Best Cruises Around Sicily & Malta | Celebrity Cruises Norway

Cruises around Sicily and Malta take you to some of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating historical sites. From Messina, Sicily, explore enchanting Taormina, famed for its magnificent Greco-Roman amphitheater and views of often snow-capped Mount Etna. From Palermo, visit the mountain village of Erice to sample some of Sicily’s famous pastries. In Malta, gaze at opulent palaces built by the Knights of St. John, or step back even further in time to the Bronze Age with a visit to the extraordinary Hagar Qim temple.

These cruises depart from Barcelona, sailing either round-trip or one-way to Rome or Athens. Along with Malta and Sicily, these itineraries visit the sunlit Greek Islands, the elegant city of Palma de Mallorca, or along the coast of Italy to admire the art treasures of Florence and Pisa. Whichever itinerary you choose, this is a chance to immerse yourself in some of the most beautiful and historical islands and cities of the Mediterranean.

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Valletta

Built in the 16th century by the Knights of St. John, Malta’s compact capital is extraordinary, its honey-colored stone glowing in the Mediterranean sun. Explore ornate baroque palaces and the opulent St. John’s Co-Cathedral, its interiors festooned with gold. Take in views of the bustling harbor from the leafy Upper Barrakka Gardens. At the subterranean Lascaris War Rooms, learn about the vital role this tiny island played in World War II and the bravery of its people under siege.

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Messina

This elegant Sicilian city overlooks the Straits of Messina, the narrowest point between Sicily and Calabria, the toe of Italy’s “boot”. Messina is the gateway to the chic hilltop town of Taormina and the starting point of tours to Mount Etna, where you can taste wines grown on the volcano’s fertile slopes. The city is a delight, its sunlit squares adorned by marble fountains. Be in the Piazza del Duomo at midday to admire the intricate workings of the world’s largest astronomical clock.

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