The Italian coastline

Get ready for the magic of Christmas on this pre-holiday cruise in Italy and Sicily Naples has historical monuments and archaeological sites, while the Aeolian Islands are in a league of their own. This romantic cruise includes visits to the ancient theater in Taormina, with Mount Etna as the backdrop, Calabria—the toe of the boot—and the Amalfi Coast. And we can't forget the legendary Isle of Capri with its panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples. Italian Christmas traditions are in the spotlight on this cruise! Discover the famous Neapolitan nativity art and magnificent scenes exposed in small boutiques and workshops in the city's older neighborhoods.  Each hand-crafted figure is one-of-a-kind. Christmas charm reigns in the shops all year round. 

Two Mediterranean islands embracing legends and history under the autumn sun. Ragusa and Modica bring the Renaissance era to life. Syracuse displays the contrasts of civilizations. Noto recounts its fascinating history through its baroque architecture. The island of Gozo is calm and serene. Mdina feels like a veritable open-air museum. And the subterranean tombs in Rabat hold the earliest evidence of Christianity. Topping it all off is the splendid capital of Malta—Valletta—perched on a rocky cliff and just waiting to be explored.