11 nights. Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia

Day 3

At sea

Day 4

salerno, italy

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 5

messina, italy

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 6

valletta, malta

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 7

At sea

Day 8

kotor, montenegro

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 9

dubrovnik, croatia

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 10

zadar, croatia

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 11

koper, slovenia

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 12

ravenna, italy

Arrival: 06:00

Day 1

Civitavecchia (Rome), italy

Departure: 18:00

Modern and old, past and present go hand in hand, all the time. Whether you're in Rome for 3 days, 3 weeks or 3 months, be ready to step into the world’s largest open air museum. Rome will charm you and it will hardly leave you unmoved. It will surprise you, as it has so much to offer to any visitor, and its beauty has merely been slightly obscured by the passage of time. Rome is one of the world's most photogenic cities - not surprising when you remember what's here - The Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, St Peter's Square, Spanish Steps, Colosseum... Whether you spend your time sightseeing, or lounging in cafés watching the world go by, it will be your turn to star in your very own Roman Holiday. If you can plan to stay for as long as a week, you won't run out of things to do and you'll still feel like you're leaving too soon.

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Day 2

la spezia, italy

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 21:00

The city of La Spezia is located in the region of Liguria in northern Italy and is also the capital of the province of the same name, set on the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the Golfo dei Poeti (Gulf of Poets). It earned this name because it was, for a time, home to important English poets such as Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822) and George Byron (1788–1824). The city has a major commercial port, one of the most important in Italy, and it is also home to one of the country’s largest military industries: OTO Melara. Although La Spezia is mainly a modern city (most of its buildings were constructed after 1920), there are many places of interest in the surrounding area. Nearby you’ll find beautiful villages such as Lerici, Portovenere (a traditional fishing village), and the Cinque Terre, where a national nature park has been established. Cinque Terre, Portovenere and the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Day 4

salerno, italy

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Salerno, a coastal city in the Campania region of southern Italy, is often overshadowed by its neighbours Amalfi and Positano – and that’s exactly where its charm lies. Less crowded and more authentic, it offers a mix of medieval history, lively local life, and sweeping views over the Tyrrhenian Sea. The historic centre is a maze of narrow lanes, pastel façades, and small artisan workshops, where everyday life feels more genuinely Italian than overtly touristy. At the heart of the city stands the magnificent Salerno Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Matthew. Its Romanesque façade, Arab‑Norman bell tower, and peaceful cloister make it a highlight for architecture enthusiasts, while the crypt – richly decorated with Baroque frescoes and marble – is one of the most impressive in southern Italy. Close by, Arechi Castle rises above the city; a short drive or bus ride up the hill rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline and a clearer sense of Salerno’s strategic role over the centuries. Salerno is also a gateway to some of Italy’s most iconic destinations. Ferries and buses link the city to the Amalfi Coast, with Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello all easy to reach on day trips. To the south, the remarkably well‑preserved Greek temples of Paestum and the quieter beaches of the Cilento Coast invite further exploration. After a day of sightseeing, the city’s modern seafront promenade, the Lungomare Trieste, is ideal for an evening passeggiata, ice cream in hand, as locals and visitors stroll beneath palm trees in the sea breeze. Food in Salerno showcases the best of Campanian cooking. Expect fresh seafood, simple pasta dishes such as scialatielli ai frutti di mare, and of course pizza baked in wood‑fired ovens. The nearby town of Vietri sul Mare, connected by train and bus, is famous for its colourful ceramics, making it a great half‑day trip for a bit of shopping and sea views. Whether you use Salerno as a base for exploring the region or stay put for a few days to soak up its atmosphere, the city offers a relaxed, authentic introduction to the south of Italy.

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Day 5

messina, italy

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Messina is located in the northeast of Sicily, Italy. It's only a 5 km journey across the Straits of Messina to the region of Calabria on the mainland. It's the third largest city on the island of Sicily. Trips by land and sea allow for the exploration of every nook and cranny of the Aeolian Islands, abundant with beaches and small coves where one can pause to explore, even if just for a few hours. The active volcano, Mt. Etna, towers over the landscape and reveals a vegetation interrupted by trails of black, solidified lava flows. Caves and varying environments alternate along its slopes; traverse them to reach the peak, where a large "mouth of fire" awaits. A definite must-see is Pollara Beach on the island of Salina; Pollara was created by a crater formed by the six volcanoes that make up Salina, around 13,000 years ago. The Ancient Theatre, one of the greatest of the Greek-Roman era, is nestled in a spread of olive, orange and almond groves that fill the air with their exotic scents.

