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El Jem Coliseum, Tunisia


The Medina Souks, Tunisia

Traditional Property, Tunisia


Ancient Columns,  Tunisia

Dougga Monuments,
Tunisia


Matmata Mosque,
Tunisia

Berber Dwelling,
 Tunisia


Oasis,
 Tunisia

Sunset Camel Rid
e,  Tunisia


Castille Palace, Valletta, Malta

Mdina Streets, Malta


Marsaxlokk, Malta

The Vedette, Malta


Hagar Qim Temples, Malta

The Citadel, Gozo Island, , Malta


Calypso Cave, Gozo Island, Malta

Ggantija Temple, Gozo Island , Malta


Riviera dei Ciclopi, Sicily

Monreale, Palermo, Sicily


Selinunte Temple, Sicily

Mosaics at Roman Villa, Piazza Armerina, Sicily


Ear of Dionisios, Sicily

Greek Theatre & Etna, Sicily

Tunisia, Malta & Sicily Tour Itinerary
18 days/17 nights starting in Tunisia

Tuesday
You will be greeted at Tunisia airport for a transfer to your hotel, check-in and rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner Included


Wednesday
Sidi Bou Said - Ancient Carthage - Bardo Museum - Tunis Medina
Full day tour starting with a visit Carthage, living evidence of ancient civilisations. Declared a national monument, the ancient city of Carthage and nearby Salammbo, abound in vestiges of the Punic and Roman empires with baths, dwellings, temples, shrines and the fabulous naval port of the Carthaginians.  See the Antoinine Thermal Baths one of the largest built under the Roman empire with the 'cool room' an amazing 47 metres long and 15 metres high, the Roman theatre which is still used today for the summer festival of Carthage. And, admire the stunning panoramic view from hill of Byrsa overlooking the ancient site. The second part of our tour includes a visit to the beautiful village of Sidi Bou Said, a lovely blue and white village perched on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Tunis. Follow the cobblestone streets winding upwards with small shops selling antiques, Tunisian handicrafts and silver. Catch glimpses of the emerald sea with the mountain of Bou Kornine and the southern beaches of Tunis across the bay. Time for a local speciality, Green tea with mint at the famous 'Cafe Des Nattes' before we depart for lunch. After lunch we proceed  to the suburbs of the capital, visiting the Bardo Museum. This museum was originally a Hafside Palace, built in the 13th century and over the years it has been restored and now displays some of the finest Roman mosaics and other priceless treasures from various parts territories throughout Tunisia. This superb example of Arab-Moslem architecture and decoration features vaulted ceilings, galleries and cupolas. The second part of our tour will take us to the heart of Tunis and the old Medina. You will have some free time in the Medina to explore the narrow alleys which wind their way through the heart of this cultural haven. You will see the great Mosque Zaytuna located in the centre of the old Medina, door-to-door shops selling all types of local curiosities and stunning houses of character which are nowadays used as exclusive gift shops, art galleries and fine traditional restaurants. Our tour at this stage comes to an end and we make our way back to your hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included


