Italy Archaeological Tours & Cruises

Discover Italy’s top highlights on a family-friendly adventure through Venice, Florence, Tuscany, and Rome. Enjoy hands-on experiences like mask-making, cooking, and cycling, visit iconic sites such as the Colosseum and Ponte Vecchio, explore the Ferrari Museum, and experience Italy’s rich culture, history, and flavors together.

Experience the nature and culture of the Aeolian Archipelago on this 8-day tour. Visit Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicidu, and Salina, which form one of the most active geological structures in the Mediterranean. Explore these beautiful coastal towns, visiting incredible volcanic rock formations and seafront black sand beaches.

Join this 12-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson, exploring Southern Italy, Sicily, and Malta's stunning history and culture. Experience the Amalfi Coast, ancient cities, and Malta's heritage while savoring local cuisine and vibrant Mediterranean life.

Sail from Venice to Rome on an 11-day cruise aboard the S.S. La Venezia. Experience early access to St. Mark’s Basilica, Vicenza’s Teatro Olimpico, Murano’s glassblowers, and Rome’s ancient wonders. Explore Chioggia, Burano, and Padua while enjoying unforgettable cultural, historical, and culinary moments.

Experience an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Venice aboard S.S. La Venezia. Discover the Doge’s Palace, Burano’s colorful houses, Chioggia’s markets, and the Po Delta’s tranquil waterways. Visit castles, art museums, artisan studios, and lively piazzas, while enjoying authentic cuisine and unforgettable views of the Venetian Lagoon.

Embark in Valletta for a 10-day Mediterranean cruise to Sicily and southern Italy aboard Le Boreal. Explore Syracuse, Palermo, Lipari, Taormina, and Pompeii. Visit temples, amphitheaters, cathedrals, and volcanic sites. Enjoy views of Stromboli and Etna, then return to Malta aboard a luxury ship with cultural programming and refined comfort.

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.

Set sail on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia aboard the Emerald Azzurra, exploring ancient sites in Gaeta, stunning views in Capri, and charming streets in Sorrento and Amalfi before relaxing on Lipari’s beaches and concluding in Valletta, Malta.

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.

Sail on this 8-day Western Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia to Nice aboard Emerald Sakara. Explore Corsica’s Calvi, Tuscany’s Livorno and Marina di Carrara, the UNESCO-listed town of Porto Venere, the coastal gems of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, and the glamorous cities of Monte Carlo and Nice.

Set sail on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, visiting Napoleon's residence in Portoferraio, the medieval streets of Bonifacio, and the vibrant markets of Palermo. Conclude your journey in Valletta, Malta, exploring the Grandmaster's Palace and St. John's Cathedral.

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.