Tour Old World Sicily & Malta (Palermo To Sliema)

Accommodation

Day 1 to 2: Hotel Porta Felice Day 3 to 4: I Mulini Resort Day 5: Baia di Ulisse Hotel Day 6 to 8: NH Collection Hotel Day 9: Poggio del Sole Hotel Day 10 to 13: Land’s End Boutique Hotel

Meals

13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners

Others

Valley of the Temples visit Walking tour at Palermo’s Ballaro market sampling food Marsala wine cellar visit

Guide

The services of a guide is included

Transport

Transport included

Not included:

Optional

Bitter Almonds: Erice village & Sicilian pastry baking lesson and tasting $70 pp Sicily’s Baroque Valley:Scicli & Modica with lunch $110 pp Malta’s Megalithic Temples & Ancient Capitals $125 pp

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance ias not included

Others

Other activities and servcies are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Overnight Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Overnight Flight

You’re on your way to Sicily – an island paradise nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Look past the Italy you think you know and see how this coastal farmland balances ancient traditions and modern comforts.
Day 2 Day 2: Palermo, Italy - Tour Begins
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Palermo, Italy - Tour Begins

Start your journey in Palermo (UNESCO), Sicily’s welcoming capital city. Uncover the island’s deeply rooted heritage, teeming with Arab-Norman architectural masterpieces and delicate Classical designs. Come to know your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner.
Day 3 Day 3: Palermo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Palermo

Begin your adventure tasting your way through Palermo’s lively markets on a walking tour unveiling the city’s historical center and introducing you to traditional Sicilian street food, which layers Oriental and Norman influences with local produce such as wild fennel, olives and spices. This afternoon, head to Monreale Cathedral, ascending on foot to see its majestic Byzantine mosaics. Then, it’s your choice! Explore the cathedral’s cloisters, taking in their serene atmosphere of the monastic complex -OR- ascend the southern tower to the panoramic terraces for a bird’s-eye view over Palermo.
Day 4 Day 4: Palermo - Impact Moment - Trapani
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Palermo - Impact Moment - Trapani

Experience an impact moment with Addiopizzo, an anti-Mafia nonprofit that supports locals who refuse to pay the Mafia’s protection fees. Visit Capaci, the site of a terrorist act led by the Mafia, and pay tribute to fallen activists. Chat with locals for a personal perspective and learn how they overcame the Mafia’s reign. Explore Trapani on a guided tour before settling into your hotel for two nights. This evening watch the sunset fade against the crashing waves and whirling windmills.
Day 5 Day 5: Trapani - Isle Of Mozia - Marsala - Optional Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trapani - Isle Of Mozia - Marsala - Optional Excursion

Venture to the isle of Mozia, once a great trading port for the Phoenician, Greek and Roman civilizations. On the way, sail next to a submerged Roman road, once traversed on foot. Explore Mozia with a guide, visiting the ruins of its ancient port, and a museum featuring impressive Greek statuary. Then continue to Marsala, heading down into a cellar for a taste of its renowned wine. The remainder of the day is yours. Perhaps you will join an optional tour to Erice to visit Maria Grammatico’s famous bakery for a hands-on pastry-making class.
Day 6 Day 6: Trapani - Agrigento - Valley Of The Temples - Agrigento
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trapani - Agrigento - Valley Of The Temples - Agrigento

Begin in Mazara del Vallo, a humble fishermen city with ties to Tunisia. Head to an award-winning olive grove and learn about the Slow Food movement, which supports local cultures and preserves traditions. Try their unique olive oil at lunch before departing for Agrigento, where ancient roots and medieval buildings blend into modernity. Wander through the Valley of the Temples (UNESCO) with a guide at dusk.
Day 7 Day 7: Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Taormina
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Taormina

Venture deep into Sicily’s countryside to Piazza Armerina, home of the ancient Villa Romana del Casale (UNESCO), and explore the site with an expert insider for a locally guided tour of its impressive mosaics. In the afternoon, journey along the Ionian Coast to Taormina, a seaside hub of ancient Greek theaters and hilly walkways. Settle into your new home for the next three nights before enjoying Sicilian food at dinner, surrounded by local musicians.
Day 8 Day 8: Taormina
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Taormina

