RMC presents
SICILY
April 12-19, 2025
A “White Lotus” & “Godfather” Tour
Eternal crossroads of the Mediterranean, the gorgeous island of Sicily continues to seduce travelers with its dazzling diversity of landscapes and cultural treasures. It is the great melting pot of the ancient world. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Normans, French and Spanish have left their mark and contributed to its rich heritage. Whether in the classical perfection of Agrigento’s Concordia Temple, the monumental rubble of Selinunte’s Columns or the rare grace of a dancing satyr statue rescued from Mazara del Vallo’s watery depths, reminders of bygone civilizations are everywhere.
Sicily is also a delectable layer-cake of culinary influences, Sicily’s ancient cuisine continues to rely on a few key island-grown ingredients: shellfish and citrus, tuna and swordfish, pistachios, almonds and ricotta.
Sicily’s varied landscape makes a dramatic first impression. As if its classical heritage weren’t formidable enough, Sicily is bursting at the seams with later artistic and architectural gems. In a short walk around Palermo you’ll see Arab domes and arches, Byzantine mosaics and Norman palace walls. Circle around to southeast Sicily and you’ll find yourself stumbling upon the evocative remains of Arab and Norman castles. These cultural riches remain one of the island’s most distinctive attractions.
Plus we will have an exciting tour up to Mount Etna, a “Godfather” tour and visiting many places featured in the “White Lotus” TV series.
TOUR INCLUDES
- Round trip transportation from Montauk to JFK
- Round trip air to Sicily
- 6 night’s accommodations
- Hotel service charges and taxes
- Breakfast every day
- 2 lunches
- 3 dinners
- Transportation in Sicily by coach
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Sightseeing entrance fees
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Welcome to Sicily “Cooking with the Duchess” dinner
- A Norman Castle visit that features 50,000 square feet of mosaics
- View the breathtaking Valley of the Temples
- Travel to the top of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest volcano
- A “Godfather Tour where you visit the actual places & sites from the Godfather movies
- A Sicilian vineyard visit for lunch and wine tasting
- Farewell dinner at wonderful outdoor Taormina restaurant
SICILY TOUR ITINERARY
1st day: Saturday, April 12 – To Italy
Depart the East End for JFK to board our flights for Sicily, Italy.
2nd day- Sunday, April 13: Arrival Palermo. (D)
Late afternoon arrival in Palermo. We will transfer to our accommodations.Then after checking into our hotel to our hotel we have a Welcome Dinner and a well-deserved rest.
3rd day-Monday, April 14: In Palermo. Visit to Monreale & “Cooking with the Dutchess” (B/D)
After breakfast, we board our coach and proceed to Monreale, slightly south of Palermo on a panoramic upland overlooking the Conca d’Oro and the Oreto River valley. We visit the Cathedral (Santa Maria la Nuovo) begun in 1174. This cathedral was built at the order of William II. The interior walls of the Cathedral are completely decorated with mosaics. We return to Palermo for lunch on our own at a and get ready for our “Cooking with the Duchess.” It’s not simply a Sicilian cooking lesson in an extraordinary location, but we will be doing it in a fabulous 18th century Palazzo by the sea, the last home of Prince Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, author of the world-famous novel The Leopard. What better surroundings to begin a captivating journey into the wondrous world of Sicilian culture and food? The Duchess of Palma will accompany us to the organic gardens on the luscious terrace to pick fresh herbs, flowers and lemons that will enhance both the flavors and the uniqueness of our dishes. Then in the welcoming kitchen, we will create a mouthwatering Sicilian menu under the Duchess’s expert guidance. Afterwards we’ll enjoy the fruits of our labor in the comfort of the Palazzo’s elegant dining room. White-gloved waiters will serve you the delicious Sicilian dishes you have created. Back to our hotel for a well-deserved rest.
4th day-Tuesday, April 15: To Cefalu, Agrigento & Taormina (B/L/D)
After breakfast we depart for Cefalu (featured in White Lotus). Cefalù, one of the most beautiful evocative destinations on the island. For the Greeks, it was Kephaloidion, “head” or “headland” (most likely referring to its promontory), and the Romans knew it as Coephaledium. The Arabs called it Gafludi, “fortified city with abundant waters.” The town is dominated by a monumental rock rising to a height of about 1,000 feet and its historic Duomo, a gigantic cathedral commissioned by Ruggero II The Norman. There is also much to admire in medieval Cefalù. 
