The British love affair with the French and Italian Rivieras dates back to the 18th century and the days of the Grand Tour.
It is not surprising when you consider the charms on offer ranging from stunning coastal scenery, artistic gems, charming villages and atmospheric harbour towns coupled with the wonderful late summer climate. Join us aboard the MS Hebridean Sky in the cosmopolitan port city of Marseille, our gateway to discover the artistic riches of Aix en Provence or to explore Avignon, the great City of the Popes with its Palais des Papes, one of the largest and most important Medieval Gothic buildings in Europe.
We will then call into the pretty Provencal maritime town of La Seyne sur Mer for a stroll around the picturesque harbour and a boat trip around the hidden bays of Les Calanques.
Upon reaching the Italian Riviera we call into the Ligurian capital of Genoa, rich in maritime history and an archaeological heritage that speaks of its former glory and where we have arranged an exclusive evening visit to a private palazzo for a classical concert. From Genoa we will also visit Portofino with its colourfulharbour. In addition, we have included the picturesque region of Cinque Terre and the lovely Tuscan town of Lucca.
This itinerary is very much a classic that has been enjoyed over the decades but with some interesting variations. Both vessels were built in the same ship yard in Italy at similar times and share the same excellent attributes that make them two of the finest small ships in the world. Fly by scheduled flight. Enjoy welcome drinks and dinner on board and moor overnight. From our berth in Marseille, we will offer a choice of excursions today.
