Travel Dates
Departing 27th Oct 2024
Package Provider: Emerald Cruises
Package Type: Package
Region: Europe
Duration: 15 Nights
Your Fly, Stay & Cruise Package Includes:
Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 27 October - 11 November 2024
Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details
Itinerary:
Day 1: Rome, Italy
Your cruise begins in Civitavecchia, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht to begin your journey along the Italian and Spanish coastlines.
Inclusions: Dinner
Day 2: Gaeta, Italy – Naples, Italy
Gaeta is a popular holiday destination set on a headland that juts out towards the Gulf of Gaeta, in the Lazio region of Southern Italy. A key attraction in Gaeta is Montagna Spaccata (Split Mountain), a natural sea grotto. According to legend the miraculous split rock was created when God sent a lightning bolt making three giant cracks in the mountain.
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Sperlonga National Archaeological Museum and Tiberio’s Villas (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Naples, Italy
Naples is the third-largest city in Italy and one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban regions in the world, over 2,800 years. Neapolitan cuisine is globally renowned for local wines, fresh seafood, delicate pastries and pizza — it's famously considered the birthplace of pizza, notably the Margherita, named after Italy’s Queen Margherita.
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Guided tour of Pompei (extra expense)
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Local folklore show on board
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Messina, Italy
Messina is a harbour city in northeastern Sicily. The turn-of-the-century architecture reflects the city’s varied history, with influences from Norman and Arab to Spanish and French. One notable landmark is the Madonna della Lettera, a golden statue of Virgin Mary poised at the port entrance and visible from many viewpoints.
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Highlights of Taormina (extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Valletta, Malta
The capital of Malta, Valletta, is famed for its impressive Baroque architecture and ancient fortifications. The city was founded in 1566 by the Order of St John and was planned and built in an innovative orthogonal-grid design, credited to Italian engineer Francesco Laparelli.
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Guided tour of Medina and Valletta (extra expense)
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Panormic tour of Malta with wine tasting (extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Porto Empedocle, Italy
Part of the province of Agrigento in Sicily, the town of Porto Empedocle is memorable for marvellous golden beaches and its historical importance. In the 1400s, it was a significant port for transporting grains, and later became known for sulphur and rock salt mining.
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The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
Perched on a steep cliff in Tunisia on the Mediterranean coast of northwest Africa, Sidi Bou Said is acclaimed for its quaint, white-washed buildings with blue doors and windows draped with bright fuchsia bougainvillea. A haven for artists, writers and musicians, its often compared to Santorini because of its similar architectural style and scenic beauty.
Included Excursion
Medina and guided visit of the village of Sidi Bou Said
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Carthage tour (extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Cagliari, Italy
Cagliari is the capital of the island of Sardinia, nestled between the rolling hills and the sea. It’s home to one of the longest beaches in Italy, Poetta Beach, and Molentargius-Saline Regional Park, known for its bright pink flamingo colonies. Try unique culinary experiences, such as the traditional dishes malloreddus (Sardinian gnocchi) and porceddu (roast suckling pig).
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City tour of Cagliari and Nora Archaeological site (extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 : At Sea
Relish the nautical adventure of a lifetime with some relaxing time at sea. Enjoy the lavish comforts of your luxury yacht — slide into the infinity-style pool where the water seems to touch the horizon; ascend to the Sky Deck to drink in panoramic views or relax in the Observation Lounge.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Mahon, Menorca, Spain
The compelling city of Mahon is the capital Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands. Mahón’s uniquely shaped, deep harbour is among the largest in the world. Mahón is also well-known for its cuisine, markets and eateries — it's the birthplace of mayonnaise (named after the city) and famous for its local cheese, Mahón, a bold-flavoured, semi-firm cow’s milk cheese.
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Cultures of Menorca (extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Palma de Mallorca, the capital of Spain's Balearic Islands, is a city steeped in history and adorned with remarkable architecture. One of Palma's most notable landmarks is the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with one of the largest rose windows — a decorated circular window with stained glass — in the world.
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Valldemossa and Son Marroig (extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Barcelona, Spain
Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in Barcelona, Spain
Inclusions: Breakfast
Conditions apply. Subject to availability and change without notice. Full supplier conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only. Prices valid at the time of publication. Prices are per person based on twin share occupancy unless otherwise stated and displayed in AU$. Member savings are calculated using the original advertised price.