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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Sicily

Highlights

Visit the Norman Cathedral in Monreale with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics Tour the old city of Palermo with its incredible mix of architectural styles Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best preserved outside of Greece Ascend the lava-crusted slopes of Mt. Etna - the most active volcano in the world! Visit the Greek Theatre in Taormina, one of the largest in Sicily View the Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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9 Day Affordable Sicily

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3.7/5 Great

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Catania, Sicily

Highlights

Visit the Norman Cathedral in Monreale with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics Tour the old city of Palermo with its incredible mix of architectural styles Savor lunch based on local specialties on a farm with an olive oil tasting Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best preserved outside of Greece Explore the foothills around Mount Etna - the most active volcano in the world! Stroll in the Old City of Catania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site View intricate Roman mosaics at the famous Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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14 Day Discover Sicily & Malta 2018 Itinerary

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3.7/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Gozo, Mdina, Mount Etna, Palermo, Sicily, Valletta

Highlights

Visit the Palatine Chapel in the Norman Palace with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics Tour the old city of Palermo, featuring an incredible mix of architectural styles Discover Phoenician Motya with its famous Charioteer by boat Visit Mazara del Vallo, with its Arabian style quarters and famous dancing Satyr Make your own classic pizza from fresh ingredients! Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best preserved remains outside of Greece View the Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the trendy resort town of Taormina Ascend the lava-crusted slopes of Mt. Etna – one of the most active volcanoes in Europe! Discover the island of Ortigia, the historical center of the city of Siracusa Visit the Greek Theater and the Ear of Dionysus in the Siracusa Archaeological Park See the baroque jewels of Noto, Ragusa, and Scicli Discover the rich history of Valletta, the European Capital of Culture for 2018 Explore the “Three Cities” Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea areas of Malta Marvel at the awe-inspiring megalithic Temples of Ggantija in Gozo Experience Maltese cuisine & hospitality during lunch in a private home

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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14 Day Discover Sicily & Malta 2020 Itinerary

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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Gozo, Mdina, Mount Etna, Palermo, Rabat, Sicily, Valletta

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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9 Day Affordable Sicily

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3.7/5 Great

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Catania, Sicily

Highlights

Visit the Norman Cathedral in Monreale with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics Tour the old city of Palermo with its incredible mix of architectural styles Savor lunch based on local specialties on a farm with an olive oil tasting Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best preserved outside of Greece Explore the foothills around Mount Etna - the most active volcano in the world! Stroll in the Old City of Catania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site View intricate Roman mosaics at the famous Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Italy Explorer

By Expat Explore

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4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Agrigento, Alberobello , Cinque Terre, Florence, Lake Garda, Matera, Mount Etna, Pantheon, Pisa, Rome, Sicily, Siena, Sorrento, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

Walking tour of Rome & Florence with expert local guidesExplore Cinque Terre and the ruins of ancient PompeiiFree days to explore Venice
Tuscany
Sorrento& SicilySee the Trulli houses of Alberobello
take a photo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."

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Southern Italy & Sicily

By Odysseys Unlimited

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5/5 Excellent

50 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Alberobello , Amalfi Coast, Isle of Capri, Matera, Mount Etna, Naples, Sicily, Sorrento

Highlights

Sicily’s intriguing cultural and historic heritage
“Valley of the Temples,” Agrigento
Mt. Etna excursion
Lunch at a working Sicilian farmhouse
Two Apulia UNESCO sites: Cave dwellings of Matera and Alberobello’s medieval white-washed buildings

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We just finished our Tanzanian Adventure tour to Tanzania and Zanzibar. It was a dream come true trip! On safari, our guide Augustine, was stellar, and our driver, Meshak was wonderful! The lodges on safari were wonderful, food excellent. The Breezes resort on Zanzibar was lovely and the Indian Ocean is sooooo warm! Thank you, Odyssey, for delivering on all counts!"

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Sicily In Depth

By Odysseys Unlimited

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5/5 Excellent

50 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Mount Etna, Palermo, Sicily, Temple of Zeus

Highlights

Palermo’s Arab-Norman UNESCO sites
Street food experience in Palermo
Stunning Monreale Cathedral (UNESCO site)
Medieval walled town of Erice
Trapani Nature Reserve and salt pans

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We just finished our Tanzanian Adventure tour to Tanzania and Zanzibar. It was a dream come true trip! On safari, our guide Augustine, was stellar, and our driver, Meshak was wonderful! The lodges on safari were wonderful, food excellent. The Breezes resort on Zanzibar was lovely and the Indian Ocean is sooooo warm! Thank you, Odyssey, for delivering on all counts!"