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Malta and Gozo Discovery + Classical Sicily

15 days
From Gozo to Giardini Naxos
4.6
10 traveler reviews
Malta and Gozo Discovery + Classical Sicily - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
18
Physical rating:
Active
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124730
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Highlights

  • Explore the ancient city of Valletta
  • Visit the megalithic temples of Ggantija
  • Enjoy a boat ride at the Blue Grotto
  • Discover the historic Three Cities
  • Tour the Neapolis Archaeological Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip at Malta International Airport and take the ferry to Gozo
  2. Day 2 Walking tour of Victoria and the Ggantija temples at Xaghra
  3. Day 3 Visit Dwejra and take a scenic walk to Xwejni Bay; ferry to Malta
  4. Day 4 Tour of Valletta Old City and visit Saint John's Co-Cathedral
  5. Day 5 Walking tour of the Three Cities and Grand Harbour cruise
  6. Day 6 Explore Hagar Qim Temples and enjoy local food and wine tasting
  7. Day 7 Visit to Mdina, San Anton Botanical Gardens and the Mosta Dome
  8. Day 8 Join trip in Syracusa
  9. Day 9 Discover Syracusa's historic Neapolis and Ortygia Island
  10. Day 10 See the mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale and the Valley of the Temples
  11. Day 11 Explore Erice and the Greek ruins of Segesta en route to Palermo
  12. Day 12 Visit the Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral, free time in Palermo
  13. Day 13 Drive along the coast with a stop in Cefalu en route to Giardini Naxos
  14. Day 14 Travel to Mount Etna, afternoon in Taormina
  15. Day 15 Trip ends in Giardini Naxos
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.2
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  • A
    · June 6th, 2023
    Malta - Valetta Sicily - Roman Mosaics / Valley of temples
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · September 25th, 2023
    The Roman and Greek sites were exceptional and a trip up Etna was not to be missed. The people we met were so friendly and we!coming.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · October 4th, 2023
    many but loved Villa Romana & Valleta.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 22nd, 2023
    The cruise round the harbour in Malta. Visiting the Roman villa and going up Mount Etna in Sicily.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    Malta the Megalithic sites Sicily The food, Mt. Edna, puppet show and Mandy.
    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · May 31st, 2023
    The hotel in Catania is very old and dirty, this should be changed The late night flight from Malta to Sicily is too late. Our trip was delayed several hours because of Aetna ash and we didnt arrive at hotel until 3:30 a.m.
    Trip date: May 2023
  • A
    · June 20th, 2022
    Great trip, great itinerary, great guides, and a great group of fellow travelers on both trips.
    Trip date: June 2022
  • A
    · June 16th, 2022
    Trip date: May 2022
  • A
    · June 1st, 2022
    Trip date: May 2022
  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    A well balanced trip, informative and most enjoyable.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks, we are glad to hear you had a great trip
    Trip date: September 2019
    Review collected by Explore!

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Malta and Gozo Discovery + Classical Sicily
From Gozo to Giardini Naxos

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