Southern Sicily Tours
Tour duration is approx. 13 to 14 hours
Don't miss the opportunity to experience some of Sicily's southern popular gems. Admire the stunning landscapes, and learn all about the local culture and heritage.
• Malta/Sicily/Malta Catamaran Ferry
• Sicily tour accompanied by Licensed Tour Guide
• Port Charges & Tax
This tour is scheduled to operate every Wednesday and Friday between May and September. Check the BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE booking panel for available dates.
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. The day starts with a visit to Marzamemi, a small village on the coast. On our arrival at this multi-coloured typical Sicilian fishing village, you will have free time to explore Piazza Regina Margherita, the central part of the village and main meeting place for the locals and the Campisi establishment which is famous for its local delicacies and fish products including fish eggs, raw tuna (bottarga), red tuna, Sicilian sauces, Pachino tomatoes and other items grown in the area.
Our next stop includes a visit to the one of Sicily's most famous towns, Syracuse. Syracuse has come to epitomize Greek culture in Sicily, Magna Grecia. On arrival stroll through the old part of Ortygia Island, the heart of the city centre. Here you can visit the duomo a converted Greek temple and one of the oldest places of worship worldwide and equally as unique. End your tour with time to visit a local cafeteria and enjoy some of the local sweets, cannoli or locally made ice cream...simply divine!
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 (which is scheduled at 1930hrs) back to Malta.
The tour rate does not include transfers (pickup and drop-off) to the ferry terminal. You can make your own way to the ferry terminal, which is located in Marsa. We do offer transfers as an optional extra, and we have two types: Standard transfers from specific locations, which you can view on Google Maps by clicking on the location links in the list below, or Private transfers from any location in Malta (but not Gozo Island).
The guide will give explanations whilst travelling from one location to the next. This means that you will have free time to explore locations included in the itinerary on your own.
You have the opportunity during the day to buy food and drinks which are not included in the price.
The routing of the tour may be different to how it is explained in the tour description.
September 20, 2024
A great day trip from Malta to Sicily. Took the tour that went to Syracuse and Marzamemi. I paid for the extra transfer. Driver came to pick me up at 5:45am, good thing I was early as was meant to be 6am. Boarded the ferry and then dept on time. Nearly 2 hours to Sicily with a large coach waiting. There was about 20 of us. First stop was Ortigia. A beautiful old town I went to many years ago and captivated me again. 3 hours here. You have the option to go on a 1 hr boat trip. I just walked around and sat and watched the water. 30 mins or so to Marzamemi which is a quaint fishing village. Back to the ferry. You get in around 930. Then the driver picked us up and back to Sliema. A long day but I thought it was worth it. Everything ran to schedule and a beautiful sunny day,
September 18, 2024
excellent, every time again
August 30, 2024
Overall tour was ok. Comfortable ship and beautiful places visited. However, experience spoiled by tickets with wrong dates issued to myself. Because of this I nearly did not board the ship. Luckily, customer service of the ferry operator was able to assist and there were some available slots for the day that I booked. All this had to be done minutes before boarding. Added unnecessary stress.
July 19, 2024
We are Maltese and it was the first time for us visiting Sicily with Malta Tours. It was a pleasant experience which we will definitely recommend.
July 5, 2024
Loved Sicily and the ferry ride as far as the tour totally waist of time and money.
July 10, 2024
Very nice
June 26, 2024
Nobody informed us where to go when the ferry arrived at port, we asked members of staff on board and nobody knew. The mini coach was quiet and the ride was horrendous, seriously there were times where we literally left the seats. I think if the nice smooth toll roads had been used, it would have been different again…I have seriously been on smoother roller coasters. As I was one of the last off the mini coach along with a couple of ladies using walking aids, by the time we got to where the guide was telling everyone all the important information…she had finished and we were left in wonder. In the end, I gave up and just did my own thing….which was a shame really. The places we visited were beautiful and well worth seeing, I would perhaps look at alternatives before booking again….sorry.
June 14, 2024
The tour was very good, with a lot of information supplied to us. The only problems we had, were with getting to and from Sliema. As we had no transport when we arrived at the pick up point in the morning. So we had to get our own Bolt taxi, to make sure that we got the ferry. And the same happened again., when we got back to Malta.
September 27, 2023
This was such an informative and fun day trip to Sicily. I enjoyed the ferry ride/views and Sicily was a beautiful site to see as well.
