20 Mar 2023
Excellent trip. (I selected friends, but it is a family - 3 adults.) Our train from Naples went as far as Catania and we needed to get to the port in Pozzallo to catch the ferry to Malta. Alfredo met us on the platform at the train station and took us on our way in a very comfortable van. He was incredibly friendly and informative about Sicily. The trip is approx 1 hr, 20 mins. We wanted to stop for a bite to eat before the ferry and didn't have enough time for a full restaurant meal. He was able to recommend "fast food" (Sicilian style). We loved it!!! We tried a few different types of dishes at a pizzaria and even some Sicilian beer. Fabulous. We made it to the ferry terminal with time to spare. A 7 hr train ride may not be for everyone, but the scenery was fantastic. The train was fast, clean and comfortable - I'm so glad we did this instead of flying, but the car service was necessary to get to the ferry on our schedule. I was very impressed - the price was right and it was like having a private tour guide thrown in. Highly recommended!!!!!