Western Mediterranean Fly-Cruise
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7-night voyage departing Valletta.
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Western Mediterranean Fly-Cruise
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Day 1
Valletta , Malta
Thursday, 07/10/2027
Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.
Day 2
Valletta , Malta
Friday, 08/10/2027
Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.
Day 4
Marseille , France
Sunday, 10/10/2027
Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today's Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain's daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks' handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d'Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.
Day 5
Livorno , Italy
Monday, 11/10/2027
Livorno is a gritty city with a long and interesting history. In the early Middle Ages it alternately belonged to Pisa and Genoa. In 1421 Florence, seeking access to the sea, bought it. Cosimo I (1519–74) started construction of the harbor in 1571, putting Livorno on the map. After Ferdinando I de' Medici (1549–1609) proclaimed Livorno a free city, it became a haven for people suffering from religious persecution; Roman Catholics from England and Jews and Moors from Spain and Portugal, among others, settled here. The Quattro Mori (Four Moors), also known as the Monument to Ferdinando I, commemorates this. (The statue of Ferdinando I dates from 1595, the bronze Moors by Pietro Tacca from the 1620s.)In the following centuries, and particularly in the 18th, Livorno boomed as a port. In the 19th century the town drew a host of famous Britons passing through on their grand tours. Its prominence continued up to World War II, when it was heavily bombed. Much of the town's architecture, therefore, postdates the war, and it's somewhat difficult to imagine what it might have looked like before. Livorno has recovered from the war, however, as it's become a huge point of departure for container ships, as well as the only spot in Tuscany for cruise ships to dock for the day.Most of Livorno's artistic treasures date from the 17th century and aren't all that interesting unless you dote on obscure baroque artists. Livorno's most famous native artist, Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920), was of much more recent vintage. Sadly, there's no notable work by him in his hometown.There may not be much in the way of art, but it's still worth strolling around the city. The Mercato Nuovo, which has been around since 1894, sells all sorts of fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, and fish. Outdoor markets nearby are also chock-full of local color. The presence of Camp Darby, an American military base just outside town, accounts for the availability of many American products.If you have time, Livorno is worth a stop for lunch or dinner at the very least.
Day 6
Civitavecchia , Italy
Tuesday, 12/10/2027
Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.
Day 8
Valletta , Malta
Thursday, 14/10/2027
Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Prices include return flights from the UK. Enquire for per-cabin fly-cruise pricing.
Inside Cabin
159–236 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Sea View Cabin (Obstructed View)
167–261 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Sea View Cabins (Partially Obstructed View)
155–261 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Sea View Standard Cabin
158–166 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Single Inside Cabin
130 sqft · Up to 1 guests
Single Sea View Cabins
130 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Balcony Standard Cabin
221–421 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Balcony Superior Deluxe
314–466 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Suite
449–451 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Cabin · 159–236 sqft | PF Inside (PF) | Enquire → | ||
| PD Inside (PD) | Enquire → | |||
| PE Inside (PE) | Enquire → | |||
| PB Inside (PB) | Enquire → | |||
| PC Inside (PC) | Enquire → | |||
| OB Larger Inside | Enquire → | |||
| PA Inside (PA) | Enquire → |
Inside Cabin · 159–236 sqft
PF Inside (PF)
Inside Cabin · 159–236 sqft
PD Inside (PD)
Inside Cabin · 159–236 sqft
PE Inside (PE)
Inside Cabin · 159–236 sqft
PB Inside (PB)
Inside Cabin · 159–236 sqft
PC Inside (PC)
Inside Cabin · 159–236 sqft
OB Larger Inside
Inside Cabin · 159–236 sqft
PA Inside (PA)
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea View Cabin (Obstructed View) · 167–261 sqft | NB Outside (Obstructed) (NB) | Enquire → | ||
| NC Outside (Obstructed) (NC) | Enquire → | |||
| NF Outside (Obstructed) (NF) | Enquire → | |||
| Sea View Cabins (Partially Obstructed View) · 155–261 sqft | MF Outside (Part Obstructed View) (MF) | Enquire → | ||
| MB Outside (Part Obstructed View) (MB) | Enquire → | |||
| MC Outside (Part Obstructed View) (MC) | Enquire → | |||
| Sea View Standard Cabin · 158–166 sqft | LF Outside (LF) | Enquire → | ||
| LC Outside (LC) | Enquire → | |||
| Single Inside Cabin · 130 sqft | SC Single Inside | Enquire → | ||
| Single Sea View Cabins · 130 sqft | RC Single Outside | Enquire → |
Sea View Cabin (Obstructed View) · 167–261 sqft
NB Outside (Obstructed) (NB)
Sea View Cabin (Obstructed View) · 167–261 sqft
NC Outside (Obstructed) (NC)
Sea View Cabin (Obstructed View) · 167–261 sqft
NF Outside (Obstructed) (NF)
Sea View Cabins (Partially Obstructed View) · 155–261 sqft
MF Outside (Part Obstructed View) (MF)
Sea View Cabins (Partially Obstructed View) · 155–261 sqft
MB Outside (Part Obstructed View) (MB)
Sea View Cabins (Partially Obstructed View) · 155–261 sqft
MC Outside (Part Obstructed View) (MC)
Sea View Standard Cabin · 158–166 sqft
LF Outside (LF)
Sea View Standard Cabin · 158–166 sqft
LC Outside (LC)
Single Inside Cabin · 130 sqft
SC Single Inside
Single Sea View Cabins · 130 sqft
RC Single Outside
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Standard Cabin · 221–421 sqft | HF Balcony (HF) | Enquire → | ||
| HC Balcony (HC) | Enquire → | |||
| HD Balcony (HD) | Enquire → | |||
| HE Balcony (HE) | Enquire → | |||
| HB Balcony (HB) | Enquire → | |||
| HA Balcony (HA) | Enquire → | |||
| Balcony Superior Deluxe · 314–466 sqft | DE Superior Deluxe Balcony (DE) | Enquire → | ||
| DD Superior Deluxe Balcony (DD) | Enquire → | |||
| DB Superior Deluxe Balcony (DB) | Enquire → | |||
| DA Superior Deluxe Balcony (DA) | Enquire → |
Balcony Standard Cabin · 221–421 sqft
HF Balcony (HF)
Balcony Standard Cabin · 221–421 sqft
HC Balcony (HC)
Balcony Standard Cabin · 221–421 sqft
HD Balcony (HD)
Balcony Standard Cabin · 221–421 sqft
HE Balcony (HE)
Balcony Standard Cabin · 221–421 sqft
HB Balcony (HB)
Balcony Standard Cabin · 221–421 sqft
HA Balcony (HA)
Balcony Superior Deluxe · 314–466 sqft
DE Superior Deluxe Balcony (DE)
Balcony Superior Deluxe · 314–466 sqft
DD Superior Deluxe Balcony (DD)
Balcony Superior Deluxe · 314–466 sqft
DB Superior Deluxe Balcony (DB)
Balcony Superior Deluxe · 314–466 sqft
DA Superior Deluxe Balcony (DA)
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