Itinerary
- Day 1
Palermo
You'll arrive in Palermo and check into your hotel. Later this evening, meet your Travel Director and the other people on your tour over dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Liberty Unique, Splendid Hotel La Torre)
- Day 2
Palermo
Take a guided walking tour through Palermo that includes the 12th-century Palatine Chapel. The afternoon is yours to explore Palermo Cathedral on your own. Dinner tonight features local dining traditions on a Dine-Around evening where you'll eat at different restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Embark on a fun exploration of Palermo's tasty culinary scene on a Dine-Around evening)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Palermo), Hotel (Palazzo Liberty Unique, Splendid Hotel La Torre)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Palermo
- Visit to Palatine Chapel with Local Expert
- Dine-Around evening exploring Palermo's culinary scene
Optional Activities
- Explore Palermo Cathedral
Landmarks Palatine Chapel Palermo Cathedral - Day 3
Trapani - Marsala
Travel to Trapani and see the traditional salt pans and an ancient stone windmill where you'll learn about salt production methods. From there, head to Marsala for a wine tasting at a local winery to try the town's well-known wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Enjoy a tasting of some of the island's richest Sicilian wines at a local winery in Marsala)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seawater, Marsala)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Trapani salt pans and ancient stone windmill
- Wine tasting at local winery in Marsala
Landmarks Trapani Salt Pans - Day 4
Agrigento
Drive along Sicily's southern coast to Agrigento. Walk through the Valley of the Temples with a Local Expert, visiting ancient Greek temples like the Temple of Concordia and the cliff-top Temple of Juno, both UNESCO recognized. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Scala dei Turchi Resort, Agrigento)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Valley of the Temples with Local Expert
- Visit to Temple of Concordia
- Visit to Temple of Juno
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Concordia Temple of Juno - Day 5
Piazza Armerina - Ragusa
Head inland to Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with luxurious Roman mosaics. Continue to Ragusa and wander the charming alleyways of Ragusa Ibla with a Local Expert to see the Sicilian Baroque architecture. The evening includes a farm-to-table dinner with locally sourced ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Savor the flavors of Ragusa during your Farm-to-Table dining experience, highlighting the freshest locally sourced ingredients – a relaxing moment spent with your fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mediterraneo Palace, Ragusa)
Included Activities
- Visit to Villa Romana del Casale UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Exploration of Ragusa Ibla with Local Expert
- Farm-to-Table dinner in Ragusa with locally sourced ingredients
Landmarks Villa Romana del Casale Ragusa Ibla - Day 6
Modica
The morning is relaxed, though you can join an optional trip to Val di Noto and the town of Noto if you'd like. Later, explore Modica, which was rebuilt after a 17th-century earthquake, and learn about the artisanal chocolate-making techniques the town is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mediterraneo Palace, Ragusa)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Modica
- Discovery of Modica's handmade chocolate artisanal techniques
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Val di Noto and town of Noto
Landmarks Modica - Day 7
Syracuse
Discover Syracuse with Insight Choice offering two options: visit Paradise Quarry and the Ear of Dionysius grotto with its notable acoustics plus the ancient Greek theater, or explore the atmospheric Old City on Ortigia island. After, continue to the Ionian Riviera.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Your celebration dinner reflects some of Sicily's top culinary heritage)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta by Marriott Giardini), Hotel (Hellenia Yachting, Giardini Naxos, Baia Taormina, Marina di Forza D’Agrò)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice: Visit Paradise Quarry and Ear of Dionysius with Local Expert OR stroll through Old City of Ortigia
- Visit to ancient Greek theater with Local Expert (if selecting Paradise Quarry option)
Landmarks Paradise Quarry Ear of Dionysius Syracuse Greek Theater Ortigia Fonte Aretusa 
- Day 8
Taormina
Wake early if you want to catch the sunrise. After breakfast, there's an optional wine tour through Mount Etna's vineyards. Travel to Taormina on Mount Tauro and see the ancient Greek theater with your Local Expert, then walk along Corso Umberto and take in views from Piazza IX Aprile. End with dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebrate your time in Sicily with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant, savoring Sicilian cuisine with exquisite Italian wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta by Marriott Giardini), Hotel (Hellenia Yachting, Giardini Naxos, Baia Taormina, Marina di Forza D’Agrò)
Included Activities
- Visit to Taormina's ancient Greek theater with Local Expert
- Stroll through Taormina's limestone streets and boutiques with Local Expert
- Leisure time along Corso Umberto and Piazza IX Aprile
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience through vineyards to Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano
Landmarks Taormina Greek Theater Corso Umberto Piazza IX Aprile Mount Etna - Day 9
Catania to Malta
Transfer to Catania airport with final Mount Etna views. Take your short flight to Malta and meet your driver for transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing. Your Travel Director will meet you at 6:30 PM for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
- Day 10
Sliema
You have the full day to yourself. Consider visiting the World Heritage Site of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra temples, or head to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk to walk around market stalls and see the colorful luzzu fishing boats in the harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers at your luxury hotel in Sliema)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
Optional Activities
- Explore World Heritage Site of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra temples
- Visit fishing village of Marsaxlokk with market stalls and colorful luzzu boats
Landmarks Ħaġar Qim Mnajdra Marsaxlokk - Day 11
Valletta
Explore Valletta with a Local Expert and visit the Upper Barracca Gardens and St. John's Co-Cathedral with its ornate Baroque design. Walk through elegant streets lined with restored golden-stone buildings that give it the name The Fortress City. Have lunch with fresh local ingredients, then visit the National War Museum to learn about Malta's WWII role from a historian.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Enjoy a delicious meal made with fresh, local ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Valletta with Local Expert
- Visit to Upper Barracca Gardens
- Visit to St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Visit to National War Museum with historian
Landmarks Upper Barracca Gardens St. John's Co-Cathedral National War Museum 
- Day 12
Sliema
Your day is free to relax by the Mediterranean Sea. Take a leisurely walk along the promenade with its restaurants and bars, or if you're more active, join an optional experience that includes lunch on Gozo Island and a visit to the Calypso Cave from Homer's Odyssey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience with lunch on Gozo Island including Calypso Cave visit
Landmarks Calypso Cave Gozo Island - Day 13
Mdina
Go to Mdina with a Local Expert to explore this golden city known as the Silent City for its quiet streets and calm feel. Experience Palazzo Falson on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. The afternoon is yours at leisure. Toast to your trip over dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Toast to your trip with your fellow travelers over a wonderful Farm-to-Table dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Mdina with Local Expert
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Palazzo Falson museum and rooftop garden
Landmarks Mdina Palazzo Falson - Day 14
Departure
Say goodbye to Malta and your fellow travelers as a transfer takes you to Malta International Airport for your onward journey.
