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Overview
Highlights
- HIGHLIGHTS Exclusive itinerary between Sicily and Malta
- The antique ruins and picturesque villages of Sicily
- Malta, a patchwork of cultures with megalithic ruins, baroque architecture, and superb natural sites
- ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- THE MUST-SEE SITES: Historical Syracuse
- The baroque Sicilian villages of Noto, Ragusa, and Modica
- Valletta, the island’s capital
- The neighboring island of Gozo
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Trip includes
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - excursions mentioned in the program - onboard activities - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala evening - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Itinerary
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner on board. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Boarding.We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
Included excursions:Valletta in the morning. The splendid Maltese capital deserves a special visit. Perched on top of a steep cliff, its layout and architectural structures are remarkable. The city was built stone-by-stone by and for the Order of Knights of the Hospit...
Included excursions:- Valletta- Maltese treasuresOR- Day trip to GozoTonight’s festivities will have a Maltese flair!
We’ll spend the morning cruising. LA BELLE DE L’ADRIATIQUE will then raise its anchor and begin to cruise to Sicily. Join the ship's crew on the Sun Deck for a cocktail as we admire one of the most beautiful ports in the world on our way out.Included excursion this af...
We’ll spend the morning cruising.Included excursion: Ragusa and Modica.
We’ll spend the morning cruising.Catania in the afternoon. Located on the banks of the Ionian Sea and dominated by Mount Etna, you’ll discover vast squares, wide streets, and lava-rock buildings in this splendid city. Its historic and artistic heritage is just waiting to be discovered.
We’ll spend the morning cruising.Included excursion: Catania.
Mount Etna in the morning.(1) Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe, and we’ll take you up to almost 6,400 feet (1950 m) to the Silvestri Craters near the top. The bleak lava wilderness around the summit of Etna is one of the most memorable landscapes you’ll ever see.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising.
Included excursion: Mount Etna(1).We’ll spend the afternoon cruising.
Included excursion this morning: Ortygia. One of the most fascinating cities in Sicily awaits us today. The 2,700-year-old city of Syracuse played a key role in ancient times when it was one of the major powers of the Mediterranean world. You'll visit Ortygia, the sma...
Included excursions:- Syracuse and Ortygia- Noto
In the morning, LA BELLE DE L’ADRIATIQUE will enter the Grand Harbor, also known as the Port of Valletta, a baroque-style wharf dating back to the 18th century. Imposing fortifications and impressive architecture surround the picturesque port.This afternoon, join us f...
Included excursion: Mdina.Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
Disembarkation.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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