* ALL TOURS INCLUDED * - SICILY & MALTA - THY - 2027

21 April 2027 – 25 April 2027 | 4 Nights, 5 Days
Tour details
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – CATANIA – ETNA
 
We will meet our valued guests at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 03:00. After baggage drop, passport control, and check-in procedures, we depart for Catania on Turkish Airlines flight TK1393 at 07:00. We arrive in Catania at 08:25 local time. From there, we proceed to Etna with our waiting vehicle. As we head towards Mount Etna, we have the opportunity to capture magnificent photos of the mountain, embracing us with its vegetation and scenery. While ascending Europe's highest active volcanic mountain, we will see the Silvestri Craters along our route. We continue our tour amidst beautiful landscapes in the area shaped by the lava flows of Mount Etna. After our Etna tour, we move to our hotel. After check-in, we settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
 
DAY 02 SAVOCA – TAORMINA – GIARDINI NAXOS – CATANIA
 
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour at the time specified by our guide. In Savoca, we will visit the locations where the world-famous "The Godfather" film was shot. Bar Vitelli and San Michele Church are among the places to see. After passing through streets that feel like a movie set, we head to Taormina, the pearl of the Ionian Sea and Sicily's most beautiful coastal city. We visit this charming town with its unique views, location at the foot of Mount Tauro, its streets, avenues, and souvenir shops. Then, we move to Giardini Naxos, famous for its stunning volcanic beach and colorful streets. You can take magnificent photos in this historic settlement founded as Sicily's first Greek colony in 734 BC. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
 
DAY 03 SIRACUSA – CATANIA
 
After breakfast, we leave the hotel for our full-day tour of Syracuse. In Syracuse, the city where the famous mathematician Archimedes lived, we visit the Arethusa Fountain, the Cathedral, the Diana Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo. Afterwards, we return to Catania. During our panoramic tour in the center of Catania, the Duomo Cathedral, Fontana dell’Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza della Repubblica), and Via Etnea are among the places to see. After free time, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
 
DAY 04 CATANIA – MALTA – GOZO ISLAND – DWEJRA – TA’ PINU CHURCH – XLENDI – VICTORIA (RABAT) – MGARR
 
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we hand over our room keys to the reception, complete our check-out procedures, and head to Catania Airport. We depart for Malta on KM Malta Airlines flight KM641 at 07:35. Upon arrival in Malta at 08:15 local time, we meet our guide and begin our Gozo tour. We cross from Cirkewwa Port to Gozo Island by ferry. In Gozo, which offers peace with its green nature, we visit Dwejra, which hosted some scenes of the "Game of Thrones" series. Then, we proceed to the pilgrimage site of Ta’ Pinu Church. We will have the opportunity to taste local products such as honey, carob, liqueur, and cheese. Later, we have free time in the fishing village of Xlendi. In Victoria (Rabat), we visit St. George Basilica and stroll through the streets. After the tour, we return to Malta by ferry from Mġarr Port and transfer to our hotel. After check-in, we settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
 
DAY 05 MOSTA – MDINA (GAME OF THRONES) – VALLETTA – MARSAXLOKK
 
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures from the hotel and board the bus with our luggage. We begin our tour, which will last all day. We visit the Santa Maria Assunta Church in Mosta, which has one of the largest unsupported domes in the world. Then, we move to Mdina, where scenes of the "Game of Thrones" series were filmed. After seeing historical structures such as the Cathedral, Vilhena Palace, and Carmelite Church, we take a break at Fontanella Tea Garden. Later, we explore the capital city, Valletta. Our final stop is Marsaxlokk Fishing Village. We spend pleasant time in the village famous for its colorful boats. Afterwards, we transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1372 at 19:30. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:00 local time, marking the end of our tour. We hope to meet you on our next tour.

 

What's included
  • Economy class air tickets with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Catania and Malta – Istanbul Airport.
  • Economy class air ticket between Catania – Malta with Air Malta Airlines. (Airline and times may vary.)
  • 3 nights accommodation in Catania at a 4* hotel category, room + breakfast.
  • 1 night accommodation in Malta at a 3* hotel category, room + breakfast.
  • All tours specified in the program.
  • Museum and historical site entrance fees as specified in the program.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Hotel taxes.
  • All hotel and airport transfers.
  • Professional Turkish-speaking tour leader service.
  • Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not included
  • Personal expenses and hotel extras.
  • Exit fee for traveling abroad (can be paid at relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).
  • Lunch and dinner meals.
  • City taxes charged by hotels.
  • Domestic connecting flights.
  • Schengen visa fee.
  • Travel insurance package (including cancellation coverage).
  • Note: A 100% surcharge applies for guests aged 70 and over (35 EUR).

 

Need to Know
IMPORTANT NOTES TO BE AWARE OF
 
• Prices are calculated per person based on double occupancy.

• For reservations made, cancellation requests will incur a penalty fee for Air Malta flights regardless of any cancellation period. This fee ranges between 75–125 EUR.

• In case of operational disruptions on flights between Catania and Malta, alternative transfer will be provided by ferry.

• Hotel standards in Italy may be lower than those in Turkey.

• Hotel check-in times are between 15:00–17:00, and check-out times are between 10:00–12:00.

• If multiple hotel alternatives are offered for the same destination and/or only the hotel category is specified, the hotels to be stayed at will be notified to you 48 hours before the tour departure date.

• Due to high occupancy, changes may occur in hotels; however, the hotel category will not change.

• Some hotels may provide twin (TWIN) beds. During the hotel stay, requests for room type changes are subject to the hotel's discretion.

• We kindly request that prices be verified prior to completing the purchase.