DAY 1: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – CATANIA – ETNA
Meet our guests at Istanbul Airport, at 04:15, in front of the THY international departure desk (counter 1-27) and check-in procedures. Depart to Catania with Turkish Airlines flight TK1393 at 08:10. Arrival in Catania at 08:35 local time. We will do a panoramic tour with our pending vehicle. Afterwards, we start our Etna tour. While heading towards Etna, we will take stunning photos of Mount Etna, which embraces us with its flora and scenery. On our way, we will see the second crater of Mount Etna, Silvestri, at 1800 meters high, one of the highest active volcanoes in Europe. Don’t forget to take souvenirs of steaming rocks! Our tour will end with many views in the lava fields of Mount Etna, where you can take amazing photos. Afterwards, return to our hotel.
DAY 2: SAVOCA – TAORMINA – GIARDINI NAXOS – CATANIA
After breakfast, at the time determined by our guide, we start our full-day tour. During our visit to Savoca, Taormina, and Giardini Naxos, we will see filming locations of the famous movie "The Godfather." We will visit Bar Vitelli and San Michele Church. Walking through streets like in the movies, we head to Taormina, which is a gem of the Ionian Sea and one of Sicily’s most beautiful coastal towns. The charming town at the foot of Mount Tauro, with its streets, souvenir shops, and alleys, will be explored. Then we proceed to Giardini Naxos, renowned for its volcanic beach and colorful streets. Established in the 6th century BC by Greeks, later inhabited by Phoenicians and Romans, this cultural mosaic offers spectacular photo opportunities. After the tour, return to our hotel.
DAY 3: SICILY – CATANIA
After breakfast, we leave the hotel for the full-day Siracusa tour. In the famous city where mathematician Archimedes lived, we will see Arethusa Fountain, Cathedral, Diana Fountain, and Apollo Temple. Afterwards, return to Catania. Among the sights we will see panoramically in the city center are Duomo Cathedral, Elephant Fountain, Republic Square (Piazza della Repubblica), and Etna Street. After free time, we transfer to the hotel.
DAY 4: CATANIA – MALTA / GOZO ISLAND – DWEJRA – T’PINO CHURCH – VICTORIA RABAT – XELENDI – MGARR
After breakfast, return the room keys to the reception and check out, then proceed to Malta Airport. Fly to Malta on Air Malta flight KM641 at 07:35, arriving at 08:15. After hotel check-in, we begin our Gozo tour with your guide. We cross to Gozo Island by ferry from Cirkewwa Terminal. In the tranquil, lush nature of Gozo, we visit Dwejra, which has hosted movies like Troy, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones, and T’Pino Church, a place of pilgrimage. We will have the chance to taste local products such as honey, carob, liqueur, and cheese. Then enjoy free time at Xelendi fishing village. In Victoria Rabat, we see St. George Basilica and walk through the streets. After the tour, return from Mgarr Harbour to Malta and transfer to our hotel.
DAY 5: MOSTA – MDINA – VALLETTA (GAME OF THRONES) – MARSAXLOKK
After breakfast, disembark from the hotel and transfer with luggage to the bus. Our all-day tour begins. We visit Mosta's Santa Maria Assunta Church, which has the third-largest dome in Europe. Then we go to Mdina, where some scenes of "Game of Thrones" were filmed. We see historical structures like the Cathedral, Government Palace, and St. Mary’s Church. Take a break at Fontanella Cafe. Afterwards, we explore the capital, Valletta. The final stop is the fishing village Marsaxlokk, famous for colorful boats and lively market. Then transfer to the airport and depart to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1372 at 19:15. Arrival at 22:45, marking the end of our tour.