Corsica and the Italian coast

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1 Corsica and the Italian coast EUROPE & MEDITERRANEAN COASTS / NICE TO NAPLES 8 DAYS /7 NIGHTS EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: CRUISE ON THE CLUB MED 2 Welcome aboard Club Med 2, for a unique experience that provides a gateway to the world. Elegance and comfort are the essence of this magnificent 5-masted sailing ship

2 Your cruise Days Stages Arrival Departure Nautical Hall 1. Saturday NICE.. 19:00 CLOSED 2. Sunday BASTIA 08:00 18:00 CLOSED 3. Monday LIVORNO 08:00 20:00 CLOSED 4. Tuesday ELBA 08:00 19:00 OPEN 5. Wednesday BONIFACIO 08:00 17:00 OPEN 6. Thursday PONZA 08:00 19:00 OPEN 7. Friday NAPLES 08:00 CLOSED 8. Saturday NAPLES.. CLOSED Day 1 : Boarding from 16h to 19h Day 8 : Landing from 9h to 11h 2

3 Itinerary of your cruise Day 1 - Saturday Nice From market visits to VIP strolls, this island celebrates flowers and the arts. Neoclassical elegance and jazzy tempo. Ship docked. Pebble beach. Bastia This port city has a unique setting, with the sea at its feet and mountains at its back. Its exciting history has imbued it with contrasting architectural styles, such as the elegant Terra Nova quarter, seat of the Genoese governors, and the narrow streets of Terra Vecchia. Ship docked, no water sports. Livorno Italy's second largest port is famous for the canals that form the backbone of the city centre. Enriched by the international influences that come from maritime trade, this seaside city has also gained a reputation for art. Ship docked, no water sports. Elba France and Italy vyed for possession of this island, where Napoleon lived out his years of exile before it went back to Italy in Today it lives in peace, with national park status. A Ship at anchor. Water sports. Bonifacio The tall, slender houses of the fortified town flirt with the steep chalk cliffs. Down below, one of the best harbours of the Mediterranean. Ship at anchor. Water sports Day 6 - Thursday Ponza Whether for Circe the godess of magic or for the sheer beauty of the island, Ulysees spent a full year here. This large volcanic rock poised on divine waters has a wild and intimate nature. At anchor. Water sports Naples One of the finest bays in the world, dominated by Vesuvius, an emblem of romanticism. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ship docked. Day 8 - Saturday Naples One of the finest bays in the world, dominated by Vesuvius, an emblem of romanticism. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ship docked. 3

4 Excursions of your cruise Bastia / Cap Corse in 4X4 (1/2 day) * Bastia / Crossing the Cap Corse and St Florent in 4x4 Livorno / Tuscany vineyards and landscapes (1/2 day, afternoon) * Travel through the Tuscan countryside and admire the rolling hills covered in olive groves and cypresses. Follow the roads through the wine country for a winery tour, where you'll be able to observe the traditional wine-making process and try local wines. Then you'll have some free time in the charming little village of Montecarlo di Lucca, with its well-preserved historic centre and attractive ramparts. Livorno / Pisa (1/2 day, morning) * Livorno / Lucca (1/2 day, afternoon) * Livorno / Florence (1 day, lunch not included) * Elbe / Urban Trekking à Portoferraio (1/2 journée, matin) * Elbe / Sur les traces de Napoléon (1/2 journée) * Lucca is often missed out on visits to Tuscany, but it's well worth the effort to explore behind the ramparts. Having passed through Etruscan, Roman and Lombard control, the city has many layers. Behind the 17th century red brick walls and bastions lies the street plan of a Roman military camp, riddled with complicated alleyways and strangely shaped squares added in the Middle Ages. Visit the beatiful Martino San cathedral, and wander along the Via Fillungo, the main pedestrian street, soaking in Lucca's rich past. An hour of free time rounds off the excursion. This walking tour will take you to the Piazza del Duomo, home to Florence's most iconic sites. The cathedral is topped with a 15th century cupola and flanked by the baptistry and campanile. Walk through the Piazza della Signoria to the Loggia dei Lanzi and the Santa Croce church. Make the most of the free time to choose a restaurant, wander the back streets or cross the Ponte Vecchio. Set off on a guided fitness walk and take on the inclines. You'll be rewarded with a splendid view of the town and the private beaches that can be seen only from the summit. This walk will take you to Fort Falcone, where refreshments will be provided. Visit Villa San Martino, where Napoleon spent his ten months of exile on the island of Elba, before exploring the pretty fishing port and fort in the little village of Porto Azzuro. On the road towards Portoferraio, stop for a wine tasting at the La Chiusa wine estate. You'll find that wine tastes even better when you're standing amidst the vines with the sea in the distance. Bonifacio / Caves and cliffs In February 1996, the cliffs of Bonifacio were declared French National Heritage. Follow us and discover caves, cliffs and creeks, during a one hour guided boat ride. After the ride, visit Bonifacio by yourself and individual return to Club Med 2. Bonifacio / Lavezzi islands Day 7 and 8 - Friday and Saturday Naples - Pompei (1/2 day, morning) * The Lavezzi islands have got a hundred islands and are part of the Natural Reserve of Bouches de Bonifacio established in This small paradise of crystal clear water and sandy creeks presents a lunarlike landscape. You will have an hour of free time to swim and stroll along the flowery paths of its main island. No bar on the island; don t forget your bottle of water. The town was a flourishing community with over 25,000 inhabitants when it met with catastrophe on 24 August in the year 79 CE. Its inhabitants were killed by the eruption of Vesuvius as they went about their everyday lives, and a shroud of cinders kept the site almost intact. As well as the incredible collection of monuments, homes, works of art and furnishings that the excavations have uncovered, the site reveals daily life in ancient times in stunning detail. Naples - Panoramic tour of Naples (1/2 day, afternoon) * Naples - Herculanum (1/2 day - morning) * You'll begin the tour at Mergellina and Posillipo Hill, famous for their panoramic view over the Gulf of Naples. You'll then go on to Castel Nuovo, symbol of the city's architecture. The bus will take you to the Royal Palace, the outside façade of which is studded with statues of the King of Naples. You'll pass via the Teatro San Carlo, one of the oldest opera houses in Europe, and have free time in the Piazza Plebiscito before going back to the ship. * Excursion available during and after the booking of your cruise 4

5 Formalities CUSTOMS FORMALITIES HEALTH FORMALITIES Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, polio, tetanus, hepatitis A and B and typhoid. Pregnant women who do not need constant medical supervision may come aboard, upon presentation of a medical certificate showing their due date and certifying that their pregnancy is compatible with the cruise. The final day of the cruise must be before the end of the 26th week of pregnancy. Meeting place for boarding Prolong your holiday IN A RESORT Our Resort 4 tridents Escapade à Rome With our Escapades, discover a region or a city for a few days. Before or after your cruise, live the must try experiences of your destination and customize your Escapade with a la carte activities! 5