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Today, we will take overnight flight to Rome, Italy, arrive the next day.

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Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check-in

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel>Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Peter’s Rome or similar

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Today, we will travel by air to Palermo, the capital of Sicily. Palermo is located in the northwest of the island of Sicily. It has been influenced by diverse culture in the past, the architecture of the city is a mix of Byzantine, Islamic, Gothic, and Baroque style.

Palermo City Tour:
◎The Palermo Cathedral
◎The Palace of Normans
◎Bellini Plaza
◎Pretoria Plaza
◎Theater Massimo is the largest opera house in Italy renowned for its perfect acoustics

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel 

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel> NH Hotel Palermo or similar

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After breakfast, depart for ◎Scala dei Turchi, a rocky cliff on the coast of Realmonte in Sicily.
Continue to Agrigento, upon arrival, city tour will follow:
★Valley of Temples–a magnificent collection of seven ancient Greek temples from the 6th and 5th Centuries BC.
★Agrigento Cathedral
◎Fountain, square and cobble street

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel 

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel> Dioscuri Bay Palaca Hotel Agrigento or similar

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After breakfast, to Villa Romana del Casale, a large and elaborate Roman villa located about 3 km from The town of Piazza Armerina. The villa has one of the richest and various collections of Roman mosaics In the world. Continue to Siracusa, upon arrival, city tour will follow:
★Archeological Park Neapolis
Latomia del Paradiso, a deep, precipitous limestone quarry out of which stone for the ancient city was Extracted. Riddled with catacombs and filled with citrus and magnolia trees Orecchio de Dionisio is a tall and vaguely ear-shaped cave dug into the cliff by the Greeks to expand the limestone quarry for water storage Siracusa is located in the southeast corner of Sicily, next to the Gulf of Siracusa beside the Ionian Sea. The city was funded by Ancient Greek Corinthians and Teneans. It later became part of the Roman Republic and the Byzantine Empire. Siracusa was deeply influenced by Greek and Roman history and Culture, and the birthplace of the mathematician, physicist and engineer Archimedes. Later, we will Take ferry to our next destination-Malta

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel

<Dinner> Local Cuisine

<Hotel> Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel St. Julians or similar

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Today, we will depart for Valletta, upon arrival, city tour will follow:
◎The Upper Barrakka Gardens have several monuments and memorials to a number of prominent people
◎Manoel Theater was constructed in 1731, by order of Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, and Is one of the oldest working theaters in Europe
◎St. John’s Co-Cathedral is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. It was Built by the Order of St. Hohn between 1572 and 1577. The interior of the cathedral is in the Baroque style. Mattia Preti designed the intricate carved stone walls and painted the vaulted ceiling and side altars with scenes from the life of St. John, the Baptist
◎the Grandmaster’s Palace was built between the 16th and 18th centuries as the palace of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John. When the knights were expelled by Nepoleonic France, it became the National Palace. During the period of British rule, it was the Governor’s Palace. The Palace now houses the Office of the President of Malta
★Take ferry to Birgu
◎Biugu also known by its title Citta Vittoriosa is an old fortified city on the south side of the Grand harbor in the south Eastern Region of Malta. Birgu is ideally located for safe anchorage, and it has

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel 

<Dinner> Local Cuisine

<Hotel> Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel St. Julians or similar

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This morning, depart for Cirkewwa, then take ferry to the Mgarr Harbor, Gozo Island.
★Ggantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic era and are older than the pyramids of Egypt. The temples are elements of a ceremonial site in a fertility rite
◎The Cittadella is the citadel of Victoria on the island of Goza with amazing city view
◎The Calypso’s Cave is a natural cave, located on the western side of the Ramla Bay in Xaqhra, Gozo. The cave is alleged to be the one referenced in The Odyssey as the cave where the nymph Calypso Kept Odysseus prisoner for seven years after his ship was shipwrecked after a fierce storm
★Take ferry back to St. Julians

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel

<Dinner> Local Cuisine

<Hotel> Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel St. Julians or similar

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This morning, depart for ★Popeye Village, a film set village for the Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney’s production of the 1980 musical feature Film Popeye. It consisting of a collection of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings. While in the village, you might meet the main characters such as Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto and Wimpy Continue to ◎Mdina, a fortified city located on the hill in the center of Malta. The city was founded in around the 8th century BC by Phoenician settlers and was later renamed Melite by the Romans. Eventually, Melite was given the status of municipium, being granted the same rights as other Orman cities.

