The Best Spots in Sicily and Southern Italy (port-to-port cruise)

7 nights from £1,441pp departing Friday 29th Nov 2024

Discover the splendor of the Mediterranean during an unforgettable cruise around Sicily and up the Italian Peninsula to Naples. Explore ancient ruins in the Valley of the Temples and experience breathtaking scenery in Trapani, famous for its salt flats. Ponder history and culture in Palermo and Monreale before taking in the sea views from the cliffs in Tropea. Travel the spectacular Amalfi Coast and discover the famous ruins in Pompeii or Herculaneum. Lastly, dive into the lively atmosphere of old Naples. Join us for a spellbinding cruise full of exciting adventures on the Mediterranean.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	29th29	NovNov	202424	Valletta, Malta, embark on the La Belle de L'Adriatique	18:00
Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures. Boarding.We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
	30th30	NovNov	202424	Valletta, Malta		20:00
Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures. Included excursion: Valletta.Our ship will cast off for Sicily.
	1st01	DecDec	202424	Porto Empedocle, Italy	08:00	18:00
Included excursion: Agrigento.Well spend the afternoon cruising.
	2nd02	DecDec	202424	Trapani, Sicily, Italy	13:00	18:00
Trapani, the most important town on Sicily’s west coast, lies below the headland of Mount Erice and offers stunning views of the Egadi Islands on a clear day. Trapani’s Old District occupies a scimitarshaped promontory between the open sea on the north and the salt marshes to the south. The ancient industry of extracting salt from the marshes has recently been revived, and it is documented in the Museo delle Saline. In addition to the salt marshes,Trapani’s other interesting environs include the beautiful little hill town of Erice, the promontory of Capo San Vito stretching north beyond the splendid headland of Monte Cofano, the lovely island of Motya and the town of Marsala. Trips farther afield will take you to the magnificent site of Segesta or the Egadi Islands, reached by boat or hydrofoil from Trapani Port. Well spend the morning cruising.Included excursion: Trapani.
	3rd03	DecDec	202424	Palermo, Italy	08:00	18:00
Once the intellectual capital of southern Europe, Palermo has always been at the crossroads of civilization. Favorably situated on a crescent-shaped bay at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, it has attracted almost every culture touching the Mediterranean world. To Palermo's credit, it has absorbed these diverse cultures into a unique personality that is at once Arab and Christian, Byzantine and Roman, Norman and Italian. The city's heritage encompasses all of Sicily's varied ages, but its distinctive aspect is its Arab-Norman identity, an improbable marriage that, mixed in with Byzantine and Jewish elements, created some resplendent works of art. No less noteworthy than the architecture is Palermo's chaotic vitality, on display at some of Italy's most vibrant outdoor markets, public squares, street bazaars, and food vendors, and above all in its grand climax of Italy's most spectacular passeggiata (the leisurely social stroll along the principal thoroughfare). Included excursions: - Palermo- Monreale
	4th04	DecDec	202424	Salerno, Italy	11:00	18:00
Salerno is an Italian city located on the Gulf of Salerno. Famous for being home to the first medical university, Salerno is a great destination for anyone looking for gorgeous sea views filled with sunshine and Italian food. We'll spend the morning cruising.Included excursion: Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.
	5th05	DecDec	202424	Naples, Italy	07:00
Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy's third largest city. Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world's most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius. In addition to its beautiful setting, Naples' surprises with other outstanding attractions such as the Royal Palace, San Carlos Opera House, the impressive National Archaeological Museum and the Castel Nuovo, dating from the 13th-century. The city's central area is best explored on foot. Chaotic traffic conditions make driving around the city a very frustrating experience. Naples provides a convenient starting point for trips to such favored destinations as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. The Isle of Capri can be reached via a 45-minute hydrofoil service. The region of Campania was home to Greeks settlers some 300 years before Rome was founded. Pompeii, too, was a Greek town before being conquered by the Romans during the 5th century BC. It was under the Romans that Pompeii flourished and grew prosperous. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the population of 20,000 was wiped out, but dozens of buildings were preserved under layers of cinder more than 20 feet deep. The most important finds from Pompeii are displayed in Naples' National Archaeological Museum. A visit here will no doubt enhance a visit to ancient Pompeii. Included excursions:- Pompeii OR Herculaneum- Naples
	6th06	DecDec	202424	Naples, Italy, disembark the La Belle de L'Adriatique
Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy's third largest city. Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world's most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius. In addition to its beautiful setting, Naples' surprises with other outstanding attractions such as the Royal Palace, San Carlos Opera House, the impressive National Archaeological Museum and the Castel Nuovo, dating from the 13th-century. The city's central area is best explored on foot. Chaotic traffic conditions make driving around the city a very frustrating experience. Naples provides a convenient starting point for trips to such favored destinations as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. The Isle of Capri can be reached via a 45-minute hydrofoil service. The region of Campania was home to Greeks settlers some 300 years before Rome was founded. Pompeii, too, was a Greek town before being conquered by the Romans during the 5th century BC. It was under the Romans that Pompeii flourished and grew prosperous. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the population of 20,000 was wiped out, but dozens of buildings were preserved under layers of cinder more than 20 feet deep. The most important finds from Pompeii are displayed in Naples' National Archaeological Museum. A visit here will no doubt enhance a visit to ancient Pompeii. Disembarkation.

La Belle de L'Adriatique

Launch Year

2007

Refit Year

2017

Tonnage

3,500

Capacity

197

Cabins

Accessible

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Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Holiday Summary

	7 nights aboard the La Belle de L'Adriatique
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,441pp
A_GLS_PIH	Category A (2 Adjustable Twin Beds, Portholes, First Deck)	£1,570pp
A_GLS_PPH	Category A (2 Adjustable Twin Beds, Portholes, Main Deck)	£1,793pp
B_GLS_PIH	Category B (2 Adjustable Twin Beds, Portholes, First Deck)	£1,441pp
B_GLS_PPH	Category B (2 Adjustable Twin Beds, Portholes, Main Deck)	£1,664pp
C_GLS_PE	Category C (2 Adjustable Twin Beds, Boarding Deck)	£1,664pp
C_GLS_PPH	Category C (2 Adjustable Twin Beds, Portholes, Main Deck)	£1,588pp

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