Highlights of Southern Italy
2022 Civitavecchia (Rome) > Dubrovnik
Explore Italy’s breathtaking south with visits to the picturesque lemon-growing coastal town of Sorrento, and navigate the Tyrrhenian Sea to Amalfi. Cruise onwards to the Sicilian town of Giardini Naxos, the port city of Crotone, Otranto in Italy’s Apulia region and Monopoli on the Adriatic Sea.
- Tour Code:
- E02M
- Duration:
- 8 days
- Departure City:
- Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Return City:
- Dubrovnik
8 Day Itinerary
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Day 1 - Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Upon your arrival in Civitavecchia, you’ll board your spectacular super yacht, Emerald Azzurra, to commence your yacht cruise.
Meals Included: Dinner
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Day 2 - Sorrento
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 - Amalfi
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 - Giardini Naxos
Giardini Naxos is a gorgeous beach resort, with a resplendent horseshoe bay and seafront lined with bars and restaurants.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 - Crotone
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 - Otranto
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 - Monopoli
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in the medieval city of Dubrovink, where you’ll disembark Emerald Azzurra and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
