Italy’s Western Coast & Islands: A Voyage from Rome to Valletta

Italy: Rome, Pozzuoli, Sorrento, Salerno | Sicily: Aeolian Islands, Strait of Messina, Mount Etna, Siracusa | Malta: Valletta, Hagar Qim, Mdina

Ship

M/V Artemis or M/V Athena

Nights on Ship

10

Group size

No more than 25 travelers

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Single Supplement: FREE or Low-Cost

From $10,095 per person

17 Days | $594 per day

Includes airfare

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Physical Requirements

What to expect:

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Moderately Easy

Group Size

  • This adventure has a maximum group size of 25 travelers with a local Trip Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T.

Pacing

  • 16 days, with a 3-night and a 2-night hotel stay and 10 nights aboard a 50-passenger small ship

Physical Requirements

  • Walk 3-5 miles unassisted and participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day, including stairs
  • Good agility, balance, and strength needed for boarding motorboats and possible rough seas
  • Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters
  • Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids will not be able to board the the Artemis or Athena
  • The Artemis and Athena do not have an elevator onboard
  • We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
  • You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals

Terrain & Transportation

  • Uneven walking surfaces, including unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and cobblestones, which can be slick in wet or colder conditions
  • Travel by 50-passenger small ship, 30-seat coach, and local tender

Climate

  • Daytime temperatures range from 50-95°F during cruising season
  • Swimming is only recommended from June to mid-September
  • The Artemis and Athena do not have snorkling gear on board
Italy’s Western Coast & Islands | Small Ship Adventure | 2026 | Physical Requirements | Overseas Adventure Travel