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Sunset over Palermo
from $9,120
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Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Nice - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore Valletta Barrakka Gardens
  • Discover Gozo temples of Ggantija
  • Tour Taormina Greco-Roman theater
  • See Cagliari old ramparts
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Valletta / Nice
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Experience a 9-day Mediterranean cruise on the Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring historic sites in Malta, Sicily, and Sardinia. Conclude your cruise in Nice after visiting picturesque landscapes and cultural landmarks throughout the region.
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Mount Etna looms over an ancient town
from $14,595
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The Amalfi, Sicily and Malta: The Godfather

Rome - Valletta - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Rome to view the Colosseum
  • Explore Gaeta monastery site
  • Sail the Amalfi Coast
  • Wander Agrigento and Greek ruins
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Rome / Valletta
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Embark on a 13-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring Sicily, Malta, and the stunning Amalfi Coast. Experience ancient architecture, rich histories, and the region's famous cuisine amidst scenic coastal landscapes.
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Ancient theater of Taormina Sicily Italy with Etna erupting volcano at sunset
from $12,206
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The Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta

Roundtrip Malta - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud II
  • Explore stunning UNESCO-listed site
  • Step into the history of Sicily
  • Discover the charm of ancient Erice
  • Savor the authentic Sicily flavors
  • Explore historic Taormina and Sirac
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Valletta / Valletta
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Embark on a 10-day Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta cruise, aboard Sea Cloud II. Explore ancient cities, UNESCO-listed temples, and landscapes shaped by the Romans, Greeks, and Carthaginians. Visit Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, the Ggantija Temples, and Valletta, stroll medieval Erice, and tour The Godfather’s Castello degli Schiavi.
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Explore Sibenik on the Dalmatian Coast
from $4,040
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Italy, Montenegro, Albania & Croatia

Venice - Civitavecchia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Admire Venice's golden lions
  • Stroll Mali Losinj's old town
  • Marvel at Sibenik's Cathedral
  • Tour Syracuse's Neapolis Park
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Venice / Civitavecchia
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Embark on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Rome aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring both iconic sites and hidden gems. Visit historic towns in Croatia, the ancient ruins of Butrint in Albania, and marvel at Sicily's archaeological treasures before concluding in Civitavecchia.
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The Roman theatre in Cartagena
from $8,950
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Ancient shores of the Mediterranean

Valletta - Malaga - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • See Valletta UNESCO heritage site
  • Discover Syracuse Greek heritage
  • Visit Agrigento Valley Temples
  • Tour Tunis Carthage SidiBouSaid
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Valletta / Malaga
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Wine Tasting
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11-day cruise from Valletta to Málaga aboard Le Bougainville explores Malta, Sicily, Tunisia, Algeria, and Spain. Syracuse, Agrigento, Tunis, Algiers, Cartagena, Almería, Melilla, and Granada highlight ancient sites, coastal cities, and UNESCO-listed heritage stops.
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Stroll along Barcelona's famed beaches
from $15,600
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Mediterranean Wonders: Sicily, Greece, Sardinia, and Beyond

Spain - Greece - 13 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Cruise the Mediterranean Sea
  • Explore standing stones on Menorca
  • Taste Sicilian wine
  • Swim at Kefalonia
  • Explore Delphi and Corinth Canal
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Barcelona / Athens
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Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on a 13-day Mediterranean Wonders Cruise from Spain to Greece aboard National Geographic Orion, explore ancient ruins, medieval towns, and local cuisine. Visit Menorca’s prehistoric stones, Bonifacio’s citadel, Sardinia’s artisan villages, savor Sicilian wine, swim in Kefalonia’s waters, and explore Delphi.
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Enjoy stunning sunset views over Zadar
from $17,795
Save $150
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Adriatic, Sicily & the Amalfi Coast

Civitavecchia - Venice - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Ikon
  • Explore Rome elaborate churches
  • Discover Capri Piazzetta
  • See Lipari pastel townhouses
  • Experience Palermo arancini
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Civitavecchia / Venice
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Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits
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Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Civitavecchia, exploring Rome, Sicily, and the Amalfi Coast. Experience luxury aboard the Scenic Ikon while tasting Mediterranean cuisine and discovering unique cultures in breathtaking destinations.
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from $9,540
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Culture and Islands of the Mediterranean

Barcelona - Valletta - 12 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Visit Menorca
  • Explore Sardinia
  • Discover Sicily
  • Experience Catania
  • Discover Syracuse
  • Discover Malta
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Barcelona / Valletta
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Embark on a 12-day cruise from Barcelona to Malta aboard L’Austral. Enjoy culinary and cultural experiences with an included excursion per port. Highlights include Menorca, Alghero, Cagliari, Trapani, Palermo, Lipari, Catania, Syracuse, Gozo, and ending in Valletta.
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Explore the ancient ruins of Rome
from $3,740
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Rome to Athens

Civitavecchia - Piraeus - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Ponza pastel houses
  • Wander Amalfi grand Duomo
  • Discover Lipari Acropolis
  • Visit Syracuse Parco Archeologico
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Civitavecchia / Piraeus
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Set sail on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia aboard the Star Clipper, visiting highlights like Amalfi's grand Duomo, the ancient ruins of Olympia, and the charming island of Sifnos. Conclude your journey in Piraeus, Athens' main port, after exploring stunning cliffs and historical sites along the way.
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Monemvasia - View from the Top
from $3,740
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Athens to Rome

Piraeus - Civitavecchia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Athens ancient Agora
  • Discover Hydra Monastery of Ilias
  • Tour Monemvasia Byzantine port
  • Visit Gythio picturesque streets
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Piraeus / Civitavecchia
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Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Star Clipper, exploring historic sites from the Acropolis in Athens to the ruins of Olympia, and enjoying charming towns like Taormina and Ponza. Experience ancient culture and stunning vistas before disembarking in Civitavecchia.
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Relax in beautiful Sicily
from $3,610
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Rome to Athens

Civitavecchia - Piraeus - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Ponza’s harbor town
  • Discover Sorrento’s ancient cliffs
  • View Lipari’s bustling marina
  • Wander Syracuse’s baroque piazzas
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Civitavecchia / Piraeus
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Join a 12-day cruise on the Star Clipper, starting from Civitavecchia and exploring Italy's Pontine Islands, the Aeolian Islands, and Sicily. Discover Greece's historic sites, including Olympia and picturesque Hydra, before concluding in Athens.
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Admire the distinctive red roofs of the cities of the Dalmatian coast
from $4,480
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Grand Voyage: Venice to Rome

Venice - Civitavecchia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Admire Venice’s Renaissance palaces
  • Explore Rovinj’s harbor
  • Discover Sibenik’s cathedral
  • Walk Dubrovnik’s historic walls
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Venice / Civitavecchia
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Embark on a 15-day cruise from Venice to Civitavecchia aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring stunning Adriatic and Mediterranean destinations. Discover historical sites in Rovinj, Dubrovnik, and Syracuse while enjoying the natural beauty of islands like Ponza and Corsica.
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