The Palazzo Maria in Piazza Duomo and the 13th-century Osterio Magno in Corso Ruggero, owned by the Conti Ventimiglia, have two beautiful 13th-century mullioned windows and a 14th-century triple lancet window.This is a visit not to be missed – a place that offers a magnificent glimpse of medieval Sicilian life. After lunch at a local restaurant, we depart for Agrigento, visiting one of the most important Greek historical sites in the world: the breathtaking Valley of the Temples. Even travelers who have visited Athens and Delphi in Greece are awed by the gigantic yet graceful Greek structures that have survived 24 centuries of tormented history. After we proceed to Taormina one of the most beautiful sites in the world with its well-preserved stones and stage and the snow-covered Mount Etna in the background. Dinner at our hotel.
5th day-Wednesday, April 16: In Taormina. Tour to Noto & Siracusa (B)
After breakfast we depart for Noto (featured in the White Lotus) a magnificent baroque town and is famous for its opulent architecture and beauty. Noto was founded at the time of the fall of Troy. This small town in the south-east was founded again in the 1700s. It is the heart and the starting point for a visit to the valley of the Sicilian Baroque. Its cathedral was perfectly raised and then rebuilt again 10 years later and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A local highlight is Caffe Sicilia, which is rumored to make some of the best gelato in all of Italy. Then visit Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian) to visit the most beautiful Greek colony of Sicily. This area attracted the philosopher Plato and the Apostle Paul. At one time, its naval fleet was feared throughout the Mediterranean. Here our visit will include the famous Latomie of the Garden of Paradise, the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Ear of Dionysius known for its extraordinary acoustics. Lunch is on our own before we return to our hotel in the late afternoon for dinner on our own at the hotel or one of the local restaurants.
6th day, Thursday, April 17: In Taormina. To Mount Etna & Wine Tasting tour (B/L)
We start our day by traveling up to Mount Etna’s top, over 5,000 feet high. It’s the highest and the most active volcano in Europe. We will visit the Silvestri Craters – five extinct craters and enjoy their panoramic scenery. Then we will experience a special treat as we have lunch and a wine tasting at the Mt Etna vineyards. The vineyards are a unique wine growing area that has gotten a lot of attention recently. Its dark volcanic soils, high elevation, snow on the top of the mountain for five months of the year and the Mediterranean Sea nearby create singularly distinctive wines. After lunch we proceed back to Taormina to visit the Ancient Greek- Roman Theatre. It is one of the most beautiful sites in the world with its well-preserved stones and stage and the snow-covered Mount Etna in the background. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free for independent activities.
7th day- Friday, April 18: In Taormina. Godfather Tour (B/D)
An early start as we depart this morning for our Godfather tour that will take us back in time to discover the ancient and sunny Sicilian villages chosen by Francis Ford Coppola as the setting for the film “The 
Godfather.” The first stop is the Castello degli Schiavi, nicknamed “Villa Corleone,” where you will have the opportunity to relive the famous scenes of the film, read the original documents of the production, admire photographs taken during filming, and become protagonists being immortalized with photos and videos in those same places, recreating the famous scenes from “The Godfather.” The second stop is Savoca, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, where you can visit the famous Bar Vitelli, where Don Micheal Corleone asked for the hand of Apollonia. We will conclude our tour with a visit to the Church of San Nicolò, where the wedding scene between Michael Corleone and Apollonia was set. With this tour you can relive the magic of the film and discover the hidden beauty of Sicily! Afterwards, our coach takes us back to our hotel where we have the balance of the day free on our own to relax by the pool or go into town for some shopping before our farewell dinner.
8th day-Saturday, April 19: To JFK (B)
After breakfast we will transfer to the Catania airport for connecting flights back to New York. Same day arrival at JFK and then back to the East End.
Hotels or similar
- Palermo: Hotel Principe di Villafranca (2 nights)
- Taormina: Hotel Una CapoTaormina (4 nights)
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Morning arrival in Amsterdam, where after Immigration and Customs, transfer on your own to our reserved accommodations. Time to relax and get used to the time change before we meet all our group travelers and we have a Welcome to Amsterdam dinner cruise. There is no better dinner experience for a more fitting to start a visit to Amsterdam than this. The cruise gently glides past many of the city’s most famous landmarks in all their nighttime glory, including the elegant merchant houses and former warehouses of the Canal Belt and the beautiful Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge). As you cruise, you will be served a wonderful dinner of freshly made dishes. Multilingual commentary will explain the highlights we encounter during the cruise, such as the old port area, Anne Frank House, and more. Upon completion of the cruise, we will be transferred back to our hotel.
