Itinerary
- Day 1
Valletta
Landmarks Valletta 
- Day 2
Mgarr
Included Activities
- Walk to Ramla Bay - scenic 30-minute guided walk through countryside to red-sand beach with time for swimming and relaxation (4 hours total, moderate activity level)
Optional Activities
- Culinary and artistic Gozo - visit craft workshops and galleries, see local delicacies, explore Fontana Cottage for wool spinning and lacemaking demonstrations, meet artist at private sculpture gallery with local snack and soft drink (extra expense, must be pre-booked, 4 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Ramla Bay Mgarr - Day 3
Porto Empedocle
Optional Activities
- Valley of the Temples in Agrigento - coach travel from Porto Empedocle to UNESCO World Heritage Site, guided tour through ancient ruins including temples dedicated to Zeus, Hera, and Hercules, highlights of Temple of Concordia, visit to Archaeological Museum before returning to port (extra expense, 4 hours, strenuous activity level)
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Porto Empedocle Scala dei Turchi - Day 4
Mazara del Vallo
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Mazara del Vallo - guided walk through historic center with Arab and Baroque architecture, visit Church of Sant'Egidio to see the Dancing Satyr bronze statue, proceed to local winery in coastal nature reserve for wine tasting paired with Sicilian bites and Mediterranean views (extra expense, 4.5 hours, strenuous activity level)
Landmarks Church of Sant'Egidio Mazara del Vallo Casbah - Day 5
La Goulette (Tunis)
Included Activities
- Medina and guided visit of the village of Sidi Bou Said - guided tour through historic Medina UNESCO World Heritage Site with narrow alleyways, colorful markets and centuries-old architecture, free time to browse local shops, continue to Sidi Bou Said perched above Bay of Tunis with cobblestone streets, whitewashed walls and blue accents (4.5 hours, moderate activity level)
Optional Activities
- Carthage tour - scenic drive to Ruins of Carthage, explore Baths of Antonius Pius (Roman bath complex), visit ancient amphitheatre, wander through historic Punic ports, view cisterns and Byrsa Hill with sweeping views (extra expense, 3.5 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Medina of Tunis Sidi Bou Said Ruins of Carthage Baths of Antonius Pius Byrsa Hill - Day 6
Trapani
Optional Activities
- Segesta and Erice - travel inland to archaeological park of Segesta with remarkably preserved 5th-century BC Doric temple and ancient Greek theatre with panoramic views, continue to hilltop medieval town of Erice with cobblestone streets and vistas over Mediterranean and Egadi Islands, traditional Sicilian lunch, explore historic churches, towers and gardens before returning to Trapani (extra expense, 8 hours, strenuous activity level)
- Marsala, salt panes and wine tasting - scenic journey along Salt Road with windmills and salt mounds, visit Ettore Infersa salt flats with restored century-old mill, walking tour of Marsala including Cathedral exterior built on pre-existing Norman castle, leisure time in Marsala, wine tasting at world-renowned winery (extra expense, 5 hours, moderate activity level)
- Local performance on board - traditional Sicilian songs and dances with color, energy and passion (1.15 hours)
Landmarks Segesta Erice Trapani Marsala Egadi Islands - Day 7
Palermo
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Palermo and tour of Monreale - explore Palermo's historic Cathedral (masterpiece blending Norman, Arab and Baroque influences with royal tombs and art), panoramic walking tour of historic city centre, travel to Monreale to visit magnificent Cathedral famous for Norman architecture and glittering mosaics, return to yacht by bus (extra expense, 4.5 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Palermo Cathedral Monreale Cathedral Mount Pellegrino Mercato Ballarò Mercato Vucciria - Day 8
Lipari
Optional Activities
- Volcano island tour by boat - depart from Marina Corta by private motorboat to Vulcano Island across Aeolian archipelago, explore volcanic landscape with three distinct peaks, free time to wander village with shops and cafes, scenic return journey viewing Vulcano's west coast and I Faraglioni rock formations (extra expense, 3 hours, moderate activity level)
- Lipari island tour and Malvasia tasting - scenic bus tour of Lipari island, visit local bakery for cookie tasting, panoramic views from Quattrocchi viewpoint overlooking Salina Island, explore unique landscapes at pumice quarries and obsidian streams, discover charming village of Canneto, guided walk to Lipari Castle and historic Cathedral, free time to explore, shop or relax in cafes before returning to yacht (extra expense, 3 hours, strenuous activity level)
Landmarks Lipari Vulcano Island I Faraglioni Marina Corta Lipari Castle Lipari Cathedral Quattrocchi Salina Island Canneto - Day 9
Giardini Naxos
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taormina - comfortable ride through Giardini Naxos to Taormina, admire Cathedral exterior, explore ancient ruins of Greek Theatre with Mount Etna as backdrop, view Palazzo Corvaia and Odeon, leisurely walk along Corso Umberto shopping street (4 hours, moderate activity level)
Optional Activities
- Mount Etna & Wine tasting - ascend to Mt. Etna-Crater Silvestri at approximately 6,400 feet above sea level, guided tour of spent craters witnessing volcanic landscapes, descend to local winery in Sicilian countryside for exploration and wine tasting of diverse offerings (extra expense, 5.5 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Taormina Greek Theatre Taormina Cathedral Palazzo Corvaia Odeon Corso Umberto Mount Etna Mt. Etna-Crater Silvestri - Day 10
Syracuse
Optional Activities
- Noto, the Baroque Jewel of Sicily and cannoli tasting - scenic 45-minute drive to UNESCO World Heritage Site, walk through Porta Nazionale into city of golden stone and ornate facades, marvel at 18th-century cathedral, Archbishop's Palace and elegant Villadorata Palace, learn about town's rise from 1693 earthquake ruins, taste traditional Sicilian cannolo at famed Caffè Sicilia, free time to explore or shop (extra expense, 4 hours, moderate activity level)
- Ortigia and local produce tasting - guided walking tour of Ortigia island district from Apollo's Temple in Pancali Square through elegant Corso Matteotti and lively Archimede Square, discover centuries of history and charm, stroll through Cathedral Square and view Arethusa Fountain overlooking bay, visit vibrant local market with regional specialty tasting at traditional dairy, option to return to pier with guide or continue exploring Ortygia at leisure (extra expense, 3 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Ortygia Cathedral of Syracuse Noto Noto Cathedral Archbishop's Palace Villadorata Palace Apollo's Temple Arethusa Fountain - Day 11
Valletta
Landmarks Valletta 
