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BlueStone Tourism Services - Incoming tour operator & incentive destination management in Sicily is proud to offer a special Malta Sicily vacation package. Today you can travel direction Gozo in Malta and discover the Mediterranean beauty with our Sicily guided tour. Visit the tourist attractions in Malta and take one of our Sicily guided tours. Discover Valletta, Gozo and the Sicilian main destinations. With our special offer in Malta and escorted tours of Sicily you will love the Mediterranean beauty, so check our deluxe tour
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BlueStone Tourism Services
Tour operator & incentive destination management for Sicily
Eris Centre - Suite 309 - Via Pulica s.n.
Lotto Colle del Gelsomino - 95024 Aci S. Antonio (CT) - Italy
Tel. +39.095.7652696 (ext.309) - Fax +39.095.7652696 (ext.319)
Malta and Sicily Islands highlights tour
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"Dip yourself in the beauties of the two
wonderful Mediterranean islands: Malta & Sicily"
Nine nights / Ten days tour
Malta, Saint Julian (2 nights)
Sicily, Taormina (4 nights), Agrigento (1 night), Palermo (2 nights)
Departure GUARANTEED (with a minimum 2 guest)
Every Friday from April 4, 2008 to October 17, 2008
Small size group: Minimum 2 clients - Maximum 25 clients
START/FINISH: The tour start in Malta airport (MLA) and finish in Palermo airport (PMO). We strictly recommend to the customers to provide international airline tickets with arrival in Malta airport and departure from Palermo airport, plus a domestic flight from Malta to Catania (operated by: Air Malta/KM) or ferry ticket from Malta port to Catania port (operated by: Virtu Ferries).
Day by day itinerary
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Day 1 - (Friday) Malta.
You are greeted at Malta airport and transferred to your hotel. Time at leisure to rest or shopping.
Day 2 - (Saturday) Malta: Valletta, Mdina & Marsaxlokk.
After breakfast, our full day tour includes a tour of Valletta, the capital city, built in 1565 by the Knights of St. John. Our tour starts with a visit to the Upper Barakka Gardens, where you can admire views overlooking the stunning fortified Grand Harbour. We also feature the magnificent St. John's Co.Cathedral: here you will also see Caravaggio's 'Beheading of St. John'. Our final stop in Valletta is the Grand Masters Palace, the old seat of the order of St. John and today used as home to the parliament. After our tour of Valletta, we visit the pretty
BlueStone Tourism Services
Tour Operator for Sicily
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Address
Eris Centre - Suite 309
Via Pulica s.n.
Lotto Colle del Gelsomino
95024 Aci S. Antonio (CT)
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Telephone & Fax numbers
Tel. +39.095.7652696 (ext.309)
Fax +39.095.7652696 (ext.319)
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traditional fishermen village of Marsaxlokk, in the south of the island, the best place for fresh fish and an ideal stop for lunch. We continue our tour in the afternoon, visiting the Hagar Qim Temple site, circa 3300BC; this temple is particularly interesting as it has the largest and heaviest megaliths, some weighing a staggering 20 tons. The final location of our tour is the medieval city of Mdina, which is
otherwise known as "The Silent City". Mdina is the island's old capital, built in the 9th century by the Arabs. This medieval city is a maze of narrow alleys and magnificent architecture. Our walking tour includes all the main highlights and also a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral. (BB)
Day 3 - (Sunday) Malta to Sicily: Catania/Taormina.
All day long at leisure to rest or shopping, or optional excursion to Gozo Island. Tonight, transfer to the airport and independent departure to reach Sicily: Catania airport. On arrival in Sicily you are greeted at Catania airport and transferred to your hotel in Taormina. (BB)
Day 4 - (Monday) Sicily: Taormina.
All day long at leisure to rest or shopping. (BB)
Day 5 - (Tuesday) Sicily: Catania & Syracuse.
Today we depart to reach Catania, the city of lava, standing in the ominous shadow of Mount Etna. The town is called the city of "black and white": white plaster and marble and black lava form major parts of its architectural adornment. Here, we will visit the old centre of the city in the Piazza Duomo, with the sculpture of the ancient elephant. Then we will drive to Syracuse. On arrival, a walk in the island of Ortygia, the picturesque and densely built original centre of Syracuse. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. During afternoon we will visit the magnificent Archaeological Park, where we will admire the 5th-century BC Greek Theatre, the stone quarries, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise Quarry. We'll then drive back to Taormina. (BB L)
Day 6 - (Wednesday) Sicily: Jeep Ride to Mount Etna.
