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1 day Sicily - Modica, Ragusa Ibla & Scicli Heritage Tour

Type: Southern Sicily Tours
€134.00
CHILD €92
Visit unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites, explore charming towns and experience the rich culture this region of Sicily is so famous for. A great day out for culture vultures.
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1 day Sicily - Modica, Ragusa Ibla & Scicli Heritage Tour
  • Travel on high speed Catamaran
  • No Hidden Surcharges
  • Sicily guided tour on luxury coach
  • Optional local transfers to/from port
  • FLEXI Cancellation

Available

On Wednesdays during Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apri

Times

Catamaran departs Malta at 0730hrs
Catamaran returns to Malta at 2100hrs

The Catamaran departs from Marsa Harbour and you can either make your own way or book transfers. All passengers must arrive at the passenger terminal at least 1 hour before departure. Click on GETTING TO THE PORT below for details.
On arrival at the port, you will check-in and board the catamaran. The crossing is estimated to take 1 hour 45 minutes. The Catamaran is equipped with restrooms, a very good cafeteria serving a variety of hot or cold snacks/beverages and a small boutique/gift shop.
 
On arrival in Pozzallo, you will be directed to your tour coach for the start of your Sicily tour. You will visit typical Sicilian towns and experience some of the rich heritage this region of Sicily is so famous for.
 
Our first stop includes a visit to the Baroque city of Modica to enjoy some time in the city centre and the popular "Il Corso". Modica once so important as to constitute a kingdom within the kingdom, is today a prosperous town still dependent on its traditional agricultural economy. Admire the beautiful flight of steps leading to the main entrance and the statues representing the twelve apostles are the main features of S. Pietro's church. The main street or "Corso", with its mixture of magnificent buildings, modern shops and alfresco cafes. It is a thriving town centre. Modica is also renowned for its chocolate making, including ‘Cioccolato di Modica’ or ‘Cioccolata Modicana’. The Spanish introduced the recipe which they got from the ancient Aztecs of Mexico. Chocolate shop owner welcome visitors to taste and sample, one the most popular being the Antica Dolceria Bonajuto, which is a well known chocolate factory shop.

We continue next to Scicli, a UNSECO World Heritage Site. It is well worth wandering around this quiet little town, overlooked by a massive rock on which sits the unfinished church of San Matteo. Of the many palaces built by aristocratic families includes the Palazzo Benventano, just off the main Piazza, with its façade decorated with Saracen gargoyles. The church of Santa Maria la Nova, one of the many baroque churches in the town centre, houses Scicli’s best known icon, the Byzantine wooden statue of the Virgin Mary wielding a sword and ridding a white stallion. The Chiarafura Caves Dwellings, dug out in the cliff in prehistory, saw the last residents leave as late as 1958.

The final stop is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is Ragusa Ibla. It is typical Sicilian southern town built on a plateau. The charming streets are adorned with beautiful Baroque style buildings, in fact, one of the finest buildings in the whole of Sicily is right here, the Duomo of San Giorgio, which was designed by the architect Rosario Gagliardi. Before you set off on your walkabout adventure, enjoy the ambience of Ibla at a local cafe with a nice cool drink. Make your way to the Piazza and onto the main winding street which takes you to the Giardono Ibleo. On the way take a look at another of Gagliardi's work, the small but elegant church of San Giuseppe. The Giardano Ibleo is a haven of peace and quiet with an exquisite view of the valley below and beyond. Just outside the entrance to the garden is the gothic Portale San Giorgio, it is all that remains of the original church of San Giorgio, it was unfortunately brought to the ground during the earthquake of 1693.

The order in which we visit the locations may change as they are mentioned above.

We return back to the port of Pozzallo to board the Catamaran for our departure back to Malta.

Additional Information

Departure Information
Passengers must arrive at the Catamaran Terminal at least 1 hour prior to the departure time printed on the Catamaran Boarding Ticket.

ALL passengers must bring their passport or ID - the same document used to book the tour and present these at the check-in desk.
What is Included
The standard ticket price includes - Malta/Pozzallo/Malta Catamaran Ticket, Port Charges, Sicily Coach Tour accompanied by Licensed Tour Guide
Licensed Tour Guide
You will meet your guide in Pozzallo and details how to locate your guide and transport will be announced on the Catamaran before you arrive. Guides are multilingual and the main languages include English, German, French and Italian. Whilst the tour operator will do their utmost to provide the tour in other languages this is not always guaranteed.
What to take
Extra money for lunch, drinks and anything else you may want to purchase during the day. 

Suitable footwear and dress according to season. We also suggest you bring something warm for the return journey on the Catamaran as the AC can be quite cold onboard.
Return Information
Catamaran is scheduled to return at 2045hrs.

If you have booked transfers the driver will be waiting for you outside the Catamaran terminal. 
 
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€134.00 Adult
€92.00 Child (4yrs to 13yrs)
€35.00 Infants (3yrs and under)

OPTIONAL STANDARD TRANSFERS
Pick up from selected locations

See 'GETTING TO THE PORT' for locations
€15.00 Standard Pick Up & Drop Off Transfers (per person)

OPTIONAL PRIVATE TRANSFERS
Pick up from any location
€60.00 Private Pick Up & Drop Off Transfers for 1 to 4 people (per vehicle)
€85.00 Private Pick Up & Drop Off Transfers for 5 to 7 people (per vehicle)
€120.00 Private Pick Up & Drop Off Transfers for 8 to 13 people (per vehicle)
Total €0.00
Price Includes
Malta/Sicily/Malta Catamaran Ferry
Sicily tour accompanied by Licensed Tour Guide
Port Charges & Tax
Transfers to/from port if booked

Important
To complete your booking now you will need passport/ID details for ALL passengers (including infants/children).