Thursday
Thuburbo Majus - Dougga
Our tour today visits two very important ancient sites which where located at the very heart of Ancient Carthageland and then located on a major thoroughfare which connects Carthage city to the Sahara. Our first stop includes a visit to the large ancient Roman site of Thuburbo Majus which dates back to 27BC. The town was a productive grower of grain, olives, and fruit, hence the fertile land which surrounds the town in the middle of the country side. During your visit you can visit the ruins of the temples, theatre and old Roman houses. After a local lunch we continue with our tour to Dougga. Dougga is situated 550 metres above sea level, the views surrounding the city are stunning. There are some very interesting ruins including the 'Capitol' with a peristyle and considered to be one of the most impressive Roman ruins, the Libyco-Punic mausoleum, the theatre which is in such good condition is used for the Dougga summer festival and which can seat 3500 people. Other sites of interest include the temples in the surrounding area, the forum and the Licinian baths. After our visit to these unique sites we had back to our hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Friday
Coach Safari Tour to El Jem – Sfax - Matmata - Douz
Day One of the 2 Day Coach Safari
Early departure for the start of our 2 day tour heading down the east towards El Jem. El Jem is particulary famous for the Coliseum which could accommodate over thirty thousand spectators in its heyday, this magnificent Roman Amphitheatre is very well preserved, possibly better than the Coliseum in Rome. Our journey then continues to Matmata, en route you will notice the landscape gradually changing to a more rural and lunar type terrain. On arrival in Matmata we will stop for a local lunch and later visit a Troglodyte dwelling, similar to the dwellings featured in the hit movie Star Wars I. We continue our tour heading towards Douz which is known as the ‘Gateway to the Desert'. Douz is a typical dessert village, flat dessert as far as the eye can sea and the occasional sand dunes and palm tree oasis. You will also have the opportunity to explore the area on a camel or cart ride, for the more adventurous quad bikes are also available (camel, cart and quad rides are additional and payable locally). After our desert experience we make our way to our 3* hotel for an overnight stay and dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Saturday
Coach Safari Tour to Chott El Jerrid - Tozeur - Chebika - Tamerza - Kairouan - Tunis
Day Two of the 2 Day Coach Safari
After breakfast we continue our tour crossing the huge Chott El Jerid, which is a dry salt lake, in the distance you will see the massive Atlas Mountains region which is our next destination. We arrive on the outskirts of Tozeur, one of the largest southern settlements. Here you will visit the town and some of its places of interest. After our brief stop in Tozeur we will transfer from our coach to 4x4 vehicles to continue with the next part of our tour. Our 4x4 convoy will wind its way into the mountain region and our first stop is the small settlement of Chebika. Chebika has two villages, the old and the new. The old village was destroyed by storms, however some of the dwellings and buildings still remain intact. It was built on a around a steep gorge and provides amazing all round scenery. You will have the opportunity to explore this beautiful location where you will see natural springs, a palm oasis and you can also walk through the gorge, a wonderful experience as you cross the small streams and pass small waterfalls. We continue with our 4x4 adventure en route passing the isolated mountain village of Tamerza before rejoining our coach again. We stop for a local lunch in the town of Gafsa before proceeding with our tour. Our next stop is Karouan, the Holy City. Here, more than fifty mosques are clustered within the old medina, however the ninth century Great Mosque is the most impressive. You will have time to visit the rest of the holy city including the Berber Mausoleum and some shopping. At this stage our tour comes to an end and we make our way back to your hotel in Port El Kantoui.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Sunday
Check-out of hotel, rest of the day at leisure and later transfer from your hotel to the airport.
Breakfast Included


Tunisia to Malta Flight
Book your flight direct with Air Malta at http://
www.airmalta.com or Tunis Air at http://www.tunisair.com or we can book the flight for you.

On arrival at Malta airport
transfer to your hotel and check-in, rest of the day/evening at leisure.

Monday

Enjoy a free day to explore the surrounding area of St. Paul's Bay.
Breakfast Included


Tuesday
Valletta – Mdina – Mosta Dome - Rabat
Our first visit during this tour is Valletta, here we include the Barraka Gardens which offer stunning views of the Grand Harbour and magnificent fortifications, a walk down Triq Republikka where you can admire numerous historical buildings built by the Knights of St. John including the Aubereges, the Grand Masters Palace and the St. John's Co. Cathedral, the church of the order and also home to Caravaggio's masterpiece "Beheading of St. John" amonst other treasures. Our next stop will be to Mdina. Mdina is a unique medieval city, built in the 9th century, the city was built on a plateau in the centre of the island and from the high bastion walls you can admire stunning views of the island. This medieval city is a maze of narrow alleys and magnificent architecture, the only way to appreciate this special city is to stroll through it and admire the living history. Free time will be given for lunch, approx. 1 hour. After lunch we proceed with our tour and visit the old town of Rabat. Here we will make our way through the narrow streets to the centre which is dominated by the imposing St. Paul's Church which overlooks the piazza. Rabat, can claim the origins of Maltese Christianity.  It was here in AD60 that the Apostle St Paul is said to have stayed after being shipwrecked on the Islands. We visit the St. Paul's Grotto which is said to be the resting place of St. Paul during his visit to the islands. Our final stop is one of Malta's most famous churches, Mosta Dome. The church’s dome is the third largest unsupported in the world, exceeded in size only by St. Peter’s in Rome and St. Sophia in Istanbul. Mosta Dome is also popular with visitors as it was at this church where the World War II bomb pierced the dome during a service, fell inside the church during a service and failed to explode, this locals hailed as a miracle. Our tour ends here and we make our way back to your hotel.
Breakfast Included

Wednesday
Gardjola Gardens – Birgu - Marsaxlokk Village - Blue Grotto - Hagar Qim - Tarxien Temples

