Tour overview

This 14-day tour explores Sicily in depth before flying to Malta for five nights. A tour director travels with you by coach, with local experts at the key sites and several relaxed starts. You stay thirteen nights in hotels, with breakfast daily, a lunch and seven dinners.

In Palermo you visit the 12th-century Palatine Chapel and join a dine-around dinner, then travel to Trapani and Marsala on the west coast. You explore the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento and the mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale, with a farm-to-table dinner near Ragusa and time in baroque Modica.

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After Syracuse and two nights near Taormina on the Ionian coast, you fly from Catania to Malta. Based in Sliema, you explore Valletta and St John's Co-Cathedral and the silent city of Mdina, with free days to relax by the sea.

The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want Sicily's ancient and baroque treasures plus time in Malta.

Trip highlights

  • The Palatine Chapel, Palermo (Day 2)
  • The Valley of the Temples (Day 4)
  • Villa Romana del Casale (Day 5)
  • Syracuse (Day 7)
  • Taormina (Day 8)
  • Valletta and Mdina (Days 11–13)

Your route

17 stops from Palermo to Mdina

14-day route: Palermo – Marsala – Agrigento – Ragusa – Syracuse – Taormina – Malta
  1. Palermo Days 1–2
  2. Trapani Day 3
  3. Marsala Day 3
  4. Agrigento Day 4
  5. Valley of the Temples Day 4
  6. Villa Romana del Casale Day 5
  7. Ragusa Days 5–6
  8. Modica Day 6
  9. Syracuse Day 7
  10. Giardini Naxos Days 7–8
  11. Taormina Day 8
  12. Catania Day 9
  13. Sliema Days 9–14
  14. Haġar Qim Day 10
  15. Marsaxlokk Day 10
  16. Valletta Day 11
  17. Mdina Day 13

Why choose this tour

Sicily in depth plus Malta. Relaxed starts and local experts.

Best suited to

  • History and archaeology lovers
  • Food lovers
  • Travellers who value comfort
  • Couples and solo travellers
The Temple of Concordia in the Valley of the Temples

Day-by-day itinerary

14 days from Palermo, Italy to Valletta, Malta

  1. Day 1 · Palermo Palermo

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Palazzo Liberty Unique
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Palatine Chapel, Palermo Palermo

    Norman Palermo.

    Hotel
    Palazzo Liberty Unique
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Trapani, Marsala Marsala

    The west coast.

    Hotel
    Seawater
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Valley of the Temples Agrigento

    Greek temples.

    Hotel
    The Scala dei Turchi Resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Villa Romana del Casale, Ragusa Ragusa

    Roman mosaics.

    Hotel
    Mediterraneo Palace
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Modica Modica

    Baroque towns.

    Hotel
    Mediterraneo Palace
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Syracuse, Giardini Naxos Syracuse

    An ancient city.

    Hotel
    Hellenia Yachting
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Taormina Taormina

    A clifftop town.

    Hotel
    Hellenia Yachting
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Catania, Sliema Malta

    Fly to Malta.

    Hotel
    Waterfront Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Sliema Sliema

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Waterfront Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 11 · Valletta, St John's Co-Cathedral Valletta

    A fortress capital.

    Hotel
    Waterfront Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  12. Day 12 · Sliema Malta

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Waterfront Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13 · Mdina Mdina

    The silent city.

    Hotel
    Waterfront Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  14. Day 14 · Valletta Valletta

    The tour ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The sea walls of Ortigia in Syracuse

Where you stay

  • Palermo (2 nights) Palazzo Liberty Unique
  • Marsala (1 night) Seawater
  • Agrigento (1 night) The Scala dei Turchi Resort
  • Ragusa (2 nights) Mediterraneo Palace
  • Giardini Naxos (2 nights) Hellenia Yachting
  • Sliema (5 nights) Waterfront Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 13 nights in hotels
  • Meals 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
  • Air-conditioned coach and transfers in Malta
  • Palatine Chapel, Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana
  • Valletta and Mdina with local experts
  • Farm-to-table dinner near Ragusa
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • International flights
  • Flight from Catania to Malta
  • Meals not included 11 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Taormina on its hillside

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want flights included — they are not
  • You want a short trip

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–14 · Lunch: Day 11 · Dinner: Days 1–2, 4–5, 8–9 and 13
The ancient theatre at Taormina

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £3,552 per person, twin share, tour only. 30 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Italy?

No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.

Is the flight to Malta included?

No, the flight from Catania to Malta is charged separately.

Do I need a visa for Malta?

No, UK citizens can visit Malta visa-free for short stays.

What is a relaxed start?

A later departure on some mornings.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

Who leads the tour?

A tour director, with local experts at key sites.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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