Malta and Gozo Discovery + Classical Sicily
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- Highlights tour of Malta, Gozo and Sicily exploring these Mediterranean islands
- Discover Malta's capital Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Absorb Sicily's distinct culture and sample delicious food and wine
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Our trip begins at Malta International Airport (MLA). There will be two complimentary transfers from the airport today, one at midday and one at 4.30pm. If you'd like to join the midday departure, the latest your flight can arrive is 11.30am and if you plan to join...
Our exploration starts today in Xlendi, on the south coast, where'll make a short photo stop and walk along the promenade before heading to the island's capital, Victoria. Although it's known locally as Rabat, Gozo's capital was named after Queen Victoria in 1887. ...
Today, we'll take in the landscape of Dwejra, perhaps Gozo's most spectacular natural landmark. Here, geology, time and sea have worked together to produce some of the most remarkable scenery on the island. We'll see Fungus Rock, notable as the habitat of a rare fungu...
This morning, we'll drive from the hotel to the fortified Old City, where we'll have a walking tour. Originally built by the Knights of the Order of Saint John in the 16th Century, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is built on the steep slopes of the Sceberas Pe...
This morning, we'll visit the historic Three Cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa and Cospicua, considered to be 'the cradle of Maltese history' as settlers and rulers from the Phoenicians to the British all made use of the defences here. The Knights of the Order of Saint Jo...
A short drive this morning brings us to Hagar Qim and Mnajdra; another incredible Megalithic temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site. For three millennia, from around 3600 to 3200 BC, the Maltese archipelago was home to a unique, temple-building civilisation. Th...
We'll start today with a short transfer to Malta's Medieval old capital, Mdina, where we'll have a walking tour of the preserved city. Its warren of winding, narrow alleys and fortified walls contain a number of impressive buildings such as the Palazzo Falzon and the ...
Depending on the time of our flight, you should have the majority of today free in Malta to explore or relax as you choose. In the evening, we'll drive to the airport for our flight to Catania in Sicily, arriving at approximately 10.30pm (flight times are subject ...
We'll start today by driving the short distance to the city's Neapolis Archaeological Park, where a local guide will show us its famous Greek theatre, hewn out of the hillside, and the fine Roman amphitheatre where gladiators once fought. We'll then drive over to O...
Today we'll visit two of Sicily's most important historic sites. We'll start at the Villa Romana del Casale, which is just a short hop from our hotel. We'll aim to arrive before the crowds. A local guide will show us the ruins of this magnificent country mansion that ...
This morning, we'll drive up the twisty mountain roads to one of Sicily's best-kept secrets, the delightful medieval hilltop walled town of Erice. Here, we'll have the morning free to soak up the atmosphere and get lost among the maze of cobbled narrow streets. At 750...
This morning, we'll get to experience some of Sicily's Norman history. In Palermo, we'll visit the Palatine Chapel with a local guide. This is the royal chapel of the Norman kings of Sicily and is packed with spectacular Byzantine mosaics. Driving into the hills ju...
Leaving Palermo this morning, we'll drive along the spectacular northern coastline to the picturesque fishing village of Cefalu. Here, we'll stop to explore the town and have the opportunity to go for a swim. You might like to visit the Norman Cathedral, with its stup...
This morning, we'll travel to the base camp of Mount Etna to explore the lunar landscape, craters and lava fields of one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. We'll head directly to the cable car base at Rifugio Sapienza, which is on the south side of Etna and 1,900...
Our trip ends after breakfast this morning at our hotel in Giardini Naxos. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Giardini Naxos at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Jacqueline
Oct 2023
Malta and Gozo Discovery + Classical Sicily
Sicily was an excellent tour. Mandy was a great tour leader, great sites, fantastic food. Pace was full on but not over kill. Malta itself was very interesting and...
Penelope
Oct 2023
Malta and Gozo Discovery + Classical Sicily
Excellent tour leaders, interesting itineraries The tour itinerary needs a bit of updating, eg G Naxos on Sicily is not a quiet fishing village, but a beach resort. ...
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