Malta & Southeast Sicily Cross-Border
Take a fast ferry from Valletta to Pozzallo, connecting the Val di Noto, Syracuse, Mount Etna, and Taormina.
Spend the first four nights in Valletta, taking day trips around Malta and Gozo. On Day 5, cross the sea by catamaran to Sicily. Travel through Modica, Ragusa, and Noto to Syracuse, then head north to Catania, Mount Etna, and Taormina, departing from Catania. This open-jaw route avoids backtracking and is perfect for first-timers wanting to see both regions. Comino is excluded on the Malta side, and only the eastern half of Sicily is covered.
Ferry crossings are reduced in winter and easily affected by rough seas. High-altitude areas of Mount Etna may have snow and access restrictions.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrival & Valletta Stroll
Take a taxi or bus from the airport to Valletta (approx. 30 mins). Spend the afternoon exploring the historic city and gardens on foot.
住宿：瓦萊塔
第 2 天 · Knights' Heritage & Three Cities
馬耳他（聖約翰副主教座堂、大團長宮、三城·比爾古、聖安傑洛堡）
Explore the historic city on foot in the morning. After lunch, take a small ferry from Valletta's waterfront to Birgu (a few minutes' crossing).
It is highly recommended to book tickets for St. John's Co-Cathedral online. Opening hours often vary on Sundays and public holidays.
住宿：瓦萊塔
第 3 天 · Mdina & Dingli Cliffs
Take bus 51, 52, or 53 from Valletta to Mdina (approx. 40 mins), transfer to Dingli, and return to Valletta afterwards.
住宿：瓦萊塔
第 4 天 · Gozo Day Trip
馬耳他（吉幹提亞神廟、戈佐島與維多利亞城堡、德維拉灣與內海）
Take the fast ferry from Valletta to Mġarr (approx. 45 mins). Join a tour or hire a driver on Gozo, returning in the evening.
Buses on Gozo are infrequent and do not reach some sights. Hiring a driver is recommended for a day trip.
住宿：瓦萊塔
第 5 天 · Ferry to Pozzallo & Transfer to Modica
Take the ferry (1 hour 45 mins) to Pozzallo. Use the ferry company's shuttle bus (approx. 20 mins) to Modica, then transfer to Ragusa.
The ferry terminal in Malta is located in Marsa. Schedules change frequently, so check times and book tickets a week in advance.
住宿：拉古薩伊布拉
第 6 天 · Ragusa Ibla & Noto
Pick up your rental car in Ragusa, drive to Noto (approx. 1 hour), and then continue to Ortigia (approx. 45 mins).
Car rental options in Pozzallo are limited. Confirm in advance that you can drop off the car at Catania Airport.
住宿：奧提伽島
第 7 天 · Ortigia & Greek Theatre
錫拉庫薩·諾托谷（奧提伽集市、錫拉庫薩奧提伽島、阿瑞圖薩泉、尼亞波利考古公園）
Explore Ortigia Island on foot in the morning. In the afternoon, take a taxi or drive to the Neapolis Archaeological Park (approx. 10 mins).
The market is liveliest in the morning. Ortigia has a ZTL (restricted traffic zone), so park your car in the parking lots outside the island.
住宿：奧提伽島
第 8 天 · Catania Old Town & Fish Market
卡塔尼亞（卡塔尼亞魚市、卡塔尼亞大教堂廣場與大象噴泉、十字架街、聖尼科洛·阿雷納本篤會修道院）
Drive from Ortigia to Catania (approx. 1 hour). Explore the old town on foot and park your car at your hotel or a public parking lot.
The fish market is only open in the morning and is closed on Sundays, so make an early start.
住宿：老城大教堂廣場
第 9 天 · Mount Etna South Slope to Taormina
卡塔尼亞（埃特納火山南坡（西爾維斯特里火山口）） → 陶爾米納·埃特納（陶爾米納老城（翁貝託大街與四月九日廣場））
Drive up the mountain from Catania to Rifugio Sapienza (approx. 1 hour). In the afternoon, drive to Taormina (approx. 1.5 hours).
Volcanic altitude restrictions change with activity. Check local advisories before setting off and bring a warm jacket.
住宿：陶爾米納老城
第 10 天 · Ancient Greek Theatre & Departure
Spend the morning walking around the ancient theatre and enjoying bay views. In the afternoon, drive to Catania Airport to return your car (approx. 1 hour 15 mins).