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Le Dumont d'Urville October 13-21 2028 EU131028 Cruise & Offers
Valletta (Malta) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy)
Review Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights: Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys, voyage EU131028, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
October 13, 2028 to October 21, 2028 · Voyage EU131028
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
October 13, 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 · October 13, 2028Departure 18:00 · 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
October 14, 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 · October 14, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 3
October 15, 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 · October 15, 2028Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 4
October 16, 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 4 · October 16, 2028Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
October 17, 2028Agropoli
Destination overview
Located on the Cilento Coast along the Tyrrhenian Sea, Agropoli is an Italian town located in the province of Salerno in Campania. You will be seduced by the beauty of its coastline, its pristine nature and its fascinating history dating back to Antiquity.
- Day 5 · October 17, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 6
October 18, 2028Salerno
Destination overview
Generating a veritable explosion of intense emotions, the province of Salerno fascinates and enchants travellers. Its fascinating history will lead you to the extraordinary archaeological site of Pompeii, whose sprawling ruins provide a grandiose and moving vision of what a Roman city looked like in Imperial times.
- Day 6 · October 18, 2028Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
October 19, 2028Naples
Destination overview
More Italian than Italy itself, Naples is the capital of the beautiful region of Campania, and is an unusual city to say the least. Its gulf, dominated by Vesuvius, is one of the world’s marvels. Built by the Greeks and then occupied by the Romans, the city has retained the memory of antiquity, as Castell dell’Ovo illustrates.
- Day 7 · October 19, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 20:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 8
October 20, 2028Gaeta
Destination overview
Gaeta takes its name from the legend of the nanny of Aeneas. This illustrious relationship can be seen in the nobility of this old town, built on a peninsula, at the end of a headland. In Roman times, Gaeta was already a renowned seaside destination; it fell under Byzantine domination then became an autonomous duchy and an independent republic.
- Day 8 · October 20, 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 9
October 21, 2028Civitavecchia (Rome)
Destination overview
Built on an Etruscan site, between the Tyrrhenian sea and the Monti della Tolfa, Civitavecchia respires the dolce vita. This very modern and easy going town combines art and history with panache. You can also visit superb historical sites like Fort Michelangelo or the Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi.
- Day 9 · October 21, 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 Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy) aboard Le Dumont d'Urville
On October 13-21 2028, Le Dumont d'Urville sails 8 nights from Valletta (Malta) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy). Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights: Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys brings together Syracuse, Sicily, Taormina, Sicily, Reggio di Calabria, Agropoli, 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 9 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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