Corsica & Sardinia 
from Monaco

Once a modest fishing village nestled among Sardinia’s rugged northern coastline, Porto Cervo was transformed in the 1960s by Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. Enchanted by the breathtaking beaches and crystal-clear waters of Costa Smeralda, he set out to create an exclusive luxury haven that would captivate the world’s elite. His vision succeeded brilliantly.

Today, Porto Cervo is synonymous with glamour. Its marina gleams with some of the most magnificent yachts, owned by football stars, celebrities, and captains of industry who make Porto Cervo their Mediterranean playground. The town itself offers an array of high-end boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and vibrant nightlife, seamlessly blending luxury and laid-back Mediterranean charm.

Perched on rocky heights and protected by ancient fortifications, Porto-Vecchio reigns over an emerald-green gulf. Surrounded by pristine beaches shaded by pine forests, and offering a diverse inland landscape, it’s a place of breathtaking scenery.

Enter through the Genoese Gate and step into the heart of town, where the Church of Saint John the Baptist stands tall. Across the way, the Santa Croci Chapel holds hidden treasures. Venture beyond the citadel’s narrow alleys to discover Porto-Vecchio’s many layers: the Bronze Age Casteddu of Ceccia (1350 BC), remnants of thriving salt marshes, and the Piscia di Gallu waterfall in the Ospedale Forest.
Porto-Vecchio shines over everything around it—beaches, mountains, villages—and in this kingdom, your heart will find its rhythm.

On Corsica’s northwestern coast, cradled in a crescent-shaped bay framed by pine forests, lies the picturesque town of Calvi.
The majestic Genoese Citadel, set against the backdrop of the Monte Grossu mountains, houses all the town’s historic treasures: the Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, the Saint Anthony of Padua Oratory, the Salt Tower, the Sampiero Barracks, and even the house where Christopher Columbus is rumored to have been born—a claim no one in Calvi disputes!
Calvi offers endless outdoor adventures, from swimming in natural freshwater pools to hiking in the nearby Bonifatu Forest. Wherever you roam, the Virgin Mary watches over the town from her hilltop perch at the Notre-Dame de la Serra Chapel. According to legend, bringing your true love here promises beauty and longevity for your relationship.
 

Often called "The Rock," Monaco is anything but ordinary. It’s a place where a prince (Rainier) married a movie star (Grace Kelly) and a sovereign city-state perched high on cliffs that descend into the Mediterranean. Monaco is a global village where the elite gather for exclusive events like the Monaco Yacht Show, the Rose Ball, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

But Monaco has much more to offer. Its rich history is reflected in landmarks like the 1646 Chapel of Mercy, the Cathedral, the Belle Époque Casino by Charles Garnier, and the 16th-century Major Ramp with its ancient gates. Meanwhile, modern marvels like 100-meter towers and the Materra district rising from the sea, designed by Renzo Piano, point to its future.

In Monaco, time seems to stand still.