Southern Italian Cruise to Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome

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Explore the ancient history, mythology, and natural beauty of Southern Italy on a Southern Italy cruise aboard Le Ponant, a sleek motor-sailing yacht that accommodates just 60 passengers, with additional days to see historic sights in Rome and Malta. Your ports-of-call include Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Naples, and remote Aeolian Isles. In Sicily, see the Greek Theater in Siracusa, the charming pedestrian market in Taormina, the medieval town of Erice, and the impressive Doric temple in Segesta. Take in castles, cathedrals, and fortresses in Valletta, Lipari, and Naples. Drive along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, and visit the Vatican in Rome. Enjoy a "Taste of Palermo" and a traditional Neopolitan pizza lunch on Tauck's Italy cruise.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Malta

 
Arrive Malta.
Hotels

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Le Méridien Phoenicia, Valletta, Malta. A transfer is included upon arrival from Malta International Airport to your hotel, Le Méridien Phoenicia. Please join us this evening for a welcome dinner. Meals D

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Day 2 - Valletta, Malta

 
Explore Malta / Embark Le Ponant .
Sightseeing

A guided tour of Malta includes the medieval walled city of Mdina and a drive around St. Julian’s Bay, where the oft-pictured colorful Maltese boats are sheltered. Return to Valletta for a walking tour, and visit the elaborate Co-Cathedral of St. John.

Yacht Cruises

Arrive at the Grand Harbour to board the yacht Le Ponant for Sicily. Meals BLD


Day 3 - Siracusa, Italy

 
Savor the Day at Siracusa, Sicily
Sightseeing

Le Ponant docks at Siracusa, an important stronghold of ancient Greece. Visit Neapolis Parco Archeologico and its masterpiece, Teatro Greco, a 15,000-seat theatre hewn out of rock. Explore Latomia del Paradiso, featuring the Ear of Dionysius.

Yacht Cruises

Spend the afternoon in the city’s historic cultural center, the island of Ortigia; return to Le Ponant for the Captain’s reception, followed by dinner. Meals BLD


Day 4 - At Sea

 
Explore Historic Taormina, Sicily
Sightseeing

The views of Mt. Etna astound as Le Ponant approaches the terraced town of Taormina. Spend the day exploring, including a guided visit to spectacular Teatro Greco, built in 3 BC by the Greeks and remodeled by the Romans, and take a stroll along the Corso Umberto through Old Town. Meals BLD


Day 5 - At Sea

 
A Taste of Palermo, Sicily.
Sightseeing

Spend the day in Palermo, the capital of Sicily. Set in a natural amphitheatre, Palermo was once an Arab emirate, once the seat of a Norman kingdom, and once Europe’s grandest city. See the Cathedral, Porto Nuovo, the Palazzo dei Normani and Fontana Pretoria, a beautiful – yet controversial – 16th-century fountain. Sample regional culinary specialties during lunch for an authentic taste of daily life, and enjoy traditional entertainment tonight. Meals BLD


Day 6 - Palermo, Italy

 
Antiquities and Artifacts of Sicily.
Sightseeing

Drive to Segesta to see the never-completed temple, which was started in 426 BC; in addition to its well preserved Doric columns, it boasts some of the most magnificent views in Sicily. Continue on to the ancient town of Erice for lunch. Established some 3,000 years ago, medieval influences are everywhere, from the Duomo to Castello di Venere; explore at leisure.

Yacht Cruises

Meet Le Ponant in Trapani. Meals BLD


Day 7 - At Sea

 
Enjoy the Pleasures of Lipari
Yacht Cruises

Explore Lipari, including a 16th-century castle and a 17th-century cathedral perched above the harbor. Sail by the island of Stromboli tonight, home to one of the world’s few constantly active volcanoes; the view is unforgettable! Meals BLD


Day 8 - At Sea

 
Travel the Incomparable Amalfi Coast.
Yacht Cruises

Journey to the town of Amalfi for a guided walk, then wind along the mountain drive to Ravello. Visit Villa Rufolo and savor incredible scenic views during lunch. Return to the ship for the Captain’s farewell dinner. Meals BLD


Day 9 - Naples, Italy

 
Disembark Le Ponant / Naples / Rome
Yacht Cruises

Disembark for a sightseeing tour of Naples, including the Posillipo, Santa Lucia and Castel Nuovo.

Sightseeing

Visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and enjoy a traditional pizza lunch before heading to Rome. Meals BLD


Day 10 - Rome, Italy

 
Journey Home.
Airport Transfers

Tour ends: Rome, Italy. A transfer to the airport is included. Allow 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in. Inquire at time of booking for additional nights in Rome. Meals B


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