A journey to the Mediterranean is more than just stunning beaches and sumptuous meals. These onshore activities enhance your special voyage.
A journey to the Mediterranean is more than just stunning beaches and sumptuous meals. These onshore activities enhance your special voyage.
There’s more to do in the Mediterranean than sun on gorgeous beaches and dine on fresh seafood. A voyage with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers immersive, one-of-a-kind shore excursions. From champagne helicopter flights over Saint-Tropez to olive oil tastings in Portofino and archeologist-led temple visits in Menorca, these unique experiences are guaranteed to provide memories that last a lifetime.
Saint-Tropez by Helicopter
Experience the French Riviera’s favorite A-List destination like a true jetsetter and take to the sky for a private flight-seeing excursion. You’ll get a bird’s eye view of the dazzling Côte d’Azur coastline and soar above the dreamy, vineyard-covered countryside. The pilot will touch down at several wineries, such as Chateau Bertaud Belieu, for cellar tours and tastings and, finally, a gourmet wine-paired lunch amidst the vines before your return to the famed beach clubs of Saint-Tropez.
Olive Oil Tastings in Portofino
Olive cultivation in Liguria is a tradition that dates to Roman times, and the region’s distinctive olive oil is prized for its delicate smooth flavor. On a visit to one of the area’s family-run groves and mills, you’ll discover the secrets of liquid gold. Observe small, Burgundy-colored Taggiasca olives being harvested by hand and cold-pressed with traditional stone machinery. Enjoy a private tasting led by an olive oil sommelier then, back in town, you’ll be treated to a lunch of Ligurian specialties, such as fresh pesto pasta paired with local wines at one of Portofino’s top restaurants, such as DaV Mare.
Trek Through an Enchanted Forest in the Canary Islands
Nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts won’t want to miss the opportunity to explore the virgin laurel forest of Garajonay National Park, set in the middle of the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands. From the port of San Sebastian, it’s a short transfer to the spectacular park. The trail winds through lush subtropical forest and offers views of impressive rock formations, including Garajonay peak, which is the highest point on the island at 4,879 feet.
Visit Ancient Talayotic Sites in Menorca
From the Spanish port of Mahón, join a private outing to the well-preserved archaeological sites of the Talayotic culture of Menorca. An archeologist will accompany you to various sites, including Trepucó, a taula temple enclosure built in the shape of a tower with large cyclopean stones, and the prehistoric village of Cornia Nou, where the remnants of towers and temples remain on a hill. Monuments and artifacts date back to the Bronze Age. The tour concludes with a visit to the site of Rafal Rubí, a Bronze Age funerary monument.
Go on an Off-Road Adventure in Korčula
Explore beyond Korčula’s pretty Old Town in Croatia and discover the island’s patchwork of pine forests, olive groves, vineyards and tucked-away beaches and coves on a buggy safari. A two-seater convertible self-drive buggy allows you to take in the scenery at your own pace. Start your engine and cruise gravel roads above Lumbarda Village. Detour for a swim in the clear waters off the sandy beaches of Pržina or LaBannya. Snap photos of historic monasteries and enjoy lunch at a local konoba, a traditional, tavern-style restaurant.
Truffle Hunt in Tuscany
From the Italian port of Livorno, transfer to a family-owned truffle farm in the picturesque Tuscan countryside. Meet the resident truffle-hunting dogs and follow them and their owner into the woods as they sniff and dig for these coveted, edible treasures. The unearthed truffles will be the star ingredients in a farm-to-table lunch featuring dishes like tagliolini topped with generous shavings of fresh truffle. And of course, the meal will be paired with exceptional Tuscan wines.
