Sicily Small Ship Cruises

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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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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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from $2,660

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Amalfi & Sicily

Roundtrip Civitavecchia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper

• Reach Civitavecchia
• View Sorrento’s city walls
• Wander Agropoli’s medieval center
• Admire Lipari’s Acropolis

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Civitavecchia / Civitavecchia

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Experience an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia, Rome, on the Royal Clipper, visiting Sorrento, Agropoli, Taormina, and the stunning Pontine Islands. Explore ancient ruins, enjoy the scenic Amalfi Coast, and snorkel the vibrant coral beaches before returning to Rome.

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from $3,899

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Volcanoes of Italy

Naples - Malta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Variety Voyager

• Discover Lipari Aeolian archipelago
• Explore Gozo Ggantija monuments
• Wander Taormina Greek amphitheater
• Savor Catania local wines

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Naples / Valletta

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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Wine Tasting

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Join an 8-day cruise from Naples to Valletta aboard the Variety Voyager, guided by National Geographic Explorer George Kourounis. Explore Capri, Sicily's Taormina and Mount Etna, and Malta's UNESCO sites, while attending lectures on the region's geology.

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from $8,740

$1000 SBC

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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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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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from $12,350

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From the French city of angels to the shores of the Adriatic

Nice to Dubrovnik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Discover Gallipoli old town
• Visit Taormina theater with views
• Pompeii ancient ruins
• See Gallipoli old town

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Nice / Dubrovnik

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Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration

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Sail an 8-day Mediterranean voyage centered on Italy, from Nice to Dubrovnik aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Tuscany from Livorno, Elba Island, Salerno, Sicily, and Puglia, then continue to Kotor and Dubrovnik. Visit UNESCO sites, ancient cities, coastal towns, volcano landscapes, and historic ports.

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from $2,500

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Icons of the Italian Coast

Roundtrip Civitavecchia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Stroll Ponza to see pastel houses
• Admire Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast
• Wander Agropoli’s medieval center
• Visit Lipari to see the Acropolis

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Civitavecchia / Civitavecchia

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Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Civitavecchia on the Star Clipper, visiting stunning volcanic islands and charming coastal towns. Highlights include Lipari's Acropolis, Stromboli's volcano, Taormina near Mount Etna, Agropoli's medieval charm, Sorrento with Pompeii access, and the picturesque Pontine Islands.

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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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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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from $2,820

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Italy's Southern Jewels

Roundtrip Civitavecchia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Wander Lipari streets
• See Taormina sights
• Roam medieval Agropoli
• Tour Paestum temples

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Civitavecchia / Civitavecchia

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Small Ship Sailing

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Take a 9-day roundtrip cruise from Civitavecchia on the Star Clipper, exploring volcanic islands and historic towns such as Lipari, Taormina, and Amalfi. Enjoy sights like Stromboli, Pompeii, and the picturesque harbor of Ponza before returning.

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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

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Spa Relaxation

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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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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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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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from $3,320

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Rome to Athens

Civitavecchia - Piraeus - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper

• Watch Stromboli’s active volcano
• Discover Crotone’s Greek heritage
• Wander Parga’s cobbled lanes
• Visit Katakolon

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Civitavecchia / Piraeus

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Set sail on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia to Piraeus aboard the Royal Clipper, visiting stunning locations like the Pontine Islands, Lipari, Taormina, and the historic sites of Ancient Olympia. The journey also includes Pargа, Monemvasia, and concludes in Piraeus, granting access to Athens.

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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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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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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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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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from $3,680

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Italy, Albania & Croatia

Civitavecchia - Venice - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper

• Wander Monopoli’s whitewashed alley
• Watch Stromboli’s active volcano
• Discover Crotone’s Greek heritage
• Explore Komiza’s fishing harbor

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Civitavecchia / Venice

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Embark on an 11-day cruise from Civitavecchia to Venice aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas. Discover stunning destinations like Sicily, Albania, and the Croatian coast before concluding in Venice.

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