The Maltese Islands and Sicily

Experience the Maltese Islands and Sicily in depth on a journey through two island realms that have stood at the crossroads of Mediterranean civilization since antiquity. From extraordinary prehistoric temples and Greek theaters to baroque towns, layered cuisines, and dazzling mosaics, trace millennia of history and culture in settings framed by sun, sea, and stone.

Tour Highlights

Explore in depth the island nation of Malta and the rich history of Sicily, each an important crossroads of civilization and culture since deep antiquity.
Tour remarkable UNESCO-listed prehistoric sites including the Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni and the Temples of Tarxien on Malta, and the Ġgantija megalithic site on the neighboring island of Gozo, believed to predate the Pyramids.
Visit splendid ancient ruins in Syracuse, Sicily, including one of the world’s best-preserved Greek theaters, among other archaeological treasures.
Discover Sicily’s opulent Baroque towns, from Noto and Ispica to Modica.
Delight your tastebuds with delicious, authentic Maltese and Sicilian cuisine.
Admire the incredible blend of Byzantine-Arab-Norman style influences in Palermo’s gorgeous Capella Palatina, and marvel at the stunning polychrome mosaics at the Roman Villa del Casale in Sicily’s interior.

Itinerary at a Glance