01.DAY: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – CATANIA – ETNA
Meet with our valued guests at 04:15 at the THY international terminal (Check-in counters 1-27) for boarding. Fly with Turkish Airlines flight TK1393, departing at 08:10 and arriving in Catania at 08:35 local time. After arriving, we start a panoramic tour. Then, we head to our Etna tour. While moving towards Etna, we will have the opportunity to take stunning photos of the magnificent views that embrace us along with its vegetation. On the way, we will see the second crater of Mount Etna, Silvestri, at an altitude of 1800 meters. Don’t forget to collect pieces of rocks that have been steaming from the Etna Volcano! The tour will end with many beautiful places to photograph in the area formed by the lava of Etna. After the tour, we return to our hotel.
02.DAY: SAVOCA – TAORMINA – GIARDINI NAXOS – CATANIA
After breakfast, we will begin our full day tour at the time designated by our guide. On our tour of Savoca, Taormina, and Giardini Naxos, we will see the filming locations of the world-famous film “The Godfather.” We will visit Bar Vitelli and San Michele Church among the places to see. After passing through movie-like streets, we continue towards Taormina, a charming town located at the foot of the beautiful Tauro Mountain with breathtaking views. We will visit this quaint town with its streets, souvenir shops, and avenues. Then, we will head to Giardini Naxos, famous for its volcanic beaches and colorful streets. The cultural mosaic where the Greeks settled in the 6th century B.C. and later inhabited by the Phoenicians and Romans offers you many great photo opportunities. After the tour, we will return to our hotel.
03.DAY: SIRACUSA – CATANIA
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel for a full day tour of Siracusa. We will see the Aretusa Fountain, Cathedral, Diana Fountain, and Apollo Temple in the city where the famous mathematician Archimedes lived. Then we will return to Catania. Among the places we will see in the city center of Catania are the Duomo Cathedral, Fontana dell’Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza Repubblica), and Etna Street. After free time, we will transfer back to our hotel.
04.DAY: CATANIA – MALTA / GOZO ISLAND – DWEJRA – T’PINO CHURCH – VICTORIA RABAT – XELENDI – MGARR
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head to Catania Airport. Depart for Malta at 07:35 on Air Malta flight KM641, arriving at 08:15. After check-in at the hotel, we begin our tour of Gozo with your guide. We take the ferry from Cirkewwa Port to Gozo Island. In Gozo, which embraces tranquility with its green nature, we will visit Dwejra, where movies like Troja, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones were filmed, and then visit the pilgrim site T’Pino Church. You will have the opportunity to taste local products such as honey, carob, liqueur, and cheese. After that, we will have free time in Xlendi fishing village. In Victoria Rabat, we will see St. George Basilica and walk through the streets. After the tour, we will return from Mgarr Port to Malta and transfer to our hotel.
05.DAY: MOSTA – MDINA – VALETTA (GAME OF THRONES) – MARSAXLOKK
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and proceed with our luggage to the bus. Our full day tour begins. We will visit Santa Maria Assunta Church in Mosta, which has the third largest dome in Europe. Then we travel to Mdina, where some scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed. We will see historical sites such as the Cathedral, Government Palace, and Carmelite Church, followed by a break at Fontanella Cafe. After that, we will explore Valletta, the capital city. Our final stop is Marsaxlokk Fishing Village. Enjoying the colorful boats and lively market, we will have a delightful time. Afterwards, we will transfer to the airport for our flight TK1372 with Turkish Airlines, departing at 19:15 and arriving in Istanbul at 22:45, concluding our tour.