Step aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II for a seven-night voyage through Sicily and Malta, both crossroads of ancient civilizations. Set sail from Catania, Sicily, to Syracuse, the greatest Greek colonial city of its time, with its striking Baroque palazzos and awe-inspiring ancient theaters. In Malta, discover the island’s prehistoric marvels, including the Tarxien and
Hagar Qim Temples, among the world’s oldest freestanding structures, and immerse yourself in the intricate art and history of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with monuments.

As you continue, marvel at the Ġgantija Temples on Gozo, standing over 20 feet tall and built 1,000 years before the Egyptian pyramids. Explore the fortified Citadel of Victoria, a stronghold since the Bronze Age, offering sweeping views of
the island. Your final days take you back to Sicily, where the grandeur of Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and the dazzling mosaics of Piazza Armerina’s Villa Romana del Casale reveal the splendor of ancient Greece and Rome, respectively.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
— Sail on a weeklong Mediterranean adventure aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II, cruising to Malta and Sicily to explore several UNESCO-listed ancient treasures
— Explore the exquisitely preserved Baroque town of Noto, Sicily, admiring its sun-drenched streets captured on The White Lotus and enjoying a private visit to a splendid Baroque manor
— Enjoy a guided tour of Syracuse, Sicily, including a visit to the Duomo di Siracusa and an exclusive tour of a Sicilian baron’s private residence, Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco
— In Valletta, Malta, marvel at the sheer density of UNESCO- listed historical treasures, with 320 monuments packed into 135 acres
— Witness megalithic temples from 3600-2500 B.C., including some of Earth’s oldest freestanding structures, on guided tours of the ancient Maltese temples
— Take a guided inside look at two Caravaggio masterpieces, including the Italian master’s only signed work, at Valletta’s St. John’s Co-Cathedral
— Uncover Sicily’s ancient Greek grandeur with experts at the UNESCO-listed, 2,500-year-old Valley of the Temples and the splendid fifth-century-B.C. Temple of Segesta Valletta