Sicily, Malta and the Aeolian Islands Cruise Itinerary
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Valetta – Embarkation 3 pm. Welcome dinner Overnight in port. Overnight in port. | |
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Valletta / Gozo Island – Morning sailing to Gozo Island by sail. Swim stop in the morning at one of the Gozo’s beautiful beaches. Arrival in Gozo Harbour after lunch. Optional excursion with visits of the Citadel and its Baroque Cathedral, our Lady of Ta Pinu Basilica, the St George Basilica and the Cathedral Museum. After a short wine tasting late in the afternoon we will return to the ship. Late night departure for Syracuse/Sicily. Overnight at sea. | |
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Syracuse – Early morning arrival in the port of Syracuse. Syracuse, one of the most and prestigious cities of the Hellenistic World, was a rival of Athens. Our morning optional excursion will bring us to the spectacular 15,000-seat Greek theatre, the elliptical Roman amphitheatre, the Archaeological Museum, the Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Aretusa, and the Cathedral, which incorporates the remains of the famed Temple of Athena. After lunch you can take our afternoon excursion taking you inland, into Sicily’s southeast region, known for its Baroque towns. You will visit exquisitely-preserved Noto, a jewel of a town situated on a plateau. Late in the evening we leave Syracuse for the Aeolian Islands. Overnight at sea. | |
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Lipari – Morning arrival in Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands which sits on red volcanic rock and looks like ”a wall of bronze” according to the Greek poet Homer. Archaeological remains found here have yielded clues to civilizations which date to 1700 BC, including the Neolithic stones that sit alongside ancient tombstones, and ruins of Greek walls and Roman villas. The Spaniards found their way here in the 16th century, building the Castello (castle) and the 17 century cathedral that is perched above the harbour; All these sights will be available to see them on your morning optional sightseeing excursion. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Lipari. | |
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Lipari Volcano Island / Panarea Stromboli Island – We leave Lipari in the morning to reach Volcano Island famous for its majestic volcano crater and the mud baths. Later in the afternoon we sail to Panarea. Late in the afternoon, we reach Panarea, a quaint old style Aeolian Island. After time at leisure in port, we gather for our traditional farewell dinner at anchor. Later in the evening we start our return trip to Catania and sail slowly past the island of Stromboli famous for its live volcano. The sight of live lava eruptions is not to be missed. Overnight at sea. | |
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Catania Taormina – Catania is our starting point for our day excursion to nearby Taormina, the jewel city of Sicily, clinging to the cliffs over the sea. With endlessly winding medieval streets and secluded gardens hidden by stone walls, Taormina enchants visitors with its history and beauty. Our optional excursion features a stroll along the Corso Umberto, lined with piazza, duomos and palazzi such as the Palazzo Santo Stefano. Later you will take a guided tour of the ancient Greek Theatre with magnificent views of the sea. Overnight in port. | |
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Catania – Morning excursion to the Etna Volcano, the highest point in Sicily and a live volcano. A resident Volcanologist will provide you full details on its activity and volcano activity in South Italy. After lunch on board the ship, our afternoon optional walking excursions will show you the hidden treasures of the city of Catania. After our farewell dinner we start our return sailing to Malta. Overnight at sea. | |
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Valletta, Malta – Arrival 08.30. Disembarkation 9 to 10 am | |
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