14 Day Ligurian Riviera Charter Itinerary - Monaco to Ajaccio

They are inaccessible by road, so take a tender ashore and explore Riomaggiore and its topsy-turvy pastel houses, and Manarola perched majestically on a rock and backed by terraced vineyards. Climb the winding stairs at Corniglia, and sit back to enjoy lunch and a bottle of local white wine whilst taking in the spectacular views.

Vernazza is the prettiest of all; a typical Italian Riviera fishing village sitting in a rocky cove of dark rocks, with brightly coloured houses. Monterosso Al Mare’s cobbled streets are the busiest, with many restaurants.

There are many different diving spots in the area for both beginners and experienced divers. You will find a great variety of marine life and various species of fish of all sizes such as blennies, gobies, striped breams, wrasses and giltheads. Deep-sea divers will encounter some bigger fish near the Marine Reserve. In those areas, you will find sole fish, greater weever fish, stingrays and octopuses hiding near the rocks.

Its beginning is shrouded in legend and its development is full of intrigue and struggle – Rome is the eternal city. After tying up in Porto Turistico di Roma Marina, it is just a short trip to the centre, where you can explore the city for the best in Italian shopping on its tree-lined boulevards, dotted with outdoor cafes and fountains.

Trips to the Colosseum, the Trevi fountain and the Sistine Chapel are essential for your day visit. For a treat, book a table at the restaurant La Pergola for some of Rome’s best seafood. Alternatively, you can spend your day deep sea fishing for the night's supper with local fishermen. 

In the afternoon, visit the town heading for La Piazzetta, the most famous square surrounded by white-washed houses. Explore the narrow, winding streets filled with flowering terraces and elegant shops. Have dinner in a typical trattoria where you’ll sample some of the local specialties. Spend the night at anchor near to the Bay of Sorgeto near Ponza, with its hot water wells making it perfect for a late-night dip.

Diving in the waters around Capri is suitable both for beginners and experts. You will have access to a full list of excursions which go from 15 to 40 meters in depth. The underwater world of Capri is populated by cernia fish, lobsters, anemones and marine flora of every kind. The seabed of Faraglioni are rich in red and yellow gorgonia and, in certain seasons of the year, it is even possible to witness the flowering of the rare black coral.

The origins of Positano, as with many other towns, are difficult to distinguish between history and legend. The nearby “Li Galli” archipelago, according to legend, is home to the bewitching sirens. Myth tells us that Positano was founded by Poseidon - the god of the sea - for the sake of the nymph Pasitea, whom he loved. Positano has Roman, Angevin and Aragonese influences.

There you will find the National Park, the Parco Nazionale Arcipelago di La Maddalena, renowned for its prime diving conditions and absolutely teeming with aquatic wildlife. Just off the coast of Palau, you can discover and explore Angelika Wreck, for a truly breathtaking diving experience, we recommend you dive to Washington Rock.

You will be able to find lots of dive sites around Propriano. For any underwater photographers, we recommend Les Aiguilles diving spot about 10 miles off the coast, where you will find scorpionfish and nudibranchs. If you wish to spend your time exploring coral seabeds then take your motor yacht to the gulf of Valinco where  you're in for a colourful and magical underwater voyage.