From Malta to Palermo | Partially Guided Tour | 14 Days

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From Malta to Palermo | Partially Guided Tour

From $4,750 AUD
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  • 14 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Malta, Gozo, Valletta, Mdina, Rabat, Dingli, Attard, Ta Qali, Mosta, Cospicua, Vittoriosa, Senglea, Comino, Hagar Qim, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, Ghar Dalam, Catania, Siracusa, Ragusa, Agrigento, Marsala, Erice, Monreale, Palermo

    Group Size:
    1 to 40
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English, Italian, French
    Type: Multi Country Trips, Package, Partially Guided Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Combine the rugged landscape and breath-taking coastline of Malta and its islands and tantalise your senses with Sicilian food and culture

  • Tour the Capital of Valletta with the famous Barracca Gardens & views of the Grand Harbour
  • Explore the city of Mdina with its Citadel and narrow streets
  • Uncover the three cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa & Senglea, left largely unvisited these cities offer a glimpse into Malta’s maritime fortunes
  • Journey to the island of Gozo complete with historical sites, forts and stunning panorama
  • Discover Marsala, known for its aromatic wine
  • Visit the Greek colony of Siracusa
  • Explore the medieval hilltop town of Erice
  • Experience the Capital of Sicily, Palermo
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Arrival transfer from Airport to your hotel. Afternoon spent at leisure. Overnight in Malta.

Travel to Gozo. Visit the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the Citadel in Victoria and beautiful Xlendi Bay. Spend some free time at the local markets. Return to Malta. Overnight in Malta.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch

Spend the day at leisure to explore the island at your own pace. Overnight in Malta.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Half day tour of Valletta. See the Barracca Gardens with its view of the Grand Harbour, St John’s Co-Cathedral with its caravaggio painting and the Grand Masters Palace. End with the Malta experience multi-vision show that depicts the country’s history. Overnight in Malta.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour which includes a visit to the Citadel of Mdina and its view of the island. Stop at the catacombs before proceeding to the Dingli Cliffs. Visit the San Anton Gardens and the Mosta church with its impressive dome. End the day at the crafts centre of Ta’Qali. Overnight in Malta.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch

Half day tour of the historical area begins with a drive past Cospicua to Vittoriosa. Discover on foot the old, narrow streets and buildings. End the tour in Senglea with its watchtower in the centre of the harbour. Overnight in Malta.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Make your own way to the cruise departure point. Board your cruise for a full day in the Blue Lagoon at the island of Comino. Cruise past Sliema, St. Julians, St. Pauls Bay, and Mellieha. Rest of the day is at leisure on the island. From June until October (weather permitting), a stop of approximately 45 minutes at the Crystal Lagoon is also included. The Crystal Lagoon is a perfect spot for divers and snorkelers, and it is one of the nicest and most sheltered lagoons Malta has to offer. Take a refreshing dip and explore the amazing sea caves located within this stunning lagoon.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Full day tour discovering the local lifestyle. Travel to a ‘pjazza’ in a local village and proceed to the temples of Hagar Qim. Continue to the Blue Grotto (boat fee not included and weather permitting), the fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its colourful ‘luzzus’, and the caves of Ghar Dalam. Overnight in Malta.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to Malta airport for flight to Catania (Flight not included). On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Catania.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Syracuse to visit Neapolis, including the Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, Latomie of Paradise, and the Ear of Dionysius. Continue to Ortigia, the baroque old town, to see the Cathedral (built on the Temple of Minerva), Arethusa’s Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo. Enjoy a street food light lunch, then free time for strolling and shopping. Return to Catania for a free evening to explore the city, dine at a local restaurant, and overnight stay.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, take a walking tour of Catania, including the famous A Piscaria fish market to experience Sicily’s seafood culture. Continue to Ragusa, known for its cheeses, with a tasting of artisan cheeses and Sicilian specialties (light lunch). Explore the historic Ibla district on the “Baroque Train,” admiring its stunning palaces and churches-part of the UNESCO-listed Val di Noto. Dinner in your hotel and overnight in Ragusa.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Agrigento to visit the Valley of the Temples, including the Temple of Concordia, Juno, and Heracles. Free time for lunch, then continue to Marsala, famous for its sweet wines. Arrive at Baglio Donnafranca, a restored 19th-century estate with views of the Egadi Islands, formerly owned by the Florio family. Tour the cellar, learn about winemaking, and enjoy a wine tasting with a light dinner at sunset. Overnight in Marsala.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

