An Epic Italian and Mediterranean Cruise: Exceptional Natural and Historical Heritage from the Adriatic Sea to Valletta (port-to-port cruise)

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From Dubrovnik to Valletta

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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Meals
Dinner
Landmarks
Dubrovnik
Day 2
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dubrovnik
- Walk along the city walls (1.25 miles/2 km, up to 82 feet/25 m high)
Landmarks
Dubrovnik City Walls
Day 3
Bari - Alberobello
Bari - Alberobello
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion of Bari
- Guided excursion of Alberobello with trulli buildings
Landmarks
Bari Old Town
Alberobello
Day 4
Otranto - Lecce
Otranto - Lecce
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion of Lecce including Piazza del Duomo, Duomo, Bishop's Palace, Seminary Palace, Roman amphitheater, and Basilica di Santa Croce
Landmarks
Lecce
Piazza del Duomo
Basilica di Santa Croce
Roman Amphitheater of Lecce
Day 5
Catania - Mount Etna
Catania - Mount Etna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Mount Etna including visit to Silvestri Craters at approximately 6,400 feet (1,950 m)
Landmarks
Mount Etna
Silvestri Craters
Day 6
Syracuse - Ortygia
Syracuse - Ortygia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion of Ortygia including Greek Temple of Apollo, Piazza Archimede, and Piazza Duomo
Landmarks
Ortygia
Greek Temple of Apollo
Piazza Archimede
Piazza Duomo
Grand Harbor Valletta
Day 7
Valletta - Mdina - Rabat
Valletta - Mdina - Rabat
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided excursion of Valletta including Saint John's Co-Cathedral
- Guided excursion of Mdina
- Guided excursion of Rabat including Saint Paul's and Saint Agatha's Catacombs
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Valletta at own pace
Landmarks
Valletta
Saint John's Co-Cathedral
Mdina
Rabat
Saint Paul's Catacombs
Saint Agatha's Catacombs
Day 8
Valletta
Valletta
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Dubrovnik

Landmarks
Dubrovnik City Walls

Landmarks
Bari Old Town
Alberobello

Landmarks
Lecce
Piazza del Duomo
Basilica di Santa Croce
Roman Amphitheater of Lecce

Landmarks
Mount Etna
Silvestri Craters

Landmarks
Ortygia
Greek Temple of Apollo
Piazza Archimede
Piazza Duomo
Grand Harbor Valletta

Landmarks
Valletta
Saint John's Co-Cathedral
Mdina
Rabat
Saint Paul's Catacombs
Saint Agatha's Catacombs

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Rating: 4.3 (487 reviews)
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS La Belle de L’Adriatique
As the name itself suggests, this imposing riverboat cruises on the Adriatic Sea and it is one of the most impressive sailing vessels in… Read more
Built
2007 (refurbished 2017)
Guests
197
Crew
48
Length
103.5m
Width
11.9m
Staterooms
99
Electricity
220v
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4.3

Lyndell4.0•September 2025
Very relaxing. Food was ok not great. Wines were good. Even though there is no laundry service our clothes were...
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Anonymous5.0•June 2025
A must. The guides were very good. We had enough free time to explore. The service on board was top. Maryyline the...
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HILMA4.0•June 2025
The boat, the crew, the food and the itinerary were all excellent. I also enjoyed very much our tour in northern...
The boat, the crew, the food and the itinerary were all excellent. I also enjoyed very much our tour in northern Romania, particularly Transylvania. However, the excursions were all a bit similar: always a church, a fortress, a monastery (if there was one), but no chance to see any art galleries or other cultural outlets. There was also scarcely any time to buy essential goods, such as medicines, as we almost never went near any shops, except to walk past a few bars and restaurants, mostly. I caught a kind of flu with upset stomach too, so it was not until the last day in Croatia (Ozijeck)Show more

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