Amsterdam is one of the most welcoming cities of Europe. The rich history of the country is still represented by the unique architecture of the 17th century canal houses, over a thousand bridges and canals reflecting ages of history Within a short time on our walking tour we will find ourselves in the heart of the city, passing many places of historic interest such as the Munt toren (Coin Tower) and the baroque Royal Palace which, upon its completion in 1655, was hailed as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’. We will see the 16th century Schreierstoren (Weeping Tower) which, according to legend, derived its name from the sailors’ wives who used to bid their 
The museum organizes regular exhibitions that highlight new aspects of art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We end the tour at the Anne Frank House, a museum with a story. It was established on May 3, 1957 in cooperation with Otto Frank, Anne Frank’s father. The museum is located in the house where Anne Frank went into hiding during the Second World War. It contains a sobering exhibition about the persecution of the Jews during the war, as well as discrimination in general. As a visitor, you experience this story through quotes, photos, videos, and original items. The atmosphere in the museum is authentic and subdued. After the morning tour, we will have the afternoon and evening free for additional museum visits or a visit to the famous diamond center. Try dinner at one of the Amsterdam’s local restaurants.
2nd day- 
We arrive in Budapest from our connecting flight and clear Immigration and Customs. As boarding for our ship will not be until the late afternoon, we will have lunch at a local restaurant followed by panoramic tour of the “Queen of the Danube”. We will drive along magnificent boulevards and through quaint streets, while exploring Budapest’s highlights. We’ll pass the richly decorated, colossal Parliament, the Chain Bridge with its ancient triumphal arches, the Heroes’ Square, the Millennium Column towering high in the sky, the Opera House – one of the world’s most beautiful – and the magnificent Buda Castle along the way. Then to the pier to board our cruise ship, have a welcome cocktail and dinner followed by a well-deserved rest. Overnight onboard our cruise ship.
After breakfast we are off to the Matthias Church, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we will have mass with Father Tom followed by the rest of the morning free. Return to our ship on our own for lunch followed by a relaxing cruise on the Danube to Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital since the country’s independence in 1993. Bratislava is a mosaic of illustrious history. A Medieval and Gothic old town with baroque palaces commissioned by Hungarian nobles, and crowning castles, rebuilt to Renaissance finery. Overnight in Bratislava onboard our cruise ship.
This morning we arrive in Bratislava. After breakfast, we start our day with Mass at the old St. Clara’s Church. Then we will enjoy a combination of the Old Town tour and Castle Tour. First to Bratislava Castle with it’s beautiful baroque garden, views of Petržalka, Austria and the Old Town. On the way we will see the Slovak National Theatre – Opera House and home of the Philharmonic, magnificent churches, the upside down Pyramid, Grasalkovich palace and St. Martin’s Coronation Cathedral. Then we will come back to the Old Town with its unique historical monuments. We will see the Main Square, Roland Fountain, the oldest fountain in the city, St. Michael’s Gate, the last medieval city gate and the Archbishop’s palace before returning to our ship for lunch and the rest of the afternoon to relax before we set sail for Vienna. Overnight onboard our cruise ship.
We start the day by visiting St. Stephen’s Cathedral where Father Tom will say Mass. Then… are you ready for a journey through history? On this tour, we will get to know Vienna’s most historically significant sights. We will begin with a drive along the Ringstrasse with its magnificent buildings, such as the State Opera, the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament Building, the city hall, the university, the stock exchange and past numerous palaces and monuments of famous composers, poets and artists. You will then continue to travel along the Prater with its famous Giant Ferris Wheel to the Hundertwasser house, to St. Charles’s Church before returning to our cruise ship for lunch. The afternoon is free for independent exploration of Vienna. Or take an Optional tour of the famous baroque Schönbrunn Palace that was built in 1713 and was generally used as the summer residence of the Habsburgs. Emperor Francis Joseph, who was born here in 1830, spent the last years of his life entirely in Schönbrunn. Owing to its historical importance, (it has been a world cultural heritage site since 1996), beautiful location, magnificent architecture and the 
splendid layout of its gardens, this palace is considered the top sight in Vienna. A special gem is the baroque style park surrounding the palace. After our visit, what better way to be introduced to Vienna than with some Applestrudel in the “Schönbrunn Old Bakery”, an old time romantic cellar. Here you have the chance to watch first-hand an original professional sugar baker making the world famous and delicious “Viennese Apple Strudel”, followed by a tasting. Then return to our MS Symphonie Cruise Ship for dinner. Overnight onboard our cruise ship.
