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OLD WORLD SICILY & MALTA
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025
Explore Sicily and Malta – two island paradises nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Engage with Malta’s dynamic past on a leisurely 4-night stay.
Explore Siracusa’s archeological heritage (UNESCO) with a guide. Spend three nights in Taormina, perched above the Ionian Sea. See Mount Etna from a different perspective on an off-road excursion. Discover how ancient traditions blend into modern society as you travel along timeless Italian and Maltese towns.
Your Tour Includes
- 3 Handpicked Accommodations
- 15 Meals
Must-See Inclusions:
- Explore Valletta (UNESCO), the capital of the Knights of Malta, a city “built by gentlemen for gentlemen.”
- Pass by Baroque architecture and wrought iron balconies on a winding walking tour of Ragusa (UNESCO).
- Spend three nights in Taormina (UNESCO) and explore its iconic Greek theatre.
Cultural Experiences:
- Soak up the island ambiance of Malta with a 4-night stay in Sliema.
- Delve into Maltese culture during a tour of a traditional limestone village.
- Ascend the sides of Mount Etna (UNESCO) in off-road vehicles.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Explore the flavours of Maltese cuisine during a family-style dinner at a local band club.
- Pause for a Sicilian cappuccino and pastry breakfast at a local “bar.”
- Visit a family-owned organic herb farm and enjoy a lunch flavored with delicious aromatic plants.
Highlights
- Malta
- Grand Harbour Cruise
- Valletta
- Impact Moment
- Ferry to Sicily
- Aromatic Herb Farm Tour
- Ragusa-Ibla
- Siracusa
- Choice on Tour: Ancient Siracusa Archeological Site or Ancient Siracusa Archeological Museum
- Taormina’s Greek Theatre
- Mount Etna Off-Road Excursion
Day: 1 | Overnight Flight
You’re on your way to Malta and Sicily – legendary isles nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Discover how ancient traditions blend into modern society as you travel along timeless Italian and Maltese towns.
Day: 2 | Sliema, Malta - Tour Begins
Dinner Land's End Boutique Hotel
Start your journey with a 4-night stay in Sliema, a welcoming Maltese resort town with a lively waterfront promenade. Stretch your legs and take in views of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island. Uncover Malta’s deeply rooted heritage, teeming with mysterious prehistoric temples and Renaissance architectural masterpieces. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner.
Day: 3 | Sliema - Valletta - Sliema
Breakfast Land's End Boutique Hotel
Begin your adventure with a panoramic sailing of Valletta’s (UNESCO) Grand Harbour aboard traditional Dghajsa boats* before exploring the Maltese capital during a walking tour led by a local expert. View the skyline of the Three Cities from the Upper Barrakka Gardens and take in the elegant profile of the Grand Master’s Palace. Then, enjoy some time to explore on your own. This afternoon, visit the private home of a modern-day Knight of Malta before hopping on the local ferry* back to Sliema for an evening at leisure.
Day: 4 | Sliema
Breakfast Land's End Boutique Hotel
The entire day is yours. With free time, you might choose to relax in Sliema or venture back to Valletta for a visit to Caravaggio’s masterpiece housed in Saint John’s Co-Cathedral. Or join an optional full day exploration of the Isle of Gozo,* the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago and home to the Ggantija temple complex (UNESCO), which is older than Stonehenge.
Day: 5 | Sliema - Maltese Village Experience
Breakfast & Dinner Land's End Boutique Hotel
Enjoy a morning at leisure. Perhaps you’ll join a half-day optional tour to Mdina – the “Silent City” and Malta’s ancient capital. This afternoon, immerse yourself in Maltese traditions as you board a retro bus for a village where daily life and customs remain unchanged. Experience an Impact Moment as you are hosted for dinner at a local band club. Band clubs have a special place in the community. A source of intense pride and with a solid place in Maltese social culture, the band club's premises are an ideal meeting point for locals to exchange gossip, play a game of pool or engage in village festaactivities.
