Italy’s stunning coastline and splendid islands to the west are the centerpiece of this extraordinary Mediterranean cruise. From the port city of Rome, you’ll sail to the “la divina costiera” (“the divine coast”)—the Amalfi Coast, renowned as one of the most gorgeously scenic regions in the world. You’ll call on the magical towns of Amalfi and Sorrento before cruising to three gems of the Tyrrhenian Sea: Lipari, Capri, and Ponza. You’ll also call on the wild and rugged island of Sardinia and neighboring Corsica, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, before returning to the Eternal City, Rome, and disembarking your floating luxury hotel.
Highlights
Experience Sorrento's excellent beaches and hiking trails
Explore lush gardens, scenic hiking, and Roman ruins in Capri
Discover Piscine Naturali, saltwater pools created by volcanic eruptions
Stroll among historic buildings & chic shops in Porto-vecchio
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
The heart of the ancient Roman empire and capital of modern Italy, Rome is one of the world’s great cultural centers, and an abundance of monuments, cathedrals, artistic masterpieces, and more reflect the city’s rich ancient, medieval, and Renaissance history. You’ll embark Tere Moana in the nearby port city of Civitavecchia and enjoy time to settle into your stateroom before the ship sets sail this evening for your Mediterranean adventure.
Day 2: Almalfi / Sorrento, Italy
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The Amalfi Coast, a mountainous coastline just south of Naples, is revered for its picturesque villages built into steep hillsides that plunge into the beautiful Mediterranean. This morning, Tere Moana calls on Amalfi, the main town on the Amalfi Coast, where you can explore a warren of alleyways and town squares giving way to sweeping views.
In the afternoon, Tere Moana cruises to Sorrento, a magical town in the Campania region of southern Italy, overlooking the Bay of Naples. Famous for the production of limoncello, a lemon liqueur, Sorrento features excellent dining, shopping, and nightlife, as well as beaches and hiking trails.
Day 3: Lipari, italy
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The largest of the Aeolian islands—a volcanic chain in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the north coast of Sicily—this ruggedly beautiful island delights the eye with steep cliffs tumbling down to a blue sea. Along the shoreline, you’ll find numerous beaches available, or spend time exploring the main town, also called Lipari, where an archaeological park showcases the city’s ancient Greek roots.
Day 4: Capri, Italy
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
A four-mile-by-two-mile gem of an island off the Amalfi coast, Capri was once the vacation retreat of the Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius and is listed today among the 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Boasting an idyllic climate, lush gardens, and magnificent views, it features scenic hiking, Roman ruins, a 14th-century Carthusian monastery, and the famed Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), renowned for the intense blue of its waters.
Day 5: Ponza, Italy
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
A tiny island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Ponza is the largest of Italy’s Pontine Islands—and one of the gems of the region. As the ship approaches the island, view a terraced landscape set on dramatic white and brown cliffs that tumble down to inviting coves and beaches. The Moana anchors at the port town of Porto, where you can wander amid pastel-colored homes interspersed with cafés, bakeries, and food stalls. Or stroll down pathways leading to the Piscine Naturali, saltwater pools created by long-ago volcanic eruptions.
Day 6: Golfo di Aranci, Italy
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Located on the northeast coast of Sardinia, overlooking the Gulf of Olbia, the former fishing village of Golfo di Aranci now attracts visitors from around the world to its many white-sand beaches, where crystal-clear waters invite diving. Admire the natural beauty of its rocky headlands, and perhaps climb up to the church of Nostra Signora del Monte for magnificent views. Shop for local crafts on Via Libertà. Or, if you’re interested in history, might want to visit the Nuralgic Sacred Well of Milis and the old lime factory.
Day 7: Porto-vecchio, France
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
A fashionable resort town near the Corsican port city of Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio delights the eye with its dramatic scenery, as majestic mountains rise above some of the best beaches on the island. Enjoy time to stroll among charming, historic buildings housing chic bars, restaurants, and shops.
Day 8: Disembark in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
1 Breakfast
Your European cruise draws to a close where it began: in the port city of Civitavecchia. Enjoy breakfast on board before bidding your captain and crew a fond farewell this morning.
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.