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel  

<Dinner> Local Cuisine

<Hotel> Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel St. Julians or similar

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◎Marsaxlokk Bay is a small fishing village in the south eastern region of Malta, where you can see Many traditional fishing boat called Luzzu. The boat is usually painted in bright colors, while the bow Has a pair of eyes
★Blue Grotto, a short distance from the fishing harbor of Wied Izurrieq, Malta. On sunny days, the reflection of sunlight on the white sandy seafloor lights up the caves in bright blue hues (If weather not permitting, we will refund euro 10 per person)
★Take afternoon flight to Cypress

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel 

<Dinner> Local Cuisine

<Hotel> Ajax Hotel Limassol or similar

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This morning, depart for Larnaca, upon arrival, orientation tour will follow:
◎Hala Sultan Tekke is located on the west bank of Larnaca Salt Lake in Larnaca. Hala Sultan Tekke is composed of a mosque, mausoleum, minaret, cemetery, and living quarters for men and Women (no shorts and tank shirt while visiting Hala Sultan Tekke)
★Ayios Lazaros Church (The Church of Saint Lazarus) is a late-9th century church in Larnaca, Cyprus. The Church of Saint Lazarus is named for New Testament figure Lazarus of Bethany, the subject of a Miracle recounted in the Gospel of John, in which Jesus raises him from the dead. According to Eastern Orthodox tradition, sometime after the Resurrection of Jesus, Lazarus was forced to flee Judea because of rumored plots on his life and came to Cyprus and lived for thirty more years in Cyprus
◎Larnaca Castle located at the end of the Foinkoudes promenade, a Medieval castle was first built in The late 12th century AD. It was constructed to defend the southern coast of Cyprus and the harbor Town of Larnaca
◎Ayia Napa is located in southern coast of Cyprus. A vibrant town full of beaches and night life. Ayia Napa offers diverse holiday experience and is the tourist resort town of Cyprus
★Cape Greco National Forest Park is located in the southeastern part of Cyprus. It offers untouched nature, diverse botanical plants, intriguing nature trails and spectacular views

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel

<Dinner> Local Cuisine

<Hotel> Ajax Hotel Limassol or similar

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This morning, depart for Kyrenia, upon arrival, city tour will follow
★Kyrenia Castle is located at the east end of the old harbor in Kyrenia. Research suggests that the Byzantines built the original castle in the 7th century to protect the city against the new Arab maritime threat. By 1489 the Venetians had taken control of Cyprus, and in 1570, Kyrenia surrendered to the Ottomans.
★Ancient shipwreck Museum: The Kyrenia Ship is the wreck of a 4th-century BC ancient Greek merchant ship. It was discovered by Greek-Cypriot diving instructor in 1965 during a storm. The ship was very well preserved with almost 75% of its hull in good condition. It is now on exhibit at the ancient Shipwreck Museum Continue to Nicosia, upon arrival, city tour will follow:
◎Nicosia is the centrally located capital of Cyprus. Nicosia has been an important city of Cyprus more than a thousand year
◎Buyuk Han is the largest caravansarai in Cyprus. It was built by the Ottomans in 1572.
◎St. Sophia Cathedral, located in north Nicosia, a former Christian cathedral converted into a mosque
◎Niosia Old Town
◎Venetian Column located in the Sarayonu Square, it was brought from the ancient city of Salamis by The Venetians in 1550

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel 

<Dinner> Local Cuisine

<Hotel>Ajax Hotel Limassol or similar

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After breakfast, depart for Troodos, located in the center of the island.
◎Troodos is the largest mountain range in Cyprus. The region is known for its many Byzantine churches and monasteries, richly decorated with murals. Nine churches and one monastery in Troodos has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
★Panagia Podithou Church is located in the village of Galata, built in 1502. It is listed UNESCO World Heritage Site
◎Omodos is a village located in the Troodos Mountains, 800 meters above sea level. It is a popular Destination for homemade wine, and a well-preserved medieval village
★Timios Stavros Monastery is located near the mountain village Omodos. It is considered as one of the oldest and most historical monastery in Cyprus

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel 

<Dinner> Local Cuisine

<Hotel> Ajax Hotel Limassol or similar

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◎Aphrodite’s Rock is a sea stack in Paphos, Cyprus. The birthplace of Aphrodite is one of the most Beautiful beaches near Pafos. According to the local legend referred Aphrodite is the Goddess of Love
★Paphos Archaeological Park contains the major part of the ancient Greek and Roman city and is Located in Paphos. We will tour Roman villas
★House of Aion: The mosaic floor from the House of Aion is considered one of the most exceptional Works of ancient Roman art
★House of Dionysos: The house covered with mosaic floors decorated with mythological, vintage and Hunting scenes. It is named after the god Dionysos who features on several of the mosaics
★House of Thyseus was the residence of the Roman governor and a large open-air villa
◎Paphos Castle is located at the western end of the city port. It was originally a Byzantine fortress built to protect the port

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel 

<Dinner> Chef’ recommendation menu at hotel

<Hotel> Lordos Beach Hotel or similar

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After breakfast, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel