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BEST OF SICILY & MALTA

11-Night Escorted Tour
Day 01, Saturday: Arrive Catania - Welcome to Sicily
Upon arrival, a private transfer awaits from Catania Airport to the hotel. Enjoy a
welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight at our hotel. Overnight in Catania. (D)
Day 02, Sunday: Catania - Sircusa - Ragusa
Depart for Siracusa and visit the archaeological area. Continue to the island of
Ortigia, then depart for Ragusa and visit the enchanting historical center “Ibla”, where
we enjoy a tasting. Dinner and overnight in Ragusa. (B, S, D)
Day 03, Monday: Ragusa - Caltagirone - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento
After breakfast, depart to Caltagirone. Continue to Piazza Armerina and visit the
worldwide renowned Villa Romana del Casale thanks to its well preserved mosaics.
Lunch in a local restaurant with a specially chosen menu. Depart to Agrigento and
visit the Valley of the Temples. Dinner and overnight in Agrigento. (B, L, D)
Day 04, Tuesday: Agrigento - Palermo - Monreale
After breakfast, we depart for Palermo. Lunch on our own today. In the afternoon,
visit of Monreale, the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments of the world.
Continue and visit the historical center of Palermo, one of the largest in Europe.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at our Palermo hotel. (B, D)
Day 05, Wednesday: Palermo - Segesta - Erice - Trapani - Palermo INCLUSIONS
Depart for Segesta to admire the Temple and the Theatre. Continue to the medieval
village of Erice, lunch on our own, then onto Trapani for a panoramic tour of the still
operating salt windmills. Return to Palermo for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
• Amazing new tour featuring the hot destination of Malta!
• 11 nights accommodations in 4-star hotels
Day 06, Thursday: Palermo - Cefalù - Nebrodi Park -Taormina
• 11 breakfast (B), three lunches (L), 11 dinners (D)
Depart Palermo for Cefalù, a charming coastal town. Enjoy a walk to the city center
• Welcome drink in Catania and aperitif in Ragusa
and down main street. We drive through the Park of “Nebrodi” and stop at the
• Coach transportation
Miraglia Forest for lunch with a typical menu. Continue to Cesarò, Randazzo and visit
• English-speaking tour escort
the Etna park from an unusual point of view- the north facing side. Arrival in
• Local guides where necessary
Taormina. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at our Taormina hotel. (B, D)
• Flight from Catania to Valletta
Day 07, Friday: Taormina - Optional; Mt. Etna -Taormina • Return airport transfers in Malta
• Regular sightseeing with multilingual local guides in Malta
Your morning is at leisure. Perhaps an optional excursion to the Mount Etna (optional
(days 9–11) – English Guaranteed
tour if purchased). In the evening enjoy dinner at our hotel. (B, D)
• Porterage at hotels in Sicily
Day 08, Saturday: Taormina - Catania - Malta • Entrance fees in Sicily included
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, transfer from Taormina to Catania
airport. Your package includes a flight from Catania to Valletta, Capital of Malta,
delightful Mediterranean island. Transfer to 4* Dolmen Resort Hotel located in St HOTELS OR SIMILAR
Paul’s Bay or similar. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B, D)
Day 09, Sunday: Malta - Marsaxlokk Market & the Blue Grotto - Extended Half
Day Excursion Catania: Principe Hotel (1 night)
Visit the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk, then continue the tour with a visit to the Ragusa: Poggio Del Sol Resort (1 night)
Blue Grotto (weather permitting – boat price not included). Explore one of Malta’s Agrigento: Dioscuri Bay Palace (1 night)
unspoilt villages: the main square. Dinner in your hotel. (B, D) Palmero: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa (2 nights)
Taormina: Villa Diodoro (2 nights)
Day 10, Monday: Malta - Valetta & Malta Experience - Half Day Excursion Malta: Dolmen Resort (4 nights)
Enjoy a morning tour of Valletta – Malta’s heritage-rich capital. The rest of the day is
yours. Dinner and overnight in Malta. (B, D)
Day 11, Tuesday: Malta - Mdina - Full Day Excursion
Enjoy a full day excursion of Mdina today. Dinner and overnight in Malta. (B, L, D) 2019 TOUR DATES
Day 12, Wednesday: Malta - U.S.
After buffet breakfast, we have a transfer to the airport in Valletta. (B)
Apr 13 $3399 Jul 13 $3399
Apr 20 $3399 Jul 20 $3399
May 04 $3399 Aug 24 $3399
May 11 $3399 Aug 31 $3399
May 18 $3399 Sep 07 $3399
May 25 $3399 Sep 14 $3399
Jun 01 $3399 Sep 21 $3609
Jun 08 $3399 Sep 28 $3399
Jun 15 $3399 Oct 05 $3399
Jun 22 $3609 Oct 12 $3399
Jul 06 $3399 Oct 19 $3399
*Pricing is per person, based on two passengers sharing a
double room. Single supplement will apply*

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