Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba Cruise

Day 1 - Malta

Arrive: Tue 18 May 2027 / Depart: Tue 18 May 2027 at 18:00

Day 2 - Gozo, Malta

Arrive: Wed 19 May 2027 / Depart: Wed 19 May 2027

Like its twin sister Camino, Gozo is part of the Maltese Archipelago. Known to locals as the “green island” Gozo has two facets: one wild and arid, the other gentle and tranquil with attractive sheltered coves for bathing.

Day 3 - Syracuse, Italy

Arrive: Thu 20 May 2027 / Depart: Thu 20 May 2027

Syracuse (Italy) was one of Sicily’s most prestigious cities and at the height of its splendour competed with Athens. Visiting Syracuse is like stepping back in time to plunge oneself into the fabulous history of Sicily. Since its role as a central city of ancient Greece, numerous civilisations have followed one another to these shores, each leaving their mark. Arabs, Romans, Normans, Byzantines and Spanish influences give Syracuse its extraordinarily rich culture, a mosaic of perfumes, colours and flavours.

Day 4 - Taormina

Arrive: Fri 21 May 2027 / Depart: Fri 21 May 2027

On the edge of Catania, Taormina (Italy) stands out against the slopes of Mount Tauro in the heart of a picturesque and charming location. Its ancient Greek theatre offers a magnificent panorama with the majestic Mount Etna, its lava flows still smoking, in the background.

Day 5 - Palermo

Arrive: Sat 22 May 2027 / Depart: Sat 22 May 2027

Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciria,

Day 6 - Cagliari

Arrive: Sun 23 May 2027 / Depart: Sun 23 May 2027

Cagliari is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. It’s known for the hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Architectural highlights include the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral. Housed in a former arsenal, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari displays bronze objects, Roman ceramics and artifacts from the Nuragic age to the Byzantine era.

Day 7 - Bonifacio

Arrive: Mon 24 May 2027 / Depart: Mon 24 May 2027

Perched precariously on a high rocky promontory, Bonifacio (Corsica - France) occupies a very special place in the Corsican andscape, particularly when viewed from the sea. A fortress city atop white limestone and granite cliffs that have been sculpted by wind and waves, Bonifacio’s historic medieval heart of tall, narrow houses and winding cobblestone streets is protected by an impressive citadel wall embellished with square towers : a beautiful sight.

Day 8 - Portoferraio,Elba

Arrive: Tue 25 May 2027 / Depart: Tue 25 May 2027

The island of Elba is at the heart of the Tuscan Archipelago and presents a finely chiselled profile sheltering many pristine coves. Roman churches, Medicean fortresses and memories of Napoleon blend into the picture postcard that is Portoferraio (Italy). The town is one of the oldest on the island, the Ligurians, Etruscans and Greeks having shaped its history before it became a Roman colony. Here you can follow in the footsteps of Napoleon as you wind your way through the pastel-coloured houses protected by their two Medicean forts.

Day 9 - Nice (Villefranche)

Arrive: Wed 26 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 26 May 2027

Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake's major religious works.