Sicily & Malta Tour
Day 1 ISTANBUL – PALERMO | Monreale
We start our tour by meeting with our guide at 04:00 at Istanbul Yeni Airport Departure Terminal. After our ticket and baggage procedures, we fly from Istanbul to Palermo with Turkish Airlines flight TK1373, departing at 06:50. We arrive in Palermo at 08:25 local time, and during our panoramic city tour of Palermo, we will see Via Liberta and Via Roma streets, Quattro Canti, the Fountain of Shame, Norman Palace, Teatro Massimo, Teatro Politeama Garibaldi, and Palermo Cathedral. Guests who wish may join the extra Monreale tour organized by our guide (35 Euros). Monreale creates a magical feeling with its charm and beauty, and is one of Sicily’s most important cultural sites. We will explore the city of Monreale which is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is home to Sicily’s most important cathedral. After our free time in Monreale, we will proceed to our hotel for accommodation.
Day 2 PALERMO | Erice & Trapani
After breakfast at our hotel, we have a free day. Guests who wish may join the extra Erice and Trapani tour organized by our guide (65 Euros). We start our tour in Erice, where you can experience the medieval atmosphere. We wander through the stone streets of Erice and admire the magnificent views from Venus Castle. We recommend trying the delicious treats in Erice, which is famous for its chocolate shops and pastry shops. Next, we head to Trapani, a fishing village. We will walk along the fishing port and see colorful fishing boats. During our break in Trapani, guests may enjoy seafood dishes. After the tour, we will return to our hotel for accommodation.
Day 3 PALERMO – CATANIA | Cefalu & Outlet
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and return our room keys to the reception. We proceed to Catania. Guests who wish may participate in the Cefalu fishing village and outlet tour organized by our guide along the way (30 Euros). Cefalù is a historic and beautiful fishing village located on Sicily’s north coast. It is known for its historic streets, magnificent beaches, and the famous Cefalu Cathedral. After enjoying the views from the Rocca di Cefalu hill, we will descend into the historic city center and its narrow streets. We will see the wonderful Cefalu Cathedral, which has a unique mixture of Arab and Norman architecture. After relaxing in seaside cafes, we will head to the Outlet for shopping. After our break for shopping, we will transfer to Catania, where we will conduct our panoramic city tour of Catania. On this tour, we will see Fontana dell’Elefante, Republic Square, Etna Street, and Duomo Cathedral. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4 CATANIA | Etna & Savoca & Taormina
After breakfast at our hotel, guests who wish may join the extra tour organized by our guide to Mount Etna, Savoca, where the Godfather movie was filmed, and Taormina (80 Euros). We start our tour at Mount Etna, which, at 3,350 meters, is the largest and highest volcano in Europe and has been active for approximately half a million years, also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will ascend to the Silvestri crater at an altitude of 1,900 meters, where the mountains are covered in lava. After that, we continue to Savoca, where many critical scenes from The Godfather 2 were filmed. You can listen to the stories of the famous mafia families of Sicily while enjoying a local drink at Bar Vitelli, decorated with photos of characters Michael and Apollonia from the movie. After visiting here, we will take the narrow cobbled path to see the San Nicolo church, built in the 14th century, where Michael and Apollonia married in the film. We will then proceed to Taormina via Naxos. The beautiful beaches and nature of Naxos will enchant you. Upon arrival in Taormina, Sicily’s most luxurious town, we will visit places such as Chiesa di San Giuseppe, Porta Catania, and Porta Messina. We especially recommend trying Pasta alla Norma and Canolo Siciliano, which are delicious dishes from Sicily. After the tour, we will return to our hotel for accommodation.