September 20, 2023
The time in Marzamemi was very disappointing being that many of the shops were closed. Felt like we were killing time
August 30, 2023
Enjoyed the tour ! Very well organised. Excellent tour guide (same lovely lady we had last year). Pity that Marzamemi restaurants are closed at time of visit. Suggestion: We would like to visit Modica and Alcantara ....... Maybe next summer ? Thank ypu Carmen Caruana
August 23, 2023
I think just going to Syracuse would probably be better for all to properly experience the place but it was very good. Only issue is when we returned to malta there was no bus to collect us back to our hotel
August 2, 2023
We had an amazing trip. Nice ferry, good busdriver ans nice bus, a pleasent and informative guide. We saw alot on this trip. Our kids also enjoy it. Worth the money!
July 12, 2023
We loved Syracuse but did not really think Marzamemi was that interesting.
July 12, 2023
Our tour guide was friendly, informative and helpful. She gave us great information for the areas visited and the a nice amount of free time for exploration.
Christina & Kerry Apelt (Oosterdam passangers)
July 12, 2023
A great experience
July 5, 2023
Excellent tour. Would definitely recommend it. Our tour guide (forget her name) was excellent and enthusiastic - she explained things about Sicily and she conducted herself brilliantly even while dealing with other tourists on the tour who were not easy to deal with.
June 28, 2023
Efficient and well organized.
May 31, 2023
This tour was beyond exceptional, thanks to Marisa and her driver. She kept us informed along the way, and showed us some of the best spots to explore in both towns. This was an unforgettable trip and I'd highly recommend it.
September 9, 2022
I thought it was very good and we had a good amount of free time to look around on the stops. I think it would be better if we had a map on the last stop so we know what we are looking to see
August 26, 2022
Excellent, Tour Guide, Bus Driver and the Coach, all first class
August 12, 2022
it was great. really enjoyed it.
Ellen Olliff
August 16, 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Sicily. The highlight was the lunch! A fantastic restaurant with a massive amount of food and the quality was of the highest standard- very impressed!! Noto was gorgeous and sadly not enough time was spent there. Instead we felt that Marzamemi was a bit of a let-down and could have happily done without the seemingly long and boring visit there. Arriving early in the morning nothing was open and there was really nothing to see. Much like Maltas Marsaxlokk but with not a thing open so early in the morning. But generally speaking a lovely well-organized day trip to Sicily.
Brenda Doyle
July 5, 2017
The lunch was not great - I am sure there are better agriturismes in the area which offer better food. Loved the visit to the 3 towns, and the timing was good throughout the day. Excellent guide and very good driver too. So apart from the lunch (and I know Sicilian agriturismes normally provide amazing food), the day was great and very well organised.
Adriana van Nieerk
June 14, 2017
From the pickup at Santana hotel to the return everything was well organised. Only hiccup was that my friend's name was misspelled on her ticket. She was let in to Pozzalo but were called back to the office on return to correct it before boarding the ferry back to Malta. For the rest - the guide - Loredana and driver were super !! The lunch and wine tasting and sightseeing was most enjoyable !!
September 20, 2024
A great day trip from Malta to Sicily. Took the tour that went to Syracuse and Marzamemi. I paid for the extra transfer. Driver came to pick me up at 5:45am, good thing I was early as was meant to be 6am. Boarded the ferry and then dept on time. Nearly 2 hours to Sicily with a large coach waiting. There was about 20 of us. First stop was Ortigia. A beautiful old town I went to many years ago and captivated me again. 3 hours here. You have the option to go on a 1 hr boat trip. I just walked around and sat and watched the water. 30 mins or so to Marzamemi which is a quaint fishing village. Back to the ferry. You get in around 930. Then the driver picked us up and back to Sliema. A long day but I thought it was worth it. Everything ran to schedule and a beautiful sunny day,
September 18, 2024
excellent, every time again
August 30, 2024
Overall tour was ok. Comfortable ship and beautiful places visited. However, experience spoiled by tickets with wrong dates issued to myself. Because of this I nearly did not board the ship. Luckily, customer service of the ferry operator was able to assist and there were some available slots for the day that I booked. All this had to be done minutes before boarding. Added unnecessary stress.
