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area. Then, discover Monopoli on a walking tour of DAY 13 • Siracusa, Sicily • Sicilian folk DAY 16 • Hagar Qim • The Three
Old Town with a local guide. music performance Cities • Balzan
B,L,D — M/V Artemis or M/V Athena Arrive in Siracusa, a Sicilian city with history dating Continue your explorations at the megalithic temple
back more than 2,700 years. Embark on a walking complex of Hagar Qim, a UNESCO World Heritage
DAY 11 • Monopoli • Controversial Topic: tour of Old Town where modern life blends with Site. Then, embark on a walking tour of one of
Puglia’s environmental issues • Optional the timeless charm of southern Italy. This evening “The Three Cities,” Vittoriosa—which dates back
Matera Troglodyte City tour aboard the ship, enjoy dinner followed by Sicilian to the time of the Phoenicians and once served as
Discover the port of Monopoli for a day at leisure. folk music. the headquarters of the Knights of St. John. After,
Or, perhaps you’d like to explore Matera Troglodyte B,L,D — M/V Artemis or M/V Athena re-convene with your fellow travelers for a Farewell
City on an optional tour. Discover the ancient cave Drink and dinner at your hotel.
dwellings of Sassi di Matera—a UNESCO World DAY 14 • Valletta, Malta • Controversial B,D — The Victoria Hotel or similar
Heritage Site. Later, gather in the ship’s lounge for Topic: Daphne Caruana Galizia • Captain’s
a Controversial Topic on the environmental issues Farewell Dinner DAY 17 • Return to U.S.
facing Puglia. Cruise this morning into Valletta, Malta’s walled Fly home or extend your discoveries on our post-
B,L,D — M/V Artemis or M/V Athena capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. trip extension to Rome: Ancient Sites & Hidden City
Explore the serene Barracca Gardens, and learn Gems or Israel’s Cultural Capitals: Tel Aviv & Jerusalem.
DAY 12 • Otranto • Afternoon at sea about the city’s mysterious founders: the Sovereign
• Immigration in the Mediterranean Military Order of Malta. After, engage in the B
conversation Controversial Topic of the anti-corruption activism
Visit the stunning port city of Otranto, known for its of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Return to the
white-sand beaches, famed Aragonese Castle, and ship this evening for the Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
eleventh-century Romanesque cathedral. You’ll pass B,L,D — M/V Artemis or M/V Athena
by the castle today during a walking tour among
the town’s highlights. Set sail over the open ocean DAY 15 • Disembark ship • Mdina • Balzan
later this afternoon for your southernmost Italian Disembark your ship and journey to Mdina—the
destination. Later, take part in a conversation about “Silent City.” Stroll along the peaceful winding
immigration in the Mediterranean. streets, lined with Baroque buildings made of
B,L,D — M/V Artemis or M/V Athena Malta’s characteristic yellow limestone.
B — The Victoria Hotel or similar

M/V Artemis &
M/V Athena Features

• All outside cabins

• Private balconies on Upper Deck cabins
• Complimentary wireless Internet in all cabins
and common areas (connectivity is limited in
certain locations)

To view deck plans for these ships, visit
www.oattravel.com/ vma -ships
Discover Monopoli’s Old Town during a walking tour on Day 10.

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