Discover Taormina with a local guide, leading you to the city’s Duomo, public gardens, and the well-preserved Greek theater. Walk in the footsteps of ancient attendees and take in an unparalleled viewpoint of the adjacent ocean. Spend the afternoon on your own. Perhaps you’ll grab a bite to eat at a sidewalk café, or peruse the local boutiques for handcrafted souvenirs.
Day 9 Day 9: Taormina - Mount Etna - Taormina
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Taormina - Mount Etna - Taormina

See Sicily’s wilder side on an off-road adventure to Mount Etna. Stare up at the iconic peak as your vehicle climbs along the sides of Europe’s largest active volcano. Spend the day exploring this legendary giant, passing by lava formations and basalt rocks.
Day 10 Day 10: Taormina - Ragusa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Taormina - Ragusa

Make your way to Ragusa (UNESCO), an ancient city perched upon a hill. Meander through its Baroque neighborhood with an expert guide, passing by winding lanes, cobblestone streets, and wrought iron balconies. Make the most of a free afternoon to explore on your own. As the sun sets, retreat to your countryside resort just outside the city.
Day 11 Day 11: Ragusa - Modica Pozzallo - Ferry To Malta - Sliema
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Ragusa - Modica Pozzallo - Ferry To Malta - Sliema

Today explore Sicily’s Val di Noto (UNESCO) on a tour of the picture-perfect towns of Scicli and Modica, where you’ll enjoy a savory brunch at a ricotta farm before continuing to an Aztec chocolate shop for some sweet samples. Later in the evening,* grab your bags** and hop on a ferry*** for your 2-hour crossing. Say goodbye to Italy and venture to the island paradise of Malta, one of the smallest countries in the world. Your day ends in Sliema, your home for the next four nights.
Day 12 Day 12: Sliema - Three Cities - Sliema
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Sliema - Three Cities - Sliema

Start your exploration of Malta with a panoramic cruise of Valletta’s Grand Harbour aboard traditional Dghaisa boats.**** Then, it’s on to the Three Cities, a conglomeration of three fortified towns of medieval heritage. Once the setting of battles by the Knights of Malta, this area preserves endless layers of the past. Connect with the heart of the neighborhood at a Band Club, where locals gather to learn music and marching for the local festivals.
Day 13 Day 13: Sliema - Optional Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Sliema - Optional Excursion

The day is yours to experience the island of Malta however you please. Soak up the sunshine, relax on the beach, or even explore the colorful harbor on foot. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion to a temple complex older than Stonehenge, followed by an intimate look at Mdina – the “Silent City.”
Day 14 Day 14: Sliema - Valletta - Sliema
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Sliema - Valletta - Sliema

Your adventure continues in Valletta, the capital of Malta. Discover this fortified city on a guided walking tour. You’ll take in the picturesque Barrakka Gardens overlooking the harbor, featuring a charming blend of natural beauty and terraced arches. Then it’s your choice! Visit the private home of a modern-day Knight of Malta -OR- tour the masterpieces of Valletta’s Cathedral featuring Mattia Preti and Caravaggio. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers as you recount memories of the Mediterranean islands.
Day 15 Day 15: Sliema - Tour Ends
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Sliema - Tour Ends

Say goodbye to Malta and the Mediterranean as your tour comes to a close today.

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Old World Sicily & Malta (Palermo To Sliema)

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Itinerary of your trip Old World Sicily & Malta (Palermo To Sliema)

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Day 2: Palermo, Italy - Tour Begins

Day 3: Palermo

Day 4: Palermo - Impact Moment - Trapani

Day 5: Trapani - Isle Of Mozia - Marsala - Optional Excursion

Day 6: Trapani - Agrigento - Valley Of The Temples - Agrigento

Day 7: Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Taormina

Day 8: Taormina

Day 9: Taormina - Mount Etna - Taormina

Day 10: Taormina - Ragusa

Day 11: Ragusa - Modica Pozzallo - Ferry To Malta - Sliema

Day 12: Sliema - Three Cities - Sliema

Day 13: Sliema - Optional Excursion

Day 14: Sliema - Valletta - Sliema

Day 15: Sliema - Tour Ends

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