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Malta and Gozo Discovery + Classical Sicily

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From Gozo to Giardini Naxos
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Malta International Airport to Gozo

    Malta International Airport to Gozo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Calypso)

    Included Activities

    • Complimentary airport transfer to Cirkewwa
    • Ferry crossing to Gozo

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner with tour leader welcome meeting
  2. Day 2

    Victoria - Xaghra

    Victoria - Xaghra
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Calypso)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Xlendi promenade
    • Walking tour of Victoria including Citadel visit
    • Visit to old prison in Victoria
    • Exploration of It Tokk square and narrow streets
    • Visit to Ggantija temples complex
    • Visit to Calypso's Cave
    • Walk to Ramla Bay with swimming opportunity
    Landmarks
    Xlendi
    Victoria Citadel
    It Tokk (Victoria Main Square)
    Ggantija Temples
    Calypso's Cave
    Ramla Bay
  3. Day 3

    Gozo to Malta (Dwejmi - Xwejni Bay - Sliema)

    Gozo to Malta (Dwejmi - Xwejni Bay - Sliema)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Plaza Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dwejmi landscape and Fungus Rock
    • Visit to Ta Pinu Basilica
    • Travel to Zebbug village
    • Walk to Xwejni Bay
    • Ferry crossing from Mgarr to Malta
    • Brief photo stop at Nadur for Comino and Blue Lagoon views

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride along the coast from Inland Sea (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Dwejmi
    Fungus Rock
    Inland Sea
    Ta Pinu Basilica
    Zebbug
    Xwejni Bay
    Marsalforn
    Blue Lagoon
  4. Day 4

    Sliema - Valletta

    Sliema - Valletta
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Plaza Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Valletta Old City
    • Visit to Saint John's Co-Cathedral
    • Visit to Grandmaster's Palace State Rooms
    • Upper Barrakka Gardens viewing
    Landmarks
    Valletta Old City
    Fort Saint Elmo
    Triq ir Republika
    Saint John's Co-Cathedral
    Grandmaster's Palace
    Upper Barrakka Gardens
  5. Day 5

    Sliema - Marsaxlokk - Sliema

    Sliema - Marsaxlokk - Sliema
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Plaza Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Senglea, Vittoriosa, and Cospicua (Three Cities)
    • Visit to Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa
    • Visit to Gardjola Gardens in Senglea
    • Harbour cruise from Sliema
    Landmarks
    Senglea
    Vittoriosa
    Cospicua
    Inquisitor's Palace
    Gardjola Gardens
    Marsaxlokk
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Malta - Coastal Route

    Malta - Coastal Route
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Plaza Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hagar Qim temple complex
    • Visit to Mnajdra temple complex
    • Walk between temple groups to Tal Hamrija tower
    • Local food and wine tasting at family farm

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to Blue Grotto (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Hagar Qim
    Mnajdra
    Tal Hamrija Tower
    Blue Grotto
  7. Day 7

    Mdina - San Anton Botanical Gardens - Mosta Dome

    Mdina - San Anton Botanical Gardens - Mosta Dome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Plaza Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Mdina
    • Visit to Palazzo Falzon
    • Visit to cathedral of the Conversion of Saint Paul
    • Visit to Domus Romana
    • Visit to Saint Paul's catacombs
    • Visit to Mosta Dome
    • Visit to San Anton Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Mdina
    Palazzo Falzon
    Mdina Cathedral
    Domus Romana
    Saint Paul's catacombs
    Mosta Dome
    San Anton Botanical Gardens
  8. Day 8

    Malta to Sicily

    Malta to Sicily
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at hotel if staying at Villa Politi)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Grand Hotel Villa Politi)
    Landmarks
    Syracuse (Syracusa)
  9. Day 9

    Syracuse

    Syracuse
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Grand Hotel Villa Politi)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Fountain of Artemis
    • Visit to Baroque cathedral
    • Exploration of boutique shops and artisan workshops
    • Visit to Basilica di Santa Lucia al Sepolcro
    • Boat tour around Ortygia Island
    • Traditional puppet performance at Teatro dei Pupi
    Landmarks
    Ortygia Island
    Fountain of Artemis
    Baroque Cathedral
    Basilica di Santa Lucia al Sepolcro
    Teatro dei Pupi
  10. Day 10

    Syracuse

    Syracuse
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (GH Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Neapolis Archaeological Park with local guide
    • Visit to Greek theatre
    • Visit to Roman amphitheatre
    • Exploration of Ortygia Island

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Fonte of Aretusa
    • Visit to Temple of Apollo ruins
    • Visit to Maniace Castle
    • Exploration of Jewish Quarter
    • Visit to old baths under Residenza Alla Giudecca Hotel
    Landmarks
    Neapolis Archaeological Park
    Greek Theatre of Syracuse
    Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse
    Ortygia Island
    Fonte of Aretusa
    Temple of Apollo
    Maniace Castle
    Jewish Quarter
    Piazza Amerina
  11. Day 11

    Piazza Amerina - Agrigento - Trapani

    Piazza Amerina - Agrigento - Trapani
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (B&B Hotel Trapani Crystal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Villa Romana del Casale with local guide
    • Visit to Roman mosaics
    • Visit to Valley of the Temples with local guide
    • Visit to Temple of Zeus
    • Visit to Temple of Concord
    • Visit to Temple of Hercules
    Landmarks
    Villa Romana del Casale
    Valley of the Temples
    Temple of Zeus
    Temple of Concord
    Temple of Hercules
  12. Day 12

