Authentic Mediterranean Shores
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Valletta
Malta
Wander through magnificent baroque palaces and honey-colored limestone streets in Europe's smallest capital, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress city.
Arrive
2027-06-06 00:00:00
Depart
2027-06-06 18:30:00
Day 2
Porto Empedocle
Italy
Explore the otherworldly limestone cliffs and turquoise sea caves of Scala dei Turchi, Sicily's most dramatic coastal wonder.
Arrive
2027-06-07 12:00:00
Depart
2027-06-07 18:00:00
Day 3
Trapani, Sicily
Italy
Wander through pastel-colored salt ponds glimmering under the Mediterranean sun while watching traditional windmills grind sea salt along the stunning coastline.
Arrive
2027-06-08 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-08 20:00:00
Day 4
Palermo
Italy
Wander through the chaotic Vucciria Market where vendors hawk fresh seafood and street food that tastes like Sicily's salty soul.
Arrive
2027-06-09 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-09 22:00:00
Day 5
Lipari
Italy
Dive into crystal-clear waters to discover submerged Roman artifacts and volcanic rock formations surrounding this enchanting Aeolian Island.
Arrive
2027-06-10 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-10 18:00:00
Day 5
Stromboli
Italy
Witness Europe's only continuously active volcano erupt at night from the glowing slopes of this dramatic Mediterranean island.
Arrive
2027-06-10 00:00:00
Day 6
Reggio di Calabria
Italy
Marvel at the Riace Bronzes, two perfectly preserved ancient Greek statues that stand as masterpieces of classical sculpture in the archaeological museum.
Arrive
2027-06-11 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-11 23:59:00
Day 7
Siracuse, Sicily
Italy
Wander through ancient Greek temples and baroque palaces in this UNESCO-listed island city where history literally surrounds every sun-drenched corner.
Arrive
2027-06-12 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-12 22:00:00
Day 8
Taormina
Italy
Wander through the ancient Greek Theatre perched dramatically above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna as your breathtaking backdrop.
Arrive
2027-06-13 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-13 18:00:00
Day 9
Valletta
Malta
Wander through magnificent baroque palaces and honey-colored limestone streets in Europe's smallest capital, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress city.
Arrive
2027-06-14 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Majestic volcanoes, fertile valleys, iconic ancient sites, and enchanting islands… Leaving from Valletta, the Maltese capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set off to explore the jewels of Sicily and the Calabrian coastlines, during a journey that will take you to discover mythical sites at the crossroads of eastern and western civilisations. On these sun-kissed shores, towns brimming with history will open the doors to their heritage treasures between ancient sites, architectural jewels and age-old traditions, while the unaltered raw beauty of the Mediterranean coasts reveals its full grandeur.</p>
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