Sicily Wonders

Taormina, Siracusa, Catania, Piazza Armerina,

Agrigento, Sambuca di Sicilia, Monreale, Palermo

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Tour Departure Dates

April 8 (Easter)

May 4, 11, 18

June 1, 8, 15

July 6, 20

August 3, 17

Sep 7, 14, 21

October 5, 12, 19

November 2, 16

Dec 21 (Xmas)

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Included

All travel and transfers within Italy during the tour by air conditioned car , Mini Van or air conditioned Coach.

A small personalized group of maximum 20 passengers.

Accommodations

3 Nights in Catania

Hotel Villa Del Bosco

or Similar

1 Night in Agrigento

Hotel Jolly Della Valle

or Similar

2 Nights in Palermo

Hotel President

or Similar

Meals

6 breakfasts

2 lunches

6 dinners

Guided Tours

Taormina, Siracusa,

Catania, Piazza Armerina,

Agrigento, Sambuca di Sicilia, Monreale,

Palermo

Admission to the various historical sites, galleries and museums.

Professional tour leader and local guides throughout the tour.

Assistance and support 24/7.

Not Included

Airfare

Travel and Medical insurance

Items of personal nature, phone calls, laundry.

Beverages unless specifically described.

Entry fees to places other than those specifically mentioned in itinerary.

Sicily Wonders

~ With Mount Etna ~

Taormina, Siracusa, Catania, Piazza Armerina,

Agrigento, Sambuca di Sicilia, Monreale, Palermo

~ 7 Days ~

Itinerary

For centuries Sicily was the seat of power of successive Mediterranean empires, developing a unique culture and tradition that blends Italian, African, Greek, Byzantine, French, Spanish and even English elements. Touring Sicily, the modern traveler will be astounded by the landscape, amazed by Sicilian cuisine and wine, and beguiled by the warmth and generosity of the Sicilian people. Sicily is made for lasting memories.

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1: Arrival in Catania Airport
Transfer from Airport to Hotel Evening Welcome Dinner Party

Day 2
	Siracusa Guided Tour The old portion of the city is located on Ortygia Island, separated by a canal from the mainland. The city is a tourist center and a marketing center for agricultural products, particularly olive oil and citrus fruits. B D

Day 3
	Taormina Guided Tour Settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro, Taormina dominates two grand sweeping bays below and on the southern side, the top of Mount Etna often capped with snow, offering to the visitors a breathtaking view. B D

Day 4
	Morning: Piazza Armerina Guided Tour The town is mainly famous for its Roman mosaics in the Villa Romana del Casale. The medieval appearance of the city is manifest in some of its houses, which show Norman or Gothic architecture.

	Afternoon: Agrigento Guided Tour Agrigento is situated on Sicily's southern coast, and the town's Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the greatest legacies of ancient Greece. B L D

Day 5
	Morning: Visit to Cantina dell'Ulmo at Sambuca di Sicilia Because of its particularly delightful setting and with its 16th century farmhouse, Ulmo is the most popular winery for guided visits and tastings. Since the summer of 2006 it is also possible to select and buy wine.

	Afternoon: Monreale Abbey Tour The Cathedral stand aloof on the edge of the historical centre of Monreale, a small town overlooking the Oreto River valley and the famous “Conca d’Oro”. B L D

Day 6
	Palermo Guided Tour Fought over by Phoenicians, Arabs, Normans, Swabians and Spaniards, the city reflects the influence of all in its architecture, its people and its food, which, fruit-packed and spicy, is positively life-enhancing. B D
Evening: Farewell Dinner Party

Day 7 Transfer to and Departure from Palermo Airport