Classic Sicily with Malta Discovery

Arrival in Palermo
Welcome to Palermo - the stunning capital of Sicily. Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

Palermo City Tour 
Today, meet with your private guide to enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Palermo.

The capital of Sicily - Palermo - has been a crossroads for cultures and civilizations for 8 millennia. Together with your private guide, you visit the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel.

Then you walk along Villa Bonanno to the Cathedral in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, just to admire the exterior; continue along Vittorio Emanuele to the imposing Four Corners. Then on to the Tuscan fountain in Piazza Pretoria and just behind it see two splendid Arabo-Norman churches, La Martorana and San Cataldo.

After the tour, you return to the hotel. You have rest of the day free to enjoy Palermo on your own or join our carefully planned optional tour.

Architectural & Culinary Traditions of Segesta and Erice
Following breakfast, you meet with your private driver and guide, and embark on a day tour to the Segesta, with its best-preserved Doric Temple, and the unforgettable medieval hilltop town of Erice.

Segesta once has been the most important regional town and trading center, and now it treasures two Classical monuments which you visit: the Temple of Segesta and the Greek theatre.

Then you proceed to Erice, a wonderfully preserved town offering the most breathtaking views and a palpable sense of history. Together with your guide, you discover the city's treasures. Erice boasts 60 churches, some dating back to the early 1300's, and two incredible castles, Pepoli Castle and Venus Castle. During the tour of Erice, you visit the Chiesa Matrice church.

One more highlight today is a visit to the local pasticceria for a tasting of the famous cannoli, Sicilian cassata, almond pastries and other delicious culinary masterpieces. This unique pasticceria is famous for its traditions and amazing taste of its sweets all around Italy and even beyond.

After the tour, you return to your hotel in Palermo and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Departure 
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver to continue your journey.

Arrival in Agrigento
Welcome to Agrigento – a captivating city on Sicily’s southern coast, renowned for the stunning Valley of the Temples and its ancient Greek legacy. Upon arrival at your hotel, you have the rest of the day at leisure.

Valley of the Temples & Scala dei Turchi Cliffs
Today, you explore famous Agrigento sights and its surroundings in 4 hours.

Your exploration begins with a 2-hour guided tour of one of the two highlights of the city - the splendid Valley of the Temples. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you visit the near-intact Temple of Concord, the best-preserved temple in the World and one of the symbols of Sicily.

In the second part of the tour you enjoy a trip with your private driver to the seaside to see the famous Scala dei Turchi Cliffs. The dazzling chalky white rocky cliff eroded conveniently into stairs rising 50 meters above sea level. This natural phenomenon so-called "Stairs of the Turks" allows for easy walking. Its gleaming color is eye-catching enough, but what makes it even more remarkable is that it looks like a staircase carved by man even though its shape is entirely natural. After the tour you return to your hotel and have the evening at leisure.

Departure 
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver to continue your journey. 

Arrival in Syracuse 
Welcome to Syracuse – a historic gem on Sicily’s eastern coast, known for its rich Greek heritage and coastal charm. Upon arrival at your hotel, you have the rest of the day at leisure.

Syracuse City Tour
Today you visit one of the most important archeological sites in the World, the Neapolis Park of Syracuse. Here you explore the still-working Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius and the Roman Amphitheater. Your tour continuous to the delightful Ortigia Island where you have an inside visit to the Duomo where a Greek Doric temple remains to be a part of it, and for this reason, it is included in the UNESCO list.

Departure 
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver who takes you to the airport in Catania for the flight to Malta, the next chapter of your adventure!

Arrival
Welcome to Malta and its capital Valletta - one of the most historic sites in the world!

Upon arrival, your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the surrounding area on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room

Valletta Walking City Tour
Meet your private guide in the lobby and enjoy a wonderful 4-hour walking city tour of all of Valletta's must-see places. During the tour you explore the Barrakka Gardens, adorned with fountains, greenery and open panoramic views of the city. Admire the exquisite Baroque architecture and Italian artwork from the inside in Cathedral of St John in Valletta.

Another highlight you visit today is the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta that was built between the 16th and 18th centuries.

The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy Valletta on your own. We recommend visiting the Malta Experience Show, a popular audio-visual attraction in a special auditorium showing the history of Malta in 7000 years.

*Please note Grand Master's Palace is closed on the following dates: December 24th, 25th, and 31st; January 1st; and Good Friday.

Marsaxlokk and Blue Grotto Tour

Following breakfast, you set off on a 6-hour tour with a private guide-driver and explore Maltese most sought-after attractions.

The first place on your agenda today is a tour of the Hagar Qim Temples. This prehistoric temple complex dates back to the late Neolithic era and is a noted UNESCO archaeological site. The mysterious Hagar Qim was built more than 5000 years ago, making it older than Stonehenge.

Afterward, weather permitting, you have a short public boat ride (about 20 minutes) to the iconic wonder - the Blue Grotto. This scenic natural site boasts beautiful caverns, arches, and caves against the blue waters.

Another highlight of the day is a visit to the port-town Marsaxlokk. You have some time to enjoy Malta's traditional fishing village and its colorful luzzu boats.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Departure
This is the last day of your amazing tour! After breakfast, your driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!