Day: 6 | Sliema - Ferry to Sicily - Ragusa Countryside, Italy
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Hotel Villa Carlotta
Early this morning, grab your bags** and hop on a ferry*** to Sicily. Pause in the seaside town of Pozzallo for a Sicilian breakfast. As in most of Italy, breakfast in Sicily is a simple but tasty affair, traditionally consisting of a pastry and cappuccino. Continue your culinary exploration of the Sicilian countryside with a visit to a family-owned herb farm to learn about their production of organic aromatic plants. Then, during lunch, enjoy dishes enlivened with herbs grown on the farm. A delightful way to experience the region’s unique and delicious flavours. This afternoon, settle into your hotel for a leisurely 3-night stay in the Ragusa countryside.
Day: 7 | Ragusa Countryside - Ragusa-Ibla - Ragusa Countryside
Breakfast Hotel Villa Carlotta
Make your way to Ragusa-Ibla (UNESCO), a time-worn city perched upon a hill. Meander through its late-Baroque neighbourhood with an expert guide, passing by winding lanes, cobblestone streets, and wrought iron balconies. Make the most of a free afternoon to explore on your own. As the sun sets, retreat to your countryside resort just outside the city or linger in town for a dinner on own.
Day: 8 | Ragusa Countryside
Breakfast Hotel Villa Carlotta
The day is yours to do as you please. With free time, you might choose to relax in the countryside and enjoy the resort’s amenities. Or, perhaps you will join an optional tour to the picture-perfect towns of Scicli and Modica (UNESCO), where you’ll enjoy a savoury brunch featuring fresh ricotta at a countryside restaurant before venturing to an Aztec chocolate shop for some sweet samples.
Day: 9 | Ragusa Countryside - Siracusa - Taormina
Breakfast Hotel Villa Diodoro
Take in the rugged landscape of South-Eastern Sicily en route to Siracusa (UNESCO). Then, it’s your choice! Discover the expansive Neapolis, the ancient Greek colony established 27 centuries ago -OR- take in the ancient city's most precious treasures during a visit of the archeological museum in company of a local expert. This afternoon, relax during a bus transfer to Taormina, a charming resort town perched high above the Mediterranean Sea.
Day: 10 | Taormina
Breakfast Hotel Villa Diodoro
Discover Taormina with a local guide, leading you to the city’s Duomo, public gardens, and the well-preserved Greek theatre. Walk in the footsteps of ancient attendees and take in an unparalleled viewpoint of the adjacent ocean. Spend the free afternoon on your own. Perhaps you’ll grab a bite to eat at a sidewalk café, or peruse the local boutiques for handcrafted souvenirs.
Day: 11 | Taormina - Mount Etna - Taormina
Breakfast & Dinner Hotel Villa Diodoro
See Sicily’s wilder side on an off-road adventure to Mount Etna (UNESCO). Stare up at the iconic peak as your vehicle climbs along the sides of Europe’s largest active volcano. Spend the day exploring this legendary giant, passing by lava formations and basalt rocks. Back in Taormina, gather with your fellow travellers as you recount memories of the Mediterranean islands accompanied by Sicilian food at dinner, surrounded by local musicians.
Day: 12 | Taormina - Tour Ends
Breakfast | Say goodbye to Sicily and the Mediterranean as your tour comes to a close today.
Days 2-5
- Land's End Boutique Hotel, Tas-Sliema
Days 6 - 8
-Hotel Villa Carlotta, Ragusa
Days 9 - 11
- Hotel Villa Diodoro, Taormina
On some dates alternative hotels may be used.
COMPLETE PACKAGE
(Round Trip Economy Air from Toronto, Tour and Itinerary Inclusions as noted, Air Taxes and Fee of $200 included, subject to increase until paid in full, Hotel transfers).
Purchase the complete package and receive Complimentary roundtrip 'Hometown Transfers*' (within 100km) of Toronto Pearson International Airport. Based on a minimum of 10 people purchasing air.
Canadian $7,399 per person based on double occupancy
Canadian $8,499 per person based on single occupancy
LAND ONLY (Excluding Airfare and all transfers)
Canadian $5,199 per person based on double occcupancy
Canadian $6,299 per person based on single occupancy
Deposit: $698 per person
Group size 12 - 24 passengers. Tour is operated by Collette Tours. Terms and conditions per Collette Tours. Exclusive Further Afield Travel and Tours is based on a minimun of 22 guests. Less than 22 guests; Collette will fill additional seats.
Travel insurance is not included: speak to our travel professionals for best available insurance options.
* Hometown transfers is one pick up point for the entire group
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