An all-inclusive 12-day Mediterranean small ship cruise with something for everyone … a crossroads of legend, empire, and artistry, where you don’t just go to history, you live its story. From Malta’s honey-colored shores and Gozo’s ancient temples to Sicily’s volcanic vineyards and cliffside Amalfi, each stop exposes a layer of culture shaped by sea and stone. Stroll markets where recipes are centuries old, linger in personal palaces still home to aristocrats, and toast the excellent life below Rome’s timeless skyline. Taking a trip to coasts that as soon as stirred poets and explorers, experience the Mediterranean as it was indicated to be– extraordinary.
< img width ="700"height="700 "src="https://blog.tauck.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sin2026_map.jpg"alt =""/ > Europe Spring Air Cost Savings With thanks to our global travel partners, take pleasure in special air savings– in one upfront flat price– when you reserve a Tauck spring journey to Europe by 11/15/25. Valid on all Europe land trips, river and little ship cruises leaving 2/1– 4/30/26.
Upfront Worth
Cost Certainty, One Flat Cost
- Economy air– $990 per individual (CAD $1,390)
- Premium Economy air– $1,790 per person (CAD $2,490)
- Company air– $3,990 per person (CAD $5,490)
Flying Made Easy
No Hidden Costs, No Surprises
- Totally inclusive
- Taxes and fuel additional charges consisted of
Peace of Mind
Travel with Self-confidence
- Air is refundable up until ticketed
- Tauck’s personal help
- Air payment not needed up until last payment
Go to tauck.com/springair for total terms & conditions, or ask at booking. Valid in the United States and Canada only.
Sicily
Appeal and antiquities at the crossroads of cultures
Sicily reveals itself through contrasts– active experience, cultural treasures, and food that narrates– and yours is told through sightseeing options. Bike through Siracusa’s streets, hike the slopes of Mt. Etna alongside a geo guide, and explore Palermo’s
noble palazzi in personal. In Trapani, a cooking demonstration that introduces fish couscous, a dish that reflects the island’s centuries of cultural exchange. Every day mixes discovery with tradition, bringing Sicily’s layered character into view.
White wine and artistry enrich the journey further. Go to a small family winery near Taormina, where vines prosper in volcanic soil, then enjoy an onboard performance of the Sicilian puppet theatre, recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. In Palermo, meet with
Addiopizzo to learn how Sicilians move beyond mafia misconceptions. Sicily’s archaeology, tastes, and durability develop an experience as complex and captivating as the island itself.
< img width ="700"height ="700"src ="https://blog.tauck.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AmalfiCoast_module.jpg"alt=""/ > The Amalfi Coast & Rome Coastal appeal and Roman treasures in Italy’s heart Along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, find towns where custom still runs deep. Wander Cetara, a fishing town understood for its tuna and anchovy heritage, or sip red wines at a family-owned estate. Leisure time in Amalfi lets you enjoy the coastline at your own speed, whether walking its lemon-scented lanes or watching boats wander throughout the harbor. Culinary traditions and seaside appeal make
each stop as memorable as it is genuine.
Your journey concludes in Rome, where archaeology and culture take spotlight throughout your two-night remain at either Anantara Palazzo Naiadi or Sina Bernini Bristol. Sightseeing options consist of the Colosseum and Roman Online Forum, or a visit to the Papal Farm in Castel Gandolfo for a cooking class– each offering a window
into Italy’s abundant legacy. A goodbye evening at Palazzo Brancaccio records why Rome stays the Eternal City– its spirit of empire still alive in every street and square.
Malta
Archaeology, artistry and Malta’s dazzling island light
In Malta, your journey starts with layers of history and striking seascapes on a two-night remain at Malta Marriott Resort & Health Spa or The Westin Dragonara Malta. Step inside St. John’s Co-Cathedral, where Caravaggio’s brushwork still stuns, and stand before the Ġgantija Forehead on Gozo– Neolithic stones older than the
pyramids. The previous feels alive here, set against golden-stone towns and quiet harbors that talk to centuries.
Active minutes come, too, in the crystal waters in between Malta and Gozo. Swim in the remote Crystal Lagoon, far from the crowds of Comino’s Blue Lagoon, then stick around over a fresh lunch served aboard a traditional wood gulet. Malta’s mix of antiquity, artistry, and the sea leaves an impression as timeless as the islands themselves.
Gozo– the Mediterranean’s ancient soul
Gozo, part of Malta, is an island where history is not read in books, however felt beneath your feet and seen in stones older than the pyramids. The Ġgantija Temples rise from the earth as enduring guardians of a civilization lost to time, their mystery echoing across the island’s honey-colored hills and sunlit valleys. Rugged cliffs topple to sapphire seas, hiding quiet coves once whispered about in legend– Homer’s Calypso said to have waited here for Odysseus. Layers of history unfold in every view: salt pans shining in the sun, heaven Lagoon glittering nearby, churches built by master craftsmen, and villages where life moves at an unhurried rate. To journey to Gozo is to be drawn into among humanity’s oldest stories, in a location as captivating, as mysterious, and as ageless as the very first people who called it home.
All consisted of …
Exclusive Tauck Charter– all private shore expeditions are consisted of along with all gratuities to your Tauck Director and ship staff– highlights consist of:
- 7-night cruise aboard Le Dumont d’Urville or Le Bougainville
- 2-night hotel stays in Malta and Rome
- A choice on Gozo: island drive with salt pans & Ta’ Pinu, or sailing to Comino with a Crystal Lagoon swim
- An option in Siracusa: archaeological park, Baroque Noto, Pupillo Winery, or a guided Ortigia bike tour
- In Taormina: Teatro Greco and winery, Mt. Etna climb with a volcanologist, or a seaside cruise
- Onboard lectures providing insights such as those into Sicily’s volcanic landscapes from a specialist volcanologist
- In Palermo, exclusive access to stylish palazzi or a “no-mafia” walking tour with tastings
- An option on the Amalfi Coast: Amalfi town and cathedral with a picturesque cruise, or seasonal fish tasting in Cetara
- A goodbye dinner in Rome at Palazzo Brancaccio, an 18th-century palace included in the movie Roman Vacation
- Tour prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites throughout your cruise
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