Italy Cruise from Naples to Valletta — 8 Days

7 nights · Italy · Departs Naples (Italy) · Visiting Capri Island, Positano, Lipari Island, Trapani, Porto Empedocle, Gozo Island, Valletta · Aboard Atlas Ocean Voyages on the World Traveller

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Naples Cruise Port: Pompeii, Pizza & Expert Shore Guide Capri Cruise Port Guide: Shore Excursions & Expert Advice Positano Cruise Guide: Shore Excursions & Mobility Expert Tips Lipari Cruise Port
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Cruise lineAtlas Ocean Voyages
ShipWorld Traveller
Duration7 nights
Port calls8
Departures1 sailings
Year built2022
Guests200
Cabins98
Crew130
Length126 m
Beam19 m
Cruising speed16.0 kn
  1. Days 1–2

    Naples, Italy

    Naples puts its history within reach: the port opens onto a compact city framed by Mount Vesuvius and the bay. UNESCO-listed streets lead to churches, palaces and the everyday theatre of southern Italian life. At the National Archaeological Museum, mosaics and objects from Pompeii and Herculaneum bring the Roman world sharply into focus. Stay close for Neapolitan pizza, or use Naples as a springboard to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Capri.

  2. Day 2

    Capri Island, Italy

    Capri rises from the Bay of Naples in cliffs, pale houses and terraces of lemon trees. Come ashore for the Piazzetta, then follow lanes to the Gardens of Augustus and views over the Faraglioni. Boats reach the Blue Grotto when sea conditions permit; Anacapri offers quieter streets and Villa San Michele. Allow time for steep paths, crowded summer ferries and a long lunch featuring the island’s local dishes.

  3. Day 3

    Positano, Italy

    Positano climbs the Amalfi Coast in a cascade of peach, rose and white houses, with the Tyrrhenian Sea opening below. Lanes rise from the waterfront past boutiques and cafés to Santa Maria Assunta, crowned by a green-and-yellow majolica dome. Expect stairs, spectacular views and a slower pace; the beach and boat excursions make the water part of the visit.

  4. Day 4

    Lipari Island, Italy

    Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands, a volcanic chain off Sicily’s northern coast. The town rises around a citadel, home to the Aeolian Archaeological Museum and its collection of island finds. Walk the old lanes to Marina Corta, then choose a waterfront table for fresh seafood. Beyond town, pumice quarries and coastal viewpoints reveal a landscape shaped by fire and sea.

  5. Day 5

    Trapani, Italy

    Trapani sits on Sicily’s western tip, where salt pans, fishing boats and old stone streets define the waterfront. Erice rises above the coast, reached from Trapani by cable car in about ten minutes. Stay in town for the Basilica-Santuario di Maria Santissima Annunziata and the lively lanes around the fish market. Local menus bring couscous, tuna and seafood to the table, reflecting Trapani’s long links with North Africa.

  6. Day 6

    Porto Empedocle, Italy

    Porto Empedocle is a working Sicilian port with an unusually distinguished neighbour: Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples. Just a short drive inland, this UNESCO-listed site preserves some of the finest Greek temples outside Greece. Closer to shore, the pale cliffs of Scala dei Turchi rise above the water near Realmonte. Come for ancient history, then linger over Sicilian seafood and the unhurried rhythms of a port town.

  7. Day 7

    Gozo Island, Malta

    Gozo is Malta’s quieter sister island, reached by a short ferry crossing from Ċirkewwa. From Mġarr Harbour, roads lead to Victoria’s fortified Citadel, village squares and terraced fields. At Ġgantija, massive Neolithic temples predate Egypt’s pyramids and reveal the island’s deep history. Hire a driver or guide to cover Gozo’s compact distances; lanes are narrow, and buses take longer.

  8. Days 7–8

    Valletta, Malta

    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.

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Published August 29, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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