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L'Austral May 4-11 2028 AU040528 Cruise & Offers
Valletta (Malta) to Nice (France)
Review Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys, voyage AU040528, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
May 4, 2028 to May 11, 2028 · Voyage AU040528
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
May 4, 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 · May 4, 2028Departure 18:30 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
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 2
May 5, 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 2 · May 5, 2028Arrival 07:00 · 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 3
May 6, 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 3 · May 6, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 4
May 7, 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 · May 7, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00
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 5
May 8, 2028Cagliari, Sardinia
Destination overview
The capital of Sardinia, Cagliari , like Rome, is built on seven hills. Its Sardinian name means “castle”, in reference to the citadel, its historic centre, which dominates the city. The old ramparts are now pleasant panoramic terraces bordering picturesque streets.
- Day 5 · May 8, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 17:00
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 6
May 9, 2028Bonifacio, Corsica
Destination overview
The spectacular town of Bonifacio located on the very tip of southern Corsica, clings to a narrow promontory of white rock overhanging the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. You can admire its limestone cliffs hewn out by the wind, before setting off on a cultural tour of its cultural treasures.
- Day 6 · May 9, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 19:00
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 7
May 10, 2028Portoferraio, Elba
Destination overview
In the elbow of a creek on the northern coastline of Elba Island, a small corner of paradise awaits in the form of Portoferraio. As you approach its coastlines, you will make out the powerful and majestic contours of its Medici fortresses.
- Day 7 · May 10, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00
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
May 11, 2028Nice
Destination overview
Capital of the Cote d’Azur , Nice is surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills and mountains that protects it from the wind. You will probably want to explore the Promenade des Anglais, where you can sit on one of the famous blue chairs laid out opposite the baie des Anges.
- Day 8 · May 11, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00
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 Nice (France) aboard L'Austral
On May 4-11 2028, L'Austral sails 7 nights from Valletta (Malta) to Nice (France). Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys brings together Syracuse, Sicily, Taormina, Sicily, Palermo, Sicily, Cagliari, Sardinia, 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 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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