    Trapani - Erice - Palermo

    Trapani - Erice - Palermo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Posta Palermo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Erice medieval hilltop town

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to churches in Erice
    • Visit to Castello di Venere
    • Visit to Garden of Balio
    • Visit to Maria Grammatic cake shop
    Landmarks
    Erice
    Castello di Venere
    Garden of Balio
    Palermo
  13. Day 13

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Posta Palermo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Norman Cathedral of Monreale with guide
    • Guided city tour of Palermo
    • Visit to Quattro Canti square
    • Visit to Palermo Cathedral
    • Visit to Shame Fountain (Fontana della Vergogna)
    • Visit to Teatro Massimo opera house

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Botanical Gardens
    • Visit to extensive catacombs under the city
    Landmarks
    Monreale Cathedral
    Quattro Canti
    Palermo Cathedral
    Shame Fountain (Fontana della Vergogna)
    Teatro Massimo
    Botanical Gardens
  14. Day 14

    Palermo to Giardini Naxos (via Cefalu)

    Palermo to Giardini Naxos (via Cefalu)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Palladio)

    Included Activities

    • Stop and exploration of Cefalu
    • Travel to Giardini Naxos

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Cefalu
    • Visit to Norman Cathedral in Cefalu
    • Walk to Castle on the Rock via Temple of Diana ruins
    Landmarks
    Cefalu
    Cefalu Norman Cathedral
    Temple of Diana
    Castle on the Rock
    Mount Etna
    Giardini Naxos
  15. Day 15

    Mount Etna - Taormina

    Mount Etna - Taormina
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Palladio)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mount Etna base camp at Rifugio Sapienza
    • View of old Silvestri Craters
    • Visit to Taormina
    • Visit to Greek Theatre with local guide
    • Visit to Roman Odeon

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride to 2,500 metres
    • Four-wheel drive coach to 2,900 metres with mountain guide
    • 45-minute walk to view 2002/3 eruption craters and fumaroles
    • Visit to Villa Comunale Gardens
    • Bars and restaurants on Taormina's side streets
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Rifugio Sapienza
    Silvestri Craters
    Taormina
    Greek Theatre of Taormina
    Roman Odeon
    Villa Comunale Gardens
  16. Day 16

    Giardini Naxos

    Giardini Naxos
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • John3.0June 2026
    We rated the Malta and Gozo tour component as "Good" bordering on "Excellent". This was primarily because of our...
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    Traveled in May 2026
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    Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your trip. We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience in Malta and Gozo, and that Althea's knowledge and organisation helped make your time there so enjoyable. It's also great to hear you found the pace of this part of the tour relaxing, and we appreciate your thoughtful suggestion regarding the order of the Valletta sightseeing. We're sorry to hear that the Sicily portion of the trip didn't quite live up to the same standard. We appreciate your comments regarding the hotels, the guiding, and the pace of travel, and we'll be sure to share this feedback with our Product Team and Local Partners as part of our ongoing reviews of the tour. Thank you again for your balanced feedback. We're pleased you still found Sicily to be an interesting destination with some memorable highlights, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another Explore adventure in the future.
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  • Robert4.2June 2023
    Malta - Valetta Sicily - Roman Mosaics / Valley of temples
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  • Marian4.8September 2023
    The Roman and Greek sites were exceptional and a trip up Etna was not to be missed. The people we met were so...
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  • Jean4.7October 2023
    many but loved Villa Romana & Valleta.
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  • Anne4.5November 2023
    The cruise round the harbour in Malta. Visiting the Roman villa and going up Mount Etna in Sicily.
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Jacquie4.3November 2023
    Malta the Megalithic sites Sicily The food, Mt. Edna, puppet show and Mandy.
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • R5.0May 2023
    The hotel in Catania is very old and dirty, this should be changed The late night flight from Malta to Sicily is...
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  • Chuck4.7June 2022
    Great trip, great itinerary, great guides, and a great group of fellow travelers on both trips.
    Traveled in June 2022
  • Emma5.0June 2022
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  • Steve4.7May 2022
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    Jenny

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    how much of the room supplement for solo passenger of this tour?

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    • J

      Jenny

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      if this tour change the depart date to 31st May -- 14th Jun, how much for the single room supplement?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      MLAs - Malta and Gozo Discovery + Classical Sicily. Sat 31 May - Sat 14 June. Total price in a twin share per person - $8190.00 AUD. Total price in a solo room - $9650.00 AUD. Sat 10 May - Sat 24 May. Total price in a twin share per person - $8500.00 AUD. Total price in a solo room - $9960.00 AUD.

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    Alexandra

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    Is the flight from Malta to Sicily included in your package?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes the flight is included between Malta & Sicily.

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    Jess

    Asked on July 25th, 2024

    In Spring 2025, what will be the cost for a private room for the Malta + Sicily combo? I.e. the single supplement?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2024

      A single room in Canadian dollars for you will be $7,350 per person.

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      Jess

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Even if I travel with a friend, we prefer separate rooms if possible. I look forward to examining this combo possibility (though the private tour looks beyond my budget).

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      Jess

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      Still very interested, but not in a position this Fall to book a tour. Feel free to contact me in the New Year. I'd be looking at the Fall of 2025.

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    Bob

    Asked on July 24th, 2022

    What is the maximin size of this group?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2022

      the maximum number is 18 in a group for this tour.

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      Bob

      TravelerWritten July 2022

      I paid in full yesterday but have not had confirmation yet. Can you please confirm that I have been been included in this tour leaving Sept 3rd fro Malta?

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