Islands of the Mediterranean, FALL: Six Islands + Mainland Greece

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Islands of the Mediterranean, FALL: Six Islands + Mainland Greece
Corsica, Sardinia, Malta, Sicily, Cyprus, Crete & Mainland Greece
Sep 17 - Nov 5, 2027
Group size: 1 - 12
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$24,665
Deposit: $4,200

About this trip

This tour is offered twice annually in April & September. This page is the Fall Tour. Dates are on the brochure which you can download. Given here for easy reference:

September 17-November 4, 2027

Spring Dates are: April 21-June 10, 2027

The Spring tour is one day longer due to the festival we attend in Cagliari. If you wish to book the Spring tour you must go to this link: Spring Tour.

To find the dates that you wish to book, click the button “See Availability,” a calendar appears. You will see dates in black ink. Click on the date to select it. If you want a future date, use the arrow to move forward on the calendar to view additional dates.

Journey through the Mediterranean’s historic crossroads—Corsica, Sardinia, Malta, Sicily, Cyprus, Crete, & Mainland Greece—on a thoughtfully paced exploration of culture, landscapes, and living traditions. Shaped by centuries of maritime trade and conquest, these islands reveal a remarkable blend of ancient civilizations, sacred sites, and vibrant coastal communities.

Travel by ferry, private vehicle, and short flights as you explore archaeological landmarks, historic town centers, and scenic coastal and mountain regions. Along the way, our expert guides bring each destination to life, while a balanced itinerary allows time for independent discovery, regional cuisine, and meaningful Mediterranean moments.

Trip pricing is contingent upon a minimum of four (4) participants and is subject to adjustment should this minimum not be met.

Highlights

  • Six islands/five countries

  • Cruise Corsica’s rugged coastline and the UNESCO-listed Scandola Nature Reserve

  • Step into Sardinia’s Bronze Age world at Su Nuraxi di Barumini and along the island’s windswept archaeological landscapes

  • Explore Malta’s extraordinary heritage, visiting many UNESCO sites from Valletta to prehistoric temples and Gozo

  • Journey across Cyprus, from Limasol to the painted churches and mountain villages of the Troodos range

  • Visit both sides of the divided nation: The Republic of Cyprus in the south and The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus 

  • Experience Sicily’s dynamic spirit through Baroque towns, bustling markets, hidden villages and the shadow of Mount Etna

  • In Crete, tour Heraklion, the beautiful village of Fodele; Gortys, Festos, Rethymno, Chania

  • Participate in a cooking lesson in a traditional family home on the outskirts of Rethymno

  • In Chania visit the Seven villages

  • Discover Athens and Delphi, from the Acropolis and Ancient Agora to the oracle and temples of Delphi

  • Tour the Monasteries of Meteora, built upon rocks that rise vertically from the plains below

  • Explore Thessaloniki

Included

  • Accommodations with breakfast. 4 stars.

  • Accompanying Guides (different one for each country)

  • Airport arrival & departures transfers on tour dates

  • AC Transport van or minibus depending on group size

  • Bottled water during drives and touring

  • 9 lunches & One dinner & in Cyprus (group size min 4 people)

  • Eight lunches & 3 dinners in Greece (group size min 4 people)

  • Cooking lesson in a family home with dinner in Chania

  • Ferry ticket Bonifacio, Corsica to Santa Theresa, Sardinia

  • Ferry ticket Valletta, Malta to Pozzallo, Sicily

  • Flight ticket Chania to Athens

  • Flight ticket Thessaloniki-Athens

Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Flight ticket Cagliari to Valetta, Malta

  • Flight ticket Catania- Larnaca

  • Flight ticket Larnaca-Heraklion

  • Tourist tax paid directly to hotels

  • Tips to drivers, guides, and hotel porters

  • Meals other than those listed

Map of the trip locations

A. Corsica, Sardinia, Malta, Sicily, Cyprus, Crete & Mainland Greece

Corsica, Sardinia, Malta, Sicily, Cyprus, Crete & Mainland Greece

About your organizer

Original World, founded in 1997, offers hand-crafted immersive journeys steeped in vibrant local color and time-honored traditions. Original World is a boutique company, not a corporate conglomerate. Our services are personalized and we offer options for flexibility even within a group tour. Our small group tours feel like a private tour experience with like-minded travel companions. Explore destinations that maintain a traditional culture in India, Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe.

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