July 19, 2024
We are Maltese and it was the first time for us visiting Sicily with Malta Tours. It was a pleasant experience which we will definitely recommend.
July 5, 2024
Loved Sicily and the ferry ride as far as the tour totally waist of time and money.
July 10, 2024
Very nice
June 26, 2024
Nobody informed us where to go when the ferry arrived at port, we asked members of staff on board and nobody knew. The mini coach was quiet and the ride was horrendous, seriously there were times where we literally left the seats. I think if the nice smooth toll roads had been used, it would have been different again…I have seriously been on smoother roller coasters. As I was one of the last off the mini coach along with a couple of ladies using walking aids, by the time we got to where the guide was telling everyone all the important information…she had finished and we were left in wonder. In the end, I gave up and just did my own thing….which was a shame really. The places we visited were beautiful and well worth seeing, I would perhaps look at alternatives before booking again….sorry.
June 14, 2024
The tour was very good, with a lot of information supplied to us. The only problems we had, were with getting to and from Sliema. As we had no transport when we arrived at the pick up point in the morning. So we had to get our own Bolt taxi, to make sure that we got the ferry. And the same happened again., when we got back to Malta.
September 27, 2023
This was such an informative and fun day trip to Sicily. I enjoyed the ferry ride/views and Sicily was a beautiful site to see as well.
September 20, 2023
The time in Marzamemi was very disappointing being that many of the shops were closed. Felt like we were killing time
August 30, 2023
Enjoyed the tour ! Very well organised. Excellent tour guide (same lovely lady we had last year). Pity that Marzamemi restaurants are closed at time of visit. Suggestion: We would like to visit Modica and Alcantara ....... Maybe next summer ? Thank ypu Carmen Caruana
August 23, 2023
I think just going to Syracuse would probably be better for all to properly experience the place but it was very good. Only issue is when we returned to malta there was no bus to collect us back to our hotel
August 2, 2023
We had an amazing trip. Nice ferry, good busdriver ans nice bus, a pleasent and informative guide. We saw alot on this trip. Our kids also enjoy it. Worth the money!
July 12, 2023
We loved Syracuse but did not really think Marzamemi was that interesting.
July 12, 2023
Our tour guide was friendly, informative and helpful. She gave us great information for the areas visited and the a nice amount of free time for exploration.
Christina & Kerry Apelt (Oosterdam passangers)
July 12, 2023
A great experience
July 5, 2023
Excellent tour. Would definitely recommend it. Our tour guide (forget her name) was excellent and enthusiastic - she explained things about Sicily and she conducted herself brilliantly even while dealing with other tourists on the tour who were not easy to deal with.
June 28, 2023
Efficient and well organized.
May 31, 2023
This tour was beyond exceptional, thanks to Marisa and her driver. She kept us informed along the way, and showed us some of the best spots to explore in both towns. This was an unforgettable trip and I'd highly recommend it.
September 9, 2022
I thought it was very good and we had a good amount of free time to look around on the stops. I think it would be better if we had a map on the last stop so we know what we are looking to see
August 26, 2022
Excellent, Tour Guide, Bus Driver and the Coach, all first class
August 12, 2022
it was great. really enjoyed it.
Ellen Olliff
August 16, 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Sicily. The highlight was the lunch! A fantastic restaurant with a massive amount of food and the quality was of the highest standard- very impressed!! Noto was gorgeous and sadly not enough time was spent there. Instead we felt that Marzamemi was a bit of a let-down and could have happily done without the seemingly long and boring visit there. Arriving early in the morning nothing was open and there was really nothing to see. Much like Maltas Marsaxlokk but with not a thing open so early in the morning. But generally speaking a lovely well-organized day trip to Sicily.
Brenda Doyle
July 5, 2017
The lunch was not great - I am sure there are better agriturismes in the area which offer better food. Loved the visit to the 3 towns, and the timing was good throughout the day. Excellent guide and very good driver too. So apart from the lunch (and I know Sicilian agriturismes normally provide amazing food), the day was great and very well organised.
Adriana van Nieerk
June 14, 2017
From the pickup at Santana hotel to the return everything was well organised. Only hiccup was that my friend's name was misspelled on her ticket. She was let in to Pozzalo but were called back to the office on return to correct it before boarding the ferry back to Malta. For the rest - the guide - Loredana and driver were super !! The lunch and wine tasting and sightseeing was most enjoyable !!