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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 18
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Explore the ancient city of Valletta
- Visit the megalithic temples of Ggantija
- Enjoy a boat ride at the Blue Grotto
- Discover the historic Three Cities
- Tour the Neapolis Archaeological Park
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip at Malta International Airport and take the ferry to Gozo
- Day 2 Walking tour of Victoria and the Ggantija temples at Xaghra
- Day 3 Visit Dwejra and take a scenic walk to Xwejni Bay; ferry to Malta
- Day 4 Tour of Valletta Old City and visit Saint John's Co-Cathedral
- Day 5 Walking tour of the Three Cities and Grand Harbour cruise
- Day 6 Explore Hagar Qim Temples and enjoy local food and wine tasting
- Day 7 Visit to Mdina, San Anton Botanical Gardens and the Mosta Dome
- Day 8 Join trip in Syracusa
- Day 9 Discover Syracusa's historic Neapolis and Ortygia Island
- Day 10 See the mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale and the Valley of the Temples
- Day 11 Explore Erice and the Greek ruins of Segesta en route to Palermo
- Day 12 Visit the Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral, free time in Palermo
- Day 13 Drive along the coast with a stop in Cefalu en route to Giardini Naxos
- Day 14 Travel to Mount Etna, afternoon in Taormina
- Day 15 Trip ends in Giardini Naxos
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Calypso
HotelDays 1, 2Plaza Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4, 5, 6, 7Grand Hotel Villa Politi
Hotelday 8GH Hotel
Hotelday 9B&B Hotel Trapani Crystal
Hotelday 10Hotel Posta Palermo
HotelDays 11, 12Hotel Villa Nefele
HotelDays 13, 14
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
534
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- ARobert· June 6th, 2023Malta - Valetta Sicily - Roman Mosaics / Valley of templesShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMarian· September 25th, 2023The Roman and Greek sites were exceptional and a trip up Etna was not to be missed. The people we met were so friendly and we!coming.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJean· October 4th, 2023many but loved Villa Romana & Valleta.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnne· November 22nd, 2023The cruise round the harbour in Malta. Visiting the Roman villa and going up Mount Etna in Sicily.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJacquie· November 8th, 2023Malta the Megalithic sites Sicily The food, Mt. Edna, puppet show and Mandy.Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AR Boczon· May 31st, 2023The hotel in Catania is very old and dirty, this should be changed The late night flight from Malta to Sicily is too late. Our trip was delayed several hours because of Aetna ash and we didnt arrive at hotel until 3:30 a.m.Show moreTrip date: May 2023
- AChuck Lawrence· June 20th, 2022Great trip, great itinerary, great guides, and a great group of fellow travelers on both trips.Show moreTrip date: June 2022
- Show moreAEmma· June 16th, 2022Trip date: May 2022
- Show moreASteve· June 1st, 2022Trip date: May 2022
- AStephen· December 23rd, 2019A well balanced trip, informative and most enjoyable.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThanks, we are glad to hear you had a great tripTrip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
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- -5%From Saturday7 Jun, 2025To Saturday21 Jun, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,580$8,140
- -3%From Saturday6 Sep, 2025To Saturday20 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,580$8,360
- -5%From Saturday13 Sep, 2025To Saturday27 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$9,130$8,690
- From Saturday27 Sep, 2025To Saturday11 Oct, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$9,020
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- -4%From Saturday11 Oct, 2025To Saturday25 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$9,350$9,020
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- From Saturday25 Oct, 2025To Saturday8 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,800
- From Saturday28 Feb, 2026To Saturday14 Mar, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,920
- From Saturday7 Mar, 2026To Saturday21 Mar, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,920
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jenny
Asked on February 10th, 2025how much of the room supplement for solo passenger of this tour?
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Jenny
Traveler•Written February 2025if this tour change the depart date to 31st May -- 14th Jun, how much for the single room supplement?
Explore!Operator•Written February 2025MLAs - Malta and Gozo Discovery + Classical Sicily. Sat 31 May - Sat 14 June. Total price in a twin share per person - $8190.00 AUD. Total price in a solo room - $9650.00 AUD. Sat 10 May - Sat 24 May. Total price in a twin share per person - $8500.00 AUD. Total price in a solo room - $9960.00 AUD.
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Alexandra
Asked on January 8th, 2025Is the flight from Malta to Sicily included in your package?
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
Yes the flight is included between Malta & Sicily.
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Jess
Asked on July 25th, 2024In Spring 2025, what will be the cost for a private room for the Malta + Sicily combo? I.e. the single supplement?
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
A single room in Canadian dollars for you will be $7,350 per person.
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Jess
Traveler•Written July 2024Even if I travel with a friend, we prefer separate rooms if possible. I look forward to examining this combo possibility (though the private tour looks beyond my budget).
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Jess
Traveler•Written August 2024Still very interested, but not in a position this Fall to book a tour. Feel free to contact me in the New Year. I'd be looking at the Fall of 2025.
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Bob
Asked on July 24th, 2022What is the maximin size of this group?
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2022
the maximum number is 18 in a group for this tour.
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Bob
Traveler•Written July 2022I paid in full yesterday but have not had confirmation yet. Can you please confirm that I have been been included in this tour leaving Sept 3rd fro Malta?
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