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Day 6

valletta, malta

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

The wee capital of Malta, the city is less than 1 sq km in size, but has loads to offer visitors. Valletta is known as one of the most densely packed historic areas in the world, with its 7,000 years of history. It's no surprise then, that the City of Valletta was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980. Built by the knights of St John in the 16th and 17th centuries for military and strategic reasons, Valletta was later spruced up into a fine example of baroque decorative art – most notably in the magnificent interiors of St John’s Co-Cathedral in the heart of the city. Shady atmospheric alleyways link grand squares, and grand palazzi sit alongside pubs and shops. Recently, the city has seen some major changes to create a more vibrant urbanity, with the renovation of the main City Gate and the design of a new parliament building, as well as the renovation of the bombed-out Opera House. Valletta's natural deep water port, the Grand Harbour, is the biggest and the most impressive harbour in all the Mediterranean and was, for many thousands of years, the epicentre of Malta’s maritime activity. Evidence of this are the 19 historical warehouses still standing dating back 250 years and the historic Quay Wall, where the Knights of St John and European merchants used to unload their goods. The Valletta Waterfront is also the gateway to Malta’s capital city. In fact, as one of the most successful Mediterranean ports, the Port of Valletta welcomes more than half-a-million cruise passengers into this open air museum. Recently, the waterfront has been revitalised into an attractive and vibrant gateway of shops, pubs and restaurants. It’s particularly romantic at night when lit up. There are loads of outdoor pursuits to enjoy thanks to the city’s moderate climate. From diving to sailing, cycling to rock climbing, there are a number of different adrenalin-busting options to satisfy adventurous holidaymakers. Just don't expect Valletta to be buzzing all night, its tranquility is a large part of its charm.

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Day 8

kotor, montenegro

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro. It's situated in a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor. It's located on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea. Along with the nearly overhanging limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovćen, Kotor and its surrounding area form an impressive and picturesque Mediterranean landscape. Kotor is part of the World Heritage Site known as the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Old Town. The Old Town is the most famous part of Kotor, where the history, culture, and tradition of Kotor are preserved. They are complemented by a multitude of narrow streets, squares, and markets. The main and largest square is Trg od oruzja (Square of arms). The old town of Kotor today is considered to be the best preserved medieval urban entity in the Mediterranean. • Maritime Museum. The memories of those long gone sailing days and years, the successes of the famous Kotor seaman, artists, ship builders, crafts man, states man, and diplomats, intermediaries between west and east, are kept in the Maritime museum, which is housed in the baroque palace Grgurin. • The Island Gospa od Skrpjela. The Island Gospa od Skrpjela is one of two beautiful islands in Kotor Bay, which are situated in the bay across from Perast. That island is also known as "the island of the dead captains". The Island Gospa od Skrpjela is an artificial island, made by seaman from Perast and Kotor, who on their big sail boats brought in large boulders.

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Day 9

dubrovnik, croatia

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

George Bernard Shaw dubh Dubrovnik "an péarla de Adriatic, paradís ar an domhan", agus, go deimhin, d'fhéadfadh sé a bheith ar cheann de na cathracha is áille a fheicfidh tú riamh. Tógadh agus cónaíodh go príomha ag Veinéiseacha i Dubrovnik, agus tá draíocht uasal agus aontacht ailtireachta suntasach aige a tharraingíonn na mílte cuairteoirí gach samhradh. Bunaithe sa 7ú haois, sheas Dubrovnik i measc foraoise mór de chrainn dara, as a raibh a ainm aige. Tóg siúlóid ar bharr ballaí an tseanchathr le radhairc ar an seanbhaile agus an cósta máguaird. Díreach roimh dul amach as an seanbhaile trí gheata an iarthair, cas ar dheis chun cuairt a thabhairt ar Mhainistir na bhFrancachán agus na cloistreacha síochánta. Tá an ceann is sine de chógaisí na hEorpa taobh istigh den doras isteach, a bunaithe i 1371. I gcoirnéal thuaidh na seanbhail tá Cloister agus Músaem na nDomhnachánach, le poliptíoch le Titian. Tá Ard-Eaglais iontach de Ghlacadh na Maighdine Mhuire i lár Poljana Marin Držić agus is féidir a stóras a fhiosrú; féach ar an obair le Raphael. Tá uisceanna te, gile ag Dubrovnik; ná bí ag admháil é ó chian agus tóg tumadh ann. Is féidir leis na daoine cróga tumadh agus gréineadh ar na carraigeacha nó snámh timpeall ar bhallaí na cathrach agus daoine eile ag stánadh ón uachtar. Lonraíonn dúnfhallaí ildaite Dubrovnik i solas na maidine luí, ach tráthnóna luath, cuireann uisceanna gorma soiléir na farraige tú i gcuimhne ar shiúl ón gcathair agus a torann turasóireachta. Má tá tú in ann an pléascadh a sheasamh, d'fhéadfadh tú freisin píosa neamh a fháil.

