NICE - AJACCIO - BONIFACIO - PORTO VECCHIO - BASTIA - L’ÎLE ROUSSE - NICE
Kalliste. The most beautiful. The ancient Greeks used this name to talk about the allure of Corsica, a veritable heaven on earth that seems to have every wonder of the world on its shores or in its hills. Join us on a cruise to discover the kaleidoscope of blue in the sea waters and the fresh mountain air in the peaks.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
The Calanques de Piana and its spectacular red cliffs plunging into the turquoise sea(1-2)
Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner and an evening of activities on board. Our ship will cruise to Corsica overnight.
Our ship will begin to cruise to Corsica.
In the afternoon, we offer two excursions:
- CLASSIC package: Ajaccio and the Îles Sanguinaires. Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, has a rich and historical past. We’ll also stop at the Pointe de la Parata, get a good glimpse of the Îles Sanguinaires, and stroll through this exceptional natural area.
- DISCOVERY package: The sights and scents of Corsica.We’ll cross the maquis—the Corsican underbrush exploding with a potpourri of flowers and plants—for a visit to Corsica PAM in Ocana.
An evening of Corsican music and song on board.
Today,
JOIN US FOR A full-day excursion to the Calanques de Piana and the village of Porto (pre-booking only). Our coach will travel along the picturesque coastline dotted with rocky inlets until we reach Porto. We’ll then jump on a local boat and head to the Calanques de Piana, where sheer cliffs and rock sculptures seem to jet up from the water and radiate a red hue along the coastline.
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This morning,
DISCOVERY package: A visit to the Maison Bonaparte, a national museum. The museum retraces the history of the Bonaparte family in Corsica as well as the series of exiles they experienced.
This afternoon,
DISCOVERY package: An afternoon at Mare E Sol or Capo Di Feno.
At the end of the day, we'll begin to cruise to Bonifacio. We'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.
This morning, we offer two excursions:
- CLASSIC: Guided Tour of Bonifacio and Tasting of Craft Liquors. Bonifacio is rich with a history told along its small streets and paths, the thousand-year-old fortress, and the sturdy stone homes perched high above the sea waves.
- DISCOVERY: the Lavezzi Islands nature reserve. Discover this archipelago of islets and granite reefs, as well as the sea caves and cliffs of Bonifacio.
Enjoy some free time in the afternoon.
In the evening, we’ll have dinner at a traditional inn in the heart of the Corsican inland.
This morning, we offer two excursions:
- CLASSIC: Set out on a guided tour of Porto-Vecchio. The old town includes the ruins of a 16th-century citadel and gorgeous views of the marina.
- DISCOVERY: A trip to Palombaggia Beach (with the possibility of a picnic lunch from the ship).
In the late afternoon, we'll begin to cruise towards Bastia.
Today, we offer an excursion for both packages: Cap Corse. Located to the north of Bastia and Saint-Florent, Cap Corse is a 25-mile-long promontory with several attractive fishing villages, gorgeous coastline, and a couple of good beaches.
At the end of the day, we’ll continue to cruise towards l’Ile-Rousse.
This morning, we offer two excursions:
- CLASSIC: A tour of Calvi and its citadel. You’ll discover its large marina and immense bay surrounded by unique landscapes and often snow-capped mountains.
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Discover the old villages in the Balagne Region. These are the fertile hills of the island—commonly referred to as the Corsican gardens—where more than thirty villages are perched on cliffs or hidden in narrow valleys.
- DISCOVERY: Kick back at Bodri or Ghjunchitu beach.
We’ll then spend the afternoon crossing the Mediterranean to Nice. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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. 2021 PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM (subject to changes). (1) Only on pre-booking. Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.