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Conflicts, Cures and Curiosities Cruise in the Mediterranean

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Natasha McEnroe
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Dates
18 Apr
28 Apr
2027

Set sail on the MS Monet, a classic small cruise ship taking only 50 guests. Throughout the cruise, enjoy private excursions and fascinating talks from your expert onboard lecturers, Natasha McEnroe and Simon Chaplin, that take you beyond the everyday.

Cruise from Naples up the coast to Gaeta and to the island of Elba, across to beautiful Corsica and down to Sardinia, crossing the Tyrrhenian Sea to Sicily, and finish in Malta. Explore ancient ruins from Gaeta to Porto Empedocle, sample wine in Italian vineyards and honey on a honey farm, wander around medieval and Renaissance towns that have charmed visitors for centuries, and relax over delicious Italian lunches.

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At a glance
What you need to know
Type of tour
Cultural cruise
Profession
Medical History
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Nights
10
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Countries
3
Tour grade
Gentle
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Itinerary at a glance

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Plot your journey

From Naples to Valletta, journey around the Tyrrhenian Sea along the coastlines of Italy, Corsica and Sardinia and Sicily, exploring history that spans thousands of years.

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What to expect

Tour highlights

Napoleon themed visits
Elba and Ajaccio, Corsica

Explore Napoleon’s Elba in vivid detail on a themed walking tour from Villa di San Martino, Napoleon's neoclassical summer residence. Guided tour of Maison Bonaparte, his birthplace & family home.

Extraordinary archaeology
Nora, Italy

Discover the ancient city of Nora, a stunning seaside srchaeological site where Phoenician, Roman, and Punic ruins reveal history through mosaics, temples, and a breathtaking coastline.

The Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Agrigento, Sicily

One of Sicily’s most extraordinary landmarks, the Valley of the Temples offers a mesmerising blend of ancient Greek ruins, breathtaking vistas, and a rich cultural legacy.

Private charter on a small ship, MS Monet
Mediterranean

Cruise on a stylish, privately chartered small ship from Naples to Malta, with access to smaller ports.

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Beautiful landscapes

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Extend your holiday

Pre-tour

Naples
15–18 April 2027

Explore the heart of historic Naples, where churches, artisan shops, and pizzerias line the narrow streets, and the UNESCO World Heritage designated Archaeological Area of Pompeii. The pre-tour extension includes 3 nights’ accommodation, English speaking local guide throughout, visits and meals as per the itinerary, admission fees, transport and tips. See brochure for more details.

Post-tour

Malta
28 April – 1 May 2027

The post-tour extensionincludes 3 nights’ accommodation, English speaking local guide throughout, visits and meals as per the itinerary, admission fees, transport and tips. See tour brochure for more details.

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Is this tour right for me?

Gentle
Level 2

Easy walking at a mostly leisurely pace. Slightly more sightseeing and travel.

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