Sicily Day Tour from Malta: Explore Pozzallo and Syracuse

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Syracuse Cathedral Temple of Athena
Sicily Day Tour from Malta: Explore Pozzallo and SyracuseSicily Day Tour from Malta: Explore Pozzallo and SyracuseSicily Day Tour from Malta: Explore Pozzallo and Syracuse
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Why we love it?

This private full-day tour from Malta to Eastern Sicily offers a well-paced exploration of Taormina, Mount Etna, and Siracusa, ideal for travelers arriving by ferry at Pozzallo. You’ll begin with a visit to Taormina, where the hilltop town’s Corso Umberto and views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna set a scenic tone. Next, the tour continues to Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, with opportunities to walk around the Silvestri Craters and take in the volcanic landscape. The final stop is Siracusa, where you can explore the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, stroll through Ortigia Island’s historic center, and see the Syracuse Cathedral, which incorporates the ancient Temple of Athena. This itinerary balances cultural landmarks and natural wonders, with free time for shopping, coffee, or a seaside walk before returning to Pozzallo for your ferry back to Malta.

Inclusions

  • Meet & greet at port• Private English-speaking driver• Air-conditioned vehicle• Fuel, tolls, parking

Itinerary

Stop 1

Pick up at the port of Pozzallo

in Italy

Short drive to Taormina Taormina was called the pearl of Grand Tour in Italy, it's a flourishing garden with figs, grapes, pomegranates, peaches, almond trees, hibiscus and salvia. It is built on a hill which offers the breathtaking view to Etna and to the Ionian coast. Goethe affirmed: "You see Taormina for the first time, and you fall in love with it forever." Its cinematographic views and the atmosphere of Little Italy makes you fall in love with its beauty. Drive back to the port of Pozzallo Ferry to Malta

Etna

Short drive to Mount Etna long the coast There's a sense of grandeur in Mount Etna with its seductive and frightening power. It destroys and creates; it performs the endless cycle of life through a constant renewal. Capricious Etna offers the best panoramic views and fulfils any traveller with its fire energy.

Our first destination

Our first destination is Syracuse, the eldest city in Sicily with its Cathedral fully incorporated into the Temple of Athena, with its inspiration for manierist Caravaggio and the devotion of local women to Saint Lucy. This place has witnessed various wars, conflicts, competitions and inherited the talents of Archimedes, Plato, Dionysius. It reveals its secrets only to beauty lovers.

Short stop for an ice-cream before the departure to Malta

Short stop for an ice-cream before the departure to Malta

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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