* ALL TOURS INCLUDED * - SICILY & MALTA - THY - 2026
4 Nights, 5 Days
Tour details
DAY 01: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – CATANIA – ETNA
Guests are requested to gather at Istanbul Airport Gate 3, in front of the Turkish Airlines International Departures Counters (counters 1-27) at 04:15 for check-in procedures. We depart for Catania on Turkish Airlines flight TK1393 at 08:10. Arrival in Catania is scheduled for 08:35 local time. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic tour with our waiting vehicle. Afterwards, we start our Etna tour. As we head towards Etna, we have the opportunity to capture magnificent photos of Mount Etna, which embraces us with its vegetation and scenery. On our way, we will see Silvestri, the second crater at an altitude of 1800 meters, located on Europe's highest active volcanic mountain, Etna. Don't forget to take some smoking rock fragments as souvenirs! The tour will conclude amidst many scenic views where we can take photos in the area formed by the lava of Mount Etna. Then, we return to our hotel.
Guests are requested to gather at Istanbul Airport Gate 3, in front of the Turkish Airlines International Departures Counters (counters 1-27) at 04:15 for check-in procedures. We depart for Catania on Turkish Airlines flight TK1393 at 08:10. Arrival in Catania is scheduled for 08:35 local time. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic tour with our waiting vehicle. Afterwards, we start our Etna tour. As we head towards Etna, we have the opportunity to capture magnificent photos of Mount Etna, which embraces us with its vegetation and scenery. On our way, we will see Silvestri, the second crater at an altitude of 1800 meters, located on Europe's highest active volcanic mountain, Etna. Don't forget to take some smoking rock fragments as souvenirs! The tour will conclude amidst many scenic views where we can take photos in the area formed by the lava of Mount Etna. Then, we return to our hotel.
DAY 02: SAVOCA – TAORMINA – GIARDINI NAXOS – CATANIA
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour at the time previously specified by our guide. During our tour of Savoca, Taormina, and Giardini Naxos, we will visit the locations where the world-famous movie "The Godfather" was filmed. Among the places we will see are Bar Vitelli and San Michele Church. After passing through streets that feel like a movie set, we proceed to Taormina, the pearl of the Ionian Sea and Sicily's most beautiful coastal city. We visit this charming town, nestled at the foot of Mount Tauro with breathtaking views, exploring its streets, souvenir shops, and avenues. Afterwards, we move to Giardini Naxos, famous for its captivating volcanic beach and colorful streets. In this cultural mosaic where Greeks settled in the 6th century BC, followed by Phoenicians and Romans, you can take magnificent photos. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel.
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour at the time previously specified by our guide. During our tour of Savoca, Taormina, and Giardini Naxos, we will visit the locations where the world-famous movie "The Godfather" was filmed. Among the places we will see are Bar Vitelli and San Michele Church. After passing through streets that feel like a movie set, we proceed to Taormina, the pearl of the Ionian Sea and Sicily's most beautiful coastal city. We visit this charming town, nestled at the foot of Mount Tauro with breathtaking views, exploring its streets, souvenir shops, and avenues. Afterwards, we move to Giardini Naxos, famous for its captivating volcanic beach and colorful streets. In this cultural mosaic where Greeks settled in the 6th century BC, followed by Phoenicians and Romans, you can take magnificent photos. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel.
DAY 03: SIRACUSA – CATANIA
After breakfast, we leave the hotel for our full-day tour of Siracusa. In Siracusa, the city where the famous mathematician Archimedes lived, we visit the Arethusa Fountain, the Cathedral, Diana Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo. Afterwards, we return to Catania. Places we will see panoramically in Catania city center include Duomo Cathedral, Fontana dell'Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza Repubblica), and Etna Street. After free time, we transfer to our hotel.
After breakfast, we leave the hotel for our full-day tour of Siracusa. In Siracusa, the city where the famous mathematician Archimedes lived, we visit the Arethusa Fountain, the Cathedral, Diana Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo. Afterwards, we return to Catania. Places we will see panoramically in Catania city center include Duomo Cathedral, Fontana dell'Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza Repubblica), and Etna Street. After free time, we transfer to our hotel.
