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2 days and 1 night (Agrigento).

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Around Sicily tour


Private mini tour of Sicily

Starting in Palermo and finishing in Taormina
Guaranteed departures with minimum 2 people
Departure every Tuesday, Thursday
Land package only
. 3 days / 2 nights (Agrigento and Ragusa)

"Around Sicily" tour at a glance


Price
(based on double occupancy)
--- 2 participants Euro 827 per person, 3 participants Euro 632 per person, 4 participants Euro 593 per person, 5 participants --- -----Euro 523 per person, 6 participants and over Euro 476 per person
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Single use supplement: Euros 58 Christmas Departure: supplement Euros 43 per person
--- New Year Departure:
supplement Euros 72 per person
Easter Departure: supplement Euros 43 per person

Tour type escorted tour. English speaking driver

Duration 3 days/ 2 nights Destination Sicily from West to East

Activities Sightseeing, wine tasting

Hotel (may be replaced with same category) Agrigento Hotel Colleverde Ragusa Hotel Barocco

Highlights Erice, Saltpans, Marsala, a, Agrigento, Roman Villa, Caltagirone, Ragusa Ibla, Modica

Season all year round. Departure every Tuesday and Thursday from Palermo

"Around Sicily " tour. detailed itinerary

Tuesday/Thursday: Palermo – Erice – Marsala - Agrigento
Today you will meet your driver-escort and departure to tour western Sicily. Our first stop is Erice. . The Elymians settled the medieval town of Erice and was an important religious site associated with goddesses of fertility. Wander through its’ ancient streets and visit local pastry-shop to taste the typical marzipans and almond pastries. Then light-lunch at olive oil factory and tasting typical food and local olive oil. In the afternoon, we drive along saltpans and Sicilian windmills and tour the historic saltpan works, where the ancient tradition of harvesting salt from the sea is still practiced. Arrive in Marsala: visit a local winery’s cellar and taste Sicilian wines. Later continue the trip to Agrigento. Overnight in Agrigento
(Lunch is included)


Wednesday/Friday:
Agrigento - Piazza Armerina – Caltagirone – Ragusa
Visit Agrigento whose history dates back to 580 BC. On your own tour the Valley of the Temples, a magnificent cluster of Greek ruins overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Then, drive to Piazza Armerina across the vast countryside that enables us to see Sicily’s great variety of sceneries. See on your own the Roman Villa (3rd, 4rth century A.D.) at Casale with its 3.500 square metres of mosaic flooring giving an insight into the Roman way of living. Light-lunch in a country-restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit the baroque town of Caltagirone known as "the city of ceramics". Ceramics have been produced here for over 1000 years. Climb the Steps of Santa Maria del Monte, city's symbol made out of 142 steps decorated with splendid glazed majolica tiles. Continue the trip to Ragusa. Overnight in Ragusa
(Breakfast , lunch and dinner included)

Thursday/Saturday: Ragusa - Modica - Taormina
VWalk in the old city centre of Ragusa Ibla, then short drive to Modica. a city full of fascinating architectural, artistic and scenic attractions, unique among those pertaining to the splendid Sicilian Baroque period. Take a stroll through the area and stop at the Antique Pastry Shop Bonajuto, where the Ruta family still make their famous chocolate based on on Aztec recipes! . Time at leisure. In the afternoon afternoon transfer to Taormina.
(Breakfast included)

What is includedWhat is not included


Agrigento: One night accommodation in First class hotel
Ragusa: One night accommodation in First class hotel
Buffet breakfast daily
One visit to Sicilian cellar and tasting local wine
Two light-lunches at local restaurant/country-restaurant with set-menù
Van/Mini-coach with Air Conditioning
Wine and oil tasting as specified in the itinerary
English speaking Driver-Escort as per program
Admission fee included for all sites and other activities as per itinerary
Hotel & City Taxes



Intercontinental Flight
Luggage handling fee at hotel
Travel Insurance
Gratuities for the Driver-Escort
Local guide
Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program
New Year Galà Dinner
Pre & Post nights package-tour
Airport transfers
Hotel accommodation in Palermo and Taormina
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