2022 Civitavecchia (Rome) > Athens (Piraeus)

An idyllic itinerary, commencing in Civitavecchia, Rome, and onward to uncover the delights of Naples before sailing to Catania, Sicily. Explore the sandy coves of Cephalonia Island and Itea before transiting the Corith Canal and ending your cruise in Mighty Athens.

Tour Code:: E04M
Duration:: 8 days
Departure City:: Civitavecchia (Rome)
Return City:: Athens (Piraeus)

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8 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Civitavecchia (Rome)

Your yacht cruise starts in Civitavecchia, where you’ll embark Emerald Azzurra .

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City tour of Rome (extra expense, must be pre-booked)*

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Naples, Italy

Sat in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, the unforgettable city of Naples possesses a passion to match its fiery neighbour.

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Walking tour of Naples with stop at a 19th-century coffee house for coffee and cake

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Naples, Italy

The third-largest city in Italy, Naples does things very much in its own way. It is a sea of extraordinary art and culture, unparalleled cuisine and an unmatched history, all sat against the backdrop of one of Europe’s most iconic volcanoes.

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Tour of Pompeii (extra expense, must be pre-booked)

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Amalfi Coast and Ravello (extra expense, must be pre-booked)

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Learn the secrets for a perfect pizza (extra expense, must be pre-booked)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Catania, Italy

Catania is another of Sicily’s prized gems, a magnetic collection of winding streets and elegant architecture. At its centre is the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage-listed monastery of San Benedetto, a symbol of Catania.

Included Excursion

Walking tour of Catania

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Taormina by night, dinner in a local restaurant (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Catania, Italy

Catania is the beating heart of Sicily, a magnetic maze of winding streets and elegant Baroque architecture. At its centre is the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage-listed monastery of San Benedetto, a symbol of the Catania.

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‘The Godfather’ Tour (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Cephalonia, Greece

Cephalonia is the largest of the Ionian Island and arguably the most beautiful. The island was also made famous when is featured in the Hollywood movie ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’.

Included Excursion

Highlights of Cephalonia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Itea (Delphi)- Transit the Corinth Canal

Witness the impressive engineering feat of the Corinth Canal, a key navigational route for over 2,000 years, as you sail towards Itea. Surrounded by rolling hills covered in olive trees, this waterfront town is also close to the archaeological site of Delphi.

Included Excursion

A guided tour of Delphi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Today you’ll disembark Emerald Azzurra and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

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Athens city tour with visit to the Acropolis (extra expense,extra expense)*

*This DiscoverMORE is only available in conjunction with pre or post cruise accommodation. For guests not staying at our preferred hotel, own arrangements will need to be made to reach the meeting point of the DiscoverMORE
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