Norwegian Viva with Western Mediterranean & Greek Islands & Sicily 9 Nights PGS - May 27, 2026
Day 1 – Istanbul – Rome – Civitavecchia
We meet at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport 3 hours before the flight and after our check-in procedures, we will fly to Rome (FCO) Airport. After our landing, our transfer takes place.
Day 2 – Salerno | Salerno Tour
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can participate in the Salerno Tour organized by the ship at an additional cost.
Day 3 – Catania | Etna & Savoca & Taormina
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the extra organized tour to Mount Etna, Savoca, and Taormina, where famous films like "The Godfather" were filmed. We start our tour at Mount Etna, which is the largest and highest volcano in Europe at 3350 meters and has been active for nearly half a million years, also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will ascend to the Silvestri crater at an altitude of 1900 meters, where the mountain is covered with lava and features extinct craters. After this, we continue to Savoca, where the most important scenes of "The Godfather 2" were filmed. While enjoying local drinks in Bar Vitelli, decorated with photos of the film's characters Michael and Apollonia, you can imagine the movie scenes unfolding before your eyes. Following this, we will navigate along the cobblestone paths to see the San Nicolo church where Michael and Apollonia got married, dating back to the 14th century. Then, we will move on to Taormina via Naxos. The beautiful coastline and nature of Naxos will enchant you. Upon arriving in Taormina, Italy's most luxurious town, we will visit the Church of San Giuseppe, Porta Catania, and Porta Messina. We especially recommend trying Pasta alla Norma and Cannolo Siciliano, delicious specialties of Sicilian cuisine.
Day 4 – Valletta | Mdina & Valletta & Mosta
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can participate in the extra organized tour to Mosta, Valletta, Mdina, and Marsaxlokk. Our first stop is Mosta. In this tour, we will visit the Santa Maria Assunta basilica, which has the third-largest dome in Europe. We will learn about the basilica’s interior paintings, especially created by painter Giuseppe Cali. We will also see a replica of the 200 kg bomb that was dropped by German Nazi planes during World War II in 1942, which penetrated the dome and lodged itself in the church's floor without exploding. Afterwards, we visit Mdina, Malta's ancient capital and set for many scenes of the famous series Game of Thrones. As we wander the narrow streets of this medieval city known as the Silent City, we will see the magnificent Saint Paul Cathedral, Falson Palace built by Maltese nobility in the 13th century, the Baroque Carmelite Monastery built in the 17th century, Vilhena Palace, and the old houses of Mdina. Next, we will continue our tour by visiting the fishing village "Marsaxlokk," which showcases Malta's characteristic colored fishing boats called Luzzo. You shouldn’t miss out on the view offered by this charming fishing village, where a lively market is set up; guests will have free time to have lunch in local restaurants offering menus of fresh fish and seafood. After our free time, we will head to Valletta. During our city tour of Valletta, which was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2018 by the European Union Council of Ministers, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent city of Valletta, surrounded by stunning fortifications, from the outside. After our bus tour, we will explore the vibrant streets of the capital Valletta with our guide. Our first stop will be the Barracca Gardens, which are built on the upper part of the defensive walls surrounding this magnificent city and offer spectacular views of the Grand Harbour and the three ancient fortified cities. After completing our tour, we return to the ship. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
Day 5 – At Sea
We will spend a whole day sailing at sea. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy this magnificent ship. You can have your breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the buffet restaurant, where special chefs prepare a variety of fresh dishes suitable for everyone’s palate, or at your reserved spot in the A La Carte restaurant. During the day, you may participate in yoga and fitness classes, or enjoy outdoor tennis, volleyball and basketball, or make use of the state-of-the-art Technogym equipped gym featuring bodybuilding equipment. After dinner, if you wish, you can spend time in the colorful and lively bars and cafes of the ship, enjoy live music, or attend theater shows consisting of Broadway-style musicals, or try your luck in the casino. Dinner and overnight stay on our ship.
Day 6 – Piraeus (Athens) | Athens City Tour
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can participate in the extra organized Athens City Tour. In this tour, we will see significant places including Agora, the Temple of Zeus, the Parliament Building, Syntagma - Omonia Squares, the Presidential Palace, the Prime Minister’s Residence, the Historic Olympic Stadium, National Gallery, War Museum, Panepistimiou boulevards, National Library, and Academy University. Then we proceed to the Acropolis. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship.
Day 7 – Santorini | Oia Village & Santorini Island Tour
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the extra organized Oia Village & Santorini Island Tour. Our first stop in Santorini is Megalohori, one of the most authentic and unspoiled villages with distinctive architecture and a breathtaking view. After this visit, we continue through Kamari and Monolithos to reach Fira, the central settlement of the island. We will then continue our island tour by panoramic views of Firostefani and Imerovigli. Our route takes us through stunning landscapes as we arrive at Oia. You will experience the famous village of Ia, stroll through the streets, visit the boutique shops in its market, and take wonderful photos, creating the most beautiful memories of your life. You will have time to observe the unique cave houses and captain houses in the local architecture. After enjoying a long break in the village of Oia, we complete our tour by returning to the ship. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
Day 8 – Kusadasi
We will have a whole day of free time. Guests who wish can join the extra organized Efes Tour.
Day 9 – Istanbul
Our ship docks at the Galataport harbor. You can spend the whole day enjoying this beautiful ship. You may watch the world's most beautiful views.
Day 10 – Istanbul
After breakfast on the ship, we clear our rooms and disembark from the ship.
What's Included
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