Italy during the Bronze Age and dated between the 18th and 17th centuries B.C. faced a great maritime migration of the Arcadians from the Aegean. The Pelasgi were perhaps the first inhabitants of the Palatine, the hill on which Rome would later rise and connected with the name the ancient God of the Roman hill Janiculum, Janus, from Thessalia. The Central-Southern part of Italy is known by the migration from Greece, where the Pelasgi, an antique Mediterranean population who lived in Tessalia, the Peloponnesian and many other small islands of the Aegean. The Itali lived in the southern part of present-day Calabria, that is, within the "toe" of the boot called Italy. In the times of the Magna Grecia, following the Greek colonization of the majority of their territory, the coastal regions were renamed Italoi, the Greek word for Vitulus.
And so the name "Italoi" was inherited by the Romans upon conquering this territory which extended all the way down to the southernmost tip of the peninsula. The ancient Greeks, their contemporaries, set up a few colonies along the southern coast that became known as Magna Graecia and developed into independent city states. Thus the greater glory that was Rome was itself the offspring of Etruscan and Greek cultures. Italy is today proud of a cultural heritage and the great history, that bring us in mind the empires and the seven famous emperors, is a world cultural centre, a living art gallery today attracting most artists from the world. Famous writers, painters, musicians, artists in cinema, theatre, music, are all born in Italy.
ITALIAN WEST RIVIERA Together with the Cote D'Azur in France, the Italian Riviera with famous Santa Margaretta, Porto Fino and so many picturesque ‘porto’ remains the number one in yachting preference. Elba, Maddalena islands, Sardinia are some so fashionable cosmopolitan places to visit. Historical ports, fascinating coastlines, blue waters, exceptional port of calls for excursions ashore in picturesque villages. Airports after disembarkation: in Naples, Olbia, Ajaccio, Calvi. NAPLES and around the Bay CAPRI, ISCHIA & PROCIDA, The kinetic gust of 3-D garlic & basil for the soul, a destination that no one forgets. Built like a great amphitheatre around a beautiful bay reminds of a baroque city dressed in history from ancient greek and roman times.

	Don’t miss to walk in piazza Garibaldi, visit Galleria Umberto Primo and spend a night to the Opera at Teatro San Carlo. For chic shopping we suggest Piazza dei Martiri. A day should include a visit to the spectacular Palazzo Reale to view the 30 glorious rooms to offer memorable feelings and excite your senses. Don’t forget to taste dishes such sea bass al Presidente, sartu, babas desserts and unique pizza al pesto. The Bay of Naples is ideal for short excursions to breathtaking Pompeii, the city of volcano Vesuvius, the center of culture seekers travelers.

Castello Aragonese on Ischia once was discouraging new comers from coming ashore but now welcomes visitors to its beautiful beaches and volcanic slopes. Procida, a picturesque little volcanic outcropping part will bring you smile from her sight. Capri will need a day to spend at least: A special mix of glamour, under-stated charm, historic and modern same time, a chic resort with a history of Kings, artists, emperors. Walk La Piazzetta, the central crossroads of Capri town, Certosa di San Giacomo and definitely La Villa San Michele with beautiful gardens and panoramic view of the bay. You may swim in the Grotta Azzurra waters below Anacapri, with sapphire crystal waters; Spend all day in anchor for water activities and romance on board.

Taste ravioli capresi in La Capannina, uovo alla Monachina in Faraglioni. Enjoy shopping, buy parfums from Carthusia (making parfums since 1948), resort wear in Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Camerelle, famous brands and Italian fashion.

Corsica and Sardinia are considered as jewels in Mediterranean. Crystal waters, waterfalls, rocky or sandy beaches, small inlets fabulous for diving. Unspoilt charm and simplicity, picturesque marinas, spectacular traditional color. Calvi little town in the large bay, La Girolata bay, Propriano in Gulf of Porto, the Maddalena Islands are a must in a romantic cruise.

15 Days Itinerary in Italian Riviera with disembarkation in Cote D’Azur

• DAY 1 Embarkation in San Remo , remain in port for the evening
• DAY 2 Depart San Remo for Portofino. In anchor for lunch. Berthing in the evening
• DAY 3 Depart Portofino for Viareggio. Travel to Florence by road or as a closer alternative visit Pisa returning in the evening
• DAY 4 Depart Viareggio for the island of Elba. Tour the Island of Elba visiting the many sights including the 16th Century Citadel or explore the town of Porto Ferraio. Late evening, depart Elba for Riva di Traiano
• DAY 5 Arrive Riva di Traiano early morning. Travel by road to Rome. Spend the day in Rome returning in the evening. Depart at night for Capri
• DAY 6 Arrive Capri in the morning and remain overnight.
• DAY 7 Depart Capri for Sannazzaro at west of Naples. Cruise to Positano, only 2 hours for remainder of day and overnight.
• DAY 8 Spend the morning visiting ruins around Positano and the Amalfi peninsular, departing to arrive off Capri.
• DAY 9 Cruise to Torre del Greco. Visit the ruins of Pompeii.
• DAY 10 Due to the immense wealth of History and ruins in the area this day has been left open to either continue exploration ashore or if more preferable to allow extra time in and around Capri - It is also possible to spend more time later in Porto Cervo Depart late noon for overnight passage to Calle de Volpe / Porto Cervo in Sardinia
• DAY 11 Anchor in Calle de Volpe during the day for water sports and Lunch. This is one of the best beaches and water in the Mediterranean moving to Porto Cervo in the evening one of the more renowned yachting centers made famous by the Aga Khan.
• DAY 12 Depart Porto Cervo for the islands in the Bonifacio, Late noon for the port of Bonifacio in Corsica an old French Foreign Legion stronghold.
• DAY 13 A whole day in Calvi.
• DAY 14 Early morning cruise to St.Tropez. All day in St.Tropez or Cannes. Overnight in cosmopolitan marina for a great dinner in fabulous restaurants ashore.
• DAY 15 Depart to Monaco or Nice. Disembarkation in early afternoon.