14D Wonder of the SOUTH Greece,Malta + Sicily Island

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and get ready to embark on your long awaited trip to Greece.

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Upon arrival at Athens airport, Our guide will take you to see the highlights of the city: the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier guarded by the Evzones and the National library. On your way to the Acropolis you will also see Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and have a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally, the eternal Parthenon “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”. You will also see the ancient theatres of Dionysos and the Herodion (no entry).

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After breakfast, transfer to Patras. Greece’s third-largest city, Patra is named after King Patreas who ruled Achaïa around 1100 BC. Little is evident of this busy port’s 3000 years of history, during which it was an important trade centre under the Mycenaeans and the Romans. Visit the Cathedral of Saint Andreas “Aghios Andreas”, the biggest Byzantine-style church in Greece, the Ancient Roman Odeum and the castle of the city. Thereafter,if time permit, enjoy some free time in Patras.

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This morning, drive to Delphi, located on the slopes of Mount Parnasus, via Thebes, Levadia and the village of Arachova. In a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty Delphi, once believed as the centre, “Naval” of the Earth, is the home of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. During the ancient times, at the oracle of Apollo, Pythia, the high priestess of the temple, under the influence of the ancient god delivered her famous prophesies. You will visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the temple of Apollo and the Delphi Museum, which hosts valuable pieces of Ancient Greek sculpture such as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. After lunch depart via picturesque villages and towns of central Greece to Kalambaka. Check in to your hotel, enjoy your dinner and overnight.

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After breakfast, depart and visit two of the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Perched on huge granite rocks, the monasteries seem to suspend between earth and sky, providing a magnificent view.

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Transfer at  Airport for your flight to Valletta. Floating in the Mediterranean Sea just south of Sicily are the stunning islands of Malta with a history of shipwrecks, conquests, emperors and knights.  Maltese Islands also boast three UNESCO World Heritage sites, mythical theories and 7,000 years of history to explore. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for our overnight stay.

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This morning, venture south to Valletta, Malta’s striking capital. Once here you’ll visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens and see the impressive St John’s Cathedral, designed in a baroque fashion. Find yourself captivated by the abundance of history as you walk through the elegant streets to see why it is named The Fortress City with its restored golden-stone buildings that mould the cityscape.

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Drive to the north of Malta for a twenty minute ferry crossing to Gozo. Smaller, greener and more rural, Malta’s sister island is a haven of tranquility. Visit all the popular natural landmarks, such as the Inland Sea and Azure Window at Dwejra. Explore the imposing Citadel in Victoria and the world’s oldest stone temples, predating Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids by hundreds of years. Today, you will also have the chance to board a traditional Maltese boat to the famous Blue Grotto, where you’ll see these beautiful sea caverns off the southern coast at your own expense.

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After breakfast, we shall be transfer to the port for our ferry to Catania where we begin our Sicily adventures.

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After breakfast, we shall drive toward Caltanissetta. A medium-sized city in central Sicily, Italy. It features a rich and long history, the first settlement dating to the 19th century BC. The city still has traces of the different cultures which followed one another in Sicily: its current structure dates to the 10th century AD and is due to the Arabs, while many additions were made during Norman times and under the Aragonese rule of the Moncada family. During the 19th century, the city grew in wealth thanks to the extraction of vast nearby sulphur deposits. With 88 mines in its territory, Caltanissetta was nicknamed the world’s sulphur capital. During the third decade of the 20th century, there was a period of intense cultural activity — so much that famed writer Leonardo Sciascia called it a “little Athens”. Thereafter, transfer to Palermo for our overnight stay.

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Pass through the Baroque Quattro Canti and admire the beauties of the Fountain of Shame. Visit Palermo Cathedral which has been altered may times over the years and observe its unique blend of architectural styles. In Monreale, visit the finely-decorated cathedral and see its magnificent gold mosaics, a masterpiece of Arab-Norman art.

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Today, transfer to the Airport for our flight to Rome. Upon arrival, free at own leisure.

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Transfer to the Airport for our flight back.

Arrive home in Singapore with a sweet and memorable holiday with us at Super Travels !