This Malta and Sicily tour package provides an in depth experience of the unique legacy of the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans, crusading Knights of St. John, the Bourbons, Ottoman Turks and even the Mafia! This tour operates at a reasonable pace. Sicily is remarkably compact and the driving distances are short. Al Cavalieri lies on a quiet Piazza, within walking distance of Palermo’s main sights. The Colleverde is ideally located for the visit to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, while the Villa Esperia is only 100 metres from the cable cars that take you into Taormina’s picturesque historic centre. On Malta enjoy Valletta’s the classic and convenient Grand Excelsior. Submit form or call 800-227-1577 to book your Malta and Sicily Tour Package.

Submit form or call 800-227-1577 to book your Malta and Sicily Tour Package

Malta and Sicily Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart USA
Board your overnight flight (not included).

Day 2 to Day 3 – Catania to Taormina the Grandstand of Mt.Etna and the Ionian Sea
Welcome to Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean Islands. Sicily’s location is at the crossroads of all the greatest civilizations and cultures of all time. On arrival at Catania Airport, airport transfers leave for hilltop Taormina at 10:00, 12:30 & 15:30. Relax, settle in, admire the seaviews and enjoy your hotel’s peaceful grounds and pool before tonight’s Welcome Reception, with drinks and a light informal meal. Taormina’s old town clings to the side of Mount Tauro, overlooking the Ionian Sea and Mt. Etna. During your stay join a local expert for a visit to the Greek Theater, graced with the most spectacular of backdrops. Stroll on to the tiny courtyard of the Palazzo Corvaja, Taormina’s grandest building. Further along elegant Corso Umberto the Piazza IX Aprile offers panoramic views. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Once the day trippers have gone home, it’s easy to see why Taormina was the favorite summer resort for movie stars and aristocrats.

Hotel: Ariston
Meals: Welcome Reception / Buffet Breakfast

Day 4 to Day 5 – Cefalu Palermo and the Golden Age of the Normans
Drive past the toe of mainland Italy and along the northern coast to the tiny fishing town of Cefalu, hemmed between the sea and a rocky promontory. See the cathedral which was erected to fulfil a vow made by the Norman King Roger II. Stroll on to the medieval stone fountain and seek out the Gothic arch of the Porta Marina for a picture perfect view of the little harbour. Maybe enjoy lunch down by the beach before continuing to the Sicilian capital of Palermo. Next morning, a local expert shows you the highlights of the city. Pass the huge Teatro Massimo, the baroque Quattro Canti Square and glimpse the beauties of the ‘fountain of shame’. See Palermo Cathedral, a mixture of styles, having been altered over the years. Then drive out to the finely decorated cathedral of Monreale – it’s magnificent gold mosaics are a masterpiece of Arab-Norman art. The afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, for your dining pleasure, you are offered a selection of local restaurants.

Hotel: Best Western Al Cavalieri

Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast / Dine Around

Day 6 – Hilltops Windmills and Wine

Wind your way up to the charming hill-top walled town of Erice. Walk through the labyrinth of quiet alleyways, past medieval churches and enjoy sea views from the gardens next to the Castle of Venus – on a clear day you see the Tunisian coast! Next stop is the windmills and marshes of Trapani to learn about the extraction of salt. The rolling hills around Marsala have been producing wine for centuries, so visit a typical cellar and taste some of the product. Continue around the coast to Agrigento.

Hotel: Colleverde

Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Dinner

Day 7 – Valley of the Temples and Ragusa

Explore the Valley of the Temples, considered the finest Greek sanctuary in Sicily. Especially impressive are the massive Temple of Concordia and cliff-top Temple of Juno overlooking the sea. Along the southern part of the island now to Ragusa, one of the most fascinating towns in Sicily, a magnificent blend of narrow streets, old baroque churches and scenic views.

Hotel: Mediterraneo

Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 8 – Syracuse of the Greeks and Catania

Drive around the southeastern corner of Sicily to Syracuse, founded by Corinthians eight centuries before Christ. Sightseeing with a guide takes you to the Paradise Quarry and its unusual ‘Ear of Dionysius’ – a grotto in the shape of an earlobe, with an unusual echo. Next door lies the superb Greek Theatre, carved out of solid rock, one of the largest of the ancient world. There is also time to explore the atmospheric Old City, a maze of narrow streets lined with palaces, sprawling over the island of Ortygia. It was here that the famous geometrician Archimedes ran naked through the streets, crying ‘Eureka’! Move on to your hotel in the bustling seaport of Catania. Tonight, rejoice with your friends at a finalé Celebration Dinner complete with wine.

Hotel: Villa del Bosco

Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Celebration Dinner

Day 9 – Catania Valletta (Malta)

Transfer to Pozzallo for the afternoon crossing to the island of Malta. Continue to your centrally located hotel, adjacent to the magnificent sixteenth century bastions of Valletta. Relax and settle in. This evening enjoy a Welcome Drink and briefing with your Tour Director.

Hotel: Grand Hotel Excelsior

Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 10 – Malta at Leisure

Today is free to laze by the pool or hit the beach. A couple of minutes walk brings you to the city gates. Maybe visit the Grand Master’s Palace containing examples of medieval weapons used by the Knights of St. John. Later you can indulge in the local shops and restaurants.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 11 – Southern Delights Excursion

A chance to see the Blue Grotto* a cathedral in stone, with nature as its architect, and famous for its crystal clear water with beautiful colours passing through it. Nearby, in the pretty fishing village off Marsaxlokk, the waterfront is lined with ‘Luzzus’ painted in traditional reds, blues, and yellows. This peaceful bay once the site of the first Turkish landing during the great siege of 1565. Take time to spend browsing around the local market stalls before returning to your hotel where the afternoon is at leisure. *Does not include boat ride into the Blue Grotto.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 12 – Return to USA

Bid farewell to this exotic island as you are transferred to Malta Airport.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Submit form or call 800-227-1577 to book your Escorted Malta and Sicily Tour Package