Itinerary
Discover a PONANT itinerary in the heart of Italy on an exceptional 11-day cruise. Aboard Le Lyrial, to discover natural wonders and cultural treasures of the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts. You will board in Nice, then you will set sail to the region of Cinque Terre. From the sea, you will discover the landscapes of villages perched along the rugged coast of the Italian Riviera before calling at Portofino. Built in a natural harbour protected by a pine forest, it is a picturesque and lively port that has successfully retained its authenticity and traditions. Your cruise will continue along the Tuscan shoreline to Livorno, a port city famous for its Renaissance fortifications. The Little Venice district, as it is known, offers a picturesque setting in which to enjoy fish and seafood. You will then stop at Porto Santo Stefano, a town built along a hillside and surrounded by a 17th century fortress, before sailing on to Amalfi and its coast, which are magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Perched between sky and sea, Amalfi presents amazing landscapes. You will then head to Taormina, overlooking Etna' blanket of snow. Its streets will lead you to its famed ancient Greek theatre, where the quality of the acoustics is exceptional. After calls in Otranto and Ancona, Le Lyrial will reach Ravenna. Capital of the Roman Empire in the 5th century, the city bears witness to a thousand-year-old history where Roman and Byzantine cultures mingled and which can be seen today inside the city' religious buildings through its ancient mosaics. The trip will end with a visit to the Serenissima Venice and its lagoon.
