Itinerary
- Day 1
Palermo
You'll arrive in Palermo and get settled into your accommodation. This evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and the other travelers at a local restaurant for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Liberty Unique, Splendid Hotel La Torre)
- Day 2
Palermo
A walking tour takes you through Palermo with a local expert, visiting the 12th-century Palatine Chapel and its glittering mosaics. You'll have free time to check out Palermo Cathedral, which shows architectural styles from different centuries layered on top of each other. Later this evening, you'll experience a dine-around evening trying out different local restaurants and food traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening exploring Palermo's tasty culinary scene and how locals like to eat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Palermo), Hotel (Palazzo Liberty Unique, Splendid Hotel La Torre)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Palermo featuring visit to the 12th-century Palatine Chapel with Local Expert
- Leisure time to explore Palermo Cathedral
Landmarks Palatine Chapel Palermo Cathedral - Day 3
Trapani - Marsala
You'll travel to Trapani on the Mediterranean coast and visit the colorful salt pans and old stone windmill, learning how sea water becomes salt crystals. After that, you'll head to Marsala for a wine tasting at a local winery to try the region's famous wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seawater, Marsala)
Included Activities
- Visit to salt pans and ancient stone windmill in Trapani - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Marsala wine tasting at a local winery
Landmarks Trapani Salt Pans - Day 4
Agrigento
Traveling along Sicily's southern coast, you'll reach Agrigento and explore the Valley of the Temples with a local expert. You'll see the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Juno, which sits on a cliff overlooking the sea. In the evening, you'll share your thoughts and experiences with fellow travelers over dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Scala dei Turchi Resort, Agrigento)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Valley of the Temples with Local Expert
- Visit to Temple of Concordia
- Visit to Temple of Juno
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Concordia Temple of Juno 
- Day 5
Piazza Armerina - Ragusa
You'll visit the Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO site with amazing ancient Roman mosaics showing the wealth of that time. Then you'll head to Ragusa and walk through the narrow streets of Ragusa Ibla with your local expert, seeing the Sicilian Baroque buildings. Dinner features farm-to-table cooking with fresh local ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients in Ragusa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mediterraneo Palace, Ragusa)
Included Activities
- Visit to Villa Romana del Casale UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore mosaics
- Guided exploration of Ragusa Ibla with Local Expert
- Exploration of Sicilian Baroque architecture in Ragusa
Landmarks Villa Romana del Casale Ragusa Ibla - Day 6
Modica
The morning is relaxed and you can sleep in, or you might join an optional trip to Val di Noto and the town of Noto. Later, you'll explore Modica, which was rebuilt after a 17th-century earthquake, and learn about how the local chocolate makers do their work by hand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mediterraneo Palace, Ragusa)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Modica and discovery of artisanal handmade chocolate techniques
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Val di Noto and the town of Noto
Landmarks Modica - Day 7
Syracuse
You'll have choices for how to spend your day in Syracuse. Either join a local expert at the Paradise Quarry to see the Ear of Dionysius and the ancient Greek theatre carved from rock, or take time to walk around the Old City on the island of Ortigia with its narrow streets and palaces. Afterward, you'll travel along the Ionian coast to either Giardini Naxos or Marina Forza d'Agro based on your departure plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner reflecting some of Sicily's top culinary heritage)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta by Marriott Giardini), Hotel (Hellenia Yachting, Giardini Naxos, Baia Taormina, Marina di Forza D’Agrò)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Paradise Quarry, Ear of Dionysius, and Greek theatre with Local Expert - OR - Exploration of Old City (Ortigia) on your own
Landmarks Paradise Quarry Ear of Dionysius Syracuse Greek Theatre Ortigia Fonte Aretusa 
- Day 8
Taormina
Early risers from your hotel can catch the sunrise on the Dawn Coast. After breakfast, you have the option to visit Mount Etna and the nearby vineyards. Then you'll head to Taormina, a charming town on a hilltop with views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. You'll see the ancient Greek theatre with your local expert and walk along Corso Umberto to catch views from Piazza IX Aprile. Dinner at a local restaurant features Sicilian food and Italian wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delightful dinner at a local restaurant featuring Sicilian cuisine with exquisite Italian wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta by Marriott Giardini), Hotel (Hellenia Yachting, Giardini Naxos, Baia Taormina, Marina di Forza D’Agrò)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to ancient Greek Amphitheatre in Taormina with Local Expert
- Stroll along Corso Umberto and Piazza IX Aprile in Taormina with free time
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience through vineyards to Mount Etna with lunch
Landmarks Taormina Greek Theatre Corso Umberto Piazza IX Aprile Mount Etna - Day 9
Taormina to Malta
During your drive to Catania airport, you'll get one last look at Mount Etna. After a short flight, you'll arrive in Malta and get taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and settle in. You'll meet your Travel Director at 6:30pm for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
- Day 10
Sliema
You have a free day in Sliema. You can explore the Hagar Qim and Mnajdra temples, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage list, then head to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Spend time walking around the market stalls and checking out the colorful fishing boats in the harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of World Heritage Site of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra temples
- Visit to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk to explore market stalls and see colorful 'luzzu' fishing boats
Landmarks Hagar Qim Mnajdra Marsaxlokk - Day 11
Valletta
With a local expert, you'll visit the Upper Barracca Gardens and St. John's Cathedral, built in the Baroque style. You'll walk through the elegant streets to see why the city earned the name The Fortress City, with its golden-stone buildings. Lunch features fresh local ingredients. This afternoon, you'll visit the National War Museum and learn about Malta's role in World War II from a historian.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious meal made with fresh, local ingredients), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valletta with Local Expert
- Visit to Upper Barracca Gardens
- Visit to St. John's Cathedral
- Exploration of Valletta's elegant 16th-century buildings
- Visit to National War Museum with historian
- Learning about Malta's WWII role
Landmarks Upper Barracca Gardens St. John's Co-Cathedral National War Museum Valletta 
- Day 12
Sliema
You have a free day to relax by the Mediterranean. You might take a walk along the promenade with its restaurants and bars. If you want something more active, there's an optional trip to Gozo Island where you can visit Calypso Cave, said to be from Homer's Odyssey, and have lunch there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience with lunch on Gozo Island
- Visit to Calypso Cave on Gozo Island
Landmarks Calypso Cave Gozo Island - Day 13
Mdina
You'll head to Mdina with a local expert to explore this golden-colored city, also called the Silent City for its quiet streets. You'll visit Palazzo Falson. Back at the coast, you'll have free time in the afternoon. This evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant and toast to your trip with the other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner at a wonderful local restaurant with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Hotel, Sliema.)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Mdina with Local Expert
- Visit to Palazzo Falson - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Landmarks Mdina Palazzo Falson - Day 14
Malta Departure
It's time to say goodbye to Malta and the people you've traveled with. A transfer takes you to Malta International Airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
