The Sicilian with Malta
The Sicilian with Malta
The Sicilian with Malta
13 Days Starting in Palermo, Italy and ending in St. Julian, Malta
Visiting: Palermo, Sicily, Agrigento, Ragusa, Syracuse, Catania, Taormina, Mdina, St. Julian
Tour operator:
Tour code:
LPM-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sicily and Malta with "The Sicilian with Malta" tour. Begin in Palermo with a welcome dinner and explore the city's rich history, including the Church of Immacolata and the Norman Cathedral in Monreale. Savor local flavors with a wine tasting in Marsala and a granita tasting in Savoca. Discover ancient wonders at the Valley of Temples in Agrigento and the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina. Wander through the historic streets of Ragusa and Syracuse, and enjoy scenic drives and guided tours throughout. Conclude your adventure in Malta, exploring the Barakka Gardens and the "Silent City" of Mdina. Stay in comfort at carefully selected hotels and enjoy daily breakfasts and several dinners, ensuring a delightful and immersive cultural experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Palermo,Italy
Location: Palermo
Accommodation Name: Mercure Palermo Centro
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Palermo
Location: Palermo
Accommodation Name: Mercure Palermo Centro
Meals Included: Breakfast
PALERMO Sicilian Specialties PALERMO Guided sightseeing includes the Church of Immacolata and a visit to the cathedral. Scenic drive to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the Norman Cathedral. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTThe story of the splendid Monreale Cathedral began as Arabs took control of Palermo. They transformed the cathedral into a mosque and banished the Bishop of Palermo from town. Not wishing to venture too far from his beloved cathedral, the Bishop settled in a small village in the hills overlooking Palermo, the site of modern-day Monreale. There, he built a modest church to keep the flame of local Christian worship alive. Today the cathedral is known for its stunning mosaics that cover an area of over 64.500sq ft.
Day 3: Palermo,Erice,Marsala,Mazara Del Vallo
Location: Sicily
Accommodation Name: Mahara Hotel & Wellness
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
PALERMO–ERICE–MARSALA–MAZARA DEL VALLO Sweet & Salty Sicily ERICE Free time to browse.MARSALA Visit a salt mill en route to Mazara del Vallo. Enjoy a wine tasting. (B,D) 99 mi / 160 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Lagoons, salt pans and windmills can be found along the coastline near Marsala. Learn all about the production of salt when visiting one of the original salt mills.
Day 4: Mazara Del Vallo,Sciacca,Agrigento
Location: Agrigento
Accommodation Name: Della Valle
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
MAZARA DEL VALLO–SCIACCA–AGRIGENTO Timeless Temples MAZARA DEL VALLO Guided sightseeing includes the cathedral and a walk in the Old Town.SCIACCA Photo stop at the panoramic viewpoint.AGRIGENTO Take a guided walking tour at the Valley of Temples. (B,D) 93 mi / 150 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTANCIENT ARCHAEOLOGY The ruins of Akragas remain Sicily's most amazing archaeological site. The impressively well-preserved Tempio della Concordia sits in a spectacular setting upon a ridge where it served as a beacon for homecoming sailors and today draws enthralled visitors to revel in the remarkable Valley of the Temples.
Day 5: Agrigento,Piazza Armerina,Ragusa
Location: Sicily
Accommodation Name: Poggio Del Sole Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
AGRIGENTO–PIAZZA ARMERINA–RAGUSA Ancient Artistry in Sicily PIAZZA ARMERINA Take a guided visit to the Villa Romana del Casale with the largest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world. (B,D) 130 mi / 210 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE Explore the extraordinary example of Roman power in one of the most luxurious villas of its kind in the Italian countryside. Marvel at the magnificently preserved mosaics that embellish the Villa Romana del Casale, designed and installed by African mosaic workers and the strength of the Roman influence and power throughout the Mediterranean region.
Day 6: Ragusa
Location: Ragusa
Accommodation Name: Poggio Del Sole Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
RAGUSA Historic Streets & Sweets RAGUSA Guided walking tour includes the city’s oldest district, the Ibla, the 19th-century gardens of Giardini Iblei, and St. George Cathedral. Visit an authentic Carrettieri (Sicilian carts) workshop. Free time. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHTVisit an authentic Carrettieri workshop and learn everything about this ancient art. The craftsmanship involved in creating these carts is highly esteemed, and the tradition has been passed down through generations. Sicilian cart painting is considered a unique form of folk art, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Day 7: Ragusa,Noto,Syracuse
Location: Syracuse
Accommodation Name: Mercure Siracusa Prometeo
Meals Included: Breakfast
RAGUSA–NOTO–SYRACUSE World Stages NOTO Walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to admire San Nicolò Cathedral.SYRACUSE Guided visit to the Archaeological Park features the Greek Theatre and the Roman Amphitheatre. (B) 56 mi / 90 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ARCHITECTURE & ARCHAEOLOGY Discover the extraordinary evidence of history found at Neapolis Archaeological Park of Siracusa. The stars of this show are the magnificent ancient ruins of the Greek Theatre and remarkable Roman Amphitheatre which are revered as one of the greatest archaeological sites in all of Italy.
Day 8: Syracuse,Catania,Taormina Riviera
Location: Catania
Accommodation Name: Hellenia Yachting Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
SYRACUSE–CATANIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA Coastal Treasures CATANIA Take an orientation walk with free time to browse in Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea. Take a scenic drive en route to Taormina Riviera with free time this afternoon and evening. (B)75 mi / 120 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Catania is an ancient port city on Sicily's east coast. It sits at the foot of Mt. Etna, Europe’s tallest volcano. The city's wide central square, Piazza del Duomo, features the whimsical Fontana dell 'Elefante statue and richly decorated St. Agata Cathedral. Nearby, La Pescheria weekday fish market is a rowdy spectacle surrounded by seafood restaurants.
