Luxury Mediterranean Cruise: Malta to the French Riviera

Le Boreal

10 days / 9 nights

Departures

14 Jun - 23 Jun 2027

All dates

From

7.203 $ / per person

Sail from Malta to the French Riviera on this luxury Mediterranean cruise. Explore historic Sicily, including ancient Syracuse and vibrant Palermo. Discover the volcanic beauty of the Aeolian Islands and the charming beaches of Elba. Finally, visit the stunning coast of Corsica before arriving in Nice. Enjoy premium comfort, fine dining, and guided tours. Book your unforgettable sea vacation today!

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Luxury Mediterranean Cruise: Malta to the French Riviera

Accommodation, onboard services

Nine-night cruise in a preferred category cabin
Experienced bilingual cruise team (French-English)
Access to all the common areas: fitness room, steam room, swimming pool (sea water, heated), solarium, lounges & leisure area
Water sports activities (except scuba diving) using the ship's equipment, when permitted by local authorities and confirmed by the ship's Master according to safety and sea conditions on site.
Onboard entertainment
Unlimited Wifi
Port Fees and Taxes

Meals, snacks, drinks

A complete meal plan includes buffet-style breakfasts, lunches, and à la carte dinners, beginning with dinner on embarkation day and concluding with breakfast on disembarkation day.
Open Bar: A wide selection of drinks (water, soft drinks, wine, beer, house champagne, spirits, coffee, and tea) is available throughout the cruise, except for premium brands.
Small cakes/pastries, along with coffee and tea, will be available in the morning outside the restaurant's opening hours.

Sightseeing tours

Syracuse
Taormina
Palermo
Lipari
Salerno
Gaeta
Portoferraio
Calvi

Not included

Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Laundry Services, Hair Salon, Treatments
Luggage Handling
Airport transfers

Itinerary

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Embarkation: from 16:00 to 17:00

Departure: at 18:30

The entire Maltese capital of Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage site, located on a peninsula in the northeast of the island. From the Triton Fountain to Fort Saint Elmo, there are many grand streets and narrow stairways to discover. Colorful balconies and carved details on tall houses will guide your walk, and you will find very few cars here. You can visit the Grandmaster's Palace, decorated with coats of arms and bright paintings. St. John's Co-Cathedral and the old walls that have protected the city since the 16th century are also top sights. Built in steps, the beautiful Barrakka Gardens will add a lovely green touch to your walk.

Arrival: early morning

Departure: evening

With its rocky coastline, long sandy beaches, and the imposing presence of Mount Etna watching over the island, Sicily displays its natural beauty for all to see. Known by the ancient writer Cicero as the most beautiful city in the world, Syracuse was once a top city in Sicily and a strong rival to Athens. As a major center of Ancient Greece, it was home to many different cultures that left their mark over time. The mix of Arabic, Roman, Norman, Byzantine, and Spanish building styles makes Syracuse a town that is incredibly rich in history, bright colors, and local flavors.

Included excursions: Archaeological site & Ortygia; Noto, Baroque Town

Arrival: early morning

Departure: early evening

Found on the eastern coast of Sicily, the seaside town of Taormina is often called the local Saint-Tropez. It features historical sites, quiet beaches, and luxury shopping. You can visit the medieval center, located 300 meters above the water, where terraces offer fantastic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Another historic site is the old Greco-Roman theater. This well-kept ancient site draws visitors who love the area's natural beauty, looking out over a clear blue bay.

Included excursions: Mount Etna Drive; Taormina and its Ancient Greek Theatre

Arrival: early morning

Departure: evening

Palermo is the true heart of Sicily. Many people have been drawn to this great city, the largest capital of the Italian islands. Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Normans all came here. Palermo shows a rich mix of these cultures, visible in the Moorish details on the cathedral and the bright mosaics of the Palatine Chapel inside the Norman palace. You will love the grand buildings that fill the town with historic beauty. It is also a joy to walk through one of the lively, colorful local markets, which offer a great picture of everyday Sicilian life.

Included excursions: Palermo & Monreale; Cefalù

Arrival Lipari: early morning

Departure Lipari: late afternoon

Out of the seven Aeolian islands, this is the largest and most populated. Located off the northern coast of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Lipari is a wonderful UNESCO World Heritage site. Its lava stone quarries and the red rocks show its volcanic past. The main town proudly features a grand citadel and a castle, both with roots from ancient times. As you walk deeper into the center, you will be amazed to find a Norman cathedral with a beautiful facade. During this day, just like the heroes of ancient myths, you will also have the chance to sail by and view Stromboli, the highly active volcano that rises above the Aeolian Islands. Its constant activity over thousands of years has earned it the famous name, the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean.

Included excursions: Panorama of the Aeolian Islands

Arrival: late evening

Departure: late evening

Creating a true sense of wonder, the lovely region of Salerno captures every traveler's heart. Its deep history will guide you to the amazing ancient site of Pompeii, where the large ruins show exactly what a Roman city looked like in Imperial times. Frozen in time under ash from the massive eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the city offers unmatched historical value. You will also love the unique beauty of its location, which has proudly earned it a special place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Included excursions: Paestum; Pompeii

Arrival: early morning

Departure: early afternoon

Gaeta gets its name from the legend of Aeneas's nurse. This mythological heritage shows in the grand style of this old town, built on a piece of land that reaches into the sea. Even in Roman times, Gaeta was a famous seaside destination. It later fell under Byzantine rule and then became its own independent republic. The strong walls that surround this old fort remind visitors of its rich past, just like the cathedral bell tower. This elegant building shows both Roman and Moorish styles and is decorated with beautiful ceramics.

Included excursions: Split Mountain of Gaeta and historical center; Tiberio Villa and Sperlonga

Arrival: early morning

Departure: late afternoon

Tucked into a beautiful bay on the northern coast of Elba, a small piece of paradise waits for you in the form of Portoferraio. As you sail closer to the shore, you will easily spot the strong and grand walls of its old fortresses. Napoleon Bonaparte spent many days of his exile right here. His former imperial residence features gardens with amazing sea views, making it a must-see spot. Along with these historical sites, you will find clean white-sand beaches and tasty local food, like fresh rice with cuttlefish ink.

Included excursions: Western Elba; Porto Azzurro and Napoleon's Villa

Arrival: early morning

Departure: late afternoon

Resting on a rocky hill in the northwest of Corsica, the bright port of Calvi sits beautifully between two deep blue bays. As the main town of the Balagne region, this old Genoese city enjoys a truly wonderful natural setting. Tall mountains, green hills, and long stretches of sandy beaches surround it. From the high point of a lovely 19th-century chapel, which was built over a much older sanctuary, you will get a perfect view of the coast, the mountains, and the historic Calvi citadel. Just a bit further west, you can also explore the wilder, untouched nature of the local peninsula.

Included excursions: Old villages of Balagna; Walking tour of Calvi

Arrival: early morning

Disembarkation: at 08:00

As the capital of the French Riviera, Nice is safely surrounded by a ring of hills and mountains that block the wind. You will surely want to take a walk along the famous Promenade des Anglais, where you can sit on one of the famous blue chairs facing the beautiful Bay of Angels. Castle Hill is another great place for a walk. From there, you can enter the old city, which is full of lively markets and tasty local foods sold along the main street.

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