Today, you’re going on an Alpine adventure from Milan to Tirano. Reach Tirano from Milan by coach, then enjoy a stroll before boarding a spectacular train ride through the Engadin Valley to the Bernina Pass. Witness scenery from wild gorges to icy glaciers, before arriving in Saint Moritz. Explore this Swiss alpine resort town before returning to Milan by coach.
Spend the rest of your evening at leisure.
Travel time: Driving – approx. 5.5 hours / Train – approx. 2.5 hours
Saint Moritz visit
Bernina Pass rail journey
Continue your tour with another train journey to Stresa, on the shores of Lake Maggiore. After checking into your hotel, explore the town’s Belle Époque architecture and scenic waterfront as you please.
Travel time: Train – approx. two hours
Today, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Borromean Islands. Following breakfast, take a ferry to the islands of Isola Bella and Isola Madre, famous for their baroque palaces and verdant gardens.
Continue on to discover Lake Como via the Centovalli (‘A Hundred Valleys’) Railway, widely considered one of the most spectacular lines in the world. Travel from Domodossola to Locarno, where you will stop to enjoy the Swiss lakeside town.
On arrival at Lake Como, enjoy the evening at leisure.
Travel time: Driving – approx. 2.5 hours / Train – approx. 90 minutes
Centovalli rail journey
Locarno visit
Lake Como stay
Today you will enjoy a full-day tour of Lake Como and Bellagio. Your morning will start with a walking tour of Como’s city centre before you set off on a cruise across the lake. Enjoy an afternoon spent freely in Bellagio, known as the ‘Pearl of the Lake’, before returning to Como.
Lake Como stay
Bid farewell to Como after breakfast, then venture onward to Bergamo by coach. Here, you’ll enjoy lunch and the chance to explore the city. Ascend the Citta Alta, guarded by 16th-century Venetian Walls, and discover its narrow streets and generational cafes.
Later, continue to your lakeside hotel at Lake Garda.
Travel time: Driving – approx. three hours
Today is yours at leisure on the shores of Lake Garda. Familiarise yourself with the local olive oil production, sample the town’s wines or stroll the shoreline of Italy’s largest lake.
This morning, head to Romeo and Juliet’s home city and see its main attractions, from the Verona Arena, Piazza delle Erbe and the fabled houses of Shakespeare’s young lovers.
Later, venture into the Valpolicella region, renowned for its rolling landscapes and vineyards. Taste famed Amarone wines in the countryside before returning to Lake Garda for an evening spent freely.
Travel time: Driving – approx. 90 minutes
Today, you will head to Venice by coach, followed by an hour of free time for lunch. Then, enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride (shared) through the city’s canals, followed by a walking tour. Weave through the narrow alleys and across small bridges to discover the city’s main attractions, including the Rialto Bridge, Piazza San Marco with its basilica, Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs.
Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your own pace. With your included Vaporetto pass, you’ll have 48 hours to explore Venice’s streets and bridges with ease by water.
Travel time: Driving – approx. two hours
Spend the day exploring the floating city of Venice at your own pace.
Tonight, gather with your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. Raise a glass to your Italian adventure at a local restaurant.
After one final breakfast in Venice, check out of the hotel and transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) for your included flight to Barcelona (BCN).
On arrival, make your own way to the Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Família – a contemporary property in the Eixample district with a rooftop pool, fitness centre, restaurant and two bars, sitting within walking distance of Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece.
Check in, then spend the rest of the day however you wish in Catalonia’s capital.
Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Família stay
One-way international flight from Venice (VCE) to Barcelona (BCN)
After breakfast, spend today exploring the city independently – wander the Gothic Quarter’s medieval lanes, follow the Passeig de Gràcia to admire the facades of Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, or take the funicular up to Montjuïc for sweeping views across the city and port.
Enjoy a second day to explore Barcelona on your own terms.
The waterfront district of Barceloneta is a short metro ride away, where a stretch of sandy beach meets a lively promenade. Head inland to El Born for independent galleries, vintage shops and some of the city’s best pintxos bars, or venture to the Mercat de Santa Caterina (food market) for a quieter alternative to the Boqueria.
This evening, consider a meal in the Eixample, a grid-like district known for its upscale dining and shopping.