Day 9: Taormina Riviera Excursion To Savoca
Location: Taormina
Accommodation Name: Hellenia Yachting Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
TAORMINA RIVIERA EXCURSION TO SAVOCA Frozen in Time SAVOCA Orientation walk followed by a [LF] Granita (semi-frozen drink), and brioche tasting at Bar Vitelli.TAORMINA RIVIERA Orientation walk and free time for lunch. Visit the Greek Theatre, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 43 mi / 70 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Not quite the same as sorbet, the Sicilian invention of granita is Sicily’s take on frozen concoctions that varies with the delightful tastes of lemon, mandarin orange, jasmine, almond, mint, coffee, or berries. A frozen blend of Sicilian pistachios is also a tempting way to enjoy this traditional treat.
Day 10: Catania-La Valletta,Malta-St. Julian
Location: Catania
Accommodation Name: Mercure St. Julian's Malta
Meals Included: Breakfast
CATANIA-LA VALLETTA, MALTA-ST. JULIAN Gardens and a Grand Harbor CATANIA Fly to La Valletta airport.LA VALLETTA Orientation walk includes the Barakka Gardens (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Enjoy superb views over the whole of the Gran Harbour, with the Three Cities in the background from the Barakka Gardens. Perched atop the Grand Harbour, these colonnaded gardens were created in 1661, and were actually the private gardens and exercise grounds of the Knights of the langue of Italy, whose auberges lie very close by.
Day 11: St. Julian: Excursion To Rabat-Mosta & Mdina
Location: Mdina
Accommodation Name: Mercure St. Julian's Malta
Meals Included: Breakfast
ST. JULIAN Home of Giants ST. JULIAN Free day to explore the city. (B)FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE with a visit to the little island home’s oldest freestanding structures in the world: the 5,500-year-old complex of the Ggantija Temples. Locals claim the site was built by giants, hence the name “Ggantija.”
Day 12: St. Julian
Location: St. Julian
Accommodation Name: Mercure St. Julian's Malta
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
RABAT Stop in the city famous for its catacombsMOSTA Take pictures of the stunning Roman Catholic church with a unique architectural history.MDINA Walk through the “Silent City” and take in views of the ancient walls. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 13: St. Julian
Location: St. Julian
Accommodation Name: Mercure St. Julian's Malta
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at various hotels including Mercure Palermo Centro, Mahara Hotel & Wellness, Della Valle, Poggio Del Sole Resort, Mercure Siracusa Prometeo, Hellenia Yachting Hotel, and Mercure St. Julian's Malta.
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Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily and 6 dinners.
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Guided Tours
Guided sightseeing tours in Palermo, Monreale, Mazara Del Vallo, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, and more.
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Wine Tasting
Enjoy a wine tasting in Marsala.
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Local Experiences
Visit an authentic Carrettieri workshop in Ragusa and enjoy a granita and brioche tasting at Bar Vitelli in Savoca.
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UNESCO Sites
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto, Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, and Villa Romana del Casale.
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Small Group Discoveries
Experience Small-Group Discoveries with an average of just 24 guests per departure, ensuring extra space and personalized experiences.
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Transport
Travel between destinations in comfort with guided scenic drives, including a flight from Catania to La Valletta, Malta.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily, 6 Dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Arab-Norman cathedral of Monreale|Archeological area of Agrigento|City of Valletta|Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto: City of Catania|Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto: City of Noto|Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto: Ragusa|Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica|Villa Romana del Casale (Piazza Armerina)
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at Mercure Palermo Centro in Palermo, Mahara Hotel & Wellness in Mazara Del Vallo, Della Valle in Agrigento, Poggio Del Sole Resort in Ragusa, Mercure Siracusa Prometeo in Syracuse, Hellenia Yachting Hotel in Taormina Riviera, and Mercure St. Julian's Malta in St. Julians.
Mode of Transport
Travel between destinations in comfort with guided scenic drives, including a flight from Catania to La Valletta, Malta.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel between destinations is provided in comfort with guided scenic drives, including a flight from Catania to La Valletta, Malta.
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What types of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes a full buffet breakfast daily and 6 dinners.
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Are there any wine tasting experiences included in the tour?
Yes, there is a wine tasting experience in Marsala.
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What kind of local experiences can I expect on this tour?
You will visit an authentic Carrettieri workshop in Ragusa and enjoy a granita and brioche tasting at Bar Vitelli in Savoca.
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What UNESCO World Heritage Sites will we visit during the tour?
The tour includes visits to the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto, Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, and Villa Romana del Casale.
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What is the group size for this tour?
The tour offers Small-Group Discoveries with an average of just 24 guests per departure, ensuring extra space and personalized experiences.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay in comfort at various hotels including Mercure Palermo Centro in Palermo, Mahara Hotel & Wellness in Mazara Del Vallo, Della Valle in Agrigento, Poggio Del Sole Resort in Ragusa, Mercure Siracusa Prometeo in Syracuse, Hellenia Yachting Hotel in Taormina Riviera, and Mercure St. Julian's Malta in St. Julians.
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Are international and domestic flights included in the tour package?
No, international and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Are gratuities included in the tour package?
No, gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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What kind of guided tours are included in the itinerary?
The tour includes guided sightseeing tours in Palermo, Monreale, Mazara Del Vallo, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, and more.
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What activities are planned for the free day in St. Julian?
On the free day in St. Julian, you can explore the city on your own. A recommended activity is to visit the Ggantija Temples, the 5,500-year-old complex of the oldest freestanding structures in the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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