Treasures of the Mediterranean: Malta & Sicily

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Spend 8 nights in Malta & Sicily! Dive deeper into these regions with stays in Valletta and Taormina.  Begin your trip in Valletta, Malta. Known as the first planned city in Europe, Valletta has a rich history. It is also the capital of Malta, and an important cultural hub! Stroll along the stunning Grand Harbour, one of the nine UNESCO World Heritage Si...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Valletta City Tour (half-day)
    • Taormina Cooking Class and Food Market Tour (Small Group)

What's this trip about?

    Spend 8 nights in Malta & Sicily! Dive deeper into these regions with stays in Valletta and Taormina.  Begin your trip in Valletta, Malta. Known as the first planned city in Europe, Valletta has a rich history. It is also the capital of Malta, and an important cultural hub! Stroll along the stunning Grand Harbour, one of the nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malta. There are many museums, palaces, and churches waiting to be discovered! Your time here also includes a half-day city tour. Hop on a flight to Catania, pick up your rental car, and drive to Taormina! The drive will take approximately one hour. Check into your hotel and begin to explore! Taormina sits at the top of a hill on the East Coast of Sicily. This beautiful area also has a rich history, making it a wonderful compliment to Valletta! Be sure to check out the Teatro Antico di Taormina, Isola Bella, and Mount Etna. A highlight of your time here will be a food market tour and cooking class! Get your hands involved by picking your produce and making a delicious Sicilian meal! Take your newly acquired knowledge home to share with your friends and family after an incredible 8 nights!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityValletta
End CityItaly

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy
  • Malta

Attractions

  • Taormina

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare into Malta (MLA), out of Catania (CTA)
    • Roundtrip airport transfers in Malta
    • 4 nights in Valletta at La Falconeria Hotel, or similar
    • Valletta City Tour (half-day)
    • One-way economy class flight from Malta (MLA) to Catania (CTA)
    • Manual rental car for your time in Sicily- upgrade to automatic available Pickup and drop off Catania airport 4 nights in Taormina at the Hotel Villa Diodoro, or similar
    • Taormina Cooking Class and Food Market Tour
    • Breakfast daily *Please Note: theMaltese Government has imposed an Eco Contribution Tax of .50 Euro per personper night, up to a maximum of 5 Euro per person per stay, payable directly toyour hotel. **Please Note:When entering churches in Malta, ladies are asked to cover their shoulders, andnot to wear short shorts or skirts. Men are asked not to wear shorts.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Valletta!

Upon arrival in Malta, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Valletta! Check in, drop your bags, and begin exploring! 

Day 2 Valletta

After a good night's rest and a rejuvenating breakfast, grab your camera and get ready to seize the day! Today, explore every inch of Valletta on an included half-day city tour. Spend the rest of your day sightseeing and re-visiting your favorite sights from the tour....

Day 3 Valletta

Enjoy breakfast, then head to the lovely Upper Barrakka Gardens. Nestled on the highest point of Valletta, these picture-perfect gardens encircle part of the city's old fortifications! Stroll through vibrant flower beds, trickling fountains, and rows of impress...

Day 4 Valletta

Spend your final day in Valletta however you wish! Stroll by the Grand Harbor and take in wonderful Mediterranean views as you sip local wine. Treat yourself to once-in-a-lifetime meals at renowned restaurants and taste the freshness of Maltese cuisine!

Day 5 Valletta - Taormina

Today, you'll be transferred to the Malta Airport for your flight to Taormina! Upon arrival, you'll pick up your rental car and head to your hotel. Check in and begin to explore Sicily!

Day 6 Taormina

Today, take a food market tour and cooking class! Spend the rest of the day at leisure as you continue to discover Taormina!

Day 7 Taormina

Today, you may wish to visit some of the top attractions in the region!

If you're feeling adventurous, consider hiking some of the trails leading to the summit of Mount Etna! Isola Bella is a great beach spot to relax at, and be sure to visit the nature ...

Day 8 Taormina

Today is the final day of your trip! Take this opportunity to shop for souvenirs, visit any last sights on your list, and bask in the glory of the beautiful setting. Find a delicious looking restaurant for dinner to celebrate a successful trip!

Day 9 Depart Italy

Make your way to the Catania Airport today in time for your flight home!

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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