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Grand Tours-





              CAROUSEL TOUR -
            CATANIA AND MALTA

        7 NIGHTS PLUS 4 NIGHTS IN MALTA
        11 NIGHTS – SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY
        STARTS IN CATANIA ENDS IN MALTA
        HALF BOARD - PLUS LUNCH DAY 3, 6 AND DAY
        11 - TOUR IS IN ENGLISH ONLY
        DAY 1 to  DAY 7 – ITINERARY AS PER   Castello di Caccamo, Palermo
        TOUR on page 3
        DAY 8 SATURDAY                       GRAND TOUR A - PALERMO             a light lunch with several samples of typically
        Catania - Malta                                                         Sicilian appetizers. In the afternoon on to Noto
        After breakfast, at the appointed time transfer                         one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily. A
        from Taormina to Catania airport. Flight to   7 NIGHTS - SATURDAY TO SATURDAY   UNESCO World Heritage Site full of baroque
        Valletta, Malta’s Capital city. Dinner and   STARTS IN PALERMO ENDS IN PALERMO    splendour it is most famous for its fine
        overnight in St Paul’s Bay.         FULL BOARD - TOUR IS IN ENGLISH & SPANISH    Cathedral. On to Ragusa for dinner and
                                                                                overnight.
        DAY 9 SUNDAY
        Marsaxlokk market & the Blue Grotto   DAY 1 SATURDAY                    DAY 5 WEDNESDAY
        Depart for the idyllic fishing village of   Palermo                     Ragusa – Modica – Agrigento
        Marsaxlokk with its colourful luzzus and unique   Arrival at Palermo. Transfer to hotel in Palermo   Explore ancient Ragusa a city divided in 2 during
        character to experience the local market.   for welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight in   the earthquake of 1693. Visit the historical centre
        Continue the tour with a boat trip to the Blue   Palermo.               of “Ibla” with its stunning palaces and churches.
        Grotto and nearby caves – weather permitting                            Depart for Modica famous for its churches and
        (boat price not included). Explore Malta’s   DAY 2 SUNDAY               scenic squares as well as its production of
        unspoilt village Qrendi. Return to hotel for din-  Cefalu – Piazza Armerina – Catania area   chocolate using ancient traditional methods.
        ner and overnight at hotel.         Depart for Cefalu a former fishing village, now   Enjoy a chocolate tasting. Lunch in a local
                                            a charming coastal resort with its imposing
        DAY 10 MONDAY                       Norman Cathedral. Stroll through the ancient   restaurant. After lunch continue to Agrigento and
                                                                                a visit of the magnificent Valley of the Temples
        Malta “Valletta”                    narrow streets and see the medieval wash-house   which include the well-preserved Temple of
        Depart for a morning tour of Valletta – Malta’s      built into the rock. Carry on to Piazza Armerina.   Concord plus Juno and Heracles – fine examples
        heritage-rich capital. Highlights include the   Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit   of Greek civilization. Dinner and overnight in
        Upper Barracca Gardens and St John’s   the world famous Villa Romana del Casale   Agrigento..
        Cathedral, home to a splendid Caravaggio   UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the largest
        painting as well as an intriguing museum. Visit   collection of Roman mosaics in the world.   DAY 6 THURSDAY
        of the 16th Century Grand Master’s Palace offi-  Continue to Catania. Dinner and overnight at   Selinunte – Marsala – Palermo
        cial home of Malta’s parliament. Take in the   Viagrande near the Etna Park.   Depart for a visit of the archaeological park at
        sumptuous interior including the state rooms   DAY 3 MONDAY             Selinunte with its impressive Temples and
        and impressive collection of armour and                                 Acropolis. After the visit stop at a local
        weaponry dating back to the 16th Century.   Mt Etna – Taormina – Catania area  farmhouse (famous for olive oil production) for
                                            Weather conditions permitting, excursion to Mt
        Return to hotel. Lunch and afternoon at leisure.                        olive oil tasting before having lunch. On to
        Dinner and overnight at hotel.      Etna the highest active volcano in Europe, to a   Marsala on the west coast renowned for its
                                            height of 1900 metres to visit the Sylvester
        DAY 11 TUESDAY                      craters. Stop on the way in the village of   production of sweet wine. Visit of the historical
        Malta “Mdina”                       Zafferana Etnea “the city of honey” for a tast-  centre and a prestigious winery to learn of its
        Excursion to the medieval fortified city of Mdina   ing. Back to your hotel for lunch. In the after-  production and sample the end result. On to
        – Malta’s former capital city. Proceed to the   noon depart for the charming resort of   Palermo for dinner and overnight.
        cliffs at Dingli stopping en-route at the early   Taormina founded in 400 BC wonderfully locat-  DAY 7 FRIDAY
        Christian catacombs in Rabat. After lunch pass   ed on a hill-top overlooking the sea and Mt   Palermo – Monreale
        by the San Anton botanical gardens near the   Etna. Time at leisure to explore this elegant   Visit the city of Palermo one of the richest cities
        Presidential Palace then spend some time at the   resort and visit the breath-taking Roman-Greek   on the island for history and art. Take in the
        crafts centre at Ta’Qali and finish the tour admir-  theatre. Dinner in a local restaurant in   wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral, Palatine
        ing Mosta’s majestic dome. Dinner and   Taormina’s historic centre. Overnight at   Chapel and Quatro Canti. Lunch in a local
        overnight at hotel.                 Viagrande near the Etna park        restaurant. Proceed to Monreale for a visit of its
        DAY 12 WEDNESDAY                     DAY 4 TUESDAY                      vast Norman Cathedral with its splendid cloister
        After breakfast tour ends. Transfer to airport.   Siracusa – Noto – Ragusa  built in the 12th century and encrusted with
                                            Depart for Siracusa. Visit the archaeological area   magnificent mosaics. The remainder of the
                                            including the Latomie of the Paradise and the   afternoon is at leisure. Dinner and overnight in
                                            Dyionisos “Ear”. Enjoy the historic baroque cen-  Palermo.
                                            tre Ortigia visiting the Cathedral and Arethusa   DAY 8 SATURDAY
                                            Fountain and Temple of Apollo. Continue
                                            through the vibrant food market finishing in a   After breakfast end of tour.
                                            Sicilian street food delicatessen vintage shop for












        Tradditional Dghajsa in Vittoriosa Marina, Malta                                      Traditional salt ponds near Trapani
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