Cruise Collection 2019 Brochure

Treasures of Sicily ABOARD LE BOUGAINVILLE Discover mythical places at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations on this cruise combining the treasures of Malta and Sicily. From Valletta, Malta, you’ll head straight to the Sicilian coast to begin a circumnavigation of this storied island. Explore the archaeological wonders of Agrigento, see the incredible mosaics of Monreale’s cathedral near Palermo,

TYRRHENIAN SEA

Palermo

Trapani

Taormina

DAYS 1-3 VALLETTA TO TRAPANI From Valletta, the capital of Malta, cruise to Porto Empedocle, Sicily, the gateway to Agrigento, a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. A walking tour brings you to the most important monuments including the famous Temple of Zeus, the largest in Greek antiquity. Trapani, the former port of the Greek city of Erice, boasts a fascinating cultural heritage, bearing witness to the many influences of civilizations that came here.

SICILY

Porto Empedocle

Siracusa

50 mi

50 km

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Mgarr

Valletta

MALTA

explore its medieval center, suspended a thousand feet above the sea. A central city of ancient Greece, Siracusa was also home to a succession of civilizations, as shown in its 5th century Greek theater and Roman amphitheater of Augustus. DAYS 8-9 MGARR, GOZO, TO VALLETTA, MALTA On the island of Gozo, discover the megalithic temples of Ggantija, a World Heritage Site. Wine tasting and a boat tour around Comino Island are among your options here. Arriving in Valletta, you’ll have a chance to visit the Tarxien temple, dating from 3150 BC, one of the largest and most complex of the prehistoric sites on the island, and the Blue Grotto, a cave complex accessed by boat, before disembarking on Day 9.

and visit the seaside town of Taormina, with its Greco- Roman theater—and enjoy the option to hike the slopes of Mount Etna! In Siracusa, you’ll discover a wealth of fascinating archaeological sites including its 5th century BC Greek theater. Heading toward Malta, you’ll visit the

DAYS 4-7 PALERMO TO SIRACUSA Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans—Palermo is a rich culmination of many cultural influences, wonderfully seen at such sites as the cathedral in Monreale, with its opulent Byzantine mosaics, and nearby Cefalú, with its grand Norman cathedral. In Taormina,

small island of Gozo, with its megalithic temples, then end the cruise in Valletta, a World Heritage Site with countless monuments, extensive gardens, and prehistoric sites.

DATES Jul 6-14, 2019

TRIP COST From $5,330

Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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