Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your trip to Malta and Sicily starts today. You're heading to two legendary Mediterranean islands where ancient traditions still shape everyday life. The journey brings together Italian and Maltese destinations, each with their own stories to tell.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)
- Day 2
Sliema
You'll arrive in Sliema, a resort town on Malta's waterfront where the promenade stays busy year-round. Walking along the harbor, you can see Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island spread out in front of you. The area shows off Malta's prehistoric temples and Renaissance architecture if you take time to look around. Tonight brings a welcome dinner to meet the other travelers on your tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Explore Marsamxett Harbour waterfront promenade
- View Manoel Island
Landmarks Marsamxett Harbour Manoel Island - Day 3
Valletta
Morning starts with a sailing trip through Valletta's Grand Harbour on traditional dghajsa boats, followed by a walking tour with someone who knows the city well. From the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the Three Cities skyline comes into view along with the Grand Master's Palace. After some time to explore on your own, you'll visit a Knight of Malta's home before taking the local ferry back to Sliema. The evening is free to relax.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic sailing of Valletta's Grand Harbour aboard traditional dghajsa boats
- Walking tour of Valletta with local expert
- View of Three Cities skyline from Upper Barrakka Gardens
- Visit Grand Master's Palace viewpoint
- Private visit to home of modern-day Knight of Malta
- Local ferry transfer back to Sliema
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Valletta during free time
Landmarks Valletta Grand Harbour Upper Barrakka Gardens Grand Master's Palace Three Cities 
- Day 4
Mdina - Band Club Dinner
Morning is yours to spend as you wish in Sliema. In the afternoon, an optional tour takes you to Mdina, the ancient 'Silent City' perched inland. From there, a retro bus takes you to a traditional village where life moves at a slower pace. You'll have a family-style dinner at a community band club where locals gather, giving you a real sense of how villages celebrate and socialize.
- Meals
- Dinner (Family-style dinner at local band club (Impact Moment))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Land's End Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local band club in traditional village
Optional Activities
- Half-day optional tour to Mdina (the "Silent City" and Malta's ancient capital)
- Visit to traditional limestone village
Landmarks Mdina - Day 5
Sliema
The whole day is open. Stay in Sliema to relax, or head back to Valletta to see Caravaggio's work at Saint John's Co-Cathedral. If you want something different, join an optional full-day tour to Gozo, the second-largest island in the archipelago. The Ggantija temple complex there predates Stonehenge, making it one of the oldest free-standing structures in the world.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pietra d'Acqua)
Optional Activities
- Visit Valletta and Caravaggio's masterpiece at Saint John's Co-Cathedral
- Full-day optional exploration of Isle of Gozo with Ggantija temple complex (UNESCO)
Landmarks Saint John's Co-Cathedral Isle of Gozo Ggantija - Day 6
Ragusa
Early in the morning, you'll take a ferry to Sicily. The boat stops in Pozzallo, a seaside town where you'll have a traditional Sicilian breakfast with pastry and cappuccino. Next comes a visit to a family-owned herb farm to see how they grow organic aromatic plants, then lunch featuring herbs from the farm itself. By evening, you'll be settled into your hotel in Ragusa for a 3-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Sicilian breakfast with pastry and cappuccino in Pozzallo), Lunch (Lunch featuring dishes enlivened with herbs grown on the family farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pietra d'Acqua)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Sicily
- Sicilian breakfast in Pozzallo
- Visit to family-owned organic herb farm (Impact Moment)
- Lunch featuring herbs from the farm
Landmarks Pozzallo Ragusa 
- Day 7
Ragusa Ibla
You'll walk through Ibla, Ragusa's historic neighborhood sitting on a hillside. With a local guide, you wander past winding lanes, cobblestone streets, and wrought iron balconies characteristic of late-Baroque architecture. The afternoon opens up for your own exploration of the neighborhood. Dinner is on your own, giving you flexibility to try wherever appeals to you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pietra d'Acqua)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ibla (UNESCO) with expert guide
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration during free afternoon
Landmarks Ibla - Day 8
Ragusa
This day is completely yours. Relax in Ragusa if that sounds good, or join an optional tour heading to Scicli and Modica, two charming towns in the region. If you go, there's a savory brunch with fresh ricotta at a countryside restaurant and a stop at an Aztec chocolate shop where you can sample their products. Otherwise, the day is free to explore at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Excelsior Palace Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Scicli and Modica (UNESCO) with savory ricotta brunch and chocolate shop visit
Landmarks Scicli Modica - Day 9
Taormina
Travel through southeastern Sicily's rugged landscape toward Siracusa. You can either explore Ortigia's streets with a local expert learning about the culture, or take a panoramic boat ride viewing the old town from the water. After that, a bus transfer takes you to Taormina, a resort town perched high above the Mediterranean. There's time to settle in and get oriented when you arrive.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Excelsior Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Siracusa (UNESCO)
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of Ortigia (UNESCO) with local expert, OR
- Panoramic boat ride of Siracusa old town
Landmarks Siracusa Ortigia Taormina 
- Day 10
Mount Etna
Today shows Sicily's wilder character on an off-road adventure to Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano. You'll climb along the volcano's sides, walk past lava formations and basalt rocks, and pause for lunch at a local home with views of the surrounding landscape. Back in Taormina by evening, you'll have leisure time to rest after the adventure.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Excelsior Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Off-road adventure to Mount Etna (UNESCO)
- Lunch at local home
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 11
Taormina
A local guide takes you through Taormina, stopping at the Duomo, public gardens, and the well-preserved Greek theater where you can stand where ancient audiences once sat. The views of the ocean from the theater are hard to beat. The afternoon is free, so you can grab a bite at a sidewalk cafe or browse local boutiques for handcrafted items. Tonight brings a farewell dinner with fellow travelers featuring Sicilian food and local musicians playing as you share stories from the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Sicilian dinner with local musicians)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taormina with local guide
- Visit to Taormina Duomo
- Visit to public gardens
- Visit to Greek theater
- Farewell dinner with Sicilian food and local musicians
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration during free afternoon
- Sidewalk café dining
- Local boutique shopping
Landmarks Taormina Duomo Taormina Greek Theater - Day 12
Departure
Your time in Sicily and the Mediterranean comes to an end today. It's time to say goodbye to the islands and head home, taking memories of ancient temples, coastal towns, and Mediterranean culture with you.
