7 nights · Malta · Departs Valletta (Malta) · Visiting Pozzallo, Catania, Siracusa · Aboard CroisiEurope on the ms La Belle de l'Adriatique
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| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms La Belle de l'Adriatique |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 8 sailings |
| From fare | $2,199 per person |
| Year built | 2007 |
| Guests | 198 |
| Cabins | 99 |
| Crew | 25 |
| Length | 110 m |
| Beam | 11 m |
| Cruising speed | 12.0 kn |
Valletta makes a powerful first impression, its honey-coloured walls rising above Grand Harbour. Founded by the Knights of St John in 1566, Malta’s compact capital rewards exploration on foot. Enter St John’s Co-Cathedral for Caravaggio’s monumental paintings, then follow Republic Street to cafés, palaces and the Upper Barrakka Gardens. From the terraces, watch ferries cross the harbour and look towards the Three Cities. Allow time for steep lanes and quiet side streets.
Pozzallo puts you on Sicily’s southeastern coast, where broad sandy beaches meet a working harbour and an easy Mediterranean pace. See Torre Cabrera, a 15th-century watchtower beside the waterfront. Inland, Modica and Ragusa reward a visit with grand churches, stone lanes and celebrated Sicilian chocolate. Fast ferries connect Pozzallo with Malta, making this a practical stop for island-hoppers.
Mount Etna sets the scale in Catania, where black lava stone gives the Sicilian city a character unlike any other. Rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, its Baroque heart is part of the UNESCO-listed Val di Noto. Begin at Piazza del Duomo, then follow Via Etnea toward cafés, churches and views of the volcano. At La Pescheria, the fish market, Sicily’s daily life is on full display, best sampled before lunch.
Siracusa rewards visitors who look beyond its handsome waterfront. On Ortigia, the old island heart, Greek temples, Baroque palaces and lively markets sit within an easy walk. Across the channel, Neapolis Archaeological Park preserves a Greek theatre, Roman amphitheatre and the famed Ear of Dionysius. Pause for granita or fresh seafood, then watch the light soften over the Ionian Sea.
Valletta makes a powerful first impression, its honey-coloured walls rising above Grand Harbour. Founded by the Knights of St John in 1566, Malta’s compact capital rewards exploration on foot. Enter St John’s Co-Cathedral for Caravaggio’s monumental paintings, then follow Republic Street to cafés, palaces and the Upper Barrakka Gardens. From the terraces, watch ferries cross the harbour and look towards the Three Cities. Allow time for steep lanes and quiet side streets.
Published September 29, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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