Italy’s Western Coast & Islands: A Voyage from Rome to Valletta

Italy: Rome, Pozzuoli, Sorrento, Salerno | Sicily: Aeolian Islands, Strait of Messina, Mount Etna, Siracusa | Malta: Valletta, Hagar Qim, Mdina

Ship

M/V Artemis or M/V Athena

Nights on Ship

10

Group size

No more than 25 travelers

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Single Supplement: FREE or Low-Cost

From $10,095 per person

17 Days | $594 per day

Includes airfare

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Italy’s Western Coast & Islands Culinary Cruise

Pizza! Pasta! Gelato! Join us to celebrate Italy’s legendary cuisine on a special Culinary Cruise departure of our Italy’s Western Coast & Islands: A Voyage from Rome to Valletta Small Ship Adventure. You’ll cruise for 10 nights aboard our privately owned, 50-passenger M/V Artemis with Exclusive Culinary Cruise Activities along the way designed to enhance your culinary experience.

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Culinary Cruise departures: June 29, 2026 & June 24, 2027

These special culinary departures feature exclusive culinary cruise activities, including:

  • Rome: Roll up your sleeves and tie on an apron for a special cooking lesson in “The Eternal City.” In the company of a local chef, you'll learn to make in-season, traditional Roman dishes—and then sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared for lunch.
  • Lipari: Try your hand at making traditional Neapolitan-style pizza during an included lesson at a pizzeria, followed by lunch.
  • Mount Etna: Enjoy a wine tasting at a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Etna, where you’ll discover how the volcanic soil and high elevation here produce unique flavor profile.
  • Siracusa: Browse the wares of a street market in the company of an expert chef, who can help you find the hidden gems buried amidst the stalls.