Explore this beautiful corner of the Mediterranean where raw nature takes centre stage, on this superb yacht cruise from the stunning capital of Valletta.
Enjoy a refreshing swim stop at one of Gozo's gorgeous beaches, and perhaps take the optional tour of the Citadel and Baroque Cathedral which is followed by a wine tasting. Continue to Syracuse, which played an important role in the Hellenic World. The city is home an incredible Greek theatre, as well as some equally impressive Roman ruins.
Homer claimed that Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands, looked like a 'wall of bronze'. Admire the impressive 16th-century Spanish buildings, then cruise to Vulcano Island with its mud baths, and past the active volcano of Stromboli.
Take the chance to get up close to Mount Etna on an optional tour, before exploring the Italian city of Catania. Taormina is the final port of call before returning to Valletta. The town is a delight of medieval streets and piazzas surrounding the famous Corso Umbreto. Perhaps visit the spectacular Greek ampitheatre during your time here.
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Malta to Sicily and the Aeolian Islands Itinerary
Day 1 - Valletta (Malta)
Embark your ship in Valletta. Enjoy welcome cocktails and a cruise briefing, before dinner on board.
Day 2 - Gozo Island
Enjoy a swim stop at one of Gozo's stunning beaches, before docking for lunch. Perhaps join the optional tour to the Citadel and Baroque Cathedral, followed by a wine tasting. Overnight at sea.
Day 3 - Syracuse (Sicily)
Syracuse rivalled Athens in importance in the Hellenic world and has a Greek theatre which seats 15,000. The Roman ruins are equally impressive. Overnight at sea.
Day 4 - Lipari (Italy)
Due to the volcanic rock, Homer said that Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands, looked like a 'wall of bronze'. Admire the impressive 16th-century buildings. Overnight in port.
Day 5 - Vulcano Island - Panarea - Stromboli
Begin the day on Vulcano Island with its mud baths, before cruising past the active volcano of Stromboli.
Day 6 - Catania
Take the optional visit to Mount Etna and get up close to the volcano, before heading to the old Italian city of Catania.
Day 7 - Taormina
Discover Taormina's delightful medieval streets and piazzas which surround the famous Corso Umbreto. Today's optional tour includes the spectacular Greek Ampitheatre. Afternoon at leisure before a Farewell Dinner on board.
Day 8 - Valletta (Malta)
Disembark the ship between 9am and 10am.
The Captain reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.