guided tour of the lovely 2nd-century Teatro Greco, built by the Greeks and remodeled by the Romans. A short walk takes you along the city’s main thoroughfare, Corso Umberto, lined with beautifully restored medieval buildings and offshoots of winding streets filled with shops, bars and restaurants. You may return to ship for lunch or enjoy lunch here on your own. Meals BLD
9. SIRACUSA & ORTIGIA Le Ponant docks at Porta Marina on Ortigia Island this morning for a visit to Siracusa on the Sicilian mainland. From here a drive to Parco Archeologico della Neapolis brings you for a visit to its 15,000-seat Greek Theatre and the Latomia del Paradiso, an ancient limestone quarry that is resplendent today with gardens of orange and olive trees. Back on Ortigia, take a walking tour of the 6th-century Temple of Apollo – transformed over the centuries as a Byzantine church, a Muslim mosque and then a Norman church – and the Baroque duomo. Enjoy lunch back onboard, or perhaps on your own, along seaside Passeggio Adorno before cruising continues late this afternoon. Meals BLD
10. DISEMBARK SHIP / MALTA Your introduction to Malta, where Le Ponant docks this morning, begins with a drive around colorful St. Julian’s Bay and a walking tour amongst the medieval and Baroque palaces that line the lanes of ancient Mdina, once home to the city’s nobility. Head next to your hotel where you’ll have time to check in for your overnight stay and have lunch. Later this afternoon, you’ll be met by a local guide for a walking tour of Valletta, Malta’s capital city. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, named so for being “one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world.” On a guided walking tour, visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, built by the Knights of Malta between 1573 and 1578. Join us this evening for a farewell dinner at the hotel. Meals BLD
Visit the 18th-century Palazzo Parisio in Malta, lavishly decorated
11. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Valletta. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included to the Malta International Airport from the Phoenicia Hotel Malta. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
11 DAYS FROM $7,990 PLUS AIRFARE (10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches & 9 Dinners)
BEGINS MALTA OR ROME Northbound from Malta – Jun 6, Sep 12, 26 Southbound from Rome – Jun 12, Sep 18, Oct 2
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tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON Category A Double $7990 Single $10,250 Triple $7307 Category B
Double $8220 Single $10,480 Triple N/A
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the US (subject to availability).
Land / Cruise Price includes everything outlined in General Information, private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship including house wines and spirits (premium spirits and wines are available at an extra cost). Departures will be hosted by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests.
Travel North or South – Cruise operates northbound from Malta and southbound from Rome. Sightseeing is identical; northbound itinerary is available at
tauck.com or upon request. Please ask about additional hotel nights before or after your cruise and about our Cruise Protection Product. See page 3 for activity and pace level details.
See page 82 for Le Ponant deck plans and ship specifications.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1,2
HOTEL MAJESTIC ROMA Savor scenic views during a visit to the Greco-Roman Theatre in Taormina Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
Night 3-9 ABOARD LE PONANT Night 10
PHOENICIA HOTEL MALTA Rome, Italy
Mediterranean Sea Valletta, Malta
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