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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

 


 



Sicily Sicily tour

2008 guaranteed departures
(minumum 6 participants)

March 21

April 25

May 16

June 13

July 04

August 30

September 12

October 10

November 07

New year 2009:
December
26, 2008

 

Sicily Sicily tour at a glance

Price: from Euro 1670 per person (double occupancy). Euro 1890 (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

Sicily 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 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,
(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 : Palermo and Monreale
Full-day visit of Palermo (the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel, the church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Cathedral, Quattro Canti square, Vucciria market) and Monreale, famous for its wonderful Norman Cathedral and the adjoining cloister.
Optional excursion to Mondello and catacombs. Optional tour Palermo by night
(Breakfast and dinner included
)

Day 7: The Madonie Park and Cefalù - Palermo
Ddrive to the Madonie Mountains' Natural Park. Visit of Polizzi Generosa and sample typical local sweetmeats. Special lunch in a farmhouse or typical restaurant.
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. Farewell dinner at a local elegant restaurant. Typical Sicilian food.
(Breakfast , lunch 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


What is included What is not included

* 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


* airfare

* admission tickets

* beverages at meals

* Meals not specified

* tips and gratuities

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