Morning cruising on the Danube as we pass old castles and small villages situated in the beautiful Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk, best known as the site of a massive baroque Benedictine monastery named the Melk Abbey. The town is first mentioned as Medilica in 831 at the coronation of Louis the German. Afternoon arrival in Melk. After lunch, we tour the Abbey founded in 1089 as a Benedictine Abbey where monks continue in this tradition for over 900 years. No tour of monasteries in Austria or Middle Europe for that matter, would be complete without a visit to the magnificent Melk Abbey. Abbot Berthold Dietmayr and his architects Jakob Prandtauer and Joseph Munggenast left no stone unturned in their quest from 1701 to 1736 to construct a sacred palace upon the foundations of a medieval monastery. The library is a treasure in itself, due to its valuable manuscript collection and to the beauty of its architectural design. Hopefully we will be able to have a Mass at the Abbey before returning to our cruise ship as we continue to Passau. Overnight onboard our cruise ship.
Continue our cruise into Passau, once described as “one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world” due to its remarkable position on the confluence of three rivers. After breakfast, we disembark our cruise ship and board our coach to the “Sound of Music” city, Salzburg. Lunch is on our own. We meet again for an afternoon walking sightseeing tour of the UNESCO-protected Old Town seeing landmarks including the Cathedral, Mozarteum and St. Peter’s Cemetery, whose colonnades famously provided hiding for the Von 
Trapp family in the 1960 Sound of Music musical. We walk along the cobbled Getreidegasse shopping street and learn about Salzburg’s most famous former resident, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as we pause outside the composer’s house. See the Mirabell Palace and its gardens, the backdrop to the famous ‘Do Re Mi’ scene in The Sound of Music, and take in the views of the Hohensalzburg, the hilltop fortress looming over the city. Return to our hotel where after a time to refresh ourselves, we will take a small local train up the mountain overlooking Salzburg for dinner followed by a wonderful Mozart concert. Overnight in Salzburg.
Depart Salzburg in the morning for the village of Oberammergau and our reserved accommodations in one of the many nearby villages. We have lunch on our own before being shuttled to the Passion Play theater. In 1633, the residents vowed that if God spared them from the bubonic plague, they would produce a play thereafter depicting the life and death of Jesus. Performed during years ending in zero, it is considered as one of the grandest in the world. The production involves over 2,000 performers, musicians, and stage hands–all residents of the village. They rehearse for over six months and present the play over 100 times during a performance year. The open-air theater adds to the magic of the show. The play begins at 2:30pm. We will have dinner during the 3-hour interval between Part # 1 and Part #2 in a restaurant in Oberammergau or the local area, before returning to the theater and the conclusion of the Play which will end about 10:30pm. Return to our hotel for our overnight.
An early morning departure for Munich. After checking into our hotel, we have a bit of time to have lunch on our own before departing for our afternoon city tour. We will start at the old St. Peter’s Church, where Father Tom will perform Mass, then continue to enjoy an orientation tour through this lovely city We will travel past Prinzregentenstrasse, Maximilianstrasse, the exclusive shopping street built in the Neo-Gothic style. Then onto the ‘medieval’ part of Munich with the Old and New City Hall and the Viktualienmarkt. Continue to the Opera house, the Royal Square in Neo-Greek style, and the Alte Pinakothek, Munich’s most famous art gallery which contains one of the largest Ruben’s collection in the world. Then drive through the Olympiapark, site of the 1972 Summer Olympic Games. This evening, we will have dinner at a real German Pub, the“Bratwurst Glockel am Dom.” Overnight in Munich.
This morning we have a tour to uncover the history behind the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau. Outside the town of Dachau, a memorial site stands on the grounds of the former concentration camp. Dachau was the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany during the Holocaust, and it was the originator and training ground for the vast order of brutality that spread over half of Europe in the wake of the armies of the Third Reich, and which ultimately culminated in history’s greatest crime. On this half-day tour, you’ll spend around three hours exploring the memorial site with your guide. 
Tour the exhibition center and former compound, and learn about the history of Dachau, World War II, and the Holocaust. See reconstructed barracks, guardhouses, cells, crematorium, and administration headquarters, and take a moment to reflect at the site’s memorials. While each camp was responsible for its own particular form of barbarism, what distinguished Dachau is that almost everything that happened in the system as a whole happened at some level there. Return to Munich for a free afternoon. Our farewell dinner will be at Munich’s famous Ratskeller restaurant in the town’s old City Hall that opened in 1867 and has treated guests in its rooms with Bavarian specialties for many years. Overnight in Munich.
