Monaco Grand Prix & the Italian Riviera

Your unforgettable voyage starts in Nice, the largest city along the stunning French Riviera. Here, you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and embark on a thrilling cruise through the Western Mediterranean. Please book your flight to arrive into Nice prior to 02:00 PM.

Welcome to Santa Margherita Ligure, a charming Italian resort town presenting panoramic views and revered for its timeless elegance and style. For those seeking ‘La dolce vita’, you’ll find it here in abundance. Stroll Santa Margherita promenade, or the pebbly beachfront, admiring the gleaming yachts and vibrant, upscale bars. Explore a beautiful Baroque church, or sample freshly caught, succulent red shrimps.  Later in the morning, you’ll sail on to Portofino. Nestled along the Italian Riviera, Portofino boasts a rich gastronomic scene, a picturesque harbour and charming narrow streets lined with pastel-hued houses, high-end boutiques and plenty of seafood restaurants

A shining jewel of the French Riviera, the legendary resort town of Saint-Tropez is one of the most famous holiday destinations in Europe. From the soft white sand beaches lapped by turquoise water to the jetsetter beach clubs, decadent dining and luxury boutiques, glitzy Saint-Tropez is the ultimate French Riviera experience. For history buffs, learn more about the fascinating story of Saint-Tropez at the Musée dHistoire Maritime, or peruse modern art at the former chapel at Annonciade. 

Nestled in the Cote d’Azur, Menton is an eye-catching township of soft-hued mansions clustered down the hillside towards the azure sea. Menton is famous for lemons — legend declares that Eve took a lemon from the Garden of Eden when she was banished, and she planted its seeds in Menton. True or not, the tarte au citron here is a must-try, and every February its the Fete du Citron (lemon festival). Be sure to visit the garden of Palais Carnolès, with more than 60 varieties of lemon trees.

The city-state of Monaco, known as the Principality of Monaco, is renowned worldwide for its luxury and glamour, with high-end casinos, yacht-lined harbour, prestigious Grand Prix motor race, and the famous Monte-Carlo district. Its home to several museums and hosts numerous cultural events throughout the year, celebrating everything from music and dance to theatre and visual arts.

Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in the alluring coastal city of Nice, where you’ll be transferred to the airport for your return flight home or to continue your holiday.  Please book your flight to depart out of Nice after 11:00 AM. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operated unaltered from the itinerary states above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.