Your luxurious yacht cruise begins in Civitavecchia, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and embark on your discovery of the Ionian Sea.

Please book your flight to arrive into Rome prior to 01:00 PM.

An island in Italy’s Bay of Naples, Capri is synonymous with stunning natural beauty. Turquoise waters and beautiful coves dot the dramatic coastline, and high-end hotels, shopping outlets and fine cuisine attract the rich and famous as they dock in the beautiful Marina Grande.

Included Excursion
Walking tour of Capri

A quaint resort credited with inspiring works of Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy, Sorrento provides a romantic introduction to the Amalfi Coast. This historic town has spectacular views over the Bay of Naples, and its maze of cobbled streets is punctuated with cozy cafés.

Included Excursion
Walking tour of Sorrento

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Guided hike in Sorrento

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Folk show on board after dinner

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Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pompeii (extra expense)

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 and Ravello (extra expense)

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

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Guided tour of Taormina

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Mount Etna & Wine Tasting (extra expense)

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

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Highlights of Cephalonia (extra expense)

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

Included Excursion
A guided tour of Delphi

After breakfast, you can explore Athens on your own, discovering further the splendour of this ancient city. In the afternoon, we’ll welcome back on board your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht for the second half of the journey where you’ll get to explore Greek Islands and Turkish coastlines in depth.

Included Excursion
Athens City tour with Acropolis visit

In the north of Greece’s Dodecanese Islands, the sacred Aegean Island of Patmos is famous as the place where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation. Patmos is a wonderful stop for those inspired by nature, architecture, history or, simply, for sun worshippers.

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Included Excursion Walking tour of the old town

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Downhill hike from the Monastery of St John to the cave of the Apocalypse

This beach resort town on Turkey’s west coast dates to 3000 BC and is now a busy cruise port with a renowned nightlife. Home to a small, Byzantine castle, the Grand Bazaar sells the wares of numerous merchants and much in the way of monuments to the past.

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Included Excursion Guided tour of Ephesus

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Priene, Miletus & Didyma (extra expense, must be pre-booked)

Reaching from Turkey’s southwest coast into the Aegean Sea, the stunning twin bays of Bodrum are home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, built between 350 and 353BC for Mausolus. While Bodrum has a rich history, the city is a modern playground for Turkish and foreign visitors alike, with two contrasting sides, east and west.

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Turkish cooking class (extra expense)

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Knights' Castle and Mausoleum of Halicarnassus (extra expense)

The capital of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes seemingly has it all. Lush green valleys, golden beaches, and archaeological sites. Known as the Island of the Knights, the medieval city is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.

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Local folklore performance onboard

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Guided tour of Lindos (extra expense)

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Walking tour of Medieval Rhodes and the Grand Masters Palace (extra expense)

The furthest eastern island of the Cyclades group, Amorgos is a secret, untouched hideaway where unique natural landscapes are dotted with Cycladic architecture. Here, beautiful beaches welcome relaxation and hiking trails awaken the adventurer in you.

Included Excursion
Guided tour of the white village

Named after Apollo’s grandson, this cosmopolitan Greek island in the heart of the Cyclades is built on myth and legend. Clear blue skies, renowned beaches and white-washed windmills make it the perfect port stop.

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Ancient Delos (extra expense)

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Island tour of Mykonos and Ano Mera Monastery (extra expense)

Your time aboard your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht comes to an end in Athens. After bidding farewell to the crew and your fellow guests, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

Please book your flight to depart out of Athens after 01:00 PM.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operated unaltered from the itinerary states above.