Along the eastern Italian shores of the Adriatic Sea lie stunning towns, cities and harbours. Venice is just one of these iconic locations and where better to visit on a luxury yacht than in a city built literally on the water.

Romance ensues as you cruise the canals of the historic city of Venice. Here, you will find cobblestone streets, gondolas and small boats – there are no roads for cars. Venice is the perfect place to get lost at. Wander along the canals at leisure, stopping at cafes and local boutiques. Venice’s main square, Piazza St. Marco, is home to the ever-incredible St. Mark’s Basilica, as well as the opulent Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Campanile, which is worth the climb for the stunning views of the city.

Find some of Italy’s most famous designers, such as Versace, Gucci, Fendi and more, lining the street of Calle Larga XXII Marzo. After an afternoon of designer shopping, stop at Harry’s Bar - the birthplace of the Bellini, for a truly refreshing taste of Venice. On the culinary front, seafood is a staple of Venetian cuisine and we recommend taking a meal at Osteria Boccadoro or one of the city’s very oldest trattorias, such as Antiche Carampane, to get your fill of traditional fare.

At the south of Venice on the eastern coast of Italy, you will find the beautiful white sand beaches of Ancona, which sit below dramatic mountainous cliffs, covered in rambling evergreen trees. The scenery is a stunning juxtaposition - an eye-catching opportunity for any photographer’s lens. A Venice yacht charter would not be complete without a visit to Ancona’s Cathedral of San Ciriaco, which was built in 1,000 A.D. on a site originally home to the Greek temple of Aphrodite.

To the north-west of Venice lies the enticing and exciting city and seaport, Trieste. Pulling influences from the Germanic Hapsburgs, this city combines cultures from Italy as well as the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Stock Exchange Square still stands and a visit to the seafront, where the Victory Lighthouse watches over the idyllic port, is a must during the trip. Various castles can be found in Trieste too, such as Castel San Giusto and Castello Miramare.

Italy’s eastern coastline is lined with cities, towns and bays set like jewels against the Adriatic Sea. Rich in culture, art, history and boasting world-renowned cuisine, this exquisite charter destination offers a luxury superyacht holiday filled with elegance, extravagance and captivating scenery.