Our tour stats with a visit to the oldest part of the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities. We first visit the Gardjola Gardens, here you can admire the magnificent view from the Vedette (watch tower used by the Knights). We continue with the tour of this area and our next stop is the old city of Birgu. In 1530 the Knights of St. John first settled in this area and we will give you an insight to an era dominated by the Knights of St. John. Our walking tour will take us to the heart of city, the narrow streets and quaint alleys known as the 'collachio', an area of old Palazzo's which where the original Auberge's occupied by the Knights'. Our next stop takes to the southern coastline and the quaint fishing village of Marsaxlokk. This fisherman's village is characterized by low lying buildings and the colorful traditional fishing boats known as the 'luzzu'. A small market lines the seafront and it is a haven for fish food lovers with an array of good quality restaurants. Our tour continues to Wied iz-Zurrieq and a visit to the Blue Grotto. This picturesque grotto and its neighboring system of sea caverns mirrors the brilliant phosphorescent colors of underwater flora. Boat trips to the caves, which take around 25 minutes allow you to explore these grottoes and sea caverns along this stretch of coast. (The boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather conditions, EUR7.50 paid on the day). Free time will be given for lunch, approx. 45 min/1 hour. After lunch we proceed with our tour to the Hagar Qim temple site. Set in a rural area this ancient temple is particularly interesting as it has the largest and heaviest megaliths out of all the temple sites around the Maltese Islands, some slabs weighing a staggering 20 tons. Our guide will unfold the history related to this temple which dates back 3300BC, an era dominated by neolithic man. Our next visit is to the Tarxien Temples, a unique collection of circa. 3000 BC sanctuaries. Stone idols and tablets, domestic animals carved in relief, altars and screens decorated with spiral designs and other patterns, oracular chambers and riches enhance the attractions of these temples.
Breakfast Included

Thursday
Gozo Island Tour

We start our tour to Gozo with a pleasant 25 minute ferry crossing. The charm of Gozo is apparent the moment you arrive there. Greener, more rural and smaller than Malta. Our tour is a combination of scenic spots, historical sites and local culture. We feature most of the main highlights during our tour including the oldest free standing temples in the world, known as Ggantija Temples, we will pass through quaint sleepy villages that characterise Gozo's unique charm, visit stunning sites such as Calypso Cave which offers magnificent views over the red sands of Ramla Bay. Just before lunch we will also stop at the Fontana Cottage where you can sample local delicasies such as sun dried totmatoes, olive pate, local cheeslets, wines liquers and anything made locally, you will also have some time for a spot of shopping for popular buys such as lace. Free time for lunch will be at the pretty bay of Xlendi. After lunch we continue our tour with visits to one of the most photographed sites in Gozo, the Azzur Window and Inland Sea. Here you can take an optional boat trip (the boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather conditions, EUR7.00 paid on the day) around the sea locked lake. Our final stop before we head back to the ferry for Malta includes a visit to the main town on Gozo, Victoria and The Citadel. The Citadel is a small fortified city that dominates the heights above Victoria. The history of The Citadel dates back to an early period when Gozo was under Roman and Arab occupation. The views from its fortified walls offer panoramas of the whole island. Our tour comes to an end and we make our way back to the ferry terminal for our return to the main island.
Breakfast Included

Friday
Check-out of hotel, rest of the day at leisure and later transfer from your hotel.
Breakfast and Dinner Included


Malta to Catania Flight
Book your flight direct with Air Malta at http://
www.airmalta.com or we can book the flight for you.

On arrival at Catania airport
transfer to your hotel and check-in, rest of the day/evening at leisure. Later you will meet the group leader and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Saturday
Riveira dei Ciclopi - Palermo
Breakfast at hotel and depart for a tour of Riviera dei Ciclopi. We’ll start from Acicastello, a small fishing village which has a Norman Castle, built of black lava stone, nestled atop a rocky spur overlooking the sea. Our next stop is Acitrezza, where Verga set his Novel I Malavoglia, dominated on the seaward side by the Rocks of the Cyclops, a treacherous pointed mass of black lava rising up from the waters. We finish our tour with a vist to Acireale which is situated at the northern end of the Cyclops Coast, the historic centre is famous for its Baroque buildings and seasonal carnival. After lunch we depart for Palermo.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Sunday Palermo - Monreale - Cefalu
Breakfast at the hotel, today's tour will be dedicated to the city of Palermo, the capital of Sicily, rich in history and art. We include visit to the Cathedral, the Palazzo dei Normanni including the Palatina Chapel, Quattro Cianti, the Opera House and Pretoria Square. We continue to Monreale to admire the Cathedral with its splendid 12th century mosaics, and the cloister of the Benedectine monastery with Moorish and Norman architecture. After lunch our tour continues to Cefalu. During our stop here you can visit the Norman Dome, rich of byzantine mosaics and wander around the narrow streets and quaint alleys. Our tour comes to an end when we return to Palermo for our overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Monday
Selinunte - Erice - Agrigento

Breakfast at the Hotel. Today we will be visiting beautiful area of Trapani, which is renowned for its vineyards, famous all around the world. Medieval town of Erice, which is located on a high plateau and commands magnificent views of the region. A stop at a local pastry shop is included to taste typical marzipan and almond pastries and biscuits, these recipies have been passed down many generations. You will also have free time to explore this delightful medieval town. In the afternoon we will drive to Selinunte to visit the archaeological park, the largest in the Mediterranean area. After lunch we will continue with our tour down the west side until we reach Agrigento. Here we will check-in to our hotel for one night and dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included


