pilgrimage of faith, history and culture journey to malta and sicily
pilgrimage of faith, history and culture journey to malta and sicily
$5,740
CAD
$5,740 CAD | 12 days
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Day
Location
Details
April 28
Departure from Canada
Day 1
Afternoon departure from Toronto to Malta.
Afternoon departure from Toronto to Malta.
April 29
Malta
Day 2
Upon afternoon arrival in Malta we are transferred to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Upon afternoon arrival in Malta we are transferred to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
April 30
Valletta
Day 3
Today we embark on a guided tour of Valletta – Malta’s heritage-rich capital. Highlights include the Upper Barracca Gardens, St John’s Cathedral, Republic Street, Grandmaster’s Palace and Malta Experience, an audiovisual show highlighting Malta’s history throughout the centuries. Afternoon free time for leisure, Mass, dinner and overnight
Today we embark on a guided tour of Valletta – Malta’s heritage-rich capital. Highlights include the Upper Barracca Gardens, St John’s Cathedral, Republic Street, Grandmaster’s Palace and Malta Experience, an audiovisual show highlighting Malta’s history throughout the centuries. Afternoon free time for leisure, Mass, dinner and overnight
May 1
Mdina, Rabat, Dingli.
Day 4
After breakfast we travel to the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow streets, dating back to medieval times lead to the imposing bastions. Leaving Mdina through Greeks’ Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli. Afternoon we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace. Mass and return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast we travel to the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow streets, dating back to medieval times lead to the imposing bastions. Leaving Mdina through Greeks’ Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli. Afternoon we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace. Mass and return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
May 2
Pozzollo, Modica
Day 5
This morning we are transferred to the ferry terminal for a 2 hrs ferry journey to Pozzollo in Sicily. Upon arrival we travel to Modica, "the city of Baroque 100 churches", UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Continue to Radusa with its Baroque Cathedral and then to Agrigiento for Mass, dinner and overnight.
This morning we are transferred to the ferry terminal for a 2 hrs ferry journey to Pozzollo in Sicily. Upon arrival we travel to Modica, "the city of Baroque 100 churches", UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Continue to Radusa with its Baroque Cathedral and then to Agrigiento for Mass, dinner and overnight.
May 3
Agrigiento
Day 6
Today we explore the magnificent Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Temple of Concordia and temples of Juno and Heracles. Afternoon some free time, Mass and overnight in Agrigiento.
Today we explore the magnificent Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Temple of Concordia and temples of Juno and Heracles. Afternoon some free time, Mass and overnight in Agrigiento.
May 4
Palermo
Day 7
After breakfast we depart to Selinunte the largest archaeological park in Europe, an area of 270 hectares and 2500 years of Hellenic history. Continue to Palermo, the capital of Sicily. Some free time, Mass, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast we depart to Selinunte the largest archaeological park in Europe, an area of 270 hectares and 2500 years of Hellenic history. Continue to Palermo, the capital of Sicily. Some free time, Mass, dinner and overnight.
May 5
Palermo
Day 8
Full day in Palermo. In the morning we visit Monreale with its Cathedral, one of the most beautiful Moorish monuments of the world and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-Norman style. Continue the visit of the historical centre of the town with Martorana Church, Piazza Bellini, Piazza Pretoria and more. Some free time, Mass, dinner and overnight.
Full day in Palermo. In the morning we visit Monreale with its Cathedral, one of the most beautiful Moorish monuments of the world and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-Norman style. Continue the visit of the historical centre of the town with Martorana Church, Piazza Bellini, Piazza Pretoria and more. Some free time, Mass, dinner and overnight.
May 6
Cefalù, Catania
Day 9
This morning we depart Cefalù, a charming coastal town to enjoy a walk down main street to
the Arab-Norman Cathedral and the medieval wash-houses. Continue to Piazza Armerina to visit the Villa Romana del Casale, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mass, dinner and overnight in Catania.
This morning we depart Cefalù, a charming coastal town to enjoy a walk down main street to
the Arab-Norman Cathedral and the medieval wash-houses. Continue to Piazza Armerina to visit the Villa Romana del Casale, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mass, dinner and overnight in Catania.
May 7
Taormina
Day 10
Today we visit Taormina, charming city called "the pearl of the Ionian Sea", we enjoy time at leisure and visit visit the Greek-Roman Theatre with its spectacular views of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna. Tour of the vineyards, wine tasting and lunch at Donnafrugata Randazzo. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Today we visit Taormina, charming city called "the pearl of the Ionian Sea", we enjoy time at leisure and visit visit the Greek-Roman Theatre with its spectacular views of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna. Tour of the vineyards, wine tasting and lunch at Donnafrugata Randazzo. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
May 8
Syracuse, island of Ortigia, Catania
Day 11
After breakfast we travel to Syracuse and visit the archaeological area “Neapolis” including the famous Greek theatre, Latomie of the Paradise and the “Dyionisios Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa; visit of the Cathedral, the legendary Arethuse Fountain and the Temple of Apollo. In the afternoon
return to Catania for a nice guided walking tour. Dinner and overnight in Catania.
After breakfast we travel to Syracuse and visit the archaeological area “Neapolis” including the famous Greek theatre, Latomie of the Paradise and the “Dyionisios Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa; visit of the Cathedral, the legendary Arethuse Fountain and the Temple of Apollo. In the afternoon
return to Catania for a nice guided walking tour. Dinner and overnight in Catania.
May 9
Depart to Toronto
Day 12
After breakfast we are transferred the airport for a flight to Toronto. Afternoon arrival.
After breakfast we are transferred the airport for a flight to Toronto. Afternoon arrival.
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COST $5,840.00 INCLUDES:
Regular price $5840 **Early booking price $5740, if booked by October 31, 2024
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
COST $5,840.00 INCLUDES:
Regular price $5840 **Early booking price $5740, if booked by October 31, 2024
- air transportation from Toronto (unless specified otherwise), incl. all airport taxes and surcharges
- hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy – single room supplement $900.00
- 2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
- all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide
- all tips for bus drivers, guides, in restaurants and hotels.
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TOUR:
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- meals not specified,
- optional tours and events,
- insurance, documentation.
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**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**