- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 18
- Physical rating:
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124730
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
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip at Malta International Airport and take the ferry to Gozo
- Day 2 Walking tour of Victoria and the Ggantija temples at Xaghra
- Day 3 Visit Dwejra and take a scenic walk to Xwejni Bay; ferry to Malta
- Day 4 Tour of Valletta Old City and visit Saint John's Co-Cathedral
- Day 5 Walking tour of the Three Cities and Grand Harbour cruise
- Day 6 Explore Hagar Qim Temples and enjoy local food and wine tasting
- Day 7 Visit to Mdina, San Anton Botanical Gardens and the Mosta Dome
- Day 8 Join trip in Syracusa
- Day 9 Discover Syracusa's historic Neapolis and Ortygia Island
- Day 10 See the mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale and the Valley of the Temples
- Day 11 Explore Erice and the Greek ruins of Segesta en route to Palermo
- Day 12 Visit the Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral, free time in Palermo
- Day 13 Drive along the coast with a stop in Cefalu en route to Giardini Naxos
- Day 14 Travel to Mount Etna, afternoon in Taormina
- Day 15 Trip ends in Giardini Naxos
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Calypso
HotelDays 1, 2Plaza Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4, 5, 6, 7Hotel Posta
Hotelday 8GH Hotel
Hotelday 9Albergo Russo
Hotelday 10Hotel Posta Palermo
HotelDays 11, 12Hotel Palladio
HotelDays 13, 14
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
439
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- ARobert· June 6th, 2023Malta - Valetta Sicily - Roman Mosaics / Valley of templesTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMarian· September 25th, 2023The 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 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJean· October 4th, 2023many but loved Villa Romana & Valleta.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnne· November 22nd, 2023The cruise round the harbour in Malta. Visiting the Roman villa and going up Mount Etna in Sicily.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJacquie· November 8th, 2023Malta the Megalithic sites Sicily The food, Mt. Edna, puppet show and Mandy.Trip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AR Boczon· May 31st, 2023The 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
- AChuck Lawrence· June 20th, 2022Great trip, great itinerary, great guides, and a great group of fellow travelers on both trips.Trip date: June 2022
- AEmma· June 16th, 2022Trip date: May 2022
- ASteve· June 1st, 2022Trip date: May 2022
- AStephen· December 23rd, 2019A well balanced trip, informative and most enjoyable.
Explore! commented on this reviewThanks, we are glad to hear you had a great tripTrip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
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