After breakfast, drive along the scenic “Salt Route,” passing salt pans, windmills, and traditional salt houses, before reaching Erice, a hilltop town overlooking Trapani and the Egadi Islands. Stroll its charming streets and enjoy a biscuit tasting. Continue to Monreale with a light lunch en route, then visit Monreale Cathedral, famous for its Moorish architecture and stunning Arab-Norman mosaics. Proceed to Palermo for hotel check-in and overnight stay.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, the tour concludes. End of our services.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

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What’s included?

In Malta:

8 nights accommodation in your choice of 3, 4 or 5* hotels

In Sicily:

4 nights accommodation in 4* hotels

1 nights accommodation in a wine resort

In Malta:

Touring with multilingual guide

In Sicily:

Touring with English speaking guide

Tours as per itinerary

13 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 3 Dinners

In Malta:

Shared return airport transfers

Transportation by air conditioned vehicle during sightseeing tours

In Sicily:

Private arrival transfer in Catania

Transportation by air conditioned vehicle during sightseeing tours

In Malta:

Entrance fees

In Sicily:

Porterage at hotels on days 10 – 14 of itinerary

Whispers kit (for groups more than 10 people)

Street food lunch experience in Palermo including water and a glass of wine

Cheese & Sicilian products tasting/light lunch in Ragusa including water and a glass of wine

Panoramic tour by Baroque train in Ragusa

Almond pastries tasting in Erice

Visit of a cellar in Marsala and wine tasting and light dinner at sunset

Flight from Malta to Catania

Tips and gratuities to tour directors, drivers and local guides

City and tourist taxes (these are paid locally)

Passport or visa fees

Any beverages or food not listed in itinerary

Entrance fees to sights and tourist taxes in Sicily

Baggage and personal insurance of any kind

Any other items of personal nature

Pricing & Availability

Filter Dates
2025
2026
Departing Ending
 

All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

Hotel List (or similar)

Mayflower Hotel Malta
Triq l-Imhar Qawra, 8 In-Nakkri, San Pawl il-Baħar SPB 1482, Malta
Tel: +356 2777 3000
Rating
4.5
Mayflower Hotel Malta
Katane Palace Hotel
Via Camillo Finocchiaro Aprile, 110, 95129 Catania CT, Italy
Tel: +39 095 747 0702
Rating
4
Katane Palace Hotel
Poggio Del Sole Resort Ragusa
SP25, Km 5,7, 97100 Ragusa RG, Italy
Tel: +39 0932 668521
Rating
4.5
Poggio Del Sole Resort Ragusa
Baglio Donna Franca Wine Resort
Contrada Florio, 1, 91025 Marsala TP, Italy
Tel: +39 0923 967240
Rating
4.5
Baglio Donna Franca Wine Resort
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Via dei, Via Cartari, 18, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
Tel: +39 091 320075
Rating
4.5
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Important things to note

Rates do not include the Malta Environmental Contribution. This is to be paid locally to the hotels.

Sequence of the tour portion is subject to change. Tour portion can be a combination of different regular tours therefore, coach change may be required.

On days 10-14: For organisational reasons or health security, the itinerary may be reversed or modified without notice; in this case the operator ensures similar visits and excursions in accordance with the spirit of the tour program. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum of 9 passengers, the operator will guarantee the departure, with a minivan, English Speaking driver and local guide services where necessary, reserving the right to make changes to the travel program by giving notice within 30 days before the departure date.

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From Malta to Palermo | Partially Guided Tour

From $4,750 AUD
All Escorted Tours Stamp_resized
  • 14 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Malta, Gozo, Valletta, Mdina, Rabat, Dingli, Attard, Ta Qali, Mosta, Cospicua, Vittoriosa, Senglea, Comino, Hagar Qim, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, Ghar Dalam, Catania, Siracusa, Ragusa, Agrigento, Marsala, Erice, Monreale, Palermo

    Group Size:
    1 to 40
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English, Italian, French
    Travel Style: Multi Country Trips, Package, Partially Guided Tours

Or contact your local travel agent.

Italy
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