
- Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
- All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
- Drinks included : With meals
- Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
- Exclusive itinerary along the Italian coastline
- Journey through the Maddalena Archipelago, an unworldly paradise
- DISCOVER:
- The most beautiful cities in Tuscany: Florence, Lucca, and Siena
- Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking scenery
- Portoferraio and its historical center on Elba
- The Italian Riviera and charming Portofino harbor
- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Nice
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 5:00 p.m. The best place to say au revoir to France is from the Sun Deck. As LA BELLE DES OCEANS casts off, you'll get a great view of Nice and its lovely cityscape. You will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner on board. Ennjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 2: Livorno
DISCOVERY: Spend the day in utterly irresistible Florence (lunch included, approximately 10 hours, including 4 hours of round-trip travel). Treat yourself to a guided tour of the magnificent city center to learn about Florence's exceptional artistic history. The visit includes the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, whose dome dominates the rooftops in the city center; Giotto's Campanile's white, green, and pink marble exterior; and the bronze doors on the Baptistery of San Giovanni. And of course, you'll get to cross through the famous arch bridge Ponte Vecchio—brimming with crafts, souvenirs, and boutiques. The tour will finish up at the Piazza della Signoria, the hub of Florence's political and social life since the 14th century, where the Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia dei Lanzi take center stage. Use your free time in the afternoon to discover the city at your own pace. We highly recommend strolling through the trendy Oltrarno neighborhood or exploring San Niccolò, whose old city walls transport you to another time.
The ship will cast off for the island of Elba.
Day 3: Portoferraio
This morning, the excursion proposed for both packages is a guided tour of Portoferraio. The third-largest Italian island is known for two things: The variety of its landscapes and as the first island of exile for Napoleon Bonaparte. After his forced abdication in 1814, Napoleon lived on the island for 300 days before escaping. Our tour will begin on foot at the historic center of Portoferraio, whose pink streets come from the limestone slabs used to pave them. Your guide will bring you to the Palazzina dei Mulini, Napoleon's official residence—now a museum housing furniture, paintings, and memorabilia once belonging to the former emperor.
In the afternoon, cruise towards Sardinia with a tasting of a traditional Sardinian liqueur on the Sun Deck. Take advantage of a quiet moment to catch some rays poolside or enjoy a treatment in the wellness salon. More active passengers can keep in shape in the fitness center, and history buffs can attend the presentation in the lounge.
Day 4: Alghero(2)
The excursion proposed for both packages this afternoon is a guided tour of Alghero, with the region's most beautiful medieval center and fortifications. The city belonged to Catalonia for several centuries before joining the Duchy of Savoy in 1720. The streets still carry Catalonian names, and round, Aragonese towers still stand at the city's strategic points along the coastline. Stroll on the cobblestone streets, through medieval gates, and beside age-old Spanish bastions in the historical city center with your tour guide.
Day 5: Porto Cervo (2)
(2) Depending on mooring availabilities and weather conditions, Porto Torres could replace the port of call programmed for Alghero, Olibia for Porto Cervo, and/or Piombino for Porto Santo Stefano.
Day 6: Porto Santo Stefano(2)
In the afternoon, hit the beaches at Feniglia.(5) It is located in the protected nature reserve of Dune Feniglia, between the lagoon of Orbetello and the hill of Ansedonia. There is a little natural wealth between sea lily, juniper, helichrysum, tamarisk and rosemary.
Later, there will be a presentation in the lounge and tonight there will be a festive gala evening.
(2) Depending on mooring availabilities and weather conditions, Porto Torres could replace the port of call programmed for Alghero, Olibia for Porto Cervo, and/or Piombino for Porto Santo Stefano.
(5) The beach excursions listed are examples and can be changed at any time during the cruise because of crowds.
Day 7: La Spezia
(3) If the weather does not permit the 15-minute crossing to Portofino, we will visit Camogli or Chiavari instead.
(4) The excursions in the Cinque Terre are not recommended for people with difficulties walking. For example, the return to the ship from the train station at the end of the day includes a 1.25-mile walk (2 km). Likewise, Italian infrastructures are rarely adapted for persons with reduced mobility.
Day 8: Nice
One last breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
INCLUSIONS:
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
- Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
- Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
- Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
- Welcome cocktail
- Gala dinner
- Onboard entertainment
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees
- Classic Sightseeing Package
EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency)
- Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
- Personal expenses
Warning: Navigational obligations and weather conditions can disrupt the itinerary, and in certain cases, intermediate stops may be canceled. If this happens, CroisiEurope will do our best to find the best solution according to passenger expectations. For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary.
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