10D8N Malta, Sicily & Southern Italy

Blue Grotto Viewpoint

• Photo-stop at the impressive 30m arch of limestone rock that forms the entrance to the Blue Grotto 6 caves.

Mdina tour

• Tour the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city perched on a rocky promontory. Stroll the narrow winding streets and enjoy commanding panorama of the island at the imposing bastions.

Popeye Village Viewpoint

• From the elevated viewpoint at Anchor Bay, look down at the magical Popeye Village, a purpose-built film set converted into a fun park.

Gozo Island tour

• A 20 minutes ferry ride take you to Gozo
• Start the tour at Ta’Pinu Sanctuary, an architectural masterpiece of superb sculptures and craftsmanship in Maltese
• View the salt pans of Malta, where the seawater is channeled into the pans and left to evaporate to become salt
• Photo-stop at Il-Qala, the easternmost village in Gozo boasting fabulous views over the sea to Comino & Malta islands.
• Lastly, visit the hilltop medieval citadel in the centre of Victoria.

• Visit the 3rd largest unsupported dome in the world and Malta’s largest church . Gained fame during WW2 when a German aerial bomb pierced the dome and fell into the church but failed to explode.

Valletta & 3 Cities tour

• Entrance into St John’s Co-Cathedral to view its fabulous ornate interiors and the marble floor resting on top of a series of tombs.
• Enjoy splendid views of the Grand Harbour & the Three Cities from the terraces of Upper Barakah Gardens.
• Drive past Cospicua and stop at Senglea for superb views of Valetta & Fort Sant Continue with a walking tour at Vittoriosa, stroll through the narrow streets to the historic Vittoriosa Waterfront.
• Enjoy a traditional Dghajsa boat ride along the harbour creeks.

Ortigia Syracusa tour

• Start the tour from t
• he 6th century BC Temple of Apollo ruins and walk towards the main square with the Cathedral of Syracusa, passing the lovely Diana Fountain and the quaint and busy Via Cavour lane.
• Stop at the Arethusa Spring and walk towards the Maniace
• Enjoy a stroll along the waterfont Lungomare Alfie before lunch.

Taormina tour

• Entrance into Taormina’s premier sight, Teatro Greco, an amphitheatre on the hills with the majestic Mount Etna in the background.
• Descend for a walk along the pedestrian Corso Umberto to the centre square Piazza IX Aprile. Enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding landscapes from here and take in the Taormina vibes.

• From Rifugio Sapienza, take the Funivia Dell’Etna cable car up to the 2500m station bar with lovely view of the volcanos and
• The adventurous can pay extra to hop on a 4X4 truck bound for a stop at one of the volcano crater at 2900m.

Villa Romano del Casale

• Entrance into Villa Romana del Casale with the richest, largest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world.

Palermo & Monreale tour

• Entrance into one of the greatest Norman architecture in the world, the Cathedral of Monreale, situated on a hill overlooking No visit is complete without walking through the Cloister Monreale.
• Walking tour of Palermo passing its most famous sights Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti and Fontana Pretoria.
• At the Norman Palace, entrance into the world famous Palatine Chapel and admire the intricate mosaics and stunning gold accents.

• Indulge in some retail therapy at Via Roma, Via Liberta or high fashion Via Ruggero Settimo before boarding your overnite cruise to Napoli.

Positano tour

• Explore the most picturesque town along the Amalfi Coast with colourful buildings cascading down to the sea. View the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta and stroll the narrow streets filled with boutiques and cafes.

Pompeii Ruins tour

• Walking tour of the excavated ruins of this ancient city buried by Vesuvius volcano in 79AD covers the Roman Theater, Via del Abbondanza, the Forum, Apollo Sanctuary and the plaster casts of buried victms.

Isle of Capri tour

• Board a high speed hydrofoil to Capri’s harbour Marina Grande and from here, take the funicular up to Capri’s main square, Piazzetta.
• Stroll via Vittorio Emmanuele lined with branded shops and enter the Giardini di Augusto gardens to enjoy sweeping views of the Mediterranean from its look out
• Optional tour to the Blue Grotto is subject to availability.

Napoli orientation

• Stroll the Lungomare promenade with the Castel dell Ovo forteess.

La Reggia Designer Outlets

• En-route to Rome airport, enjoy bargain shopping with savings up to 70% on fashion brands at this outlet with 160 designer stores.

          Transfer to Rome airport for flight home.