Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board the ship at 6 p.m. and get settled into your cabin. There's a welcome cocktail where you'll meet the crew, followed by dinner on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Naples
This morning you have choices. You can head to Pompeii to see the ancient city preserved by Mount Vesuvius, or check out Herculaneum with its archaeological sites and well-preserved buildings. If you prefer, there's Naples' historic old town where you'll find the royal palace and Via San Gregorio Armeno, where local craftsmen make nativity figures. The Cloister of Santa Chiara is also worth seeing for its 18th-century nativity scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pompeii excursion (choice)
- Herculaneum excursion (choice)
- Naples excursion (choice) - old town, royal palace, Via San Gregorio Armeno, Cloister of Santa Chiara
Landmarks/POIs Pompeii Herculaneum Via San Gregorio Armeno Cloister of Santa Chiara - Day 3
Sorrento and Amalfi Coast
Early on you'll arrive in Sorrento, surrounded by orange and lemon groves with great sea views from the cliffs. Grab an Italian aperitif at a local restaurant. From there, you'll travel along the Amalfi Coast road, driving past colorful villages perched on the hillside. The afternoon is spent cruising along the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sorrento visit with Italian aperitif at local restaurant
- Amalfi Coast scenic drive
Landmarks/POIs Sorrento Amalfi Coast - Day 4
Palermo and Monreale
The morning starts in Palermo, Sicily's capital, where you'll walk through the historic center. The cathedral there has distinctive amber-colored stone, and the Church of St. Mary of the Admiral has beautiful interior mosaics. After that, you'll head to Monreale and visit the Norman cathedral from the 12th century, which sits overlooking a fertile valley below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Palermo visit - historic center, cathedral, Church of St. Mary of the Admiral (Martorana)
- Monreale visit - cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Palermo Cathedral Church of St. Mary of the Admiral (Martorana) Monreale Cathedral - Day 5
Trapani and Erice
You'll start in Trapani at Sicily's western tip, walking through the historic streets and checking out the Ligny Tower and the Mura di Tramontana fortifications. Later you'll head up to Erice, a medieval village sitting 750 meters above sea level. The cobblestone streets have stone houses and offer views of the Egadi Islands and the sea. The afternoon is spent cruising.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trapani visit - city streets, Ligny Tower, Mura di Tramontana
- Erice visit - medieval village
Landmarks/POIs Trapani Ligny Tower Mura di Tramontana Erice - Day 6
Agrigento and Valley of the Temples
This morning takes you to Agrigento, one of Sicily's oldest cities, where you'll explore the Valley of the Temples. These are Greek ruins from the 8th century BC, including the Temple of Concordia, one of the best-preserved Doric temples around. After that, you'll walk through Agrigento's cobblestone streets and see the churches and squares. The afternoon you'll be cruising.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Agrigento visit - Valley of the Temples, Temple of Concordia
- Agrigento town exploration
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Temples Temple of Concordia - Day 7
Valletta
You have a free morning in Valletta to do what you want. For the excursion, you'll explore Malta's capital perched high on steep cliffs with remarkable architecture built by the Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem. There's an exclusive stop at Saint John's Co-Cathedral. Evening brings onboard entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Valletta excursion - Saint John's Co-Cathedral
- Evening entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Free morning exploration in Valletta
Landmarks/POIs Saint John's Co-Cathedral - Day 8
Disembarkation
After breakfast on board, you'll disembark at 9 a.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast
