Itinerary
- Day 1
Palermo
You'll arrive in Palermo and settle into your hotel. After getting settled, spend the evening wandering through the city on your own, checking out local spots and taking in the architecture and food scene at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Dinner in a traditional Sicilian trattoria
- Day 2
Palermo
A private guide takes you through Palermo's Arab-Norman sites that are on UNESCO's list. You'll see the Palatine Chapel and the Martorana Church with its detailed mosaics, then walk through the historic sections of the city center.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arab-Norman treasures
- Visit to Palatine Chapel
- Visit to Martorana Church
- Private guide service
Landmarks/POIs Palatine Chapel Martorana Church - Day 3
Monreale
Head to Monreale to tour the cathedral with its golden mosaics and views across the region. In the afternoon, you have free time to browse the local markets or grab a cappuccino and relax in Piazza Pretoria.
Included Activities
- Visit to Monreale Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets
- Leisure time in Piazza Pretoria
Landmarks/POIs Monreale Cathedral Piazza Pretoria - Day 4
Cefalù to Catania
You'll make a stop in Cefalù, a coastal village with a medieval layout and Norman cathedral. From there, continue on to Catania, which sits at the base of Mount Etna, and check into your accommodations.
Included Activities
- Stop in Cefalù
Landmarks/POIs Cefalù Norman Cathedral Mount Etna - Day 5
Mount Etna and Taormina
In the morning, you'll explore Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano. After that experience, head to Taormina and walk around the elegant streets, then visit the ancient Greek and Roman theatre with its views out to the sea.
Included Activities
- Mount Etna morning adventure
- Visit to Taormina Greco-Roman Theatre
Landmarks/POIs Mount Etna Taormina Greco-Roman Theatre - Day 6
Syracuse
Drive south to Syracuse for a guided tour of Ortigia Island, the ancient core of the city. You'll see the Temple of Apollo, the cathedral, and the Fountain of Arethusa during your half-day visit.
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Ortigia Island
- Visit to Temple of Apollo
- Visit to Syracuse Cathedral
- Visit to Fountain of Arethusa
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Apollo Syracuse Cathedral Fountain of Arethusa - Day 7
Noto to Valletta
Get to know Noto's baroque architecture, with its golden stone buildings and balconies. Later in the day, you'll take the ferry to Malta and check into your boutique hotel in Valletta.
Included Activities
- Visit to Noto
- Ferry transfer to Malta
Landmarks/POIs Noto - Day 8
Valletta
A guide takes you through Valletta, Malta's fortified capital. You'll tour St. John's Co-Cathedral and the Grandmaster's Palace, then head to the Upper Barrakka Gardens for sweeping city and harbor views.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valletta
- Visit to St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Visit to Grandmaster's Palace
- Visit to Upper Barrakka Gardens
Landmarks/POIs St. John's Co-Cathedral Grandmaster's Palace Upper Barrakka Gardens - Day 9
Gozo
Spend the full day on Gozo, Malta's sister island with more greenery. Visit the Citadel in Victoria, walk along the scenic cliffs, and stop through small fishing villages to see ancient sites and natural landscapes.
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Gozo
- Visit to Citadel in Victoria
- Visit to scenic cliffs
- Visit to charming fishing villages
Landmarks/POIs Gozo Citadel - Day 10
Departure
Have breakfast before your transfer. If you're interested, there are optional extensions available, like a longer luxury stay in Malta or a boat trip along the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Luxury stay extension in Malta
- Boat trip along the coast