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning in the city before making your way to the port to embark on your Emerald Sakara luxury yacht, the beginning of a nine-night voyage along the French, Spanish and Italian coasts.
Take a moment to explore Emerald Sakara’s facilities – including the Marine Deck, where you can dive straight into the cobalt waters, and the Observation Sun Deck, perfect for watching the world drift by under sail. Watch Barcelona’s illuminated skyline recede behind you as the ship departs over dinner.
All-inclusive cruise aboard Emerald Sakara
Your first port of call is Port-Vendres, a working fishing town tucked into the rocky coastline of southern France. Its quaint harbour is framed by colourful terraced houses and filled with small bobbing boats, the kind of place where the morning catch goes directly to the restaurant kitchens lining the quay.
Wander the historic centre at your own pace, browse artisanal shops in the narrow streets or linger over a seafood lunch at the water’s edge.
For those keen to venture further, an optional excursion takes you to Perpignan, once the capital of the Kingdom of Mallorca and still marked by its medieval architecture (surcharges apply).
Few places carry as much mystique as Saint-Tropez. What was once a quiet Provençal fishing village became, through the 1950s and 60s, one of the Riviera’s most celebrated addresses. This morning, join a guided walking tour of the town, experiencing its glitz and glamour as you move from the pier through the cafe-lined harbour, passing landmarks including the historic Town Hall square and the Church of Saint-Tropez.
The afternoon is yours to explore. Pampelonne Beach is a short distance from town for those who want to take it slow. The ship remains at anchor until late evening, giving you time to take it all in.
For those keen to venture further, a half-day optional excursion takes you to the nearby villages of Gassin and Port Grimaud (surcharges apply).
Monaco occupies around two square kilometres yet contains more concentrated wealth than almost anywhere on earth. The yacht-lined Port Hercule, the legendary Monaco Grand Prix circuit and the opulent Belle Époque architecture of Monte Carlo create a destination that is simultaneously theatrical and historic.
Beyond the spectacle, the French Riviera’s cliff-edge streets, immaculate gardens and remarkably blue sea are reason enough to spend time here.
The ship remains docked or anchored throughout the day, giving you time to explore independently. Optional excursions are also on offer for those wanting to discover nearby villages.
Wake to the scenic coastline of Clavi in Corsica. It was on this island that French general Napoleon Bonaparte died, and where local legend says Christopher Columbus was born.
This morning’s included tour takes you into the Corsican interior to discover a series of ancient hilltop villages – each with its own character, views and stories – before returning to Calvi in time to explore the town at your own pace.
Wake to Porto Cervo, a resort town on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda. Its marina remains one of the most prestigious in the Mediterranean, regularly hosting the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.
You might like to join an optional excursion to the island of La Maddalena, travelling via the villages of San Pantaleo and Arzachena to Palau. A stop at Guardia Vecchia offers views across the archipelago and Corsica beyond (surcharges apply).
This evening, sit back and enjoy an onboard performance by a Sardinian folk group with traditional music, dance and costumes celebrating the island’s culture.
Today is spent at sea between Sardinia and the Balearics. Use the time as you please, perhaps with a swim in the infinity pool, or head to the Sky Deck to watch the horizon shift over a drink. The ship’s crew are on hand throughout, and the day’s meals give the kitchen a chance to shine without the pace of a port day.
Wake to the beauty of Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands. Its capital, Mahón, sits at the head of one of the world’s largest natural harbours. It was strategically contested by the British, French and Spanish over centuries, leaving behind a layered architectural legacy.
Two optional excursions offer different ways into the island, one an exploration of its highest point, villages and caves, the other a gentler circuit with stops at a local cheese farm and vineyard for tastings (surcharges apply).
Today brings you to Ibiza, where the island’s reputation for nightlife is well established, but its character runs considerably deeper.
Set out on your included guided walking tour through the medieval fortified town of Dalt Vila, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site where 16th-century walls enclose a tangle of cobbled lanes, a Gothic cathedral and terraces with commanding views over the bay.
The ship remains docked into the evening, leaving the afternoon open to explore at your own pace and find a spot to watch the Ibizan sunset from the harbour.
Your luxurious yacht cruise comes to a close in Palma, the resort capital of Mallorca. After a final breakfast onboard, disembark and be transferred to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) for your onward journey.