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Sicily
Sicily tour
An
escorted sightseeing tour of Sicily
Sicily is more than an island. It's a
unique place full of art, archaeology , history, folklore, breathtaking scenery
and, of course, great food . Our tour begins
in Catania, ends in Palermo and
covers all the major sights: Segesta, medieval
Erice,
Agrigento 's beautiful Valley of the Temples, Syracusa
and Taormina
with Mount Etna in distance. Small group size
( 20 people maximum ) tour
including farm visits, archaeology and great cusine
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Sicily
Sicily tour
2009
guaranteed departures
(minumum 6 participants) March
227 April
10, 17, 24 May
8
June 12
July 03, 10, 31
August 28
September 11
October 07, 24
November 13
New year 2010:
December 26, 2009 | |
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Sicily Sicily tour at a glance | |
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Price:
from
Euro 1550 per person (double occupancy). Euro 1850 (single occupancy)
Tour
type first class escorted sightseeing tour. English speaking driver and licensed
tour guides. Tour
duration 8 days/ 7 nights Taormina or Giardini Naxos (2 nights,
Modica (1 night), Sciacca (1 night), Palermo (3 nights) Tour
destination Sicily Activities
Sightseeing, farm and olive oil press visit Hotels
for this tour: Giardini: S. Alphio Garden 4* or Taormina : Villa
Riis 4* / Villa Angela 4* Modica: Palazzo Failla 4* or similar Sciacca:
Terme di Acqua Pia 3* sup or similar Palermo : Residenza d’Aragona
4*, Politeama 4*, Ai Cavalieri 4* Meal
details for this tour: 7 Breakfasts,
2 lunches, 5 dinners Tour
highlights Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Modica, Valley of the Temples, Roman
Villa, Selinunte, Marsala, Erice, Palermo, Monreale, Vucciria market, Polizzi
Generosa, Cefalù Season
10 guaranteed departures from March to December 2008 | | |
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Sicily tour itinerary at a glance | | |
Day 1: Catania
- Giardini Naxos
Upon your arrival in Catania airport , you’ll meet
your driver and transfered by private car to Giardini or Taormina.
(Dinner
included) Day
2: Etna – Taormina – Giardini Naxos
Half
board at the hotel . Day at leisure in Taormina
Optional:
ETNA VOLCANO JEEP RIDE + lunch in a winery.
(Breakfast and dinner
included) Day
3: Giardini Naxos – Siracusa – Noto – Modica
Syracuse,
once one of the most powerful cities on the island. Guided tour of the archaeological
zone and Ortigia Island
In the afternoon, visit of Noto a splendid
baroque city, and Modica, the ancient capital of Contea. Check in at the
Hotel : Cooking class followed by dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast and
dinner included) Day
4: Piazza Armerina – Agrigento
Visit the Villa Romana del Casale, a Roman country villa of the 3rd century,
famous for its precious mosaics and the Valley of the Temples, Unesco world
heritage site.
(Breakfast and dinner included) Day
5: Selinunte –
Marsala – Erice - Palermo
Selinunte.
Visit the archaeological area, the largest in Europe.
Marsala, a town
on the Western coast famous for its wine production. Visit to Salt marshes , then
transfer to a farmhouse for oil tasting along with a visit to an olive oil press
followed by lunch.
Erice, medieval town, and walking visit of its
historical centre.
(Breakfast
and lunch included) Day
6 :The Madonie Park and Cefalù
- Palermo
Drive
to the Madonie Mountains' Natural Park. Visit of Polizzi Generosa and sample
typical local sweetmeats. A cooking class in a local family will be organized
, followed by a special lunch.
Cefalù, famous for its rich
historical centre (the Norman Cathedral and the medieval quarter) as well as for
its beautiful beach and blue sea. Free time for shopping. Return to Palermo
(Breakfast , lunch included)
Day
7: Palermo and Monreale
Walking
tour of Palermo (the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel, the church
of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Cathedral, Quattro Canti square, Vucciria market).
Lunch on your own
Afternoon: Optional excursion to Monreale,
an ancient village near Palermo, famous for its wonderful Norman Cathedral and
the adjoining cloister, architectural masterpieces of King Roger II.
Return
to Palermo.. You’ll have some time at leisure , perhaps to stroll through
the city.
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant where guests will enjoy superb
and refined dishes based on typical recipes from local culinary traditions.
(Breakfast and dinner included) Day
8: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and check out . Transfer to
the airport in Palermo and departure.
(Breakfast included)
Tour itinerary in detail. Terms and conditions
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* Guided /Escorted sightseeing
and all ground transportation ( air conditioned ) as indicated, with an English
speaking driver for the duration of the program
* Driver services for approximately
9 hours daily
* Airport transfers on day 1 and 8 , including porterage at
the airport & hotel for one piece of luggage per person
* Accommodations:
4*/3*sup. hotels in rooms with private bathroom with shower
* Hotel taxes
, service charges and continental breakfast daily
* Meals as indicated : 5
half board (breakfast + dinner) + 2 BB
* 2 special lunches in typical restaurants
and farmhouses as per program
* Farewell dinner in Palermo
* Visits and
excursions as listed in the program
* 1 guided visit to oil cellar + tasting
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* airfare * admission
tickets * beverages
at meals *
Meals not specified
* tips and gratuities | | | | |
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