Mediterranean – 25 Day Yacht Charter Itinerary
- Adriatic
- Cyprus
- Eastern Mediterranean
- Mediterranean Dive Sites
- Mediterranean Itinerary
- Mediterranean Top 10 Beaches
- Mediterranean Yacht Charter Specials and Discounts
- Albania
- Corsica
- Croatia
- France
- French Riviera | Cote d' Azur
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Italy
- Malta
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Sardinia
- Sicily
- South of France
- Spain
- Turkey
- Western Mediterranean
Read the full Mediterranean Charter Guide.
A 25-day private yacht charter itinerary visiting Italy, Corsica, France and Monaco.
Day 1:
Fly into Genoa, and after travelling to the nearest port board your private motor or sailing yacht. In the afternoon you will head to Portofino.
Day 2:
Portofino. Spend today exploring the famous Portofino. Portofino a small Italian fishing village and tourist resort.
Day 3:
Today you will continue along Cinque Terra to the village of Portovenere which is just north of La Spezia. Portovenere is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You may also like to visit Palmaria one of the three islands located just off the coast of Portovenere. Palmaria is the largest island and has nice beaches. The highlight of the island is the Blue Grotto, accessible only from the sea.
Day 4:
Continue south to Fort Di Marmi. Forte dei Marmi is located along the northern Tuscany coast between the Marinas of Ronci and Pietrasanta, in an area known as Versilia. Forte dei Marmi is known for its clean, sandy beaches. Santa Maria Beach was voted one of the worlds top ten beaches in 2006.
Day 5:
On to Elba today to the stunning port of Porto Ferreira. The port is lined with beautiful little seaside restaurants and lots of shopping a boutiques close by. Approximately 10km from the Italian mainland, Elba is one of the greenest and most beautiful islands in The Med. Wide sandy beaches and romantic bays offer excellent windsurfing, swimming and diving. Famous for being Napoleon’s place of exile in 1814, Elba has many monuments and museums dedicated to his memory. You may also want to try some Aleatico or Moscato, Elban wines which are two of Tuscany's best!
Day 6:
We recommend spending today at Porto Santa Stefano by Orbetello. This is a gorgeous port town with crystal clear water and markets framed by vine covered mountains. This is a wonderful port known to the lucky few, as the ‘unknown’ Portofino.. Enjoy the day here then head off overnight to Porto Vecchio in Southern Corsica.
Day 7:
Porto Vecchio – Set on a hillock overlooking a beautiful deep blue bay, Porto Vecchio, is said to be one of the most distinguished harbours in Europe". Enjoy the day taking in the fabulous scenery or visiting one of the areas many stunning beaches.
Day 8:
Bonifaccio - Bonifaccio sits like a masterpiece in the extreme south and is a unique place of interest. No one can resist the fascination of this old town which is dazzlingly sits perched atop a cliff, nor the appeal of its old alleys which climb up toward the sky. Bonifaccio is a town of immense charm and a wonderful place to sample some or the local bars and restaurants.
Day 9:
The La Madeline Archipelago: This is a national Park between Corsica and Sardinia. The archipelago is composed of seven isles of extraordinary beauty, all together which protect the International Park of the Bocche di Bonifaccio. Thanks to its favourable position, La Magdalena Archipelago allows its visitors to alternate peaceful days enjoying a superb and wild nature and romantic evenings under the moonlight with the glamorous night life that takes place in Porto Cervo & Porto Rotondo.
Day 10:
Northern Sardinia and Porto Rotondo and the Maddelena Islands. Cruise round to the island of Tavalara, which is a high granite island that overlooks the east coast. After a day in the sun and sea, thunder back at an exhilarating pace to Porto Rotondo.
Day 11:
Porto Cervo, Northern Sardinia and the Maddelena Islands. Porto Cervo was originally built by the Agha Khan, as a playground for Europe’s glitterati; it’s a shopping paradise, with all the big names a stones throw away from each other. Every evening the people throng the pretty streets and restaurants to see and be seen!
Day 12:
Head back up the west coast of Corsica and anchor at the Gulf of Valinco. The Gulf of Valinco is perhaps one the most beautiful gulf on the west coast of the island. To the north of the bay is Cappiciolo - perhaps one of the best spots on the Gulf with it's picturesque coves of golden sand fringed by rocks, and Porto Pollo, a sheltered little port. Corsica's origins can be traced to this small region with its large number of pre-historic sites and castle remains that date back to the time of the lords.
