Port Grimaud Café Senequier - Day 6
Sanary-sur-Mer
Explore Sanary-sur-Mer, a French port town with traditional wooden fishing boats in the harbor and pastel houses along the water. The daily market in town center is worth your time, offering an outstanding variety of fresh local produce and regional goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Castellet and wine tasting (extra expense) - 4.15 hours, Moderate, includes scenic coach ride to Castellet Provençal village with 12th-century church and 11th-century castle, St. Sauveur church, Trou de Madame viewpoint, Bandol winery visit with wine tasting and olive oil sampling
- E-bike Tour (extra expense) - 3.5 hours, Strenuous, includes scenic coastal ride 10-12 kilometers, helmet provided, backpack with snacks (fruit, cereal bar, water), minimum height 140 cm required, experienced riders proficient in bike gears and hand brakes
Landmarks/POIs Sanary-sur-Mer Castellet St. Sauveur Church Trou de Madame Viewpoint Bandol Winery - Day 7
Roses
You have a full day in Roses, a charming fishing village right on the Spanish-French border in Catalonia. The ship stays docked from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so you've got plenty of time to get around. This place is known for its seafood, so walking through the harbor area gives you a real feel for the local fishing traditions. If you want to venture further, there are optional excursions available to Figueres where you can see the Dalí Theatre-Museum, or you could take a guided tour of Girona, a medieval city not far from here. Either way, you'll get back to the ship well before it departs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres (extra expense, 4 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Girona city tour including El Call Jewish Quarter, Arab Baths, Bonastruc Ca Porta Museum, medieval city walls, Gironella Tower, and Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants (extra expense, 5 hours, Strenuous activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Dalí Theatre-Museum El Call Arab Baths Bonastruc Ca Porta Museum Gironella Tower Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants 
- Day 8
Barcelona
Your yacht cruise ends in Barcelona, Catalonia's main city. You'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home or to continue exploring elsewhere on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Barcelona 
