Night 1: Hotel Phoenicia Malta Valletta, Malta Set amidst seven acres of beautiful gardens, Hotel Phoenicia Malta lies just outside the ancient city walls of Valletta, overlooking the harbor. Guests can enjoy the heated outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi while drinking in a magnificent view of the harbor, take advantage of the fitness room or play a round or two of miniature golf. The Phoenix Restaurant offers a fine menu with international, Mediterranean and local influences.
Nights 2 - 8: Aboard Le Ponant Cruising the Mediterranean Sea Sporty Le Ponant, a three-masted schooner, is truly like cruising aboard your own private yacht. Exclusive to Tauck with only 60 Tauck guests, she is stylish, friendly and relaxed. You’ll feel as though you are cruising with family – the Captain and the crew create a comfortable environment where guests have contact with everyone. Le Ponant was specially designed for worldwide cruising to remote destinations accessible only by small yachts – specifically, islands and harbors in the Mediterranean that big ships can’t reach. You’ll experience many magical moments during island and coastal navigation! On board you’ll find four decks featuring a small library with a choice of books, cozy lounge with evening piano music, small boutique, and a full-service bar. Continental breakfast is served in your stateroom or at an American-style buffet in the outdoor panoramic restaurant; lunch is also in the outdoor restaurant, buffet style; and dinner is served nightly in the window-lined restaurant. Staterooms (approximately 150 sq. ft.) are all outside on Le Ponant and include a private bathroom with shower, mini-bar, multi-channel music system, individual climate control, and a telephone with world-wide satellite access.
Night 9 & 10: Hotel Majestic Roma Rome, Italy A jewel of neoclassic elegance built in 1889, Hotel Majestic Roma is set on the renowned Via Veneto within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese Gardens. This intriguing hotel was constructed in the shape of a piano to accommodate a bend in the Via Veneto; its distinctive antiques and fresco-adorned ceilings make it a special place to stay. Welcoming guestrooms, with their unique combinations of fabrics used for drapes and bedspreads, feature air conditioning, direct dial phone, satellite and cable TV channels, hair dryer, safe, mini-bar and Carrara marble bathroom. The Fitness Center, available to guests 24-hours a day, is equipped with the latest in exercise equipment. La Ninfa restaurant, offering local Roman and Italian and cocktails on the terrace in a cozy, informal atmosphere, is one of Rome’s best-kept secrets. A part of the scenery in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, it has long been a favorite choice of royalty and celebrities.