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Day 10

zadar, croatia

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 20:00

Zadar is a city in Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. It’s the fifth-largest city in the country and serves as the centre of modern Croatia’s Zadar County and the wider northern Dalmatian region. Zadar sits across from the islands of Ugljan and Pašman, separated from them by the narrow Zadar Strait. Despite all the destruction it suffered after the Second World War, Zadar has preserved a wealth of heritage of global importance, visible at every turn. The Roman Forum, dating back to the 1st century, is a popular spot where locals stroll, sit among the ruins and enjoy a fine summer’s day. The Church of St Donatus, from the 9th century, is one of the best-preserved pre-Romanesque buildings in the world and is considered the symbol of the city. The rebuilt Romanesque Church of St Grisigono, from the 12th century, is a remarkable example of how different historical structures can be combined. It was built on the remains of an older church, and later reconstructed after being bombed in the Second World War, incorporating elements of a destroyed Benedictine convent behind it. The Romanesque Cathedral of St Anastasia, from the 13th century, is particularly impressive. Visitors can climb its tower for a stunning view over the city of Zadar and the nearby islands. The Sea Organ is a favourite with both locals and visitors. This man-made organ, set into Zadar’s Riva (waterfront), uses the movement of the waves and 35 pipes to create an ever-changing musical soundscape. It was designed by Croatian architect Nikola Bašić, who also created the nearby Greeting to the Sun installation. The city has a strong reputation for its artists and galleries. There are about a dozen major galleries, along with many smaller shops tucked away in the side streets. Zadar also boasts a main street for everyday, higher-end shopping used by locals and by some tourists keen on a bit of retail therapy. It’s called Špire Brusine and runs through the heart of the old town. Zadar’s sunsets are legendary as well, making it an ideal place for romantics of all ages to relax and unwind.

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Day 11

koper, slovenia

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Izola, a fishing port 7km southwest of Koper, is the poor relation among the historical towns on the Slovenian coast. As a result, it’s often bypassed by foreign visitors – but Izola does have a certain Venetian charm, along with a large marina, narrow old winding streets and excellent restaurants and bars where you might linger. If Piran is fully booked (or its prices are too high), Izola is a good fallback option.

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Day 12

ravenna, italy

Arrival: 06:00

Welcome to the heart of Italy: Ravenna – a glittering gem in the Emilia-Romagna region. Known as the city of mosaics, Ravenna is a haven for art lovers, history enthusiasts, foodies, and everyone in between. As you wander onto Ravenna’s cobbled streets, you’re immediately surrounded by echoes of a rich and fascinating past. Once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, the city boasts no fewer than eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Basilica di San Vitale, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, and the Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, to name just a few, are decorated with some of the most extraordinary Byzantine mosaics in the world. Their vivid colours and intricate designs are genuinely awe-inspiring, just as they have been for countless visitors over the centuries. But Ravenna isn’t only about the past. It’s a lively, modern city buzzing with contemporary culture. As you stroll through town, you’ll come across delightful independent shops, stylish bars, and restaurants serving the famous flavours of Emilia-Romagna. From the local piadina flatbread to gloriously creamy gelato, your taste buds are in for a real treat. Nature lovers are well looked after too. Ravenna’s location offers a lovely mix of coastline and countryside. A short drive brings you to the golden sands of the Adriatic Sea – ideal for a lazy day by the water or some fun with watersports. Head inland instead and you can explore the tranquil wetlands of the Po Delta Park, a paradise for birdwatching and cycling. The city also hosts a full calendar of events throughout the year. From Dante-inspired poetry readings and the Ravenna Festival of music and dance to the lively Notte d’Oro, with celebrations going on late into the night, there’s always something happening. Ravenna is a place where past and present blend effortlessly, offering a unique mix of art, history, food, and natural beauty. Whether you’re visiting its world-class heritage sites, tasting local specialities, or simply soaking up the Italian sun on the Adriatic coast, Ravenna promises a memorable trip that will leave you wanting to return. Come and experience the magic of Ravenna, where every corner has a story waiting to be uncovered.

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