Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia - Day 2
Bonifacio
BonifacioOptional Activities
- Highlights of Bonifacio with Tasting (tourist train ride through upper town, guided walk through fortified citadel, Corsican wine and specialities tasting at local wine bar)
- Coastal boat trip (boat excursion through narrow channel between cliffs, Madonetta lighthouse, Sdragnato marine cave, Rudder of Corsica rock formation, King of Aragon's staircase, Grain of Sand rock)
Landmarks Escalier du Roi d'Aragon (Staircase of the King of Aragon) Bonifacio Old Town Madonetta lighthouse Sdragnato marine cave 
- Day 3
Porto Cervo
Porto CervoOptional Activities
- Panoramic tour and visit to La Maddalena (coach through San Pantaleo and Arzachena villages, ferry to La Maddalena Island, scenic drive with stop at Guardia Vecchia, exploration of La Maddalena historic centre and Garibaldi Square)
- Villages of Sardinia and Coddu Vecchiu Giant's Tombs (visit to San Pantaleo village, Coddu Vecchiu Bronze Age archaeological site, Baja Sardinia seaside resort with free time)
Landmarks La Maddalena Archipelago Coddu Vecchiu Giant's Tomb San Pantaleo - Day 4
Arbatax
ArbataxOptional Activities
- Sardinian Coast by Motorboat (motorboat cruise through Gulf of Orosei past limestone cliffs, hidden coves, Pedra Longa, Baus Waterfalls, Colombi Cave, Monte Santo headland, Cala Goloritzé, Cala Mariolu beach with swim time, Cala Biriala, Cala Sisine, Cala Ginepro, Cala Luna)
- Unexplored Sardinia by 4x4 Jeep (4x4 vehicle adventure through Baunei village, Golgo Plateau, Nuraghe Coa e Serra prehistoric settlement, Voragine del Golgo natural sinkhole, natural pools, mountain refuge refreshments, Church of San Pietro)
Landmarks Rocce Rosse (Red Rocks) Gulf of Orosei Cala Goloritzé Voragine del Golgo - Day 5
Cagliari
CagliariOptional Activities
- Cagliari City Sightseeing & Archeological Museum (visit to historic Castello medieval citadel, National Archaeological Museum with prehistoric/Punic/Roman artifacts, Cathedral of Santa Maria with Baroque interior, views of Santa Gilla and Molentargius Lagoons with flamingos, Tower of San Pancrazio)
Landmarks Poetta Beach Molentargius-Saline Regional Park National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari Cathedral of Santa Maria Tower of San Pancrazio 
- Day 6
Tunis
Tunis- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through the Medina of Tunis (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Browse traditional souks in the Medina
- Guided visit to the village of Sidi Bou Saïd
- Free time to explore Sidi Bou Saïd's charming streets and local boutiques
Optional Activities
- Carthage Tour - Explore Ruins of Carthage including Baths of Antoninus Pius, Roman Amphitheatre, Punic Ports, Roman Cisterns, and Byrsa Hill (extra expense, 3 hours 30 minutes, Active level)
- Traditional mint tea at a café in Sidi Bou Saïd (own expense)
Landmarks Medina of Tunis Sidi Bou Saïd Ruins of Carthage Baths of Antoninus Pius Roman Amphitheatre of Carthage Byrsa Hill 
- Day 7
Trapani
TrapaniIncluded Activities
- Folklore Show on Board (authentic onboard folklore performance with four musicians and four dancers in traditional Sicilian costumes, lively music, regional songs, and energetic dances)
Optional Activities
- Segesta & Erice (journey inland to Segesta archaeological site with well-preserved Doric temple, shuttle bus to spectacular Greek Theatre, visit to medieval hilltop town of Erice with guided walk through cobbled streets, Trapani Gate, Chiesa Madre, Church of San Francesco, Venus Castle, Balio Gardens, Umberto I Square, traditional Sicilian lunch)
- Marsala, Salt pans and winery visit (travel along scenic coastline to Ettore Infersa Salt Pans with 500-year-old restored windmill, visit to historic town of Marsala with guided walk through historic centre, Cathedral exterior, free time to explore, wine tasting of Marsala wine at renowned winery)
Landmarks Trapani Old Town Segesta archaeological site Doric temple of Segesta Greek Theatre of Segesta Erice Venus Castle Balio Gardens Marsala Ettore Infersa Salt Pans - Day 8
