Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
L'Austral June 20-28 2028 AU200628 Cruise & Offers
Valletta (Malta) to Valletta (Malta)
Review Sicilian gastronomy, diplomacy and heritage, voyage AU200628, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
June 20, 2028 to June 28, 2028 · Voyage AU200628
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1 & 9
June 20, 2028 & June 28, 2028Valletta
Destination overview
The whole of the Maltese capital Valletta is UNESCO World Heritage listed and occupies a peninsula in the north-east of the island. From the fountain of Tritons to Saint-Elme fort, there are as many majestic streets as there are narrow staircase vennels to explore.
- Day 1 · June 20, 2028Departure 18:30 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
- Day 9 · June 28, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
June 21, 2028Porto Empedocle, Sicily
Destination overview
Huddled on the south-western coast of Sicily, Porto Empedocles bears the name of the philosopher Empedocles, who lived in the region in the 5th century BC. An age-old city offered up to sun and sea, this is your doorway to the exceptional archaeological site of Temple Valley , a high.
- Day 2 · June 21, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 3
June 22, 2028Trapani, Sicily
Destination overview
Bathed in the cobalt waters of the Tyrrhenian sea, Trapani is the former port of the Greek city of Erice, boasting a privileged natural position in western Sicily. As you wander through its little streets, you will discover a secular cultural heritage, bearing witness to the many influences of civilisations.
- Day 3 · June 22, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 4
June 23, 2028Palermo, Sicily
Destination overview
Palermo is the guardian of the Sicilian soul. Many have been attracted to this city, the largest capital of the Italian islands. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans... Palermo is a rich culmination of so many cultural influences as seen in the Moorish designs on the cathedral, and the Byzantine.
- Day 4 · June 23, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
June 24, 2028Lipari, Aeolian Islands
Destination overview
Of the seven Aeolian islands, this is the largest and the most populated. Lying off the north coast of Sicily, in the Tyrrhenian sea, Lipari is one of UNESCO’s marvellous World Heritage sites. Its lava stone quarries and obsidian flow of Rocce Rosse are indications of its volcanic nature.
- Day 5 · June 24, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
June 24, 2028Sailing in front of Stromboli
Destination overview
Like Ulysses during his Odyssey, you will have the opportunity to admire the Stromboli , the capricious volcano that looms over the Aeolian Islands. Its activity, uninterrupted for thousands of years, has earned it the nickname the “ Lighthouse of the Mediterranean ”.
- Day 5 · June 24, 2028Arrival 19:00 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 6
June 25, 2028Reggio di Calabria
Destination overview
At the southern tip of the Italian boot, Reggio di Calabria guards the eastern shore of the Strait of Messina. From the lungomare , the sea front promenade, there are magnificent views over Sicily, a little over 3 km away, and Etna.
- Day 6 · June 25, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 23:59
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
June 26, 2028Taormina, Sicily
Destination overview
Located on Sicily’s eastern coast, in the province of Messina, the seaside town of Taormina is Sicily’s Saint-Tropez, boasting heritage sites, secluded beaches and luxury shopping. You can visit its medieval centre, suspended 300 metres above sea level, where terraces offer a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Day 7 · June 26, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 8
June 27, 2028Syracuse, Sicily
Destination overview
Its undulating rocky coastline, the endless sandy beaches, the menacing form of Mount Etna which surveys its island like a patriarch, the flowery gardens on the hillside... Sicily lays out its varied landscapes like a shopkeeper displays his wares. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 8 · June 27, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Valletta (Malta) to Valletta (Malta) aboard L'Austral
On June 20-28 2028, L'Austral sails 8 nights from Valletta (Malta) to Valletta (Malta). Sicilian gastronomy, diplomacy and heritage brings together Porto Empedocle, Sicily, Trapani, Sicily, Palermo, Sicily, Lipari, Aeolian Islands, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 10 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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