Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday: Arrival in Catania
Arrival in Catania and hotel check-in. Free time for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 – Sunday: Syracuse and Noto
Visit the Archaeological Park of Neapolis in Syracuse. Stroll through Ortigia Island with a guided visit to the Cathedral. Afternoon in Noto, the “Capital of Baroque.” Overnight stay in Ragusa.
Day 3 – Monday: Ragusa Ibla, Modica, and Piazza Armerina
Guided tour of Ragusa Ibla, famous as the set of “Inspector Montalbano.” Tasting of Modica’s world-renowned chocolate. Visit the Roman Villa del Casale with its extraordinary mosaics. Overnight stay in Agrigento.
Day 4 – Tuesday: Agrigento, Marsala, and the Salt Road
Explore the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples. Guided tour of Marsala’s historic center and visit to the Florio wine cellars with tasting. Scenic drive along the “Salt Road.” Overnight stay in Palermo.
Day 5 – Wednesday: Monreale and Palermo
Visit Monreale’s Cathedral and Cloister.
Guided walking tour of Palermo including the Cathedral, Palatine Chapel, and Teatro Massimo. Free time to explore the city. Overnight stay in Palermo.
Day 6 – Thursday: Cefalù and Catania
Visit the Norman Cathedral of Cefalù and enjoy free time to explore the historic center. Return to Catania with a panoramic city tour. Overnight stay in Catania.
Day 7 – Friday: Mount Etna and Taormina
Excursion to the Silvestri Craters on Mount Etna. Tasting of honey and local Etna products. Guided visit to Taormina’s Ancient Greek Theatre with stunning views of Etna. Free time for dinner and overnight stay in Catania.
Day 8 – Saturday: Catania and Flight to Malta
Free time in Catania before transfer to the airport. Direct flight to Malta and hotel check-in. Free time for dinner and overnight stay in Malta.
Day 9 – Sunday: Cottonera, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Dingli Cliffs
Guided tour of Cottonera (The Three Cities). Visit the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Boat excursion to the Blue Grotto. Panoramic tour of Dingli Cliffs. Overnight stay in Malta.
Day 10 – Monday: Valletta and Mdina
Guided tour of Valletta with visits to St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the Barrakka Gardens. Excursion to Mdina, Malta’s ancient capital. Overnight stay in Malta.
Day 11 – Tuesday: End of the Tour
Breakfast at the hotel and end of services.
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