Day 13:
Cruise North to Ajaccio. Ajaccio is the renowned birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Set on a sunny bay surrounded by citrus groves, olive trees, and vineyards, Ajaccio is bursting with history and cultural diversity Visitors to the Cathedral where Napoleon was baptized find a beautiful Delacroix painting and time for reflection before encountering a huge bronze statue of Corsica’s favourite native son on the adjacent square. At the heart of the city, Place Foch is a beautiful oblong square shaded by palm trees and surrounded by small restaurants. Travellers savour a bit of respite here in view of the cooling fountain.
Day 14:
Cruise North to the Gulf of Porto. With its coastline bordered by red granite cliffs that plunge into a sea of intense blue, the Gulf of Porto is well deserving of its classification by UNESCO as a “world heritage site”. It is a wonderful display of nature at its finest. Visit the Gulf of Porto for water sports action or take a trip into the charming old village of Porto itself.
Day 15:
Head up to Calvi. Calvi has been called the Corsican port most like the French Riviera. The centre is sunny, with palm trees and quaint shops. On the south side is a long crescent of sandy beach which offers water sports, swimming, and beautiful views back toward the town and Citadel. Jet-setters have long been attracted to Calvi, among them: the Duchess of Windsor, the honey-mooning Grace and Rainier, Taylor and Burton, Rod Stewart, Valentino, Sylvester Stallone, and Bruce Willis.
Day 16:
Enjoy Calvi before taking a night cruise to St Tropez.
Day 17:
St Tropez. spend the day on famous Pampelonne Beach, spend the day shopping or enjoy one of the chic beach clubs such as Club 55, in the Bay of St Tropez .
Day 18:
Cruise to the Isle de Porquerolles – the islands off Hyeres. Anchor off a quiet, sandy beach for lunch and a snorkel before continuing on to tiny Port Cros in the midst of a nature reserve. This is a beautiful and uniquely protected part of the coast, also known as the South Pacific of the Mediterranean. Dine ashore in one of the fantastic quaint quayside fish restaurants or alfresco onboard. At anchor in Port Cros.
Day 19:
Cruise to the Isle de Porquerolles – the islands off Hyeres. Anchor off a quiet, sandy beach for lunch and a snorkel and a swim. This is a beautiful and uniquely protected part of the coast, also known as the South Pacific of the Mediterranean. Return to the Gulf of St Tropez – perhaps Port Grimaud or Coghlin for your overnight stay.
Day 20:
Try out the jet skis, kayaks or windsurfers, or head ashore to browse the boutique shops of La Croisette in Cannes. Overnight here or close to Cannes’ Carlton Hotel.
Day 21:
Ilse de Lerins for the day. These islands sit a few miles off Cannes. They are beautiful and have many paths through the woods and are inhabited by a monastery and a vineyard. Head back to Cannes for the evening.
Day 22:
Depart for Antibes and secure a berth at Captainere Quay. This is where a line-up of the best yachts in France will be. This is also an excellent opportunity to explore the old city of Antibes and the early morning flower and food markets or visit the small Picasso Museum. You can also drive out to Cap D'Antibe and have a drink or lunch at the famous Eden Roc Hotel. A noteworthy side trip is a visit to Saint Paul De Vence. It is another medieval city that is full of artisan shops and quaint cafés. The countryside is also quite lovely.
Day 23:
Villefranche. The coastline between the seaside villages of Villefranche, Beaulieu and Cap-Ferrat is superb and well worth stopping. Take lunch ashore in the beautiful Hotel du Cap-Ferrat. The Hotel du Cap offers spectacular views along the coast and equally fantastic food, wine and service to match.
Day 24:
Monaco. Depart after a leisurely breakfast move onto Monaco for the evening where endless entertainment opportunities await you. Enjoy dinner onboard before heading out to the Monte Carlo Casino or the famous Jimmy’s open air bar or perhaps dine ashore with a spectacular evening at the famous Louis XV. Be prepared for absolute culinary grandeur. Berth in Monaco or Fontvieille Port if possible.
Day 25:
Prepare for disembarkation in Nice at Midday
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Client Testimonials
What our clients say about their charter experience.
