Sun & Stone: Malta and Sicily in 8 Nights

After a restful night and a healthy breakfast, it’s time to explore the city of Valletta! Start your day with a half-day tour, where you will discover the highlights of Malta’s capital. Later on, if you want, you can enjoy the time by revisiting all your favourite spots. Dont forget to visit the iconic landmarks such as St. John’s Cathedral and the beautiful Grandmaster’s Palace. As the day comes to an end, stroll through Valletta’s pleasant stone streets and settle into a comfortable local restaurant for dinner.

Valletta City Tour (half-day)

Step into the rich history and beauty of Valletta, Malta’s fortified capital, built by the Knights of St. John in 1566. The Knights left behind a remarkable cultural legacy as the ruling order for 268 years, making Valletta stand as its crown jewel.

Start your day at the Upper Barrakka Gardens to enjoy sweeping views of the Grand Harbour. Later on, visit the beautiful St. John’s Co-Cathedral, home to detailed Flemish tapestries, a museum of sacred art, Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, and elegant covered marble floors.

Walk down the beautifully restored Republic Street near the Grand Master’s Palace and the elegant St. George’s Square. End your tour with a captivating audio-visual show that brings Malta’s rich history to life.

Activities

Malta 5D Audio-Visual Show

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Start your day with breakfast, then pack and get ready to reach the highest point of Valletta, known as the Upper Barrakka Gardens. The beautiful gardens and landscapes offer vibrant flower beds, peaceful fountains, and rows of grand archways. Make sure to have your camera ready, as the views of the Grand Harbour are breathtaking!

Beyond their beauty, just below, you’ll find historic cannons that are still fired daily at noon as part of a traditional ceremony.

Later on, head to the Valletta Waterfront, a lively local spot perfect for dining and strolling. It’s a lovely place to spend the afternoon with its colourful shops, great restaurants, and scenic harbour views.

Spend your last day in Valletta by going for a peaceful walk along the Grand Harbour and the Mediterranean views while savouring a glass of local wine in hand. Experience every moment while having good food at restaurants, while sampling traditional Maltese cuisine.

This day will start by exploring the food markets, followed by a cooking class. Take part and learn to prepare the traditional Sicilian dishes using fresh local ingredients. Later on, discover the beauty of Taormina at your own speed, at your leisure.

Taormina Cooking Class and Food Market Tour (Small Group)

Start your culinary journey at the Gate of Porta Messina, where you’ll meet your guide, and he will take you to browse the Taormina food market. You can explore the stalls and learn about the local ingredients and traditional delicacies such as Sicilian salami and cheeses.

After that, pick fresh food items for your cooking session and head to Porta Messina Restaurant, where the chef host will greet you with a warm cup of coffee and explain the day’s recipes. Then start preparing homemade Sicilian dishes with a special focus on pasta.

After cooking, enjoy your lunch with wine, focusing on the dishes you have prepared. At the end of the day, you will receive a cooking certificate and an autographed apron as a souvenir to remember your time in Taormina. Buon appetito!

Your day starts by exploring the region’s most iconic attractions!
If you’re adventurous, consider hiking on Mount Etna, as it is known to be Europe’s highest active volcano. Discover the stunning beach at Isola Bella, and don’t miss the nature reserve nestled on the island.

Go to the Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina’s picturesque central plaza, which is perfect for photos as a cultural stroll.

Use the time to shop for souvenirs, revisit favourite spots, or check off any remaining sights on your list, as today is your final day in this beautiful part of the world. Go out and rediscover the beautiful viewpoint, lovely lanes, or a hidden gem, take it all in one last time!

Finish your trip on a high note by having dinner at a comfortable Sicilian restaurant and celebrate your memorable journey with good food, local wine, and the beauty of Taormina at night.