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France: Avignon, Nice, Corsica | Italy: Portovenere, Cinque Terre, Elba, Giglio, Rome
Ship
Privately Owned, 50-passenger Ship
Includes airfare
During your trip, you will have the opportunity to join optional tours to further your discoveries—all of which are noted below. Most of these tours can only be reserved onsite with your Trip Experience Leader, however due to limited space and other special requirements, some optional tours must be reserved before your departure from the U.S. If this trip has optional tours that need to be purchased in advance, they will be noted with a disclaimer below.
Day 7 | $155 per person
Day 7 | $155 per person
Experience the natural beauty of Elba Island on this optional half-day tour to Mount Capanne. Your journey begins with a scenic 20-minute ride on a funicular, where two guests per cabin will ascend to the highest point on Elba Island. Located in the island’s rugged western region, Mount Capanne rises to 1,017 meters (3,337 feet) above the shimmering Mediterranean Sea. At the summit, you'll have time to admire sweeping views of the Tuscan Archipelago and beyond, surrounded by the island’s distinctive Mediterranean vegetation, including Matorral shrublands and woodlands. After descending, visit the nearby village of Marciana—one of Elba’s oldest settlements—for a guided walk through its charming old town of cobbled lanes and historic stone buildings. Conclude your tour with a relaxing included aperitivo before returning to your ship.
Day 4 | $100 per person
Day 4 | $100 per person
Discover one of Rome’s most iconic Renaissance landmarks, Villa Medici, on a 90-minute guided tour. Explore elegant salons adorned with frescoes, stroll through lush gardens overlooking the city, and admire masterpieces like the Cleopatra Loggia and the Bird Room. The visit blends art, history, and breathtaking views, offering a unique glimpse into the legacy of the Medici family. At the end of the tour, you can enjoy an aperitivo at a local bar.
Disclaimer: This experience involves steps, stairs, and navigating garden paths. There are no elevators available. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and accessibility support should be requested in advance.
Day 14 | $205 per person
Day 14 | $205 per person
On our optional tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo, you’ll first take a panoramic drive to Monaco, a self-governing, independent state full of glamor, style, and wealth, where, according to legend, Hercules opened its roads. You'll stop by the Cattedrale dell'Immacolata Concezione (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception) where Albert's famous parents are buried: Prince Rainer III and Grace Kelly, America’s darling movie star.
Then, after lunch at a local restaurant in Monaco, you'll visit lively Monte Carlo—home of the famed Monte Carlo Casino.