Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia
8 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Lapérouse, departing Civitavecchia and calling at Gaeta, Naples, Salerno, Agropoli, Reggio di Calabria and Taormina and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Lapérouse
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Civitavecchia
- Returns
- Valletta
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Civitavecchia
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2
Gaeta
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day3
Naples
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 22:00
A southern Italian port on its namesake bay, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Ships dock near the historic centre, the gateway to Pompeii, the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri, in a city that claims to have invented pizza.
- Mount Vesuvius
- Pompeii
- Gateway to Capri
- Day4
Salerno
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 23:59
An Italian port at the head of its own gulf, just south of the Amalfi Coast. Its long seafront and walkable medieval centre make it a quieter base for reaching Pompeii, Paestum's Greek temples and the cliffside towns of Amalfi and Positano.
- Amalfi Coast gateway
- Paestum temples
- Seafront promenade
- Day5
Agropoli
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Reggio di Calabria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day7
Taormina
Arrive 07:45 · Depart 22:00
A hilltop town on Sicily's east coast, perched above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna on the horizon. Its ancient Greek theatre, medieval lanes and gardens look down on the coast, with the beaches of Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella below.
- Greek Theatre
- Isola Bella
- Mount Etna views
- Day8
Siracuse, Sicily
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 21:30
A historic city on the southeast coast of Sicily, once among the greatest powers of the ancient Greek world. The island of Ortigia holds its baroque core and a temple-turned-cathedral, beside a vast archaeological park with a Greek theatre.
- Ortigia island
- Greek theatre
- Baroque cathedral
- Day9
Valletta
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 7 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Civitavecchia, Gaeta, Naples, Salerno, Agropoli, Reggio di Calabria, Taormina, Siracuse, Sicily and Valletta.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Civitavecchia and ends in Valletta.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Lapérouse.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.