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Experience the allure of Italy, Montenegro, and Croatia aboard small ship cruises with Adventure Life for 2026. Sail from Venice to Rome or Rome to Venice on a luxurious tall ship, the Royal Clipper, and bask in the heavenly scent of lavender fields in Hvar and the awe-inspiring beauty of Dubrovnik's old town. Explore archaeological sites, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and join optional tours to places like Pompeii. From the Sistine Chapel to Kotor's medieval city, each day offers new discoveries and relaxation. Uncover the treasures of the Eastern Mediterranean on this unforgettable journey. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Naples at Sunset, Italy
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La Dolce Vita

Naples - Malta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Variety Voyager
  • Explore Capri's coastal allure
  • Visit Lipari’s ancient sites
  • Discover Taormina’s historic alleys
  • Wander Syracuse’s ancient streets
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Naples / Valletta
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Variety Voyager from Naples to Malta, visiting Capri, Taormina, Mount Etna, and Catania in Sicily. In Malta, explore Valletta's UNESCO sites and Gozo's ancient monuments.
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Explore ruins in Taormina within view of volcanic Mount Etna
from $3,499
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La Dolce Vita

Naples - Valletta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Callisto
  • Discover Lipari panoramic viewpoint
  • Stroll Taormina’s alleys
  • Experience Sicilian wines
  • Wander Syracuse’s historic streets
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Naples / Valletta
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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the MY Callisto, starting in Naples and exploring the glamorous island of Capri. Discover Sicily's rich history, including Mount Etna and Taormina, before heading to Malta's UNESCO sites, like Valletta and Gozo's ancient temples.
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Explore historic Bonifacio atop the cliffs of Corsica
from $8,740
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Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Discover Mediterranean islands
  • Experience ancient ruins
  • Admire Byzantine-Arab mosaics
  • Explore medieval towns
  • Discover local cuisine
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Valletta / Nice
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Explore the heart of the Mediterranean on this 8-day Mediterranean Island Cruise with Smithsonian Journeys from Valletta to Nice aboard Le Bougainville. Discover Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba's historical civilizations that left mark on these islands' language, cuisine, art, and architecture.
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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
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
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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Visit the Baroque Cathedral of Syracuse
from $9,460
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Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Livorno - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore Valletta's heritage
  • Discover Syracuse's history
  • Admire Taormina's scenic views
  • Experience Naples culture
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Valletta / Livorno
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Sail on this 9-day Southern Italy and Sicily cruise with Smithsonian Journeys aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Start in Valletta, Malta, exploring historic landmarks. Visit Syracuse's Greek and cultural sites and Taormina's scenic views and theater. Explore Reggio di Calabria's coast and museum. Visit Civitavecchia, and conclude in Livorno, Tuscany.
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Tour the charming city of Valletta, Malta.
from $12,250
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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Valletta - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Take a loop around Sicily
  • Discover Sicily's beautiful cities
  • Visit Syracuse
  • Explore Palermo
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Valletta / Valletta
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During this 9-day cruise around Sicily aboard the new luxury expedition ship Le Bougainville, you'll be able to explore mythical places at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations. Discover Sicily's most beautiful historic cities and ancient sites.
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Relax by the sea in sunny Nice
from $8,470
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Isle of Beauty, Italian shores & Malta

Nice - Valletta - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Stroll Promenade des Anglais
  • Explore Napoleon’s exile home
  • Visit Lipari’s obsidian quarries
  • See Valletta’s Grandmasters Palace
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Nice / Valletta
Activities
Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Embark on this 11-day cruise across the Mediterranean from Nice to Valletta aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Corsica’s charming ports, Sicily’s historical treasures, and the natural beauty of the Aeolian Islands. Visit iconic landmarks like the Calvi Citadel, Portofino’s harbor, and Lipari’s obsidian quarries.
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View from mount Solaro of Capri island at summer day, Italy
from $11,425
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Early Summer Mediterranean Style

Valletta - Nice - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud Spirit
  • Discover Valletta's architecture
  • Experience Ortigia’s Old Town
  • Explore Corsica, Sardinia and Calvi
  • Discover Amalfi and Amalfi Coast
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Valletta / Nice
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Sail from Malta to France on an 11-day Early Summer Mediterranean cruise aboard the Sea Cloud Spirit. Visit Valletta’s historic streets, Syracuse’s ancient ruins, and Taormina’s views of Mount Etna. Cruise past the Amalfi Coast, visit Capri’s grottos, Corsica’s cliffs, Sardinia’s Catalan past, and Calvi’s beaches. End in St. Tropez and scenic Nice.
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Ancient theater of Taormina Sicily Italy with Etna erupting volcano at sunset
from $14,158
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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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Beautiful Taormina, Italy, with Mt. Etna in the background
from $31,340
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Islands of the Mediterranean

Piraeus - Malaga - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Athens’ Acropolis
  • Discover Mykonos’ iconic windmills
  • Wander Santorini’s streets
  • Experience Chania’s Venetian harbor
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Piraeus / Malaga
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Embark on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, exploring iconic Greek islands like Mykonos and Santorini, along with the charming coastal towns of Sardinia and Ibiza. This journey combines rich cultural immersion, stunning scenery, and regional flavors across Southern Europe.
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Civitavecchia, the historic port city that opens the gateway to Rome.
from $3,610
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Italy and Croatia

Civitavecchia - Venice - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Ponza’s colorful harbor
  • Discover Amalfi’s grand Duomo
  • Admire Lipari’s volcanic beauty
  • Wander Taormina’s ancient lanes
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Civitavecchia / Venice
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Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Civitavecchia to Venice on the Star Clipper, exploring Italy and Croatia's hidden gems like Ponza and Otranto. Experience historic towns and local cuisine, and enjoy onboard relaxation and adventure across beautiful coastal seas.
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View from gondola during the ride through the canals, Venice
from $3,610
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Italy, Montenegro and Croatia

Venice - Civitavecchia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Venice’s Grand Canal
  • Discover Mali Losinj’s Cikat Bay
  • Visit Sibenik’s St. James Cathedral
  • Walk Dubrovnik’s ancient city walls
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Venice / Civitavecchia
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Star Clipper cruise from Venice, exploring Croatia's coastal gems and Montenegro's Kotor. Discover Italy's Apulia region, Sicily's Taormina, and end your journey in Civitavecchia, just outside Rome.
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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
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
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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Relax in beautiful Sicily
from $12,560
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The Most Beautiful Spring Moments

Italy Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud II
  • Enjoy Calvi’s old town
  • Marvel at Bonifacio’s cliffs
  • Wander Lipari’s volcanic landscapes
  • Explore Livorno’s Renaissance charm
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Livorno / Catania
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Set sail on a 12-day Italy cruise aboard Sea Cloud II. Starting in Livorno this cruise takes you through historic cities, scenic beaches, and cultural landmarks across Tuscany, Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily.
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Relax in beautiful Sicily
from $8,910
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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Visit Valleta a UNESCO-listed city
  • Visit Valley of Temples
  • Witness a fiery volcano
  • Discover Trapani's diverse heritage
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Valletta / Valletta
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Set sail on a 9-day Sicily cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit UNESCO sites like Valletta and the Valley of Temples, admire Stromboli’s volcanic activity, explore vibrant cities such as Palermo and Syracuse, and discover ancient ruins, diverse cultures, and beautiful coastal views.
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