Itinerary
- Day 1
Valletta
Landmarks Valletta 
- Day 2
Valletta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mdina and Valletta
- Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral
- Guided walking tour of Valletta landmarks including Grand Master's Palace, Our Lady of Victories Church, and Parliament
- Upper Barrakka Gardens visit
Optional Activities
- Free time to visit Palazzo Falson in Mdina
- Browse local crafts or relax at a charming café in Mdina
- Panoramic tour of Malta with wine tasting (extra expense) - includes Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, local winery with wine and Maltese platter tasting, and photo stop at St. Paul's Islands
Landmarks Mdina St. Paul's Cathedral Grand Master's Palace Our Lady of Victories Church Parliament of Malta Upper Barrakka Gardens Blue Grotto St. Paul's Islands - Day 3
Giardini Naxos
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Taormina (extra expense) - includes visit to Cathedral exterior, Greek Theatre with Mount Etna views, Palazzo Corvaia, Odeon, and leisurely walk along Corso Umberto shopping street. Moderate activity lasting 4 hours.
- Mount Etna & Wine tasting (extra expense) - includes ascent to Mt. Etna-Crater Silvestri at approximately 6400 feet above sea level, guided tour of spent craters, and winery visit with wine tasting. Moderate activity lasting 5 hours.
Landmarks Mount Etna Greek Theatre of Taormina Cathedral of Taormina Palazzo Corvaia Odeon Corso Umberto Mt. Etna-Crater Silvestri 
- Day 4
Lipari
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Volcano island tour by boat (extra expense) - explore Vulcano Island with its three distinct peaks and iconic I Faraglioni rock formations. Moderate activity lasting 3 hours.
- Lipari island tour and Malvasia tasting (extra expense) - includes local bakery with homemade cookies, Quattrocchi lookout point, views of Vulcano and Salina islands, pumice stone quarries, obsidian streams, Canneto village, guided walk to 16th-century Lipari Castle, and Cathedral. Strenuous activity lasting 3 hours.
Landmarks Lipari Castle Cathedral of Lipari Quattrocchi viewpoint Vulcano Island I Faraglioni rock formations Canneto village Marina Corta - Day 5
Amalfi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Amalfi and Ravello (extra expense) - includes minibus journey to Villa Rufolo (13th-century monumental complex with iconic tower and Moorish-influenced architecture), leisurely walking tour through charming streets of Amalfi with colorful storefronts, historic piazzas, and picturesque alleys. Moderate activity lasting 4.5 hours.
Landmarks Duomo di Amalfi Villa Rufolo Ravello 
- Day 6
Capri
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Capri from the sea (extra expense) - board a scenic boat tour to explore Capri's striking coastline including grottoes, gorges, rocky formations, Villa of Tiberius, Blue Grotto, and beaches like Marina Piccola and Bianca Grotto. Easy activity lasting 3 hours.
- Cabriolet tour of Capri (extra expense) - convertible taxi ride to Anacapri with choice of chairlift to Mt. Solaro for breathtaking views or visit to Axel Munthe's Villa, followed by free time at La Piazzetta in Capri town. Strenuous activity lasting 4.5 hours.
Landmarks Blue Grotto Marina Piccola Bianca Grotto Villa of Tiberius Marina Grande Anacapri Mt. Solaro Axel Munthe's Villa La Piazzetta 
- Day 7
Sorrento
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tarantella performance on board - vibrant celebration of Sorrento's rich culture and music from the late 19th century with traditional dances, lively melodies, mesmerizing footwork, engaging performers, musical interludes, and strolling artists
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pompeii (extra expense) - scenic 45-60 minute drive with Mount Vesuvius views, guided walking tour through ancient streets with well-preserved mansions, frescoes, and mosaics, soft drink and Neapolitan pizza included, with options to explore or return to harbor. Moderate activity lasting 5.5 hours.
Landmarks Mount Vesuvius Bay of Naples Pompeii 
- Day 8
Gaeta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Montecassino Abbey and Matilde Winery (extra expense) - guided visit to legendary Montecassino Abbey founded in 529 A.D. with panoramic views, journey to Villa Matilde winery in Campania countryside, vineyard and cellar tour, traditional and modern winemaking methods, white and red wine tastings paired with savory bruschetta. Strenuous activity lasting 6 hours.
Landmarks Montecassino Abbey Villa Matilde Winery - Day 9
Porto Ercole
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Porto Ercole - guided walking tour through fishermen's port and narrow historic center streets, view noble palaces and discover town's rich history, followed by free time to explore at your own pace, shop, dine, or enjoy coastal atmosphere
Optional Activities
- Hiking tour to Forte Filippo - guided hiking exploring scenic beauty and rich history, visit Forte Filippo Spanish fortress on Argentario promontory with panoramic views, pause at Tomb of Caravaggio to learn about legendary artist's final days, continue through historic streets discovering noble palaces, the Rocca, and Caravaggio's legacy, descend at leisure with option to return to pier or enjoy local cafés and restaurants. Strenuous activity lasting 3 hours.
Landmarks Forte Filippo Forte Stella La Rocca Tomb of Caravaggio Argentario promontory - Day 10
Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Civitavecchia Port Rome
