Sicily, Malta & Gozo: Volcanoes, Mediterranean Islands & Coastal Adventures

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Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
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Duration

26 Sep - 3 Oct

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Explore Sicily, Malta & Gozo on an 8-day adventure featuring Mount Etna, Taormina, historic cities, coastal hikes and island escapes. ✨

🌍Why Go?

Join us on an unforgettable 8-day Mediterranean adventure through Sicily, Malta and Gozo — three destinations rich in ancient history, volcanic landscapes, beautiful coastlines, Mediterranean culture and memorable island experiences.

This journey begins in Catania, beneath the shadow of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. From walking across black lava fields to exploring volcanic craters and taking in panoramic views over the Sicilian coastline, the adventure begins in truly dramatic surroundings.

We then discover the elegant beauty of Taormina, one of Sicily’s most spectacular towns, before exploring the ancient streets and Greek heritage of Syracuse.

From Sicily, we cross the Mediterranean by ferry to Malta, where history, architecture and island culture come together in the beautiful capital of Valletta. 🇲🇹

The adventure continues to the island of Gozo, where we explore ancient salt pans, dramatic limestone cliffs, hidden coastal landscapes, natural sea caves, lagoons and some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Mediterranean.

Whether you are looking for volcanic landscapes, ancient civilizations, island culture, coastal hiking, Mediterranean food, beautiful beaches or an unforgettable international community experience, this trip offers the perfect combination of adventure, culture, nature and relaxation.

One trip. Three Mediterranean destinations. Endless unforgettable memories.

🌟What are some of the Highlights?

This trip combines some of the most spectacular destinations and experiences in the Mediterranean:

  • Mount Etna – Explore Europe’s highest and most active volcano with a guided experience featuring volcanic craters, black lava landscapes, volcanic vents and breathtaking views over Sicily.
  • Taormina – Discover Sicily’s famous hilltop jewel, including the spectacular Greek Theatre, historic streets, charming piazzas, gardens and panoramic views towards Mount Etna.
  • Ferry from Sicily to Malta – Experience the scenic ferry ride from Sicily to Malta in this unforgettable journey across the Mediterranean.
  • Syracuse & Ortygia – Explore ancient Greek ruins, beautiful Baroque architecture, historic streets, sea walls and the fascinating history of one of Sicily’s most important cities.
  • Valletta – Discover Malta’s historic capital, surrounded by beautiful harbours, impressive architecture, historic streets and a unique Mediterranean atmosphere. 🇲🇹
  • Gozo Salt Pans – Hike along ancient salt pans and beautiful coastal landscapes while experiencing the peaceful natural beauty of Gozo. 🧂
  • Xlendi Cliffs & Coastal Landscapes – Explore dramatic limestone cliffs, expansive sea views and some of Gozo’s most beautiful coastal scenery.
  • Inland Sea & Natural Sea Tunnel – Enjoy a boat experience through the natural tunnel connecting the sea with the Inland Sea before continuing along the dramatic coastline.
  • Mediterranean Island Life – Enjoy beautiful beaches, coastal walks, historic towns, local food, warm weather and the relaxed atmosphere of Sicily, Malta and Gozo.

📋Trip Details

📅Start and End Date: Saturday, 26 September – Saturday, 3 October.

📍Meeting Time and Location:

  • Option A: Meet your guide directly at the accommodation in Catania from 5 pm onwards on Saturday.
  • Option B: Meet your guide in Catania by 9 am on Sunday (exact location to be provided in WhatsApp group for confirmed participants).
  • Note:
    • Participants can arrive in Catania at any time on the arrival day. Please inform us of your expected arrival time so that we can coordinate the meeting and transfer arrangements accordingly.
    • Accommodation details will be shared in the WhatsApp group for confirmed participants before the trip.

📍Finishing Time and Location: Valletta / Malta International Airport – Based on your departure time, the guide may also be able to drop you off at the Airport.

🥾Hiking Difficulty: Easy-Intermediate

This trip includes a combination of:

  • Volcanic mountain terrain
  • Coastal hiking trails
  • Uneven limestone paths
  • Riverside and waterfront walks
  • Historic city walking
  • Coastal landscapes and salt pans

Most activities are suitable for participants with a reasonable level of fitness.

Some hiking routes may include uneven terrain, stairs, elevation changes and exposed coastal paths.

A good level of general fitness and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

🎒Equipment Required:

  • Comfortable walking or hiking shoes
  • Day backpack
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Sun protection
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera or smartphone
  • Swimwear and beach essentials

✈️How to get to Catania?