Tuesday

Agrigento - Piazza Armerina
After breakfast we depart for our tour of Agrigento. Here we will be visiting the wonderful Valley of the Temples, some of the main temples include; Concordia Temple, Ercole Temple, Giunone Temple, Castore and Polluce Temples which represent the most beautiful examples of Greek Civilization in Sicily. After lunch we include a visit to Piazza Armerina, in the heart of Sicily, where we will tour the magnificent Roman "Villa del Casale", famous for its beautiful mosaics. Our tour ends on the east coast for an overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included


Wednesday
Siracusa - Catania
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning we will be visiting Siracusa, the most beautiful Greek colony of Sicily; in particular we will visit the famous Arethusa Fountain, and the archaeological area with its marvellous Greek theatre and Ear of Dionisios. In the afternoon the tour will go on to Catania, the town known for its original baroque style and for its streets paved with black lava stone the from Mount Etna. Walk along Via Etnea, the Baroque main street, Via Crociferi, Piazza Duomo with the Cathedral and "Liotru" statue, Roman Amphitheatre, the Opera House and the princely Biscari Palace. Return to the hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Thursday
Etna - Taormina
Breakfast at hotel. Today's tour includes probably two of Sicily's more famous attractions, Mount Etna and Taormina. We first visit Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Across fascinating landscape, we will reach the height of 2000 metres, from where we will enjoy a superb panorama of the Ionic Sea. In the afternoon, time at leisure in Taormina, the small mediaeval village called "the pearl of the Ionic Sea", famous for its typical tiny streets and its fascinating Greek theatre. Late afternoon, return to the hotel. Dinner is at the hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included


Friday
Check-out of hotel, rest of the day at leisure and later you will be pick-up for a transfer to the airport.
Breakfast Included


 

Tour Details

This is a multilingual group tour
(English speaking is guaranteed) and is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 passengers

Tour Highlights Visiting
• Tunisia
• Hammamet
• Sidi Bou Said
• Ancient Carthage
• Bardo Museum
• Medina & Souks
• Tunis
• Thuburbo Majus
• Dougga
• El Jem & Colliseum
• Sfax
• Matmata
• Douz
• Chott El Jerrid
• Tozeur
• Chebika
• Kairouan
• Malta
• Valletta
• Mosta Dome
• Mdina Medieval City
• Rabat
•
Birgu Citta
• Marsaxlokk Fishing Village
• Blue Grotto
• Hagar Qim Temples
• Tarxien Temples
•
Gozo Island
• Inland Sea/Azzur Window
• Xlendia Bay
• Victoria/The Citadel
• Sicily
• Palermo
• Cefalu
• Monreale
• Erice
• Selinunte
• Agrigento
• Piazza Armerina
• Siracusa
• Catania
• Mount Etna
• Taormina
• Riveira dei Ciclopi

What is Included
• 18 day tour & hotel package
• **17 + 1 hotel nights on bed and breakfast
• basis
• 11 dinners
• 10 lunches
• Multilingual speaking Licensed Tour
• Guide for full tour duration in Malta

 •and Tunisia
• Multilingual speaking host for full tour

• duration and local guide at historical

 •sites in Sicily
• Entrance fees during Malta and
 
•Tunisia tours
• 6 airport and hotel transfers

**As you will be spending 1 night at a different hotel on Friday during the 2 day coach Safari, you need only to prepare a small bag. You can leave the rest of your luggage in your hotel room for your return on Saturday.

Not Included
• Entrance fees during Sicily tour, paid
• locally
• International and connecting flights,
• see below

Dates and Days of Operation
Operates April to November, weekly on Tuesday from Tunisia.
For tours during January, February, March, November and December please contact us

Price

€2062.00 per person
€60 supplement for tours departing on March 21st, April 25th, May 2nd, May 30th
€126 supplement for tours starting in August

Accommodation Information
Tunisia
4* Hotel Kanta, Port El Kantaoui
3* Hotel Mehari or Sun Palm, Douz
Malta
4* Gillieru Harbour Hotel
Sicily
3* Excelsior Hotel, Acireale (Catania)
4* Hotel President, 3* Cristal Palace Hotel or Hotel Calarossa in Palrmo
3* Hotel Mose or Capo Rossello Hotel in Agrigento
These are the preferred hotels, subject to availability and can be replaced with hotels of similar standard.

International & Connecting Flights
This tour starts in Tunisia and ends Catania, Sicily.
Flights between Tunisia & Malta and
Malta & Sicily can be booked with Air Malta at http://www.airmalta.com

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