Cruise itinerary
4-Night Europe Cruise from Valletta
4 nights · Europe · 5 ports of call
4-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Valletta and calling at Tunis, Palermo, At Sea and Civitavecchia.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA II
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Valletta
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Valletta
Depart 17:00
Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
- Grand Harbour
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Upper Barrakka Gardens
- Day2
Tunis
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Tunisia, set on a lagoon near the North African coast. Its walled medina is a UNESCO maze of souks and mosques, while the ruins of ancient Carthage and the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said lie a short ride out.
- Medina souks
- Carthage ruins
- Sidi Bou Said
- Day3
Palermo
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
The capital of Sicily, a port city layered with Arab, Norman, and Baroque history on the island's north coast. Palermo is known for its mosaic-rich Cappella Palatina, lively street-food markets, and the Norman cathedral at nearby Monreale.
- Cappella Palatina
- Ballarò market
- Monreale mosaics
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Civitavecchia
Arrive 08:00
The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
- Gateway to Rome
- Fort Michelangelo
- Vatican excursions
Upcoming departures
- 10 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
4-Night Europe Cruise from Valletta FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 4-night Europe cruise calls at Valletta, Tunis, Palermo, At Sea and Civitavecchia.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Valletta and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
4 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.