Day 5 CATANIA – MALTA | Siracusa & Noto
After breakfast at our hotel, we will do check-out procedures. Guests who wish can take an extra tour to Siracusa and Noto along the way (50 Euros). Our tour to Siracusa, the town where the famous mathematician Archimedes lived, will start by crossing to the island of Ortigia, connected by bridges. In this central square, we will see the Siracusa Cathedral built on the remains of the Temple of Athena and the church of Santa Lucia, known as the patron saint of the city. We will explore the Arethusa Fountain, which is a sweet water spring, and Archimedes’ square before wandering through the narrow streets filled with cafes and shops. After free time, we will proceed to Noto, one of Sicily’s most important Baroque-style towns, where we will explore many historical buildings and architectural wonders rebuilt accurately after being completely destroyed in the 1693 earthquake in the 18th century. We will then head back to Catania for our panoramic city tour, which includes Fontana dell’Elefante, Republic Square, Etna Street, and Duomo Cathedral. After our tour, we will go to Pozzallo Harbor to embark on a fast ferry to Malta, departing at 19:30. Arrival in Malta at 21:15 and check into our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 6 MALTA | Rabat & Mdina & Valletta
After breakfast at our hotel, we will conduct our panoramic tour of the three cities. Sit back and explore Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea, built and supported by the Knights of Malta, also known as Cottonera. After our bus tour in Cospicua, we will walk through the narrow streets of the mystical and mysterious city of Vittoriosa, where we will see historic churches and palaces. Lastly, we will stop at Senglea, located at the center of the Grand Harbor, featuring a watchtower with a fantastic harbor view. Guests who wish may join the extra tour organized by our guide to Rabat, Mdina, and Valletta (50 Euros). Our first stop will be Rabat, established around 700 BC, with historical narrow streets surrounding Mdina. After Rabat, we will walk to the ancient capital of Malta, Mdina, known for hosting many scenes from the famous series Game of Thrones. While exploring this medieval city's narrow streets, we will see the magnificent Saint Paul Cathedral, the Falson Palace built by Malta’s noble families in the 13th century, the Carmelite Monastery built in Baroque style in the 17th century, Vilhena Palace, and the old houses of Mdina. After our free time, we will head to Valletta. We will conduct our city tour in Valletta, where we will have the chance to see this majestic city surrounded by fortifications from the outside. After a bus tour, we will explore the lively streets of Valletta with our guide. Our first stop will be the Barracca Gardens, which were built on the upper part of the defensive walls surrounding this magnificent city. These gardens also offer stunning views of the Grand Harbor and the three ancient cities surrounded by walls. After our break in Valletta, we will return to our hotel for accommodation.
Day 7 MALTA – ISTANBUL | Popeye’s Village & Sliema & Marsaxlokk
After breakfast at our hotel, we return our room keys to the reception and have the rest of the day free. Guests who wish may join the extra tour organized by our guide to Popeye Village, Sliema, and Marsaxlokk Fishing Village (65 Euros). We arrive at Popeye Village, where the movie Popeye was filmed in 1980. Here we will explore the village and watch performances by Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bluto. In Sliema, known as the emerging face of Malta, you can stroll along the promenade and visit shopping stores. Sliema also has many restaurants and cafes with a vibrant atmosphere. After the Sliema tour, we will continue to visit the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. You should not miss the view of the small fishing boats, called Luzzo, which are uniquely designed and decorated in Malta’s colors. This charming fishing village also sets up an open market where guests can taste fresh fish and seafood during their free time. After the tour, we will transfer to the airport. After our ticket and baggage procedures, we will depart to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1372 at 19:30. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:00 local time and the end of our tour.
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ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES |
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April 19 & June 14 & October 4; IST PMO 06:50 – 08:25 – TK1373 MLA IST 19:30 – 23:00 – TK1372 November 30; IST PMO 07:55 – 08:30 – TK1373 MLA IST 19:55 – 00:20+1 – TK1372
Pozzallo – Malta 19:30 – 21:15 St.John Paul II
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‘’The price per person is valid for double occupancy. For guests staying alone, a single supplement must be added to the price per person. / The prices for the 3rd person and children apply when staying with 2 adults. The child's age is 11 and below.’’
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Our tour program is organized with a minimum of 40 participants. If the required participation is not achieved, the agency will notify you of the cancellation at least 21 days before the tour departure.
• If the hotel(s) are specified only by category information without mentioning names in the tour program or if the same destination is presented with options, the hotel(s) will be informed by your agency 48 hours before the tour movement.
• During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a greater distance than the specified kilometers or in different cities. In such cases, your agency will inform you 48 hours before the tour movement.
• The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of cities and are typically 2-3 hours long, conducted only as a panoramic tour with a guide's narration from inside the vehicle, excluding entrance to museums and historical sites. The agency is not responsible for the absence of the mentioned tours due to reasons such as denial of entry by local authorities, closed roads due to any event, or impossibility of conducting the tour due to weather conditions.
• Triple rooms may be provided based on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are foldable and/or referred to as coach beds, the tour participants accept that they may experience tightness and bed types in the rooms reserved for 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts apply to a single child that fits the age group staying with 2 adults. Hotel bed guarantees are not provided for children aged 0-2.
• Breakfasts provided by the hotel included in the tour program are compatible with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu that includes butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall designated for the group.
• The tour flights are group tickets, so flight times may change. You can confirm the current flight details with your agency. Current times will be communicated to you by your agency together with the tour information.
