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Old World Sicily & Malta (Sliema to Taormina) (2027)

12 days
From Sliema to Taormina
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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
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    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

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Sliema
    • Views of Marsamxett Harbour
    • Views of Manoel Island
    Landmarks
    Marsamxett Harbour
    Manoel Island
  3. Day 3

    Sliema - Valletta - Sliema

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic sailing of Valletta's Grand Harbour aboard traditional dghajsa boats
    • Guided walking tour of Valletta
    • View of Three Cities skyline from Upper Barrakka Gardens
    • View of Grand Master's Palace
    • Visit to private home of a Knight of Malta
    • Local ferry back to Sliema

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Valletta independently
    Landmarks
    Valletta Grand Harbour
    Upper Barrakka Gardens
    Grand Master's Palace
    Three Cities
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  4. Day 4

    Sliema - Maltese Village Experience

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at traditional band club in Maltese village)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Retro bus journey to Maltese village
    • Dinner at traditional band club

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day optional tour to Mdina (the 'Silent City')
    Landmarks
    Mdina
  5. Day 5

    Sliema

    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Giorgio Palace Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation in Sliema
    • Visit to Caravaggio's masterpiece at Saint John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta
    • Optional full-day exploration of Isle of Gozo
    • Visit to Ggantiha temple complex (UNESCO)
    Landmarks
    Saint John's Co-Cathedral
    Isle of Gozo
    Ggantiha temple complex
  6. Day 6

    Sliema - Ferry to Sicily - Ragusa

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

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Malta to Sicily
    • Sicilian breakfast in Pozzallo
    • Visit to family-owned herb farm with sustainable organic aromatic plants
    • Lunch featuring herbs grown on the farm
    Landmarks
    Pozzallo
    Ragusa
  7. Day 7

    Ragusa - Ragusa-Ibla - Ragusa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Giorgio Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ragusa-Ibla (UNESCO)
    • Walking tour through late-Baroque neighborhood

    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)
    • Savory brunch featuring fresh ricotta at countryside restaurant
    • Visit to Aztec chocolate shop
    Landmarks
    Scicli
    Modica
  9. Day 9

    Ragusa - Siracusa - Taormina

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Excelsior Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Siracusa
    • Choice of: Guided exploration of Ortigia with local expert OR panoramic boat ride in Siracusa
    • Bus transfer to Taormina
    Landmarks
    Siracusa
    Ortigia
    Taormina
  10. Day 10

    Taormina - Mount Etna - Taormina

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

    Included Activities

    • Off-road adventure to Mount Etna
    • Exploration of Mount Etna (UNESCO) including lava formations and basalt rocks
    • Lunch at local home
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
  11. Day 11

    Taormina

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring Sicilian food with local musicians)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Taormina including Duomo, public gardens, and Greek theatre
    • Farewell dinner featuring Sicilian food with local musicians

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon to explore cafés, boutiques, and local sites
    Landmarks
    Taormina Duomo
    Taormina Public Gardens
    Greek Theatre of Taormina
  12. Day 12

    Taormina

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    November 7th, 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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    November 7th, 2025
    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
    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
    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
    Beautiful scenery, fabulous foods. Collette arrangements, itinerary and tour guide were excellent
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    October 30th, 2024
    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
    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
    Everything was great and Dario was excellent.
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  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    Our tour guide made everything an excellent experience
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  • A
    October 30th, 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
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