
The Grand Tour of Italy From Nice to Venice
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Your cruise from 19 June 2026 to 4 July 2026
Your cruise from 19 June 2026 to 4 July 2026
Cruises Club Med 2
Club Med 2, a legendary French sailing yacht, an invitation to a journey.
Offering both tradition and modernity, Club Med 2 reinvents the travel experience where style, elegance and celebration blend. You'll get a different view of your destination and rediscover the true meaning of the word 'travel'. In spring and summer, Club Med 2 sails the Mediterranean. Take advantage of your ports of call to explore the richness and beauty of the coasts of the Mediterranean. On board, the nautical hall, the fitness room and the yoga programme will satisfy your quest for well-being.
Your detailed itinerary from Nice to Venise
Day 1
Nice
From markets to the uber famous Promenade, it cultivates a love of flowers and the arts. It is full of vitality with ambiances that range from neoclassical elegance to the up-beat tempo of the old quarter. Boat docked, no water sports. Boarding and disembarkation port of call.
Departure at 19:30
Day 2
Portovenere
Arrival at 08:00
This fishing village was an important maritime centre until the 15th century. Its old pastel-coloured houses clinging to the hillside and its narrow intertwining streets demonstrate that it has retained its authenticity. Ship at anchor, water sports.
Departure at 18:00
Day 3
Porto Ercole
Arrival at 08:00
This Italian fishing port is the refuge of some of Italy's most powerful families and Hollywood stars intent on keeping out of the public eye. With its imposing fortresses built by the Spaniards in the 15th century, ancient buildings in ochre hues and narrow streets decked with colourful flowers, this Italian village oozes with charm.
Departure at 18:00
Day 4
Gaeta
Arrival at 08:00
A picturesque port city with fantastic views over the Mediterranean. Its many remains of buildings and walls bear witness to the presence of ancient dynasties. Ship docked, no water sports.
Departure at 18:00
Day 5
Sorrento
Arrival at 08:00
Dazzlingly beautiful, from a strategic position dominating the coast, unique views of vineyards and terraced gardens of citrus trees along the jagged Bay of Naples. Ship at anchor, no water sports and no direct access to a beach.
Departure at 18:00
Day 6
Lipari
Arrival at 08:00
The island's volcanic origins have forged the most astonishing landscapes. Invaded time and again, its citadel reveals the island's multi-facetted personality through the multiple influences of its architure. Ship at anchor. No Water sports.
Departure at 18:00
Day 7
Sailing on the open sea
Live the dream thanks to a wealth of onboard experiences on our incredible sailboat. Whether you choose some relaxing downtime or a buzzing activity, every moment is about pleasure and freedom.
Day 8
Otranto
Arrival at 08:00
The old town of Otranto, located in Puglia at the heel of the Italian boot, is absolutely splendid. Its surrounding ramparts that protect the Aragonese castle, its white alleys and the pretty view of the small fishing port give it the appearance of an Arab town. Boat at anchor, beach, dive locker closed.
Departure at 18:00
Day 9
Bari
Arrival at 07:00
The capital of Puglia, Bari has always been a crossroads between East and West. The city is distinguished by the diversity of its districts: Murattiano, with its elegant boulevards and Art Nouveau buildings, leads to Bari Vecchia, a labyrinth of narrow streets and lively streetscape. Boat docked, no water sports and no direct access to a beach.
Departure at 22:00
Day 10
Brindisi
Arrival at 08:00
This ancient port city of Imperial Rome was the gateway to the Orient and a point of departure for the crusaders. The old town faces out to the horizon and is full of churches basilicas, fountains and oratories. Ship docked, no water sports.
Departure at 18:00
Day 11
Monopoli
Arrival at 07:00
Considered one of the most beautiful historic centers in Puglia, this charming fishing port, with its winding streets, fortress and white-fronted houses, has retained its charm and soul. Ship at anchor, no water sports.
Departure at 13:00
Day 12
Ancona
Arrival at 08:30
A city of art founded by the Greeks, it is divided into two parts: its thousand-year-old historic center and its modern part. From the city's highest point, discover the Cathedral of Saint Ciriaco, before descending to the port to admire Trajan's triumphal arch and the remains of the Roman amphitheatre. Boat at quay, no water sports.
Departure at 18:00
Day 13
Ravenna
Arrival at 08:00
Open to the Adriatic Sea, Ravenna enjoys a unique and priceless heritage. Renowned for its mosaics that adorn many religious buildings, the city is home to more than a dozen ancient monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Boat at quay. No Water sports.
Departure at 18:00
Day 14
Piran
Arrival at 08:00
Located on a craggy peninsula with a baroque bell-tower that soars above the ochre rooftops of its ancient buildings, the narrow cobbled streets and little port, this is one of the prettiest towns on the Slovenian coast. Ship at anchor, water sports not available.
Departure at 18:00
Day 15
Trieste
Arrival at 08:00
Capital of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, the port city occupies a narrow strip of land between the Adriatic coast and the Slovenian border. The medieval old town and neoclassical Austrian quarter bear witness to its Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences. Ship docked, no water sports.
Departure at 18:00
Day 16
Venise
Arrival at 07:00
The City of Water is a fascinating blend of architectural styles, its soul intimately woven into its labyrinth of narrow streets and canals, its palaces and bell towers, squares and churches. Ship docked. Passengers boarding and disembarking at this port of call.
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