Yacht Cruising: Ionian Sea Adventure on Azzura
An idyllic itinerary sailing the Ionian Sea, you’ll transit the Corinth Canal, before sailing onwards to the Greek town of Itea and the sandy coves of Cephalonia. Continue to Giardini Naxos in Italy, explore Amalfi, Sorrento and Capri, before finishing in Civitavecchia (Rome).
Members from: $4,828 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $4,838 P.P Twin ShareSolo traveller from: $9,679
Type
Ocean Cruising
Destination
United Kingdom & Europe
Cruise Line
Emerald Cruises
Supplier
Emerald/Evergreen Tours
Booking Code
E04M
Departs
5 August 2023
7 nights on board Emerald Azzurra
Airport transfers to and from the ship
The services of an Emerald Cruises Tour Manager
Port taxes and charges
All tipping and gratuities
A guided tour of Delphi
Highlights of Cephalonia
A walking tour of Taormina
Guided tour of Capri
Guided tour of Sorrento with gelato presentation and tasting
20 superb meals including 7 Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L), 7 Dinners (D)
Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board
Day 1 - Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Your yacht cruise starts in Athens, where you’ll embark your superyacht.
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Athens city tour with visit to the Acropolis* (extra expense)
Please book your flight to arrive into Athens prior to 06:00 PM.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Transit the Corinth Canal - Itea (Delphi)
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
Day 3 - Cephalonia, Italy
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’.
Included Excursion
Highlights of Cephalonia
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Guided hike in Cephalonia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Giardini Naxos, Italy
Giardini Naxos is a gorgeous beach resort, with a resplendent horseshoe bay and seafront lined with bars and restaurants.
Included Excursion
A walking tour of Taormina
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Alcantara River Tubing (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Amalfi, Italy
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 Coast by kayak (extra expense)
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Gems of the Amalfi Coast (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Sorrento, Italy
A quaint resort credited with inspiring the works of Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy, Sorrento provides a romantic introduction to the Amalfi Coast. The historic town has spectacular views over the Bay of Naples, and its maze of cobbled streets is punctuated with cosy cafes
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Guided tour of Sorrento with gelato presentation and tasting
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Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pompeii (extra expense)
Day 7 - Capri, Italy
An island in Italy’s Bay of Naples, Capri is synonymous for stunning natural beauty. Turquoise water and beautiful coves dot the dramatic coastline, and high-end hotels, shopping and cuisine attract the rich and famous as they dock in the beautiful Marina Grande.
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Capri
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Civitavecchia (Rome)
Today you’ll embark and head to the airport for your flight home.
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DiscoverMORE City tour of Rome*
Please book your flight to depart out of Rome after 11:00 AM.
*This DiscoverMORE should be pre-booked and 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.
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