Catania, Siracusa, Ragusa, Agrigento, Marsala, Erice, Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Taormina, Etna, Malta, Marsaxlokk, Valletta, Mdina, Rabat, Dingli, Ta Qali, Mosta
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Combine the rugged landscape and breathtaking coastline of Malta and its islands and tantalise your senses with Sicilian food and culture
Upon arrival at Catania Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome drink and dinner at your hotel. Overnight Catania.
After breakfast, departure to Siracusa: visit the World Heritage Site “Neapolis”. The visit of this archaeological area includes the famous Greek theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the “Dionysius Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa; free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit of the beautiful Cathedral, which is built upon the site of the Doric Temple of Minerva, the legendary Arethusa’s Fountain and the Temple of Apollo. Free time at disposal to stroll through the streets of the centre and for shopping. Return to your hotel in Catania. Free evening at your disposal to experience the city and its nightlife. Overnight Catania.
After breakfast, departure for a nice walking tour of Catania. Stroll through the city centre with your professional guide who will charm you with the history of the city and visit the famous fish market “A PISCARIA”, one of the largest fish markets in Sicily. As old as the city itself, it’s a great way to experience the abundant fishing and seafood culture of Sicily, with a very special and authentic atmosphere. Here you will have the chance to taste the delights of typical Catania street food. Depart to Ragusa and visit of the enchanting historical centre “Ibla”, with its stunning baroque palaces and churches; together with other seven cities in the Val di Noto, Ragusa is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Ragusa is also renowned for its cheese production; therefore, we will not miss a tasting of artisan cheeses. We will continue to the reserved hotel where we will have time at disposal to relax at the swimming pool or at the Spa. Dinner at hotel and overnight Ragusa.
After breakfast, departure to Agrigento, a hillside town famous for its magnificent Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; visit of the Valley. Free time at disposal for lunch. In the afternoon we’ll proceed to Marsala, a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Arrival at Hotel. Here we will do a tour of the resort’s wineries. We will taste 3 different fine wines. Free time at disposal to relax at the swimming pool. In the evening, we’ll reach Marsala city centre and have free time at disposal to discover the historical centre by walking and free time for dinner. Return to the hotel for overnight.
After breakfast, departure to Erice, via the spectacular “Salt Route”, a road flanked by the salt pans, windmills, and the “salt houses” where they still extract the sea salt as the Phoenicians. Arrival in Erice, placed on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands: walk through its tiny and characteristic streets, and stop for marzipan and biscuit tasting. Free time at disposal for lunch. Continue to Palermo, the capital of Sicily. We will visit the Cathedral, one of the most important architectural monuments. We will continue our visit by walking to reach “I Quattro Canti di Città” Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Bellini and we’ll visit the Martorana Church. We will then reach one of the most famous and historical markets of Palermo to experience the authenticity of this wonderful and colourful city. We will end our tour with a taste the delights of typical Palermo street food. Accommodation at hotel and free time at disposal for shopping and dinner. Overnight in Palermo.
After breakfast, departure to visit the town of Monreale, situated on a hill just a few kilometres from Palermo in a panoramic position. Visit of the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world with its Moorish architecture, housing very fine mosaics representing a complete cycle of the Old and New Testaments in Arab-Norman style. Continue to Cefalù, a former fishing village, now a charming coastal town. Enjoy a walk to the city centre and down main street to reach the ArabNorman Cathedral and the medieval wash-house built in the rock. Free time to explore the town and shopping with lunch on your own. Proceed to Taormina through the coastal road passing through Messina from where we’ll have the chance to admire the suggestive scenery of the Strait of Messina. Overnight in Taormina.
After breakfast, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active Volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, cross fascinating landscape with different kind of vegetation, a mixture of citrus groves, vineyards and fruit trees. We will reach a height of 1800 metres to visit the Sylvester Craters where we’ll enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the Ionian Sea. Stop at a local vineyard on the eastern slopes of Etna and visit a prestigious cellar. We will have the opportunity to taste different local wines accompanied by local cheese and cold cuts. In the afternoon return to Taormina, charming city called “the pearl of the Ionian Sea”. Enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking through its tiny streets. Possibility to visit the Greek-Roman Theatre on your own with its spectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna. Free time for dinner. Overnight in Taormina.
At the appointed time, transfer from Taormina to Catania airport for flight to Malta. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel located in St Paul’s Bay (subject to change). Dinner and overnight in Malta.
After breakfast, departure to the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its colourful luzzus and unique character make the unrivalled setting for the local market. Continue the tour with a visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting – boat ride price not included) and the nearby caves. Explore one of Malta’s unspoilt villages: the main square, the hub of the village with its parish church and band club. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Malta.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of Valletta – Malta’s heritage-rich capital. Highlights include the Upper Barracca Gardens and St John’s Cathedral, home to a splendid Caravaggio painting as well as an intriguing Museum. Going down Republic Street you will walk past the Grandmaster’s Palace before watching the Malta experience, an audio-visual show where Malta history throughout the centuries is brought back to life. Spend the rest of the day exploring at your leisure. Free time for dinner and overnight in Malta.
Please note: from April to June and in October, the excursion “Valletta + Malta experience” will take place in the afternoon.
After breakfast, today’s excursion takes us to the central part of Malta, dominated by the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions. Leaving Mdina through Greeks’ Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli. After lunch we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. We shall also spend time at the crafts centre at Ta’ Qali. At the end of the tour, allow us to astound you with Mosta’s majestic dome, one of Europe’s largest. Overnight Malta.
The tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to Malta airport. End or our services.
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Accommodation in 4* hotels
Touring with English-speaking tour escort (in Sicily only)
Multilingual local guides in Malta (days 9, 10, 11)
Tours as per itinerary
10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
Flight Catania to Valletta (Economy class)
Entrance fees to the following sights:
Additional: $137 per person. Available to select at time of booking.
Two visits of a cellar and Wine tasting in Marsala and Mt Etna
Almond pastries tasting in Erice
Cheese tasting in Ragusa
Mineral water (1/2 bottle per person) with meals in hotel (in Sicily only)
Whispers kit for groups
Porterage at hotels (in Sicily only)
Tips and gratuities to tour directors, drivers and local guides
Porterage service not mentioned above
Passport or visa fees
Any beverages or food not listed in itinerary
Entrance fees to monuments or museums
Baggage and personal insurance of any kind
Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling
City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
Any other items of personal nature
All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
For organizational reasons, the itinerary may be reversed or modified without notice; in this case the tour operator ensures similar visits and excursions in accordance with the spirit of the tour program. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum of 6 pax, the tour operator will guarantee the departure, reserving the right to make changes to the travel program by giving notice within 30 days before the departure date; in this case the tour could be operated in two languages.
Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.
Flight from Catania to Malta includes 1 piece of luggage max 20kgs per person, and a hand luggage max 10kgs per person. Extra luggage will incur fees payable direct at the airport.
The Catania to Malta flight, operated by Air Malta, is scheduled for the morning at 7:00am. The arrival at the Hotel in Malta is expected at around 9:30 am; Conventionally, check-in is scheduled from 13.00pm. Only based on the availability of ready rooms, the hotel may assign the room before this time but it is not an obligation.
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