  • Flight: Flying is the fastest way to reach Catania Airport, with direct flights available from many major European cities.
  • Need Assistance: Please reach out directly for customized Flight or Train inclusive offers from anywhere in Europe by WhatsApp on +49 152 2150 6123 or +49 151 2486 7229.

✅What is included?

  • Community leader and guide throughout the trip
  • English-speaking trip leader
  • Shared accommodation throughout the trip
  • Ferry transportation from Sicily to Malta
  • Ferry transportation from Malta to Gozo
  • Transportation required for planned activities
  • Mount Etna cable car experience
  • Guided Mount Etna volcano experience
  • Guided Taormina experience
  • Guided Gozo Salt Pans hike
  • Gozo coastal hiking experience
  • Access to a shared Google Photos album
  • Access to a dedicated WhatsApp group for participants
  • A friendly international community of fellow travelers

❌What is not included?

  • Flights to and from Sicily / Malta but can be organized if requested.
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Drinks and personal snacks
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal beach and swimming expenses
  • Shopping and souvenirs
  • Any optional activities not specifically mentioned as included

⚠ Important Notes

Weather and local conditions may change rapidly, particularly around Mount Etna and along exposed coastal routes.

For safety and logistical reasons, the guide may modify:

  • Activities
  • Routes
  • Timings
  • Ferry arrangements
  • Mount Etna activities
  • Hiking routes

if necessary due to:

  • Weather conditions
  • Sea conditions
  • Ferry schedules
  • Trail conditions
  • Group fitness levels
  • Safety considerations

Our priority is always to provide the best possible experience while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants.

🌍Join Us for an Unforgettable Mediterranean Adventure

  • Walk across an active volcano
  • Discover ancient Greek and Roman history
  • Explore dramatic Mediterranean coastlines
  • Experience Sicily
  • Discover Malta
  • Hike across beautiful Gozo
  • Enjoy unforgettable Mediterranean cuisine
  • Meet an amazing international community
  • Create memories that will last a lifetime

Three destinations. One unforgettable Mediterranean adventure. ✨

🚀What is Next?

  • WhatsApp Group: You will be added to a WhatsApp group dedicated to this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options and stay in touch.
  • Trip Briefing: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to a detailed trip briefing document providing details on what to expect, how to prepare etc.
  • Trip Info Session: Closer to the trip date, the guide will organize a group video call to go through the trip briefing document and answer any queries / concerns you may have.
  • Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to the shared Google photos album where you can upload and view all shared photos and videos from the trip.

ℹ️ Other Things to Note

Please carefully read the following important information before booking:

  • Program Flexibility: The itinerary, activities, and venues may be adjusted due to weather conditions, safety considerations, or the size and dynamics of the group.
  • Right to Modify: Urbanature Travel (UNT) reserves the right to cancel the trip, modify routes, change accommodations, or reschedule hikes and activities if necessary, even without prior notice.
  • Participant Conduct & Fitness: UNT guides reserve the right to remove a participant from the trip if their behavior is disruptive, unsafe, or if they are deemed unfit for the specific activities involved.
  • Personal Responsibility: UNT is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage, illness, accident, or personal injury that may occur during the trip.

By joining the trip, participants acknowledge and accept these conditions, helping ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

❤️What Do Our Travelers Say?

Our trips are shaped by the amazing people who join them — and their feedback means everything to us.

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Real stories, real adventures — and we’d love for you to be part of the next one. ✨

Itinerary

Arrive in Catania, Sicily, and meet your guide and fellow participants.

Instead of rushing straight into activities, we take time to settle into the accommodation and enjoy the atmosphere of this fascinating Sicilian city.

Depending on arrival times, you may have the opportunity to:

  • Explore Catania’s historic centre
  • Enjoy an authentic Sicilian gelato 🍦
  • Stop for an Italian espresso ☕
  • Enjoy a relaxed dinner at a traditional trattoria 🍝

The adventure begins by slowing down, settling in and getting ready for the unforgettable days ahead.

After breakfast, we head towards Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano.

Our guided Etna experience includes:

  • Cable car ride up the mountain 🚠
  • Walking across warm black lava fields
  • Exploring recent volcanic craters
  • Feeling heat rising from volcanic vents
  • Seeing steam drifting from volcanic fissures
  • Panoramic views across the Ionian Sea and Sicilian coastline

Walking across the volcanic landscapes of Mount Etna feels almost surreal — like stepping onto another planet.

