| Dates |
Details |
| Day 1 |
Depart Shannon. Arrive Malta. |
| Day 2 |
Half day. Blue Grotto |
| Day 3 |
Full day Valletta - lunch included |
| Day 4 |
Full day Gozo - lunch included |
| Day 5 |
Ferry to Sicily and visit 'Val Di Noto' UNESCO human heritage sites, also chocolate factory |
| Day 6 |
Full day excursion to Piazza Armerina and Caltagirone |
| Day 7 |
Depart for Siracusa to visit Sanctuary of Madonna, Apollo Temple, Noto and its wonderful Cathedral. Return to Malta by boat in the evening |
| Day 8 |
Full day excursion to Modina, Rabat, Mosta - lunch included |
| Day 9 |
Free day |
| Day 10 |
Harbour cruise |
| Day 11 |
Depart Malta. Arrive Shannon |
* Note all itineraries are provisional and may be changed without notice.
There are no vaccination requirements for this tour, but please contact your own GP in regard to this matter as s/he will be aware of your individual requirements.b
Waterfront Hotel (4*), Sliema, Malta and Hotel Montreal (3*), Ragusa, Sicily. Your fare includes breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners.
Travel insurance is mandatory. You can purchase it with us when you book, or organise it yourself.
Food is Mediterranean, mainly Italian, and vegetarian options are available. If you have any special dietary requirements please add these to your booking form.
- Light clothing for daytime
- Light jacket for evenings
- Good walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Light backpack, or similar, for daytrips
- Bathing costume/towel (eg for swimming on day trips) if desired
- Walking stick if required
October is very pleasant in Malta and Sicily. Average daytime temperatures are 22-25°C with evenings around 17°C. Sea temperatures are around 24°C. There are 9 rainfall days in the month and 7 hours of sunshine per day on average.