Sicily & Malta Signature

Guide

This tour includes the professional services of an experienced Multilingual tour leader and visits with local guides or audio guides when necessary from day 1 to day 8. Not only will the tour leader and local guides offer their local knowledge and share hidden gems and stories with you, but they will act as the logistical organizer, ensuring that everything is running smoothly and that you’re having a good time during your holiday. As an expert and a local, your guide will be a valuable resource for questions about local customs, language, food, and other practical travel information. In a guided tour, you will get a personal experience for your adventure.

Meals

10 breakfasts 7 dinners at the hotel or local restaurant (3-course fixed menu to taste traditional Italian and Sicilian dishes) 1 light lunch in Modica (3rd day) and 1 lunch in Marsala (4th day)

Others

Visit a well-known chocolate manufacture with tasting in Modica (3rd day), wine cellar visit with tasting in Marsala (4th day), Sicilian product tastings in Palermo (5th day), granita and brioche tasting in Catania (6th day) & visit and tasting at a honey factory in Etna (7th day) Private transfer from Catania hotel to Catania airport (8th day) Visits to Sicilian and Maltese cities, towns, and archaeological sites as per the itinerary Private transfer from Valletta airport to the hotel 1 half-day excursion with a private driver-guide (1st day in Malta) 1 full-day excursion with a private driver-guide (2nd day in Malta) or, alternatively, 1 excursion to the Blue Lagoon, Comino, Gozo, and The Caves

Flights

Direct flight from Catania to Malta with 23 kg luggage included ***International flights before and after the tour are not included***

Transport

Transportation by air-conditioned bus from the 2nd day until the 7th day

Accommodation

10-nights accommodation in 4-star hotels Catania: Il Principe Hotel Ragusa: Hotel Mediterraneo Palace Agrigento: Baia Di Ulisse Wellness & Spa Palermo: Mercure Palermo Centro Malta: Argento Hotel Saint Julian's The hotels listed will be used on almost all departures. If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotels will be similar to those listed.

Optional

Pre and Post Accommodation in Catania and Malta Private Airport Transfers All entrance fees to monuments or museums as per the itinerary Upgrade your room category to Superior or Deluxe

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

The extension to Malta is unescorted without a Tour Leader to allow for more flexibility Gratuities to guides and drivers Beverages during meals and additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary Entrance fees to monuments or museums Local city tax for overnight stays Visas required for entry into the country as necessary Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included