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through Palermo's historic centre (includes Politeama Theatre, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria with Fontana Pretoria, Martorana Church, Bellini Square, Santa Caterina Church exterior, San Cataldo exterior, Marina Square with Garibaldi Gardens)
- Personal audio headset during walking tour
- Traditional Sicilian granita tasting at a local café
Optional Activities
- Monreale with Cannoli Tasting - Travel to hilltop town of Monreale and explore Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova with Byzantine mosaics, includes guided visit and Sicilian cannolo tasting, plus free time to explore town (extra expense, 3 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Politeama Theatre Teatro Massimo Quattro Canti Piazza Pretoria Fontana Pretoria Martorana Church Bellini Square Santa Caterina Church San Cataldo Marina Square Garibaldi Gardens Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova 
- Day 9
Pantelleria Island
Pantelleria IslandOptional Activities
- Pantelleria Scenic Drive and Passito Tasting (travel across island to Lago di Venere volcanic lake with mineral-rich waters and natural thermal mud, Elephant's Arch lava rock formation, panoramic views of terraced vineyards with Zibibbo grapes and capers, visit to Azienda Agricola Bonomo winery, tasting of Passito di Pantelleria dessert wine)
- Volcanoes and Thermal Springs (travel to Montagna Grande highest peak with short walk to spectacular viewpoints of rugged coastline and volcanic terrain, Benikulà Cave with naturally heated steam, thermal springs of Gadir with time to relax in naturally heated pools with mineral-rich waters, Bagno dell'Acqua small volcanic lake within ancient caldera)
Landmarks Lago di Venere (Lake of Venus) Elephant's Arch Montagna Grande Benikulà Cave Gadir thermal springs Bagno dell'Acqua - Day 10
Porto Empedocle
Porto EmpedocleIncluded Activities
- Valley of the Temples in Agrigento (guided walk through remarkable archaeological park of Valle dei Templi UNESCO World Heritage Site, ancient Greek city of Akragas founded 581 BC, beautifully preserved Doric temples among olive and almond groves overlooking Mediterranean Sea, monumental Temple of Olympian Zeus, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Temple of Heracles, Tomb of Theron, magnificent Temple of Concordia, Temple of Hera with panoramic views)
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Olympian Zeus Temple of Castor and Pollux Temple of Heracles Tomb of Theron Temple of Concordia Temple of Hera Scala dei Turchi - Day 11
Mgarr
MgarrOptional Activities
- Culinary & Artistic Gozo (visit to local artisan food producer with presentation and live demonstrations of traditional Gozitan specialities including infused oils, preserves, honey, and cakes, Fontana Cottage with demonstrations of hand-weaving, lace-making Bizzilla, and silver filigree, private sculpture gallery with local artist creating Neolithic-inspired limestone sculptures, garden refreshments)
Landmarks Mgarr - Day 12
Valletta
VallettaOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Mdina & Valletta (travel through scenic countryside to Mdina, Malta's former capital perched on hill with sweeping island views, guided walk through fortified city with 4,000 years of history and medieval/baroque architecture, panoramic vistas from bastions reaching distant coastline, free exploration time, coach to Valletta present-day capital UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit to St. John's Co-Cathedral with baroque splendour, guided walk past Grand Master's Palace, Renzo Piano Parliament Building, Our Lady of Victories Church, Auberge de Castille office of Prime Minister, Upper Barrakka Gardens with panoramic Grand Harbour views)
Landmarks Mdina Valletta St. John's Co-Cathedral Grand Master's Palace Parliament Building Our Lady of Victories Church Auberge de Castille Upper Barrakka Gardens Grand Harbour 