Fado is the Soul of Portuguese Music. It can be described by using the Portuguese word “saudade,” which means “longing” and stands for a feeling of loss. It is a very popular type of Portuguese singing, traditionally associated with pubs and cafés, that is renowned for its expressive and profoundly melancholic character. The singer of Fado (literally, “fate”) speaks to the often harsh realities of everyday life. The evening includes dinner and a Fado performance.
Depart from Montauk & East Hampton for JFK to board our overnight flight to Paris.
After breakfast, we will have a morning walking tour of the historic city of Lyon. With beautiful architecture and a silk-weaving history dating back centuries, Lyon ranks among France’s must-see cities. We will stroll through the Old Town to the UNESCO–listed Notre-Dame de Fourvière Basilica, as well as hit top attractions including Bellecour Square and St. Jean’s Cathedral. We end the tour with a visit to a traditional Lyonnais silk workshop and gain insight into the silk-weaving industry that helped shape the city we see today. Return to our hotel where we have a few hours free time for lunch on our own before we transfer to the pier and board our river cruise ship. After comfortably settling into our cabins, we’ll be introduced our crew at a welcome cocktail party followed by dinner and an evening of entertainment. Our ship will cruise through the night.
After Enjoy breakfast we cruise gently through the picturesque landscapes of southern France. After lunch on board, we’ll arrive in Arles and set off a guided visit of the city, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site and two-thousand years of history has preserved an exceptional monumental heritage, making the city a veritable open-air museum. Welcome to one of the most important tourist and cultural sites in France. During the course of this guided tour we will see the Roman Amphitheatre (the “Arènes”), the Ancient Roman Theatre, Place St Trophime with its cloister and church, which are part of the Arles route, one of the three pilgrimage routes leading to Santiago de Compostela. We will continue our visit with Place du Forum and finally, the Thermae of Constantine. Free time to explore before we return to our boat on foot. Dinner and evening .
After breakfast, we will have a morning walking tour of the old town of Avignon. With the Pope’s Palace, classed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and a testimony to the city’s past when it was known as the capital of Christianity back in the Middle Ages, Avignon offers an impressive array of monuments. Along the Passage de l’Oratoire, you’ll be able to admire the exteriors of the chapel, classified as a historic monument. We’ll move on to St Agricol street where you’ll get to see the diocesan Church, the oldest in the city. We end the tour with a visit to the Pope’s Palace the most important monument in the city. It’s made of two parts: the old Palais of Pope Benedict XII (1334 – 1342), and the new Palais of his successor Pope Clement VI (1342 – 1352). Our visit will take us through the staterooms where numerous ceremonies and feasts took place, the chapels, the Pope’s private apartments and the terraces, which offer a wonderful panorama on Avignon and the Rhône River. Return on board on foot and we continue our sailing. After lunch, we are off on a panoramic tour by coach to the Ardeche Gorges, an area that abounds with wonderful dramatic and unspoiled natural scenery. 
Our breath will be taken away by the views of the mountain range’s steep valleys, the ever-present granite and volcanic rocks, and much more. The Ardeche is a wild untamed river until it reaches Vallon Pont d’Arc. Here it bores its way through the rock, creating a huge natural archway – the “Pont de l’Arc” which is about 100 feet high. After a photo we continue to the Madeleine Cave, where the coach will stop for us to visit the cave. Located in the heart of an area of pure natural setting, the beauty of the caves has captivated even the most experienced of travelers. The Madeleine Cave is surely one of the most amazing worlds created by underground waters millions of years ago. Return by coach to the boat. For dinner and our overnight.
After breakfast, we depart by coach from La Voulte towards Die. Carved out in limestone, water has shaped deep gorges in the cliffs and majestic cirques, We’ll stop at the wine cellars of Die Jaillance to discover a true love story between men and the vines, and enjoy a wine tasting session. Afterwards, continue for a panoramic view of the Rousset Pass located in the heart of the Vercors high in the mountains, and Pont-en-Royans where we’ll get to see the suspended houses, whose daring architecture dates as far back as the 15th century. We return by coach to Tain l’Hermitage to board our ship for dinner and our overnight
An early disembarkation from our ship as we transfer to the rail station for a approximately 2+ hour train ride to Paris. Upon arrival, we will be met and have a sightseeing tour of Paris that highlights the best of Paris including visiting the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, the Sorbonne, the Pantheon and the intriguing Left Bank, Sacre-Coeur and a visit to the famed Notre Dame Cathedral. In 
the afternoon, why not do to the Louvre, one of the world’s great museums to experience so much of the treasures housed here. Or “walk the city” as Paris is a wonderful walking city with so much to see and do. Evening is on our own. Or take an optional dinner Bateaux Parisien dinner cruise for incomparable views of Paris and its monuments all lit up in a fantastic display of beauty as you cruise the River Seine. Maybe experience some of the world-famous nightspots like the Lido or the Moulin Rouge.
