14 Day Discover Sicily & Malta
14 days
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2 Palermo, 2 Marsala Area, 1 Agrigento, 2 Ragusa, 2 Catania, 3 Sliema
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit the Palatine Chapel in the Norman Palace with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics Tour the old city of Palermo, featuring an incredible mix of architectural styles Take a boat ride to the Phoenician island of Motya with its famous Charioteer Travel to Mazara del Vallo, with its Arabian style quarters and famous dancing Satyr In Agrigento, see the Valley of the Temples, the best preserved remains outside of Greece Make your own tasty creation from fresh ingredients! View the Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site See the baroque jewels of Noto and Ragusa Journey to the island of Ortigia, the historical center of the city of Siracusa Visit the Greek Theater and the Ear of Dionysus in the Siracusa Archaeological Park Ascend the lava-crusted slopes of Mt. Etna - one of the most active volcanoes in Europe! Stop in the trendy resort town of Taormina Discover the rich history of Valletta Explore the "Three Cities" Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea areas of Malta Marvel at the awe-inspiring megalithic Temples of Ggantija in Gozo †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What's this trip about?
2 Palermo, 2 Marsala Area, 1 Agrigento, 2 Ragusa, 2 Catania, 3 Sliema
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Palermo, Luqa-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges Intra-flight Catania-Luqa 12 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights Palermo 2 nights Marsala Area 1 night Agrigento 2 nights Ragusa 2 nights Catania 3 nights Sliema Italian city hotel taxes & Maltese eco-contribution tax Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 24 meals: 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners Wine is included with lunch and dinner Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring Active itinerary with unique cultural features
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Palermo
Welcome to Sicily! Arrive in Palermo, the energetic capital of Sicily, and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest and relax. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM (exact time will be advis...
DAY 3, Monday - Palatine Chapel and Palermo City Tour
Start your tour of Palermo with a visit to the Palatine Chapel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located inside the complex of Palazzo dei Normanni. Its glittering gold mosaics, complemented by inlaid marble floors and wooden ceilings, reflect Norman Sicily's cultural compl...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Segesta, Farm Lunch, Erice
Embark on a morning drive through western Sicily and view the famous Doric Temple of Segesta rising high on a hill, which was constructed in the 5th century B.C. and is one of the greatest examples of this Doric style of architecture. Afterward, savor lunch with an olive...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Saltpans, Motya Charioteer, and Mazara Kasbah Maze & Dancing Satyr
A short drive to the salt pans area before boarding your boat to cruise on the Stagnone Lagoon to the island of Motya, an ancient trading outpost for Phoenician merchants. Here, you will see the beautiful and unique marble statue of the Motya Charioteer, a Greek influenc...
DAY 6, Thursday - Valley of Temples
This morning, view the stone quarries of Cusa before enjoying lunch featuring local specialties. In the afternoon, continue to discover Agrigento's celebrated Valley of the Temples, the largest and best preserved temple ruins outside of mainland Greece. Tour this magnifi...
DAY 7, Friday - Make your own Dish and Piazza Armerina
Today, enjoy making your own dish using local, fresh ingredients. After tasting your own creation, travel to Piazza Armerina to view the intricate examples of Roman mosaics at the famous Roman Villa del Casale, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These extraordinari...
DAY 8, Saturday - Ragusa-Ibla, Modica, Aromatic Herb & Plant Gardens
This morning, indulge in the Baroque atmosphere of Ragusa-Ibla, with its breathtaking sights of houses, churches, and palaces that seem layered on top of one another. After lunch, travel to Modica, known all over the world for its chocolate production. Then, visit a gard...
DAY 9, Sunday - Noto, Siracusa with its Neapolis & Ortigia
Today, travel to Noto, a wonderful Baroque town, where you will have time to wander and discover one of the most spectacular urban settlements. Arrive in Siracusa to admire the "Old City," Città Vecchia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on the island of Ortigia. Aft...
DAY 10, Monday - Mt. Etna Summit & Taormina
Begin the day with a visit to the lava-crusted slopes of Mt. Etna, which dominates the scenery and is the most active volcano in Europe! Ascend via cable car and bus to reach the altitude of 9,000 feet; step carefully on the varied layers of lava which have solidified ov...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Arrival in Malta, Valletta Sightseeing
This morning, depart for your early flight to Malta. Begin your discovery in Valletta, the beautiful walled capital of Malta. The town was built by the Knights of St. John in the 16th century, and maintains the same historical feel with its majestic gardens and Baroque a...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Explore Gozo
Begin your day early and travel to Malta's sister island of Gozo, an island where time stands still and traditions and customs form the daily life of the islanders. Gozo is greener, more rural, and offers beautiful scenic views, having most of the population still follow...
DAY 13, Thursday - Mdina & Rabat
Your tour today will first take you to Rabat, located in the central part of the island, to explore St Paul's Catacombs, which feature an extensive underground system of tombs that date back to the third century B.C. Continue to Mdina, the ancient capital of Malta. locat...
DAY 14, Friday - Depart Malta
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Last Updated: 11/11/2024
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