11 Day West Mediterranean Charter Itinerary - Cannes to Naples

Before you meet your superyacht's crew, why not venture through the glamorous streets of Cannes and make a brief lunch stop at La Mandala or L’Oasis. After, you will embark and head off to explore the Lérins Islands - a group of four small Mediterranean islands off the French Riviera.

Sainte Marguerite is the largest island and a place where nature and history converge. Take a stroll around the rugged walking trails, bird-watch at the Batéguier and find a scenic picnic spot under Aleppo pines and towering eucalyptus. Following this, why not visit the17th-century Fort Royal where the "Man in the Iron Mask" was famously held captive. You’ll make a stop at tranquil Saint Honorat before cruising along the Riviera to the exclusive port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

Flanked by pastel-coloured houses on one side and forested green hills on the other, you’ll be welcomed into the port to take your place amongst the collection of luxury yachts that summer here. If you like, you may go scuba diving off of the coast to see Christ of the Abyss. The Piazzetta is a popular spot for the town’s discerning visitors to meet and take a break from the sun. For lunch, you will dine at Hotel Splendido and enjoy authentic Italian Cuisine overlooking the riviera.

Portofino’s less-known neighbour Santa Margherita is just as charming, with its picture-perfect seaside promenade, where elegant hotels with Liberty facades overlook the waters. You’ll then cruise down to Rapallo - a classic Italian seaside town known for its busy weekly market and hilltop Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro.

Its array of elegant villas, great beaches, manicured gardens, and views of the Apuan Alps make it a popular spot for luxury yacht charters, and there’s plenty going on during the summer months to keep you entertained while you’re ashore. It's also famous for its festivals (in honour of Saint Hermes and Saint Francis) and its markets (the antique market and those in Piazza Marconi and Vittoria Apuana).

You’ll also pay a visit to Elba Island, Italy’s third-largest island best-known for being Napoleon’s exile. Today, its rugged landscape, blue waters, and pretty old town win the hearts of anyone who steps on to its shores.

Whether this is your first visit or you 100th, you will always find something new to do in Italy’s vibrant capital. Iconic sights are around every corner, from the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon to the Vatican. If you love Italian food, this is the place to indulge or even take a cooking class. From family-run cafes to upscale restaurants such as Le Pergola, you are bound to find an eatery to satisfy any hunger.

Romans know how to party, and the city’s nightlife is varied and abundant. Whatever you choose to do with your time here, make sure you find a charming bar to spend a couple of hours before enjoying an aperitif and watching the energy of the city go by into the deep hours of the night.

The scent of lemons from the groves that wind through the surrounding hills fill the air. Sorrento is a place of history and Italian culture, famed for inspiring tortured artists and blocked writers such as poet Byron, Dickens, Goethe, and Tolstoy. Once you arrive in Capri, you will spend the early afternoon wandering through its immaculate gardens in vistas such as Villa Lysis or Villa San Michele.

Capri is also well-known for its cuisine, so you and your guests will get a great opportunity to embark on an unforgettable culinary experience. For supper we recommend you reserve a table at the highly acclaimed Da Paolino, where you will dine under the shade of great and fragrant lemon trees and feast on authentic Italian cuisine. In the afternoon you’ll head to Capri's glamorous shores and party the night away with the rest of the SuperyachtSet.

With so much to see, do, and eat in this amazing city, you can finish up your vacation with anything you didn’t get time for before embarkation. When you do finally return to mainland Italy, remember that Naples is the third biggest city in the country and is full of amazing destinations for you to explore, such as the royal palace, the sunken city of Baiae, and even Pompeii. If you have time, be sure to reserve a table at Palazzo Petrucci for your final taste of authentic Italian cuisine.