Early departure by train to Bayeau where we will meet our coach and guide for our tour of Normandy on the coast of northern France where in 1944 Allied troops landed on 5 beaches along the coast as we remember the heroes of the D-Day landings. The beaches code named Utah, Gold, Juno, Sword and “Bloody Omaha” leave many with tears in their eyes. We’ll also view memorable sights of Omaha Beach, the Memorial Peace Museum and the American Military Cemetery. We will have lunch in Normandy and then board our train back to Paris.” Time to rest before our special “Farewell to Paris” dinner cruise on the Seine as glorious Paris takes on a new brilliance at night. The city’s monuments and sites shine with a delicate and ethereal beauty once the sun sets. We’ll pass beneath many of the most beautiful bridges and enjoy a wonderful dinner watching the glittering Paris skyline.
Our tour features all Outside Staterooms on a choice of two decks: Our cozy Outside stateroom, although like all river cruise ships, is small, but is very comfortable and features the experience of French hospitality. Twin beds, air conditioning, private bathroom, hair dryer, TV and safety deposit box They are designed to be the ideal personal space, while at the same time the cabin stewards with their flawless personalized service make sure we have everything we need.
Located on the upper deck, the restaurant is where all the meals are served during our cruise. It seats all guests at tables, which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual. We can enjoy freshly prepared regional, traditional and seasonal specialties such as grilled meats and fish, plus there is also a selection of light, healthy dishes including salads, fruit and soups.
The Camargue boasts a charming lounge and bar area, complete with dance floor. Relax and take in the stunning views by day. In the evening, enjoy the lively entertainment as you chat with your friends.
This morning we start our day with a full day of touring. First will be a walking tour of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, known for its baroque architecture, palaces, and churches. This UNESCO World Heritage site dates back to the 1500s, when the Knights of St. John founded the fortress city. Over the years, it became home to buildings designed by top European architects of the era and renowned works of art. Learn about all of this from your guide as you walk past landmarks such as Parliament House, the ruins of the Royal Opera House, the Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens, Auberge d’Italie, Auberge de Castille, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, the Great Siege Monument, Strait Street, St. George Square, Grandmaster’s Palace, Piazza Regina, National Library of Malta, the Church of St. Paul’s Shipwreck, the Siege Bell War Memorial, and Fort St. Elmo – National War Museum. As you go, hear little-known stories about what it was like to be a patient at the Holy Informatory, or a galley slave on the ships of the Order, and whether all knights behaved in accordance to their vows. After about two hours, you’ll have a deeper perspective of Valletta. 
ruined edifice completed in the 2nd century AD—as our guide explains its turbulent history. Then continue to Athens’ showpiece: the Acropolis. Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel as we tour the buildings and hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC. Admire the magnificent Parthenon, and see monuments including the Propylaea gateway and stunning Temple of Athena Nike. In the afternoon, we will have a light lunch followed by a wine tasting tour outside the city. Return to our hotel where we have the evening free.
Today’s full day tour will be to the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a Unesco World Heritage site as we visit the archaeological site, home of the mythical king Agamemnon. Enjoy a walking tour and hear all myths and history as we pass from the Cyclopean Wall to the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs of Agamemnon and his wife Clytemnestra and the Treasury of Atreus. The next stop is picturesque Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece, with its Venetian Palamidi fortress and the fortified islet of Bourtzi located in the middle of the harbor. Here we will have lunch at a traditional restaurant with Greek cuisine. Then some free time to walk in the narrow streets of this beautiful town with classical buildings dating back to the 16th -17th century. Return to our gullet in the later afternoon for dinner onboard.
the Saronic region, where you get stunning high views of the sea through the pine branches. It is still the most unspoiled jewel in the Saronic, There are peaceful beaches, hidden bays and some of the bluest water you’ll ever see. You can visit the famous blue-domed Church of Agioi Anargyroi next to the beach of Skala or take time to explore, shop and have dinner on your own.
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