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

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From Sliema to Taormina

4.6 (20 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Collette
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
Accommodation
Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)
Day 2
Sliema
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
Day 3
Valletta
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
Day 4
Sliema
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
Day 5
Sliema
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
Day 6
Sliema to Ragusa
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
Day 7
Ragusa
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
Day 8
Ragusa
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
Day 9
Ragusa to Taormina
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
Day 10
Mount Etna
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
Day 11
Taormina
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
Day 12
Departure
Departure

Landmarks
Marsamxett Harbour
Manoel Island

Landmarks
Valletta Grand Harbour
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Grand Master's Palace
Three Cities

Landmarks
Mdina

Landmarks
Saint John's Co-Cathedral
Isle of Gozo
Ggantiha Temple Complex

Landmarks
Pozzallo
Ragusa

Landmarks
Ragusa-Ibla

Landmarks
Ragusa
Scicli
Modica

Landmarks
Siracusa
Ortigia
Taormina

Landmarks
Mount Etna

Landmarks
Taormina Duomo
Taormina Public Gardens
Taormina Greek Theatre

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Land's End Boutique Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
San Giorgio Palace Hotel
Hotel
Days 5, 6, 7
Excelsior Palace Hotel
Hotel
Days 8, 9, 10

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Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 20 Reviews

Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

Margaret4.0•November 2025
Ivan was an excellent Tour Manager. He went above & beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and to make sure...
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Stephanie4.0•November 2025
First of all, our tour guide, Ivan, was an integral part in making this tour so amazing. This was my first time...
First of all, our tour guide, Ivan, was an integral part in making this tour so amazing. This was my first time taking a tour with a small group of people on an international trip. This was the perfect sized group - we bonded immediately on the first night. Ivan went out of his way to make us all feel like family. My daughter and I both had a hard time leaving everyone when the trip was over. Collette should reconsider the hotel and location in Ragusa. We weren't able to walk anywhere and the accommodations in the hotel were honestly not that great - Ivan did manage to get us all water bottles which was nice. Our tour bus driver Giuseppe also deserves a special recognition! WOW did he do a great job. I will say that one of the things that I appreciated about this tour, was the fact that it felt like we were supporting local businesses. There were many times where it felt like we were able to step back in time and immerse ourselves in the history and the culture of Sicily. .Show more
Traveled in June 2025
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JOANN5.0•June 2025
I cannot think of one thing the whole trip was fantastic or tour guide Michela , was so fantastic. You truly felt...
I cannot think of one thing the whole trip was fantastic or tour guide Michela , was so fantastic. You truly felt that you were family. She explained everything told us what we expect ahead of time took care of everyone's needs and still made it so much fun a bunch of us were in our 70s and upper 70s and did not feel that we couldn't keep up with the tour because it was done so well I think one of the best vacations that we ever tookShow more
Traveled in June 2024
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Anthony5.0•June 2025
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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Traveled in March 2025
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Linda5.0•June 2025
Beautiful scenery, fabulous foods. Collette arrangements, itinerary and tour guide were excellent
Traveled in March 2025
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Douglas5.0•October 2024
I have been on many Collette tours and they have always exceed my expectations. Well organized, professional and...
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Traveled in February 2023
Review collected by Collette
John4.7•October 2024
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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Traveled in February 2023
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Cynthia5.0•October 2024
Everything was great and Dario was excellent.
Traveled in February 2023
Review collected by Collette
Maryann5.0•October 2024
Our tour guide made everything an excellent experience
Traveled in May 2023
Review collected by Collette
Susan4.7•October 2024
The small group size made it easy to get to know everyone. Ivan was a wonderful guide, patient and knowledgeable.
Traveled in May 2023
Review collected by Collette

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- ColletteOperator•Written May 2026
  Collette includes a full transportation package when flights are added and purchased with your tour package, otherwise, the in-destination transfers are not included but are available for purchase, typically starting at $75 per person, each way.

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