• It is necessary to confirm the flight times before taking a domestic flight. If the guest has purchased their domestic connection flight from a provider independent of the agency, they accept that in case of cancellation of the trip by the agency or any flight time changes, they cannot claim any refund from the agency. The guest accepts in advance that they accept any material and moral losses arising from the cancellation or change of the trip.
• According to the rules of the airlines; if the outbound flight of a round-trip flight ticket purchased is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline.
• Guests who are included in the tour without a flight must be at the starting point of the tour on their own means and without any delay. Otherwise, they will be responsible for all their transfers on their own.
• The agency is not responsible for guests who are not present at the specified airport at the times indicated by the airline rules, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or check-in and boarding on time but cannot board the flight. All expenses related to obtaining new flight tickets for guests missing the flight and necessary transfers in the region they are going to are their own responsibility.
• Guests participating in the tour are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, luggage, passports/IDs, and the agency is not responsible for items that are forgotten/lost/stolen. In case of finding forgotten items, there is no obligation to deliver them to the country and/or person, and any costs incurred during delivery are the owner's responsibility.
• In cases of illness, loss, or theft, since the integrity and continuation of the group are essential, the guide cannot accompany the guests individually in such negative situations.
• It is mandatory to provide the correct name, date of birth, and passport number as stated in the passport during the purchase of the tour. Tickets are issued based on this information. Penalty fees for cancellations and changes due to incorrect information will be collected from you.
• Some airlines may charge fees for dining and online check-in services.
• During the tours, seat numbers on the bus cannot be guaranteed.
• In our tours, the times announced by our guide to the guests are the time the vehicle wheel starts turning. Our guide, who is responsible for treating all guests equally, will move the vehicle without waiting at the assembly times. In a situation where a guest is late, they will have to provide their own transport to the next stop.
• Extra tours are organized by the local agency we work with with a minimum participation of 20 people. If the required number is not met, tours may not be conducted or the extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. In addition, the days and hours of the tours may be changed by the guide due to the open/closed status of the museums and sites to be visited and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany guests during extra tours.
• In classic packages where extra tours are not included, participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not want to participate in the extra tours arranged during the tour accept that they will wait in a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at the rest facility before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from the spot they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
• In programs where extra tours are included, entrance fees for museums & historical sites must be paid at the time of reservation to your agency or to the guide during the tour.
• The participant agrees to the payments for local guides, entrance fees to museums & historical sites, city taxes, and any audio systems as stated in the tour program, and accepts that they will pay the previously specified amount during the trip. The participant has been completely and thoroughly informed about this matter.
• The agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and charter flights, and times may change before the existing trip and flight. The agency is obliged to notify about these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
VISA
• There is a visa requirement for Turkish citizens. To apply for a visa, it is necessary to apply with a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of the travel's end along with the documents specified in our "Documents Required for Visa" list.
• The visa must be obtained from the country where the first entry is made or from the country where the most accommodation will be made during the trip.
• Holders of green passports are not required to obtain a visa, and a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of the trip is sufficient.
• The visa information specified in the program is valid for Turkish citizens. Guests holding passports from outside the Republic of Turkey should obtain visa information from the relevant consulates.
• Obtaining a visa does not guarantee entry into the country, as the passport police have the authority to deny entry. The responsibility for this situation lies with the passenger, and our agency is not responsible.
• To avoid issues at the border gate of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, or similarly damaged passports, it is essential that the obtained passports are renewed, and if a visa is required for Turkish citizens, it must be on the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
• Guests under 18 years old traveling alone or with only one parent might be asked to show a document of mutual consent from both parents during entry/exiting country operations, so we recommend that guests under 18 and their parents pay attention to this matter.
What's Included
Turkish Airlines scheduled flight from Istanbul – Palermo // Malta - Istanbul round-trip economy class flight ticket
2 nights accommodation with breakfast in 3* and 4* hotels in Palermo, 2 nights in Catania, and 2 nights in Malta (Due to the flight schedule, breakfast will not be provided at the hotel in Catania)
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
One-way flight with Local Airlines from Catania to Malta
Panoramic city tours of Palermo, Catania, Malta.
Transfer from Palermo to Catania
Professional Turkish guiding services
Travel health insurance covering the travel period. 100% surcharge for those over 70 years old. €25
Not Included
Lunch and dinner not specified in the program
All personal expenses and hotel extras
Foreign exit fee
Extra tours
Driver tips 5 Euro per person (optional)
Eco Tax fee of 2€ per person per night in Malta, 3€ per person per night in Catania, and 4€ per person per night city taxes in Palermo
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