After descending from the mountain, we return to our accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening in Catania.

Today we travel to Taormina, one of Sicily’s most beautiful and famous destinations.

Morning: Guided Taormina Tour

Explore the highlights of this historic hilltop town, including:

  • The spectacular Greek Theatre with Mount Etna in the background
  • Medieval streets and beautiful balconies
  • Piazza IX Aprile
  • The Cathedral of San Nicolò
  • Gardens and panoramic terraces

During the tour, we explore the Greek, Roman, Arab and Norman influences that shaped Taormina throughout its history.

Afternoon: Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed meal in a restaurant overlooking the sea or tucked away inside the historic old town.

Possible local specialties include:

  • Pasta alla Norma
  • Fresh Sicilian seafood
  • Sicilian wine 🍷
  • Traditional Mediterranean dishes

Evening: Beach Time at Isola Bella 🌊

Take the cable car down towards the coast and enjoy a beautiful Mediterranean evening at Isola Bella.

  • Swimming
  • Sunbathing
  • Relaxing by the sea
  • Enjoying the spectacular coastal surroundings

A perfect combination of culture, food and Mediterranean beach life.

We leave Catania and travel south along the beautiful Sicilian coastline.

Our first stop is Syracuse, one of the most historically important cities in Sicily.

We explore the beautiful island of Ortygia, discovering:

  • Ancient Greek heritage
  • Historic ruins
  • Baroque piazzas
  • Sea walls and waterfront views
  • Narrow historic streets

After exploring Syracuse, we continue our journey towards Malta by ferry.

  • Cross the Mediterranean Sea to Malta
  • Arrive in Valletta
  • Check into our accommodation
  • Relax and enjoy the first evening on the island

Today we spend a full day discovering the historic capital of Malta — Valletta.

Explore the city’s fascinating combination of:

  • Historic architecture
  • Grand churches
  • Mediterranean harbours
  • Charming streets
  • Beautiful viewpoints
  • Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine

Valletta is one of Europe’s most fascinating capital cities, where centuries of history meet a lively Mediterranean atmosphere.

Enjoy a relaxed day exploring, taking photographs, discovering local cafés and experiencing the unique character of Malta.

We spend another night in Valletta.

After breakfast, we travel by ferry to the island of Gozo.

We check into our accommodation and begin exploring the island.

In the early evening, we enjoy a scenic 7 km Salt Pans Hike.

Discover:

  • Ancient salt pans
  • Beautiful Gozo coastline
  • Peaceful evening landscapes
  • Natural Mediterranean scenery
  • Incredible coastal photography opportunities 📸

This is the perfect introduction to Gozo — combining nature, history and beautiful sea views.

Return to Victoria for dinner and a relaxed evening.

Today is our dramatic coastal adventure day.

We begin with a boat experience through the natural sea tunnel connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Inland Sea.

Afterwards, we continue on foot along the spectacular coastline towards Xlendi.

Along the way, discover:

  • Towering limestone cliffs
  • Expansive Mediterranean sea views
  • The famous Blue Hole
  • Fungus Rock
  • Rugged coastal landscapes
  • Incredible photography opportunities

The landscape is wild, dramatic and breathtaking — one of the most memorable experiences of the entire journey.

Return to Victoria for dinner and a relaxed final evening on Gozo.

After breakfast, we take the morning ferry back to Malta.

We return towards Valletta and continue to Malta International Airport according to individual flight departure times.

Before leaving, enjoy a final:

  • Coffee overlooking the Grand Harbour ☕
  • Mediterranean view
  • Final island memories

Your unforgettable journey through Sicily, Malta and Gozo comes to an end.

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Free cancellation with 100% refund of trip (excluding any flights) up to 14 full days before the start of the trip. After that, cancel up to 5 days before the trip to get a 50% refund of the trip (excluding any flights).

If the event is cancelled by Urbanature Travel (UNT), you will get a full refund (excluding any airfares), unless you have purchased a flight inclusive package directly with Urbanature Travel (UNT) in which case you will get a refund including the flights.

Urbanature Travel (UNT) needs a minimum of 5 participants for this trip to take place, else we may cancel this trip.

Yes, you can contact Urbanature Travel (UNT) on +49 152 2150 6123 (WhatsApp, Mobile or SMS) or alternatively you can also reach us on on +49 151 2486 7229 (WhatsApp, Mobile or SMS).

Tour's Location

Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
From: €1.195,00

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