Sicily, Malta & Aeolian Islands Tour
15 Captivating Days
- Leisurely 2, 3 and 4 night stays
- Small groups from just 10 to 28
- Genuinely inclusive, no additional on tour costs
- Character hotels in superb locations
- Designed for Australians & New Zealanders
- 'My Time' guaranteed
Tour Overview
Stay on 4 incredible Mediterranean islands - Lipari, in the gorgeous Aeolian islands, pretty Ortigia Island by Syracuse, Sicily and sensational Malta. Cruise to whitewashed Panarea, Vulcano island with its hot sulphur mud baths, and Stromboli to witness the volcano’s fiery eruptions against the night sky. Stroll through the baroque heart of delightful Noto, Ragusa Ibla and Scicli, and enjoy a special ‘Modica Experience’ evening. In Malta, stay four nights in beautiful Valletta, visit Gozo, the Blue Grotto and 5,000-year-old stone temples. Enjoy lazy lunches and dinners on seaside terraces, in classic restaurants and unusual locations in the Sicilian countryside. Utterly amazing!
Highlights
- Stay 4 nights in the glorious Aeolian Islands, in pretty Lipari, right beside the Tyrrhenian Sea
- Visit historic Cefalù, Lipari’s 500 year old citadel and old Norman Cloisters
- Enjoy a beachside lunch in Acquacalda and dinners on your hotel terrace over the sea rocks
- Take a day cruise to explore delightful Panarea with its whitewashed alleyways, swim in the azure sea and visit San Vincenzo on the volcano island of Stromboli
- Cruise around the little Isola di Strombolicchio to witness Stromboli’s lava fireworks by night
- Enjoy ‘My Time’ on the ‘hot mud bath’ island of Vulcano
- Stay 2 nights in an amazing Liberty style hotel on beautiful Ortigia Island
- Enjoy a sumptuous lunch in an Osteria in a hilltop village in ‘Godfather Country’
- Explore the ancient Greek and Roman ruins of Syracuse with its massive amphitheatre and ‘Ear of Dionysus’ cavern
- Be guided through Ortigia’s breathtaking architecture on the main square, Piazza del Duomo and visit the classic Mercato di Ortigia – food market
- Stay 3 nights in ancient Modica
- Visit 4 baroque towns of the Val di Noto
- Explore delightful Noto with its apricot stone churches and palaces, and enjoy a leisurely lunch on the terrace of an old Norman stone tower
- Be guided through Modica Alto and Modica Bassa, taste the Cioccolato di Modica, and enjoy the ‘Modica Experience’ a memorable dinner and night-time walk
- Visit Ragusa Ibla, ‘My Time’ in Modica and a dusk visit to delightful Scicli
- Stay 4 nights in a 5 star hotel in the awesome walled city of Valletta, Malta’s capital.
- Enjoy a guided city tour, visit the sumptuous St John’s Co-Cathedral, the Malta Experience and the fascinating ‘La Sacra Infermeria’.
- Cruise around the Grand Harbour’s ‘Three Cities’, dine in a wonderful old Maltese restaurant, and relax with quality ‘My Time’
- Take a day trip to Gozo island, visit Victoria’s impressive citadel, and enjoy lunchtime at leisure in the pretty harbour of Xlendi
- Explore the 5,000-year-old Megalithic temples of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, spend lunchtime in Marsaxlokk harbour filled with its multicoloured, painted boats
- Spend the evening and enjoy a farewell dinner in the ancient ‘Silent City’ of Mdina

Wanderlust…
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Palermo Welcome
Day 2: Cefalù, Lipari, Aeolian Islands
Day 3: Lipari and Acquacalda lunch
Day 4: Aeolian Islands cruise - Panarea & Stromboli
Day 5: Vulcano mud baths and ‘My Time’
Day 6: Lunch in ‘The Godfather’ village and Ortigia
Day 7: Syracuse and Ortigia ‘My Time’
Day 8: Noto, lunch at Torre Marabino and Modica
Day 9: Modica chocolate and dinner in Modica Ibla
Day 10: Ragusa, ‘My Time’ and Scicli
Day 11: Valletta, Malta
Day 12: Valletta city tour and ‘My Time’
Day 13: Gozo, Victoria citadel and Xlendi
Day 14: Ancient Ħaġar Qim, Marsaxlokk and Mdina
Day 15: Valletta, Malta
Incredible Value Inclusions
- ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described
- Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
- Travel in first-class air-conditioned coaches for touring, transfers and sightseeing
- 14 nights specially selected hotel accommodation
- Hotel porterage (1 bag per person)
- 23 Meals – including breakfast daily (B), 3 lunches (L) and 6 dinners (D)
- Tea, coffee and a complimentary beverage with all included dinners
- Welcome drink Palermo
- Hand Selected Albatross Experiences - Aeolian Islands cruise to Panarea and Stromboli, visit to Vulcano island, Malta Two Harbour boat cruise, visits St John’s Co-Cathedral and the Malta Experience, day trip to Gozo, the Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra stone temples, Blue Grotto boat ride.
- Local guides as described in the itinerary
- ALL tips to your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides
- Personal audio system whilst on tour
- Free WiFi on most coaches and at hotels
Your Hotels

Hotel Plaza Opéra, Palermo - 1 Night
This 4-star, boutique style hotel, is located right in the heart of Palermo, by Via Libertà, in an elegant residential area of Palermo. It has a great location with easy access by foot to the cafes, restaurants and shops in the wonderful Liberty neighbourhood.

Hotel Rocce Azzurre, Lipari - 4 Nights

Grand Hotel, Ortigia - 2 Nights

Hotel Principe D’Aragona, Modica - 3 Nights
