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Old World Sicily & Malta (Sliema to Taormina) (2026)

12 days
From Sliema to Taormina
4.6
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)
  2. Day 2

    Sliema

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with fellow travelers

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sliema waterfront independently
    • Visit Marsamxett Harbour viewpoint
    • Explore Manoel Island views
    Landmarks
    Marsamxett Harbour
    Manoel Island
  3. Day 3

    Valletta

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic sailing of Valletta's Grand Harbour aboard traditional dghajsa boats
    • Walking tour of Valletta with local expert
    • View the Three Cities skyline from Upper Barrakka Gardens
    • View Grand Master's Palace
    • Visit private home of a modern Knight of Malta
    • Local ferry transfer from Valletta to Sliema

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Valletta during free time
    Landmarks
    Valletta Grand Harbour
    Upper Barrakka Gardens
    Grand Master's Palace
    Three Cities
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  4. Day 4

    Sliema

    Meals
    Dinner (Family-style dinner at a local band club with cultural experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Retro bus tour to traditional Maltese village
    • Dinner at local band club with cultural experience

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day optional tour to Mdina (the 'Silent City' and Malta's ancient capital)
    Landmarks
    Mdina
  5. Day 5

    Sliema

    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Giorgio Palace Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Valletta and Saint John's Co-Cathedral to view Caravaggio's masterpiece
    • Full day exploration of the Isle of Gozo including Ggantiha temple complex (UNESCO)
    Landmarks
    Saint John's Co-Cathedral
    Isle of Gozo
    Ggantiha Temple Complex
  6. Day 6

    Sliema to Ragusa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Sicilian breakfast - pastry and cappuccino in Pozzallo), Lunch (Lunch featuring dishes enlivened with herbs grown on the farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Giorgio Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Malta to Sicily
    • Visit to family-owned organic herb farm
    • Lunch featuring herbs grown on the farm
    • Coach transfer to Ragusa
    Landmarks
    Pozzallo
    Ragusa
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  7. Day 7

    Ragusa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Giorgio Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Ragusa-Ibla (UNESCO) with expert guide

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon exploration of Ragusa-Ibla
    Landmarks
    Ragusa-Ibla
  8. Day 8

    Ragusa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Excelsior Palace Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour to Scicli and Modica (UNESCO towns)
    • Savory brunch featuring fresh ricotta at countryside restaurant
    • Visit to Aztec chocolate shop
    Landmarks
    Ragusa
    Scicli
    Modica
  9. Day 9

    Ragusa to Taormina

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Excelsior Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer through southeastern Sicily to Siracusa
    • Choice of either: Guided exploration of Ortigia with local expert OR Panoramic boat ride of Siracusa old town
    • Coach transfer to Taormina
    Landmarks
    Siracusa
    Ortigia
    Taormina
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  10. Day 10

    Mount Etna

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local home)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Excelsior Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Off-road adventure to Mount Etna (UNESCO)
    • Lunch at a local home
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
  11. Day 11

    Taormina

    Meals
    Dinner (Sicilian dinner surrounded by local musicians)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Taormina with local guide
    • Visit to Taormina's Duomo
    • Visit to Taormina's public gardens
    • Visit to Greek theatre
    • Sicilian dinner with local musicians

    Optional Activities

    • Casual meal at sidewalk café
    • Shopping for handcrafted souvenirs at local boutiques
    Landmarks
    Taormina Duomo
    Taormina Public Gardens
    Taormina Greek Theatre
  12. Day 12

    Departure

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    November 7th, 2025
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    November 7th, 2025
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    First of all, our tour guide, Ivan, was an integral part in making this tour so amazing. This was my first time...
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    June 5th, 2025
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    I cannot think of one thing the whole trip was fantastic or tour guide Michela , was so fantastic. You truly felt...
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    June 5th, 2025
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    Our tour guide Christian Cueva was excellent, this was our 2nd tour with Christian. We were very happy to see him...
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    June 5th, 2025
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    Beautiful scenery, fabulous foods. Collette arrangements, itinerary and tour guide were excellent
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    October 30th, 2024
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    I have been on many Collette tours and they have always exceed my expectations. Well organized, professional and...
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    October 30th, 2024
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    The tour was very good,(more than good, The airline bookings were too tight on the transfers. The first hote (Hotel...
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  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    Everything was great and Dario was excellent.
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  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    Our tour guide made everything an excellent experience
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  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    4.7
    The small group size made it easy to get to know everyone. Ivan was a wonderful guide, patient and knowledgeable.
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