Valletta to Barcelona
SAIL & SAVE
Sail & Save
Offer ends 31 March 2026
9 nights
Crystal Symphony
18 May '28Cruise overview
Two days in Malta’s historic capital mark the start of this journey around the Med, which touches both Europe and Africa. Our first stop is Tunisia’s ancient trading port of La Goulette, jump-off point for the capital Tunis, ancient Carthage, and the eye-catching blue-and-white seaside village of Sidi Bou Said. Next, we cross to Italy and Trapani, Sicily, where a bowl of the local fish couscous reveals long ties with nearby North Africa, then the Aeolian island of Lipara, for boutiques, bistros and turquoise waters. We reach the Italian mainland at the lemon-scented streets of Sorrento, on the Bay of Naples, and then a day at sea takes us to Civitavecchia, gateway to the capital, Rome. One more sea day brings us to our final stop Barcelona, to sip cava and people-watch on the Ramblas and marvel at Antoni Gaudí’s whimsical architecture.
Itinerary
Valletta
Malta’s capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta’s compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.
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Valletta
Tunis
Trapani, Sicily
Lipari
Sorrento
At sea
Civitavecchia
At sea
Barcelona
Double Guest Room with Ocean View
Bright, inviting accommodation with large picture windows and elegant furnishings.
Amenities
- Queen-size bed
- Marble bathroom
- Flatscreen TV
- Minibar
- WiFi
- 24-hour room service
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
Ship features
Crystal Symphony combines timeless elegance with state-of-the-art facilities, offering the perfect balance of spacious design, attentive service, and immersive destination experiences.
- 606-guest luxury cruise ship
- Refurbished under A&K in 2023
- Seven dining venues and multiple bars
- All accommodations with butler service
- Dedicated solo staterooms and larger suites
- Crystal Life Spa and fitness centre
- Children’s Fantasia & Waves club
- Broadway-style shows and live music
- Expansive pool deck and sports areas
- Award-winning Crystal service and cuisine
