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Cathedral of the Nativity of Holy Mary / Cathedral of Syracuse, Syracuse, Italy
Castello di Venere in Erice, Sicily, Italy.
Various decorated pottery dishes hung for sale outside a souvenir shop in Erice, Sicily, Italy.
Ancient theatre of Taormina Sicily Italy  with Etna erupting volcano at sunset
Ship Sea Cloud II at full sail.
Cathedral of the Nativity of Holy Mary / Cathedral of Syracuse, Syracuse, Italy
ExpeditionsSailing the Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta aboard Sea Cloud II

Sailing the Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta aboard Sea Cloud II

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Set sail aboard the majestic tall ship Sea Cloud II to explore the culture, history, and cuisine of Sicily and Malta. Step into the past in cities and temples left behind by the Romans, Greeks, Carthaginians, and prehistoric peoples. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Agrigento, Valletta, and Gozo island’s megalithic temples—and enjoy views of a fourth: Mount Etna. Plus, discover the unique flavors of the region, including the renowned Marsala wines. 

Highlights

Guests enjoy the desk while sailing in the ship Sea Cloud II
  • Sail the shimmering waters of the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Ionian Seas aboard Sea Cloud II, a vessel that combines nostalgic elegance and modern comfort

  • Explore enchanting piazzas and winding alleyways in picturesque towns like Erice and Taormina

  • Visit the Greco-Roman ruins in Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples—considered one of the finest examples of Greek architecture outside of Greece

  • Discover Malta’s ancient temples of Ġgantija, consisting of structures built between c.3600 and c.3200 B.C.

  • Experience Sicily’s unique cuisine at a wine tasting in Marsala and private lunch at Castello degli Schiavi—an 18th-century castle used in The Godfather films

duration
11 Days
starts at
Valletta, Malta
ends at
Naples, Italy

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Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II 2024

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duration
11 Days
starts at
Valletta, Malta
ends at
Naples, Italy

View our brochure for more details

Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II 2024

duration
11 Days
starts at
Valletta, Malta
ends at
Naples, Italy

View our brochure for more details

Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II 2024

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