Cruise Sicily, Malta & Amalfi Coast

Cruise in luxurious style to gorgeous locales in Italy, Sicily and Malta on this deluxe, 7-night experience!

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Travel Program Details

05/25/2026 - 06/02/2026

From $6,495

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Bask in the glorious Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Malta on an exclusively chartered, 7-night, deluxe cruise brimming with picture-perfect vistas, intriguing history and tantalizing cuisine! Tour the UNESCO-inscribed ruins of Pompeii and Syracuse, plus savor the splendor of the Isle of Capri. Enjoy enriching excursions in Palermo, Taormina, Ortigia and Malta’s majestic capital city of Valletta, complemented by the expertise of local guides and lecturers. Choose to extend your stay with the Rome Pre-Tour and/or the Valletta Post-Tour extensions.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Depart Home City
  • Day 2: Rome, Italy/Civitavecchia/Embark World Traveller
  • Day 3: Sorrento/Pompeii/Sorrento
  • Day 4: Amalfi Coast/Positano/Capri
  • Day 5: Palermo
  • Day 6: Giardini Naxos/Taormina
  • Day 7: Syracuse
  • Day 8: Valletta, Malta
  • Day 9: Valletta/Disembark ship/Return to Home City

Highlights

  • Cruise for 7 nights from Rome, Italy, to Valletta, Malta, aboard World Traveller, an exclusively chartered, deluxe small ship.
  • Special guest speaker Dr. Darius Arya, archaeologist, author and TV host based in Rome, Italy.
  • Six UNESCO World Heritage sites — Archaeological Area of Pompeii; Amalfi Coast;
    Arab-Norman Palermo 
    featuring Monreale Cathedral or Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel;
    Aeolian Islands; Syracuse,
     Italy, and City of Valletta, Malta.
  • Included meals | 2 receptions, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners.
  • Rome Pre-Tour Extension and Valletta Post-Tour Extension. (Available at additional cost.)

Program Features

  • Seven-night cruise from Rome, Italy, to Valletta, Malta.
  • Elegantly appointed deluxe suite or stateroom.
  • Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Cruise Program.
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
  • Complimentary non-premium liquor, house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages and minibar service throughout the cruise.
  • Included meals | 2 receptions, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting).
  • Savor Italian, Sicilian and Maltese cuisines, known for their delicious seafood dishes, pastas, rustic breads, olive oil and an abundance of wines.
  • Stroll in the heart of picturesque Capri and the tranquil Gardens of Augusta featuring sea views.
  • Take in Taormina’s stunning Greek theater, Palazzo Corvaja and lively Corso Umberto.

UNESCO

  • Archaeological Area of Pompeii, the haunting ruins of a town buried by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in A.D. 79.
  • Amalfi Coast, the dazzling, winding coastline of colorful, hilltop towns along the sea.
  • Arab-Norman Palermo, with a choice of sites to visit within the complex.
  • Stromboli, one of the Aeolian Islands, with an active volcano.
  • Syracuse, acclaimed for its Roman amphitheater, Greek theater and other fine ruins.
  • City of Valletta, Malta’s lovely capital, to visit gardens, a palace and an ornate cathedral.

Always Included

  • Transfers and luggage handling abroad for passengers who book their air through
    Gohagan & Company.
  • Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
  • Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
  • Complimentary water in your room and on excursions.
  • Hospitality desk.
  • Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
  • Complimentary audio headset during guided excursions.
  • Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights
    by Gohagan & Company.

Accommodations

World Traveller

Aboard the stylish, intimate World Traveller, you’ll be transported in exceptional comfort to smaller ports inaccessible to larger ships. With 3 decks of spacious accommodations, multiple onboard dining options, spa and sauna amenities, cozy social spaces and more, it has been designed to deliver relaxed luxury and highly personalized service. Each of the 95 suites and staterooms (up to 465 square feet) features a stunning ocean view, and most include a private balcony. Your private haven at sea offers a queen-sized bed that can be separated into two twin beds, a private bathroom with spa shower and luxury hotel-style amenities, including bath products from L’Occitane. All meals aboard ship are included and feature delectable culinary specialties to rival your discoveries ashore.

Rome pre-tour Extension

4 Days | 3 Nights

Be captivated by the Eternal City as you delight in its celebrated culture, landmarks and cuisine! Set off on a guided walk to admire the Spanish Steps, the grand Piazza Navona and other gems, plus throw a coin in lovely Trevi Fountain for good luck. You’ll also view the Borghese Gallery’s extraordinary paintings and sculptures on a guided tour and relish the verdant Villa Borghese Gardens. This extension features
2 nights at a centrally located, deluxe property, free time for independent exploration and the services of a Travel Director.

Valletta post-tour Extension

3 Days | 2 Nights Get better acquainted with beautiful Malta with additional time in wonderfully preserved Valletta! Tour one of its UNESCO-inscribed treasures, the Hagar Qim temple complex, more than 5,000 years old and one of the world’s oldest free-standing stone structures. Visit the 16th-century Inquisitor’s Palace, home to a cultural museum, and enjoy lunch in a traditional fishing village. You’ll also soak up the color, energy and fun of an authentic Maltese village festa! This extension features 2 nights at a centrally located, deluxe property, free time for independent exploration and the services of a Travel Director.

Leave Your Legacy

Get your own personalized brick on the historic Horseshoe and permanently make your mark on campus. It’s truly the way to say Forever to Thee.