13 Day Antibes Charter Itinerary - Antibes to Palermo

Before you meet the crew of your superyacht, be sure to explore the area where you will discover countless restaurants to lunch at, we recommend Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit. Following this, you and your guests will venture to St. Tropez where you will spend the afternoon and the evening. 

Begin your time in St Tropez with a trip to Place Des Lices market, where you can find many local delicacies and even handcrafted garments and jewellery. Following this, you will dine at L’Italien for your first taste of west Italian Cuisine. As the evening approaches, no doubt you and your guests will want to experience what the St Tropez nightlife is so heavily famed for! Be sure to visit Les Caves du Roy or VIP Room for a night to remember. 

Once back on board, the yacht will commence an overnight passage to Portofino.

Riomaggiore boasts topsy-turvy pastel houses. Manarola is 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 the local white wine whilst overlooking the spectacular views. Vernazza is the prettiest of all, and a typical Italian Riviera fishing village sitting in a rocky cove of dark rocks with brightly coloured houses, whilst Monterosso Al Mare’s cobbled streets are the busiest, with many restaurants tucked away down winding streets.

The fortresses of La Rocca, Filippo, Santa Carolina and Stella, which dominate the hillside above the small natural harbour, are reminders of times when the town was controlled by the Spanish in the 16th century. Porto Ercole is a place associated with pleasure, good food, boats and relaxation. The historic centre of Porto Ercole can be reached through the Porta of Sienese, origin surmounted by a clock tower on which one can read the plate commemorating the great painter Michelangelo Merisi – “Caravaggio” – who died in Porto Ercole in 1610.

The neighbouring island of Giglio is only a short distance away. Offshore the conditions are perfect for watersports. Step ashore via the harbour of Giglio Porto and walk up through the vineyards to the medieval town of Castello.

Although still relatively quiet, Ponza is the largest and most developed Pontine Island, and a perfect place for a day’s relaxation. The island is a popular summer resort and boasts beaches, bays and snorkelling opportunities. The water is remarkably clear, and in the treacherous shallows of the Secca dei Mattom archaeologists have uncovered a number of wrecks of Roman galleys dating from the Republican Period. 

After lifting anchor, explore the other islands of the Pontine archipelago. These sunny islands offer a playground of sparkling turquoise waters, secluded beaches, tiny vineyards and an uncommon serenity. In the morning, anchor off Santo Stefano – associated with the former prison which has long since closed.

In the afternoon, visit neighbouring Ventotene, only half a mile away. A walk around Ventotene is worth the effort, especially for nature lovers. Starting at Eolo Point, stroll to Cala Rossano beach with its caves and tiny harbour and on to the ancient Roman harbour. 

If you want to explore, visit Serrara Fontana and then climb up to the summit of Monte Epomeo. Barano d’Ischia has some ancient settlements and geological formations. Lacco Ameno is a cosmopolitan spa town famous for the steamy cave of San Lorenzo. You will also see the 10-metre-high green ‘mushroom’ rock believed to have fallen from the volcano. Be sure to visit the local thermal gardens rumoured to have waters with supernatural healing properties. 

Panarea is the destination highlight for most who visit the Aeolian Islands. It has beautiful old towns, with narrow cobbled streets, small shops, cafés and white-washed flat roofed villas. There are thermal springs near the village of Punta di Peppe e Maria and scuba diving is a popular excursion on this tiny island. You can even swim to a shipwreck between the off-shore rocks of Lisca Bianca and Bottaro.

Lipari is the largest of the islands and its historic citadel provides an uninterrupted record of inhabitants from Neolithic times. The island is characterised by extensive acropolis, deep grottos, delightful beaches, small inlets and bays, perforated rocks and steep wild cliffs. The island is visually spectacular, with its rumbling volcano, and there are also cultural treasures in a 16th and 17th century architecture. Lipari provides an excellent café culture to take in the Mediterranean atmosphere, as well as stunning sunsets that can light up the cliffs.

Try the restaurants up the side streets instead of those near the port, which tend to be rather touristy, and there are also some good places to dine on the sides of the Piazza Marina. Hop ashore and explore a range of attractions, including La Martorana Church, the San Cataldo, the cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Archeological Museum and the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia. The shopping in Palermo is also something not to be missed, especially the market.