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Gelato Shop
from $19,295
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Sailing 'The Med': A Mediterranean Feast

Valletta - Lisbon - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Wander Valletta Barrakka Gardens
  • Tour Agrigento ancient ruins
  • Taste Tangier street food
  • Sip Portuguese wines
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Valletta / Lisbon
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Join an 18-day Mediterranean cruise on the Douglas Mawson, exploring the culinary heritage from Malta and Sicily to Spain and Morocco. Discover local traditions, seafood delights, and vibrant markets while visiting charming villages and historic wineries.
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Visit Rome's famed Colosseum
from $12,795
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The Amalfi, Sicily and Malta: The Godfather

Rome - Valletta - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Discover Rome’s imperial relics
  • Explore Gaeta’s medieval fortress
  • Wander Naples’ ancient streets
  • Marvel at Pompeii’s ruins
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Rome / Valletta
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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.
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An aerial view of the city Malaga
from $2,990
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Malta, Balearics & Spain

Valletta - Malaga - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Valletta with its heritage
  • Discover Porto Empedocle
  • Visit Cagliari and its Castello
  • Experience Ibiza with its beaches
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Valletta / Malaga
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Embark on a 10-day sailing cruise from Valletta to Malaga, visiting Sicily, Sardinia, Menorca, Ibiza, and Cartagena. Explore historic landmarks and enjoy relaxing days at sea on Star Clippers’ tall ships.
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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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Relax with a stunning view of Lisbon
from $3,680
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Malta to Lisbon

Valletta - Lisbon - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Tour Valletta the walled city
  • View Palma’s Gothic cathedral
  • Discover Cartagena’s Roman Theater
  • See Malaga’s Alcazaba
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Valletta / Lisbon
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Embark on an 11-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, starting in Valletta and visiting places like Cagliari, Mahon, Palma de Mallorca, and Malaga. Explore historical sites like the Roman Theater in Cartagena and end your journey in Lisbon's Alfama quarter.
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The Roman theatre in Cartagena
from $3,350
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Malta, Balearic & Spain

Valletta - Malaga - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Discover Valletta grand churches
  • Visit Cagliari hilltop Castello
  • Wander Carloforte pastel houses
  • Enjoy Motril rum distillery
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Valletta / Malaga
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Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing
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Set sail on an 11-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Star Flyer, visiting historic sites like Cagliari's Castello and the Gothic cathedral in Palma. Stop in Mahon for local gin, explore Cartagena's ancient Roman Theater, and end your cruise in Malaga at the Alcazaba fortress.
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Mount Etna looms over an ancient town
from $5,999
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Italian Isles and Riviera Radiance

Valletta to Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • See Taormina Mount Etna landscapes
  • Visit Capri Blue Grotto
  • Sorrento Pompeii ruins exploration
  • See Capri coastal rock formations
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Valletta / Nice
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Hiking
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Variable
Set sail through Italy’s most iconic coastal destinations on an 8-day cruise aboard World Traveller, starting in Valletta and ending in Nice. This Mediterranean itinerary highlights Italy as the central destination with diverse cultural and scenic experiences.
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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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Urban Exploration
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Variable
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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Athens Acropolis
from $1,740
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Sicily & Greece

Piraeus - Valletta - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Athens ancient Agora
  • Walk Monemvasia twisting alleys
  • Wander Syracuse baroque piazzas
  • Discover Valletta capital
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Piraeus / Valletta
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Embark on a 6-day Mediterranean cruise from Piraeus to Valletta aboard the Star Clipper, visiting historic sites in Greece, Italy, and Malta. Highlights include Monemvasia, Pilos, and Syracuse, concluding in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Enjoy the brilliant blue water of the Mediterranean
from $5,810
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Grand Voyage: Malta, Balearics & Spain

Malta - Las Palmas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Explore Valletta’s historic charm
  • Discover Gozo’s serene beauty
  • Sail Cagliari’s medieval coast
  • Wander Palma’s Gothic streets
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Valletta / Las Palmas
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Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer, exploring UNESCO-listed Valletta, Gozo’s myths, and scenic Mediterranean gems. Highlights include Gothic Palma, Cartagena’s ruins, and Tenerife’s towering Mount Teide.
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Scenic view of Dubrovnik
from $7,499
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Ionian and Adriatic Allure

Valletta to Dubrovnik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Visit Capo Colonna temples
  • Hike to San Giovanni Fortress
  • Visit Split's palace and old town
  • Discover Baroque architecture
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Valletta / Dubrovnik
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Snorkeling, Kayaking
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Variable
Explore Mediterranean treasures on this 11-day cruise aboard World Traveller through Italy, Greece, Montenegro, and Croatia. Discover ancient ruins in Syracuse, coastal charm in Fiskardo, Venetian wonders in Split, and historic Dubrovnik. Start in Malta and finish in Croatia, with immersive experiences in every port.
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Stroll the ancient walkways of Athens
from $6,590
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Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean

Athens - Valletta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore ancient Athens landmarks
  • Walk Nafplion’s fortress paths
  • Discover Corfu’s old town
  • Tour Valletta’s historic streets
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Athens / Valletta
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Variable
Sail from Athens to Valletta on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville. Visit Nafplion, Monemvasia, Gythio, Corfu, Gallipoli, and Syracuse. From ancient fortresses and neoclassical towns to volcanic coasts and baroque streets, explore the deep cultural heritage of Greece, Italy, and Malta along the Ionian and Aegean seas.
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