Isle of Beauty, Italian shores & Malta Nice - Valletta Cruise

Day 1 - Nice (Villefranche)

Arrive: Wed 19 August 2026 / Depart: Wed 19 August 2026 at 18:00

Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake's major religious works.

Day 2 - Calvi

Arrive: Thu 20 August 2026 / Depart: Thu 20 August 2026

Nestled on a rocky spur in the north-west of Corsica, the port of Calvi offers its whiteness between two sapphire-coloured bays. Capital of the Balagne region, the Genoese city benefits from an exceptional natural setting between the abrupt relief of the central chain, fertile hills and long sandy beaches. From the promontory of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Serra chapel, built in the 19th century on the ruins of a 15th century sanctuary, you will not miss the sublime panorama of the seaside, the mountains and the Calvi citadel. A little further west, you will have the opportunity to discover with the peninsula of Revelatta, a wilder and more preserved part of Corsica.

Day 3 - Saint Florent (Corsica - France)

Arrive: Fri 21 August 2026 / Depart: Fri 21 August 2026

Saint-Florent is a commune in Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica. Originally a fishing port located in the gulf of the same name, nowadays pleasure boats have largely taken the place of fishing vessels.

Day 4 - Portoferraio,Elba

Arrive: Sat 22 August 2026 / Depart: Sat 22 August 2026

The island of Elba is at the heart of the Tuscan Archipelago and presents a finely chiselled profile sheltering many pristine coves. Roman churches, Medicean fortresses and memories of Napoleon blend into the picture postcard that is Portoferraio (Italy). The town is one of the oldest on the island, the Ligurians, Etruscans and Greeks having shaped its history before it became a Roman colony. Here you can follow in the footsteps of Napoleon as you wind your way through the pastel-coloured houses protected by their two Medicean forts.

Day 5 - Portofino

Arrive: Sun 23 August 2026 / Depart: Sun 23 August 2026

A rugged rocky promontory, the Portofino Peninsula is the loveliest spot on the Ligurian Riviera. At its feet lies the pretty port of Portofino (Italy), which has become a seaside destination for the Italian jet-set. A rugged stairway leads to a path into the heart of the luxuriant vegetation above.

Day 6 - Giglio

Arrive: Mon 24 August 2026 / Depart: Mon 24 August 2026

In the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, 11km off the Argentario promontory, Giglio Island boasts many treasures to explore within its 21 sq km. Crystal clear water rich in marine life surround land that is still 90% uninhabited. With the exception of the Franco promontory, this mountainous island is almost exclusively granite. Perhaps the most significant feature is the 30 km of coast, alternating smooth granite with enchanting bays, deep rocky inlets and sandy beaches, and offering plenty of opportunities to bathe in tranquil waters.

Day 7 - Porto Ercole, Italy

Arrive: Tue 25 August 2026 / Depart: Tue 25 August 2026

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Liparische Inseln, Italien

Arrive: Thu 27 August 2026 / Depart: Thu 27 August 2026

Dominated by a fortified citadel, Lipari (Italy) is capital of the seven volcanic Aeolian Islands. Lipari is deservedly famous for its architectural and natural beauty as it embraces some stunning panoramas, pumice stone quarries and a “Castello” built on the ruins of an ancient Greek acropolis.

Day 10 - Taormina

Arrive: Fri 28 August 2026 / Depart: Fri 28 August 2026

On the edge of Catania, Taormina (Italy) stands out against the slopes of Mount Tauro in the heart of a picturesque and charming location. Its ancient Greek theatre offers a magnificent panorama with the majestic Mount Etna, its lava flows still smoking, in the background.

Day 11 - Malta

Arrive: Sat 29 August 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 29 August 2026