A short drive by Jeep takes us to the slopes of Mt. Etna. Weather and volcanic conditions permitting, we experience the lava fields and incredible views of Europe's highest and most
the entrance of Alcantara Gorges, before driving along the coast to reach Taormina. (BB L)
Day 7 - (Thursday) Sicily: Caltagirone and Agrigento.
Following breakfast, we'll drive through the heart of Sicily to reach the pleasant Caltagirone, one of most important towns for Sicilian pottery and ceramics. We will walk in the city centre and climb on the famous steps, all decorated with local colored majolica glazed tiles. Time at leisure for shopping in the nice ceramics-shops. We'll then continue to reach the great Agrigento, to see the finest of all ancient Greek sites, with complete Doric Temples. Dinner at the hotel. After dinner, we enjoy an orientation tour of Agrigento by night to admire the Illuminated Temples. (BB D)
Day 8 - (Friday) Sicily: Segesta, Salt Way Road, Erice & Olive Oil Factory.
Today we will drive to Segesta, one of the major cities of the Elymian people, one of the three indigenous people of Sicily, in the southwest coast of Sicily. The unfinished hexastyle doric temple of Segesta, late 5th century BC, is built on a hilltop, just outside the ancient city of Segesta, with a commanding view of the surrounding area. We shall then continue to the lovely Trapani province, where we find the pleasant Salt Way Road and the Sicilian windmills. We continue to the medieval hill town of Erice. On arrival, we'll walk to reach the nice Castle built on the remains of Venus Temple, then we'll continue to a local pastry-shop, to taste the typical marzipans and almond pastry. Time for leisure. This afternoon we drive to a local Olive Oil Factory for our Snacks & Cocktail and tasting of antipasti, local olive oil, bruschette, pizza and local cheese. Then, we continue to Palermo. (BB C)
Day 9 - (Saturday): Palermo.
This morning, after breakfast at the Hotel, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Palermo at your own pace. Experience the new "Hop on and Hop off" concept of sightseeing enjoyed around the world. You'll receive a ticket valid all day, so you can get on and off the bus at as many of the important sites as you'd like throughout the day. (BB)
Day 10 - (Sunday): Palermo.
Following breakfast, transfer to Palermo airport. (BB)
MEAL LEGEND: BB Buffet Continental Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner C Cocktail
Tour rates
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PRICES ARE EUR PER PERSON, IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
Euros 1400.00 per person in double/twin occupancy.
Euros 1600.00 per person in single occupancy.
Included in our rates
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Private Airport Transfers for services done from h 8:00PM to h 7:00PM.
Malta: Two nights accommodation in First class Hotel, standard room, no sea-view.
Taormina: Four nights accommodation in First class Hotel, standard room no sea-view.
Agrigento: One night accommodation in First class Hotel, standard room.
Palermo: Two nights accommodation in First class Hotel, standard room.
Buffet continental breakfast daily.
Deluxe Vehicle-coach with Air Conditioning.
English speaking tour director/Driver as per program.
Meals as specified in the itinerary with group set menu.
All sightseeing and excursions as specified in the itinerary.
1 Full Day jeep ride excursion to Etna Volcano.
Hotel & City Taxes.
Admission fee.
Not included in our rates
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Intercontinental flights.
International flights Malta to Catania.
Gratuities to Driver-Escort, Tour Director.
Optional excursion to Gozo Island.
Porterage at airport.
Luggage handling fee at hotel.
Gratuities to Local Guide.
Tips.
Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program.
Travel Insurance.
Airport Transfer done h 8:00PM to h 7:00AM, clients have to pay the night-use supplement Euros 20.00 per person each way.
First class hotels during the tour
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Malta: Hotel Corinthia Marina.
Taormina: Hotel Lido Caparena.
Agrigento: Hotel della Valle.
Palermo: Hotel Politeama.
Hotels may be substituted with others of similar category.
Download the tour program
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You can download our escorted tour program in Microsoft Word or PDF format by clicking the icons below.
active volcano. Visit the Cave of the Thieves and Mount Fontana, with a spectacular view of Bove Valley, and the extinct craters of Sartorius Mounts. Then to a farmhouse to taste Etna rural food: we indulge in a typical light-lunch at a farmhouse. After lunch, enjoy a stop at
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