Trina: We returned Monday afternoon. The two weeks on board Navilux were simply superb. All as a result of the outstanding service, warmth, and kindness of the crew. Captain Luka found us marvellous secluded anchorages where we swam and enjoyed many meals before moving on to the next spot. Being the Split-Pula-Split itinerary, many of the passages were much longer than any compared to the Split-Dubrovnik-Split rotation. 100 miles one way vs 200 to Pula. Still, the towns we visited were pleasant (although we did not care for Zadar... too large, touristy, etc with no unique charm). Navilux, despite her age, is in very good nick. The Chef, Dominic, is excellent. He caters to all requests: we had a gluten-intolerant person aboard one week, grandkids who liked things simple for dinner, lunch... we had fresh lobster, scorpion fish, monkfish, shrimp both in salad and in pasta, duck breast, pasta w/truffles, risotto and for the 4th of July the crew surprised us with decoration of red/white/blue and flags on the outdoor dining area with burgers, ribs, beans and an American flag cake for dessert. The crew always has a ready smile and friendly greeting no matter what the situation. Service across all areas- rooms, bar service, meals, daily briefing on where to go and timing is without peer. Small laundry items are done once per week at the same time sheets are changed mid-week. Captain Luka has a drone which he uses to take pics during the voyage, which makes for great memories. If we do this again on Navilux, we will most likely limit ourselves to a Split-Split just touring the islands and small bays of that area, which Capt. Luka says we would enjoy. I and all of my family and friends believe Navilux is the perfect size and design ... no need to change. The weather these weeks was quite hot, as you no doubt knew, but aircon worked fine in cabins and on the occasions we had to dine indoors due to wasps swarming from the shore, making outside dining impossible. The new "toys" of sea bobs, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkelling gear all got great use during the trip. In fact, the grandkids spent most of their time engaged with them as well as some fishing... only marginal success, but one grandson caught a fish after dinner on our last evening, so was quite chuffed to end the trip on that note. All of our friends and family gave their week 5 stars... I cannot imagine how this could be improved upon...
They absolutely loved the boat and described it as phenomenal. The meeting with the captain at a café the day before departure was excellent and helped establish a great rapport. They loved the flexibility of having the captain tailor each day around their preferences. The boat would typically move in the morning, although some evenings they would travel as well. The food onboard was exceptional. They did not want to miss a single meal and were consistently impressed with the quality. The crew's service was a major highlight. They loved that the crew knew one another well and were all Croatian, which created a very warm and cohesive atmosphere. The crew offered two massages each day, allowing everyone to take turns enjoying them. The captain would regularly go into town to purchase fresh produce and local fish, which added a wonderful local element to the experience. One day, the captain went out diving for octopus and later enjoyed it as part of their onboard meal. Overall Takeaway: The clients were exceptionally positive about the trip, with the yacht experience, crew, flexibility, food, and personalised service standing out above everything else. They repeatedly emphasised how much they loved being onboard and how little they wanted to leave the boat.
An Amazing Experience: My company is VIP Yacht Charter Group where I offer Glatt Kosher Yacht charters. I transitioned from day to term charters and was looking for a company and broker that I could trust. I reached out to Trina and explained to here that I have a client that was looking to do a week Glatt Kosher charter in the South of France. I knew from our initial call that she was the right person to work with. Trina is extremely knowledgeable in the charter world. The Yacht she recommended was Zeemar a 100ft, 5 stateroom beauty, and there couldn't have been a better yacht and crew for this client. Trina went above and beyond to make sure that everything went perfectly from communicating with the client to Captain and even provisioner. She was always available to talk no matter what time it was. I am so grateful to Trina that this charter went way beyond the clients' expectations.
Simply top-notch personalized service: From the very beginning of the process matching a boat and location with our party size and desires Trina Howes of Charterworld was outstanding. She had personal experience & was familiar with various yachts enabling our choices both in Turkey and Croatia. I have used her and CharterWorld for 4 separate charters all of which were 5 stars... The process is easy, seamless and each step of the process is easily understood. Trina is available by email and phone during the entire process of investigation, choice and final selection as well as payments and preferences. Highly recommended.
Thank you to all of the amazing crew and our captain because it was you all who made this trip so special. I'm so thankful to have had this experience, and I hope I will be able to do it again! (…) What an incredible week! The islands, the boat and the food were outstanding, but the crew is what truly made our trip so special! Thank you for spoiling us. Can't wait for the next visit. Cheers. (…) Thank you for a wonderful trip that we all will remember for a long time. OMNIA is a beautiful yacht, but the key to our adventure was the crew! You all did an amazing job that made this the best trip ever! (…) We have been planning a trip to Greece for many years, and now have actually made it! What an amazing way to see a new country! The crew was outstanding - thank you all!
What can we say? Unbelievably amazing experience. You are all such wonderful people whom we can now consider friends we hope to have long into the future. Thank you for sharing your hospitality and incredible country with us; we could not have asked for a better experience. We look forward to seeing you all in the very near future – in Croatia or Florida. All the very best and with much affection
