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MALTA TOUR
1-DAY & 1 NIGHT
AVAILABLE ONLY AS AN ADD-ON TO THE GRAND TOUR
After the Grand Tour of Sicily, let's visit Malta! It's just 50 miles away from Sicily's south coast and can be reached by a convenient ferry ride and explored for just a day! We'll sightsee Valletta, learn about its naval heritage & English influence and we will marvel at Caravaggio's life-size masterpiece The Beheading of St John the Baptist at the Co-Cathedral!
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​Take a catamaran to Valletta in the morning, return to Sicily in the evening
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Malta tour available only as an add-on option to the Grand Tour
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Hosted by Viaggia Discover Sicily Owners Chef Alessandro & Tour Curator Polina
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Small group tour to ensure quality experience​
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Itinerary, Schedule & accommodation depends on season & availability and may vary from the exact description below
MALTA TOUR TRAVEL DATES
SPRING SESSION 2025
WED, MAY 14
WED, MAY 28
WEB, JUNE 11
MON, JUNE 30
FALL SESSION 2025
MON, SEPT 15
(fully booked, inquire for wait list)
MON, SEPT 29
MON, OCT 13
WED, OCT 29
MALTA TOUR
ITINERARY 2025
Day 1: ARRIVALS
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PM: Pick up from airport & transfer to hotel
3 PM - 6 PM: Accommodation & Rest
6 pm - 7 PM: aperitivo with a view!
7 PM - 9 PM: sightseeing/stroll in Centro Storico
9 PM - LATE - dinner
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Day 2: PALERMO STREET FOOD TOUR & CENTRO STORICO
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10 AM: Start of the Street Food Tour at Ballaro Market
12 PM: Lunch & drinks at the market
1 PM - 3 PM: Sightseeing at Centro Storico, with a few hidden gems!
4 pm - 5 PM: aperitivo with a view!
5 PM - 8 PM: Free time, time to rest or go shopping and get ready for dinner!
8 PM - LATE - Best Pizza in Palermo, followed by Late night drinks on the main street
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Day 3: SEGESTA & MONREALE
8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in hotel
9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Segesta
10 AM - 12 PM: Tour the Temple, take the bus to the ancient city ruins & theatre; enjoy the spectacular views
12 PM - 1 PM: Drive to Monreale
1 PM - 4 PM: Lunch in Monreale & sightseeing
4 pm - 6 PM: Explore the stunning Cathedral of Monreale, Visit the cloister & the rooftop
6 PM - Late: Back to the hotel, dinner in a traditional Sicilian trattoria, time to rest or go out!
Day 4: SCOPELLO TONNARA & ZINGARO NATURE RESERVE
8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in hotel
9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Scopello Beach
10 AM - 1 PM: Enjoy the private beach, visit the Tuna Museum with a guided tour, swim in the amazing bay
1 PM- 2 PM: Lunch in Scopello Baglio
2 PM - 4 PM: Visit Lo Zingaro nature Reserve, Hike to the first beach, Visit the natural history Museum
4 PM - 7 PM: BBQ dinner with Chef Alessandro at the Nature Reserve
7 PM : Drive back to hotel
8 PM - Late: Free Time
Day 5: ONLY IF YOU ARE JOINING THE GRAND TOUR: TRANSFER TO THE EAST COAST, ARRIVALS IN VILLA
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8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in hotel
10 AM- 2 PM: Travel to villa on the east coast (tbd)
2 PM - 5 PM: Lunch, settle in villa
5 pm - 8 PM: stroll in the village of Scicli, aperitivo, explore baroque architecture; free time
8 PM - 10 PM: Welcome Dinner at the Villa: Music, Drinks & Great Food
2025 PALERMO TOUR PRICING
4 days, 4 nights in a hotel, transfer on the 5th day
CA$1,999/person
What's Included:
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4 days, 4 nights in a hotel/B&B at Centro Storico di Palermo
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airport transfer to the hotel in Palermo
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If you are joining the grand tour after the Palermo trip: transfer to the villa on the east coast
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Four-star accommodation - hotel in the center of Palermo
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4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners, some aperitivos along the way
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entrance fees, tickets to entertainment, all trip excursions in the itinerary
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gratuities while dining with us
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professional driver and transportation
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Licensed, local guides at major sites presenting in English
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street food tour
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major historic sites & museums visit
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Beach trip
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Visit to a Natural Reserve
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Limited to 10 people and fewer to ensure intimate experience
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Hosted by Viaggia Discover Sicily's owner Chef Alessandro & Tour Curator Polina Pen
Cities & Sights to visit:
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Palermo
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Centro Storico di Palermo
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Monreale
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Segesta
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Castellammare del Golfo
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Scopello
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Borgho di Scopello
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Riserva Dello ZIngaro
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A number of small villages along the way
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What's Not Included:
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Flights to and From Sicily
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personal travel insurance
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FLIGHT DETAILS:
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fly into Palermo Airport.
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After the Palermo Tour, transfer to villa on the east Coast for Grand Tour
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*** Itinerary, Schedule & accommodation depends on season & availability and may vary from the above
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2025 PALERMO TOUR
REGISTER TODAY!
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To secure your spot, only a deposit of $500/pp is required.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@viaggia.ca
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"All of Sicily is a dimension of the imagination."— Leonardo Sciascia