DAY 04: CATANIA – MALTA / GOZO ISLAND – DWEJRA – T'PINO CHURCH – VICTORIA RABAT – XELENDI – MGARR
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 Air Malta flight KM641 at 07:35, arriving at 08:15. After completing our hotel check-in procedures, we begin our Gozo tour accompanied by our guide. We cross from Cirkewwa Port by ferry to Gozo Island. In Gozo, known for its green nature that brings peace, we visit Dwejra, which has hosted films such as Troy, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones, followed by T'Pino Church, a place of pilgrimage. 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 Xelendi. In Victoria Rabat, we visit St. George Basilica and stroll through the streets. At the end of the tour, we return to Malta from Mgarr Port and transfer to our hotel.
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 Air Malta flight KM641 at 07:35, arriving at 08:15. After completing our hotel check-in procedures, we begin our Gozo tour accompanied by our guide. We cross from Cirkewwa Port by ferry to Gozo Island. In Gozo, known for its green nature that brings peace, we visit Dwejra, which has hosted films such as Troy, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones, followed by T'Pino Church, a place of pilgrimage. 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 Xelendi. In Victoria Rabat, we visit St. George Basilica and stroll through the streets. At the end of the tour, we return to Malta from Mgarr Port and transfer to our hotel.
DAY 05: MOSTA – MDINA – VALETTA (GAME OF THRONES) – MARSAXLOKK
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and board the bus with our luggage. Our tour, lasting all day, begins. We visit Santa Maria Assunta Church in Mosta, which features the third largest dome in Europe. Afterwards, we proceed to Mdina, where some scenes of Game of Thrones were filmed. After seeing historical structures such as the Cathedral, Government Palace, and Carmelite Church, we take a break at Fontanella Cafe. Then, we explore the capital city, Valletta. The final stop is Marsaxlokk Fishing Village. We enjoy our time there with its colorful boats and lively market. Afterwards, we transfer to the airport and depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1372 at 19:15. Arrival is at 22:45, marking the end of our tour.
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and board the bus with our luggage. Our tour, lasting all day, begins. We visit Santa Maria Assunta Church in Mosta, which features the third largest dome in Europe. Afterwards, we proceed to Mdina, where some scenes of Game of Thrones were filmed. After seeing historical structures such as the Cathedral, Government Palace, and Carmelite Church, we take a break at Fontanella Cafe. Then, we explore the capital city, Valletta. The final stop is Marsaxlokk Fishing Village. We enjoy our time there with its colorful boats and lively market. Afterwards, we transfer to the airport and depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1372 at 19:15. Arrival is at 22:45, marking the end of our tour.
What's included
- Economy class plane ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Catania and Malta – Istanbul Airport.
- Economy class plane ticket with Air Malta Airlines between Catania – Malta. (The airline and times may change.)
- 3 nights in Catania, accommodation in a 4-star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 1 night in Malta, accommodation in a 3-star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
- All tours specified in the program.
- Entrance fees to all museums and historical sites specified in the program.
- Airport taxes.
- Hotel taxes.
- All hotel and airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour guide service.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not included
Personal expenses and hotel extras.
Exit fee for leaving the country (can be paid to the relevant banks or at the Ministry of Finance counter at the airport).
Lunch and dinner.
City taxes charged by hotels.
Domestic connecting flights.
Schengen visa fee.
Travel insurance package (including cancellation coverage).
Note: A 100% surcharge applies to guests aged 70 and over.
Need to Know
- Prices are calculated per person based on double occupancy.
- In the event of cancellation requests for reservations, a penalty fee will be applied for Air Malta flights regardless of any cancellation period. This penalty 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 hotel standards 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.
- In some hotels, twin (TWIN) beds may be provided. During the hotel stay, requests for room type changes are subject to the hotel's discretion.
- We kindly request that prices be checked prior to completing the purchase.