Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection — Mediterranean Riviera — Monte Carlo to Rome — 8 Nights — Luxury

Monte Carlo

Arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and transfer to Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino. Check in and spend the afternoon exploring Monte Carlo – visit the Oceanographic Museum, stroll around Port Hercule, or enjoy a treatment at the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo wellness centre.

Accommodation: Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo

A full day in Monte Carlo with complimentary resort access. Visit the Cathedral of Monaco, dine at the 3-Michelin-starred Le Louis XV by Alain Ducasse, or try your luck at the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Accommodation: Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo

Departure 18:00. Perhaps no port of call is better designed to welcome a luxury yacht than Monte Carlo, where some of the most splendid vessels in the world make their home. At this playground for the rich and famous, the only thing more spectacular than the yachts filling the harbor are the luxury cars driving the winding streets that host the annual Grand Prix. Verdant mountains ascend abruptly behind the lavish high-rises lining the bay, and perched on the cliff is the Palace of the Prince, where the Changing of the Guard attracts onlookers each morning at 11:55. The nearby Cathedral of Monaco holds the tomb of beloved Princess Grace and other royalty. Prince Albert I founded the city's remarkable oceanographic museum, once curated by Jacques Cousteau, and Prince Charles III established the elaborate Monte Carlo Casino.

Accommodation: EVRIMA, a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel, Monte Carlo

Portofino

Arrival 08:00 / Departure 21:00. This postcard-perfect destination, with its pastel-colored houses encircling the port, may be one of the most photographed in all of Italy. The 12th-century Church of St. George and the medieval Castello Brown both afford spectacular views of the harbor. A long, scenic hike or a short boat ride takes you to the restored 11th-century abbey in San Fruttuoso. Portofino is also only an hour from famous Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site of five colorful villages built into the cliffs overlooking the sea. Shore excursions: Master Chef – Rapallo's Culinary Secrets, Portofino from Seaside to Clifftop, San Fruttuoso & Camogli Coastal Exploration, Cooking Class Pasta & Pesto, Camogli and Lunch with a View, Portofino Coastal Cruise, Eco-Farm Splendors & Picnic.

Accommodation: EVRIMA, a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel, Portofino

Portoferraio (Elba)

Arrival 08:00 / Departure 21:00. The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, Elba is at the heart of a stunning land-and-marine park between mainland Italy, Corsica, and the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian seas. The main town of Portoferraio sits on a hill, its 16th century fortifications still visible today. Napoleon was famously exiled here, but Mother Nature is Elba's real attraction. Along the rocky coastline you'll find numerous gorgeous small bays, coves and beaches, while in the mountainous interior endless hiking trails showcase the island's rugged beauty. Local wines like Aleatico have been cultivated here since antiquity. Shore excursions: A Nature Hike in Monte Calamita, Pasta-Making Experience in Capoliveri, Wine Tasting at Tenuta Le Ripalte, Portoferraio Walking Tour, Vineyards Jeep Adventure and Wine Tasting, Elba Horseback Riding & Aperitif.

Accommodation: EVRIMA, a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel, Portoferraio (Elba)

Porto Santo Stefano

Arrival 08:00 / Departure 19:00. Loved by Italian urbanites yet little known outside Rome, this insider escape on the Monte Argentario peninsula is a harbor of bobbing megayachts and restaurants that rival the mainland. Steep cliffs tumble into crystalline seas and secret coves, all presided over by the 17th-century Spanish-built Fortezza Spagnola. Venture out to explore Argentario's hidden bays and headlands, looking for Roman-built villas as you take in the view to the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park in the distance.

Accommodation: EVRIMA, a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel, Porto Santo Stefano

Rome

Arrival 07:00. Transfer to The St. Regis Rome. An amazing amalgam of sights and sounds, Rome is a kinetic tapestry stimulating every sense. The ring of church bells and honks of early morning traffic echo off the weathered stone of ancient buildings. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica. From the sculptures of the ancients to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes to the Baroque fountains of Bernini, Rome's art and architecture are unsurpassed. Rome belongs not only to Italy, but to the world.

Accommodation: EVRIMA, a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel, Rome

Rome

Rome, Italy. A full day to explore the Eternal City at your leisure. Visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, or simply wander through the piazzas and trattorias of this magnificent city.

Accommodation: The St. Regis Rome

Rome

Transfer from The St. Regis Rome to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) for your onward journey.

Accommodation: The St. Regis Rome