Italy to Malta 2027

Board your overnight flight to Naples, Italy.

Meet at Naples Airport and transfer to Sorrento.

This charming resort town in southern Italy offers stunning views over the Bay of Naples and the Mediterranean Sea, and has enchanted visitors for over 2,000 years with its sunsets and lemon-scented air.

Check into the hotel and enjoy dinner in the evening.

After breakfast, depart by traditional Italian GOZZO boat to explore the stunning Amalfi Coast.

Sail from Sorrento to Positano, enjoying time to wander its charming streets before continuing on to Amalfi for a light lunch. The full-day boat experience includes an English-speaking skipper, onboard refreshments, and hotel transfers for a relaxed day at sea.

Return to Sorrento by boat and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast, transfer to Pompeii for a skip-the-line guided visit of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore the remarkably preserved ruins, learning about daily life before the dramatic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Following the tour, enjoy lunch featuring authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Return to Sorrento and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

This morning, transfer to Naples and enjoy a guided tour of this historic, vibrant city, once one of Europe’s great capitals. Discover highlights including the Naples Cathedral, Via dei Tribunali, and San Gregorio Armeno, with time to sample iconic local treats.

In the afternoon, transfer to the Port of Naples for embarkation at 14:00. After a safety briefing, enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner onboard your cruise.

Accommodation: onboard M/Y CALLISTO (7 nights)

Cruise across the Tyrrhenian Sea to the glamorous island of Capri, the jewel of the Bay of Naples.

After anchoring, enjoy an included half-day small-group excursion exploring highlights such as Anacapri and Villa San Michele, with free time to soak in the island’s atmosphere. In the late afternoon, bid farewell to Capri and sail onward to Lipari. Before dinner, join one of our most popular onboard events, the cocktail demonstration led by the Bar Manager. Learn how to prepare signature cocktails and take home the recipes to recreate them yourself.

After breakfast, anchor at Lipari, the largest and most charming island of the Aeolian Islands.

Join the included half-day city tour, featuring panoramic viewpoints, historic villages, and the island’s impressive citadel and museum. Stroll through Lipari Town, blending lively local life with centuries of history. The tour concludes with a glass of Malvasia delle Lipari at a family-run Bistrot. Enjoy free time in the afternoon before dinner back onboard.

This morning, arrive at the captivating shores of Taormina and join the included guided tour of this elegant hilltop town. Explore its narrow lanes, Palazzo Corvaja, and the ancient Greek Theater of Taormina, with sweeping views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Stroll along lively Corso Umberto, lined with boutiques and cafés, before enjoying lunch at leisure.

In the evening, return onboard for an included wine tasting featuring Italian and Greek labels.

Depart Taormina early this morning and sail toward Catania. After breakfast, join the included full-day excursion to Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. Travel through scenic villages, orchards, and lava fields while learning about Etna’s geology and folklore. At 2,000 metres, explore the Silvestri Craters on an easy walk amid dramatic volcanic landscapes.

The day concludes with a winery visit on Etna’s slopes, featuring regional wine tasting and a light Sicilian lunch.

Arrive early this morning in Syracuse. After breakfast, explore the elegant “White City.”

Join the included guided excursion to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis and historic Ortigia, home to the magnificent Cathedral of Syracuse.

Lunch is at leisure, followed by a free afternoon to stroll, relax, or explore independently.

Before dinner, enjoy a chef’s demonstration of Pesto alla Trapanese.

This evening, celebrate with the Captain’s Italian Night Dinner before sailing around midnight toward Gozo.

Arrive this morning at the enchanting island of Gozo, with time for a refreshing swim in Malta’s clear waters before reaching port. Join the included half-day excursion to the Ġgantija Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site over 5,500 years old. Continue to the historic Cittadella, offering sweeping views over the island. Enjoy free time and lunch at leisure before departing Gozo in the afternoon.

Sail onward to Valletta, with dinner served onboard as you cruise through tranquil waters.

Dock early in Valletta and enjoy a relaxed breakfast before disembarkation for your full-day guided city tour.

Discover the Upper Barrakka Gardens, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Grand Master’s Palace, and Casa Rocca Piccola. Enjoy the Maltese Experience, followed by an included set-menu lunch with wine.

After the tour, transfer to your hotel for check-in.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart on a full-day guided excursion across Malta.

Visit the prehistoric Ħaġar Qim Temples, admire the natural beauty of the Blue Grotto, and explore historic Mdina.

Continue to St. Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat and the impressive Mosta Dome.

Enjoy an included set-menu lunch with wine before returning to your hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a half-day guided excursion to explore Malta’s historic Three Cities.

Enjoy a traditional dgħajsa harbour boat ride, followed by visits to Vittoriosa and the scenic Senglea Gardens.

Return to the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure.

In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast, check-out of the hotel.

Transfer to Malta International Airport for your flight back home.