Itinerary
- Day 1
Catania
You'll arrive at Catania airport and take a scheduled transfer to your hotel. Get settled in, then meet your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Ragusa
A Local Expert guides you through Syracuse's ancient sites, including the Paradise Quarry and its famous Ear of Dionysius carved into the rock, plus the Greek theatre. After that, you'll walk through the atmospheric Old City on the island of Ortygia before heading to Ragusa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Syracuse with Local Expert
- Visit Paradise Quarry and Ear of Dionysius
- Visit Greek theatre
- Explore Old City of Syracuse on Ortygia island
- Orientation in Ragusa with Travel Director to see Baroque buildings and churches
Landmarks Paradise Quarry Ear of Dionysius Greek Theatre of Syracuse Ortygia 
- Day 3
Palermo
Travel along Sicily's southern coast to Agrigento. You'll explore the Valley of the Temples with your Local Expert, seeing the massive Temple of Concordia and the clifftop Temple of Juno, then continue to Palermo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Journey along southern coast of Sicily
- Explore Valley of the Temples with Local Expert
- Visit Temple of Concordia
- Visit Temple of Juno
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Concordia Temple of Juno 
- Day 4
Palermo
In Palermo, you have a choice: visit the Arab-Norman Monreale Cathedral with its 12th century mosaics or take a walk through the lively local market with a Local Expert. The afternoon includes Palermo Cathedral to see its blend of architectural styles. This evening features a Dine-Around with local restaurant options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - choose between a variety of restaurants and cuisines)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice: Visit Arab-Norman Monreale Cathedral with Local Expert OR walk through lively local market with Local Expert
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Dine-Around Evening at selection of local restaurants
Landmarks Monreale Cathedral Palermo Cathedral - Day 5
Trapani - Palermo
Head to the hilltop walled town of Erice and walk through its quiet alleyways. You'll enjoy sea views from the gardens by the Castle of Venus. Later, join a local experience at Villa Immacolatella near Trapani for a light lunch and tastings of olive oil and Sicilian wines before returning to Palermo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch and tasting of freshest olive oil and Sicilian wines at Villa Immacolatella estate with innovative organic farming techniques)
Included Activities
- Explore Erice with Travel Director
- Visit gardens of Castle of Venus
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Villa Immacolatella
- Light lunch at Villa Immacolatella
- Tasting of olive oil and Sicilian wines
Landmarks Erice Castle of Venus Villa Immacolatella - Day 6
Cefalu
Travel to the fishing town of Cefalu. Your Travel Director shows you the imposing cathedral built by Norman King Roger II centuries ago. Stroll to the medieval stone fountain and find the Gothic arch of Porta Marina for views of the little harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Cefalu
- Orientation with Travel Director in Cefalu
- Visit Cefalu Cathedral
- Walk to medieval stone fountain
- View Porta Marina and harbor
Landmarks Cefalu Cathedral Porta Marina 
- Day 7
Taormina
Early risers can catch the dawn from your eastward-facing hotel. After breakfast, you have the option to explore vineyards and Mount Etna. Travel to Taormina, which clings to Mount Tauro with views of the Ionian Sea. See the Greek theatre on a cliff with Mount Etna views, visit Palazzo Corvaja, and stroll along Corso Umberto to Piazza IX Aprile. The evening brings a Farm-to-Table Celebration Dinner with Italian wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-Table Celebration Dinner reflecting Sicily's culinary heritage, accompanied with exquisite Italian wines)
Included Activities
- Optional Experience through vineyards to Mount Etna
- Travel to Taormina
- Visit Greek theatre with Local Expert
- Explore Palazzo Corvaja courtyard with Travel Director
- Stroll Corso Umberto and Piazza IX Aprile
- Celebration Dinner - Farm-to-Table cuisine with Italian wines
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience through vineyards to Mount Etna with lunch
Landmarks Mount Etna Greek Theatre of Taormina Palazzo Corvaja Piazza IX Aprile - Day 8
Malta
Take a private transfer to Catania airport with one last look at Mount Etna. Fly to Malta and transfer to your hotel. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner with wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with wine in Malta
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 9
Marsaxlokk
Head south to Valletta, Malta's capital. With your Local Expert, visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens and the baroque St. John's Co-Cathedral. Walk through the elegant streets of the Fortress City with its golden-stone buildings. Later, go to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk to see traditional colorful luzzu boats and have fresh seafood lunch. The afternoon is yours to browse the market or explore more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch at Marsaxlokk, freshly plucked from the sea)
Included Activities
- Explore Valletta with Local Expert
- Visit Upper Barrakka Gardens
- Visit St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Walk through streets of Valletta (Fortress City)
- Travel to Marsaxlokk
- View luzzu fishing boats
- Fresh seafood lunch at Marsaxlokk
- Browse local market
Optional Activities
- Visit National Museum of Archaeology to see objects from Neolithic period including carved Sleeping Lady figurine
Landmarks Valletta Upper Barrakka Gardens St. John's Co-Cathedral Marsaxlokk National Museum of Archaeology - Day 10
Malta
Your day is free. You can relax on the rooftop terrace of your seafront hotel and enjoy the seascapes, or take a leisurely stroll along the promenade with its restaurants and bars. There's also an optional experience available on Gozo Island with lunch if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience with lunch on Gozo Island
- Visit Calypso Cave - reputed location from Homer's Odyssey
Landmarks Gozo Island Calypso Cave - Day 11
Malta
This day is at leisure. Explore Malta at your own pace and do whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Mdina
In the late afternoon, travel to Mdina with your Local Expert to explore this golden city known as the Silent City for its shady streets and peaceful vibe. This evening, celebrate your trip with a Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant where you'll toast with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at a wonderful local restaurant where you'll toast to your trip with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Explore Mdina with Local Expert
- Celebration Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Mdina - Day 13
Malta to Airport
Say goodbye to Malta and your fellow travelers. A transfer takes you to Malta International Airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
