Friday: Arrival
Transfer from airport to the Corinthia Marina Hotel and check-in. Time at leisure to rest or shop.

Saturday: Valletta - Mdina Medieval City - Hagar Qim Temple - Marsaxlokk
Our day begins with a tour of the capital, Valletta, built in 1565 by the Knights of St. John. We will visit the Upper Barakka Gardens and enjoy a stunning view of the fortified Grand Harbour. Then, on to the the magnificent St. John's co- Cathedral featuring the famous Caravaggio's painting "Beheading of St. John". After a tour of the Grand Masters Palace, once the seat of the order of St. John and now Malta's parliament building, we drive to the traditional fishing village of Marsaxlokk in the south of the island, the best place for fresh fish and an ideal stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we continue our tour visiting the prehistoric Hagar Qim Temple (3300BC), with its staggering heavy megaliths ( even 20 tons heavy!). Our final stop for today is the medieval city of Mdina, which is otherwise known as "The Silent City" or "città vecchia". Built in the 9th century by the Arabs, it is the islands old capital. Our walking tour includes all the main highlights and also a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral.
(Breakfast)

Sunday Gozo – Island Tour (weather permitting. In case of bad weather another full day Malta excursion will be provided)
After a 25 minute ferry crossing, we will get to Gozo, greener, more rural and smaller than Malta. Here, we will visit the oldest free standing temples in the world, known as Ggantija Temples, dating back circa.3500 to 4000BC. Enjoy the many beautiful bays and scenic spots of this island: Calypso Cave which offers magnificent views over the red sands of Ramla Bay, the Azure Window and Inland Sea where you can take a boat trip (optional and paid locally) around the sea locked lake. Stop in the pretty bay of Xlendi, in the south of the island, for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we will visit Ta'Pinu Basilica, the most famous pilgrimage for the locals, and Victoria- the capital town of the island of Gozo- and The Citadel- the ancient city of the island. Drive back to the ferry for our return journey back to our hotel.
(Breakfast)

Monday: Malta - Catania - Taormina
Check-out of hotel and transfer from hotel to airport for early flight to Catania. On arrival at Catania Airport you will be greeted and taken to your hotel in Taormina. The rest of your day is at leisure.
(Breakfast)

Tuesday: Catania - Siracusa
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Catania, the second largest city on the island with its imposing baroque buildings and for its streets built with black lava stone. Visit of the old city centre- Piazza Duomo with the fountain of the "Liotru" elephant statue. Then, we continue to Siracusa, once the most powerful Greek city in Sicily. Upon arrival, we will walk in the old picturesque centre of the town, Orthygia Island, and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit of the archaeological area which includes the stunning Greek theatre, the Ear of Dionisios (type of large cave), the Roman amphitheatre and Latomie- stone-quarries. Return back to our hotel in Taormina.
(Breakfast and Lunch)

Wednesday: Mount Etna Adventure
A short drive by 4x4 jeep takes us to the Northen slopes of Mt. Etna. Weather and volcanic conditions permitting, we will experience the lava fields and enjoy incredible view of Europe’s highest and most active volcano. Visit Grotta dei Ladroni (Cave of the Thieves) and Monte Fontana with a spectacular view of Valle del Bove and the extinct craters of Monte Sartorius. Stop at a typical Sicilian farmhouse for lunch. On the way back to Taormina, we will drive along the old railway track route and along the Alacantara river and the scenic coastal road. Evening at leisure.
(Breakfast and Lunch)

Thursday Taormina
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Taormina. The ancient Taurominum, is a spot of infinite loveliness, the land of Dolce far niente - of sweet do nothing. The town lies in an elevated position of amazing, almost unique beauty, affording magnificent views combining sea and sky of a marvelous blue, miles of a curving coastline and picturesque mountain scenery, while the majestic pyramid of Mt. Etna on one side constitutes a scene of indescribable beauty. The most impressive monument of the city is the Greco-Roman Theatre. It has the finest site of any theatre in the world and one of the most striking monuments of antiquity. Don't miss the Villa Comunale: the public gardens which are planted with a huge variety of flowering plants and shrubs ranging from the most common to the exotic.
In the evening get together for a farewell dinner in a local restaurant.
(Breakfast and Dinner)

Friday departure from Catania airport
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out and transfer to Catania airport
(Breakfast)

RATE PER PERSON Euro 1750,00 (double occupancy) Euro 2035,00 (single occupancy)
• September Supplement Euro 60.00 (double occupancy) and Euro80.00 (single occupancy)
• Sea view Room Euro 120.00 per person

Tour extension
• Pre-Night in Malta Euro 96,00 (double standard occupancy) and Euro 135,50 (single standard occupancy)
• Post-Night in Taormina Euro 80,00 (double standard occupancy) Euro 111,00 (single standard occupancy)

What is Included
• 8 Day Tour • 7 hotel nights on bed & breakfast basis
• 2 Lunches • 1 Dinner with choice of 2 set-menù, ½ mineral water and ¼ local wine
• English Speaking Tour Director/Driver
• Entrance fees into museums/attractions as per itinerary
• Group size - Minimum 2/Maximum 12
• Malta/Sicily Flight- Ferry Malta - Gozo - Malta
• Transfer from/ to airports

What it is not included
• Flight from your country to Malta and from Catania to your country

Tour Start/End
• Depart from Malta on Friday
• Ends in Catania on Friday

Hotels for this tour:
• Corinthia Marina Hotel in Malta
• Hotel Lido Caparena in Sicily
Other hotels of the same category and standard may be used

Tour operator: Chat tours S.r.l.

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