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Sicily in Depth (Small Groups, End Malta, 4 Days, 11 Days)

11 days
From Catania to Sliema
4.1
6 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Catania

    Start point
    Catania, Catania, Italy (Transfers leave for your hotel, 10:00 - 15:30)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
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  2. Day 2

    Syracuse to Ragusa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through the gardens of Paradise Quarry
    • Listen to the acoustics in the Ear of Dionysius
    • Visit the Greek theatre
    • Explore the Old City of Ortygia
    Landmarks
    Ear of Dionysius
    Greek Theatre of Syracuse
    Ortygia
  3. Day 3

    Ragusa to Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Valley of the Temples
    • See the Temple of Concordia
    • See the Temple of Juno
    Landmarks
    Temple of Concordia
    Temple of Juno
    Valley of the Temples
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with a selection of local restaurants, each with their own ambience and cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palermo Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Arab-Norman Monreale Cathedral with a Local Expert (Insight Choice)
    • Walk through the Vucciria market with a Local Expert (Insight Choice)
    Landmarks
    Monreale Cathedral
    Vucciria Market
    Palermo Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Erice and Marsala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting of rich Sicilian wines at Baglio Donna France estate)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the labyrinth of quiet alleyways in Erice
    • Enjoy sea views from the gardens of the Castle of Venus
    • Sicilian wine tasting at a Marsala estate (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    Landmarks
    Erice
    Castle of Venus
    Baglio Donna France
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Cefalu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cefalu Cathedral
    • Walk to the medieval stone fountain
    • See the Gothic arch of the Porta Marina
    Landmarks
    Cefalu Cathedral
    Porta Marina
  7. Day 7

    Taormina

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner of delicious, freshly prepared Farm-to-Table cuisine, accompanied with exquisite Italian wines)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheatre
    • Visit the courtyard of Palazzo Corvaja
    • Stroll along Corso Umberto to Piazza IX Aprile
    • Celebration Dinner with Farm-to-Table cuisine and Italian wines

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience through the vineyards to Mount Etna
    Landmarks
    Greek Theatre of Taormina
    Palazzo Corvaja
    Piazza IX Aprile
    Mount Etna
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Taormina to Malta

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner with wine
  9. Day 9

    Valletta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious meal made from fresh local ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens
    • Visit St. John's Co-Cathedral
    • Explore the elegant streets of Valletta
    • Lunch with fresh local ingredients
    • Visit the National War Museum
    • Historian lecture on Malta's WWII role
    Landmarks
    Upper Barrakka Gardens
    St. John's Co-Cathedral
    National War Museum
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  10. Day 10

    Sliema

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience with lunch on Gozo Island
    • Visit Calypso Cave on Gozo Island
    Landmarks
    Calypso Cave
    Gozo Island
  11. Day 11

    Malta

    End point
    Sliema, Malta (Sliema)

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Response rate
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Traveler Reviews

4.1
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    3.8
  • 4.5

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  • J
    October 16th, 2025
    ... a well organized and efficiently handled tour, the personnel in charge very professional... both the driver...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your kind words regarding our on the Road Team, we are pleased you have enjoyed your tour.
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  • P
    September 26th, 2023
    This trip to Sicily with Insight was well organised and having just got back home I'm amazed at just how much we did....
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for your feedback during your recent trip to Sicily. At Insight Vacations, we understand the importance of having a professional Travel Director travelling with our valuable guests to deliver incredible trips, and we are beyond thrilled to know that they created such a fun and caring atmosphere in addition to providing you with their knowledge on what this beautiful island has to offer. We are also pleased to read that our Coach Driver provided you with an exceptional experience. We recognise that having a dependable and credible driver can undoubtedly enhance the overall quality of any travel, guaranteeing a seamless and safe voyage from beginning to end. That said, we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future; in the meantime, please know that we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our guests.
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  • J
    May 11th, 2023
    This was my first I sight your. The guide and driver were excellent. I would have liked more notice about the...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We appreciate your feedback during your time away with us. We apologise at the time of the booking for the inconvenience caused due to the miscommunication regarding the details of the Optional Experiences that are included on our detailed itinerary, which gets sent to the provided email address approximately three weeks before your tour starts, and it is also available on our website. We do encourage our guests to familiarise themselves with this information to avoid such disappointment whilst on the trip. That said, we still hope you have taken many lasting highlights away from your time in Sicily.
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  • Sicily in Depth (Small Groups, End Malta, 4 Days, 11 Days) reviewer 4
    July 7th, 2022
    Excellent Sicily Tour. Discovered Temples I didnt know existed. Would definitely recommend the Tour to anyone who is...
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    Traveled in June 2022
  • Sicily in Depth (Small Groups, End Malta, 4 Days, 11 Days) reviewer 5
    July 2nd, 2022
    Too much walking in hot sun, especially in tough terrains.General observation was that some of the long walks could...
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    Traveled in May 2022
  • E
    July 13th, 2018
    We did this trip in October 2017 and overall found a lot of things lacking. Having done 9 Insight/Trafalgar tours...
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    Traveled in October 2017

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  • J

    Jacqueline

    Asked on August 25th, 2025

    Is this tour still running. Can I have some dates for departure in April or May 2026 Please? The cost of a solo traveler, Any itinerary changes?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten August 2025

      The small group option including Malta is not yet available for 2026 departures. We offer a classic group version of the tour that includes Malta, with an average group size of 33 guests and a maximum of 40. No itinerary changes at this time.

    • J

      Jacqueline

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      I am only interested in small groups travel to these 2 islands. When are the dates for 2026 going to be released?

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten August 2025

      New departure dates are usually released around September. You may check with us again next month. We can suggest alternative similar tours if you're interested.

    • J

      Jacqueline

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      What other small tours do you have for that length of time to both destinations. Some of the Insight tours do not include a loop within Sicily, and are not as intensive.

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    Pamela

    Asked on April 24th, 2023

    Looking for Sicily and Malta ferry crossing tour June or July

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten April 2023

      We can offer you Sicily In Depth from 30th June to 7th July 2023. Triple Room for 3 adults at normal rate is €2,455.00 per person. Last minute deal: 3 adults at €2,209.50 per person with €245.50 per person discount

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