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

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8 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Upon your arrival in Civitavecchia, you’ll board your spectacular super yacht, Emerald Azzurra, to commence your yacht cruise.

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City tour of Rome (extra expense)
Note: pre cruise accommodation or an extension must be booked when selecting this option

Meals Included: Dinner
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.

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Guided tour of Sorrento with gelato presentation and tasting

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Guided tour of Pompeii (extra expense)

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Walking tour of Capri (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.

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Amalfi Coast by kayak (extra expense)

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Gems of the Amalfi Coast (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Giardini Naxos

Giardini Naxos is a gorgeous beach resort, with a resplendent horseshoe bay and seafront lined with bars and restaurants.

Included Excursion

A walking tour of Taormina

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‘The Godfather’ Tour (extra expense)

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Alcantara River Tubing (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.

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Visit Santa Severina Village (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.

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Guided tour of Lecce (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.

Included Excursion

Tour of Monopoli

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Discover the Trulli of Alberobello (extra expense)

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Guided tour of Ostuni (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Dubrovnik, Croatia

Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in the medieval city of Dubrovnik, where you’ll disembark Emerald Azzurra and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

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City tour of Dubrovnik (extra expense)
Note: post cruise accommodation or an extension must be booked when selecting this option

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

Meals Included: Breakfast