Isle of Beauty, Italian Shores & Malta
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Nice
France
Stroll the pebbled beaches of the glittering Côte d'Azur while admiring Belle Époque mansions and Alpine views across the sparkling Mediterranean.
Arrive
2028-08-29 00:00:00
Depart
2028-08-29 18:00:00
Day 2
Portofino
Italy
Wander pastel-colored fishing villages draped along dramatic cliffs where Italian Riviera elegance meets authentic seaside charm.
Arrive
2028-08-30 07:00:00
Depart
2028-08-30 21:30:00
Day 3
Saint-Florent
France
Explore the stunning Désert des Agriates where pristine beaches meet dramatic golden cliffs in this hidden Corsican paradise.
Arrive
2028-08-31 21:30:00
Depart
2028-08-31 23:59:00
Day 4
Saint-Florent
France
Explore the stunning Désert des Agriates where pristine beaches meet dramatic golden cliffs in this hidden Corsican paradise.
Arrive
2028-09-01 00:00:00
Depart
2028-09-01 21:30:00
Day 5
Portoferraio
Italy
Explore Napoleon's former island exile retreat and hike through Mediterranean pine forests with panoramic Tyrrhenian Sea views.
Arrive
2028-09-02 07:00:00
Depart
2028-09-02 21:30:00
Day 6
Isola del Giglio
Italy
Explore pristine Mediterranean coves and medieval hilltop villages while kayaking through crystalline waters off this enchanting Tuscan island.
Arrive
2028-09-03 07:00:00
Depart
2028-09-03 20:00:00
Day 7
🌊 At Sea
Day 8
Lipari
Italy
Dive into crystal-clear waters to discover submerged Roman artifacts and volcanic rock formations surrounding this enchanting Aeolian Island.
Arrive
2028-09-05 07:00:00
Depart
2028-09-05 20:00:00
Day 9
Taormina
Italy
Wander through the ancient Greek Theatre perched dramatically above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna as your breathtaking backdrop.
Arrive
2028-09-06 07:00:00
Depart
2028-09-06 18:00:00
Day 10
Valletta
Malta
Wander through magnificent baroque palaces and honey-colored limestone streets in Europe's smallest capital, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress city.
Arrive
2028-09-07 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>From the French Riviera to Malta, embark on a cruise on which rugged peaks, colourful villages and beaches edged with turquoise waters form landscapes of rare elegance. In Corsica, the steep slopes, stone villages and scent of the maquis scrubland reveal a wild and authentic character while, on the Italian Riviera, small elegant ports, pastel-coloured façades and coves fringed with pine trees create a setting imbued with the relaxed Mediterranean way of life The Tuscan coastlines will then unveil their natural treasures and their villages facing the sea, while the volcanic islands of the south offer spectacular panoramas. Further along, Sicily blends ancient heritage, Italian charm and horizons dominated by Mount Etna.</p>
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9 nights on
Le Bougainville
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