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All travel and transfers
within
Italy during
the tour by air
conditioned Coach.
A small
personalized group of
maximum
20 passengers.
Accommodations
4 and
5 Star Hotels
3 Nights in Taormina
1
Night
in Agrigento
2 Nights in Palermo
Meals
6
breakfasts
2 lunches
6 dinners
Guided
Tours & excursions
Taormina, Siracusa,
Catania, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Sambuca di Sicilia, Monreale, Palermo.
Admission
to the various
historical sites,
galleries and museums
mentioned in the
itinerary.
Professional tour
leaders and local guides
throughout the tour.
Assistance and support 24/7 in case of medical and non medical emergencies
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Airfare
Travel and Medical
insurance
Items of
personal nature, phone
calls, passport and
visas (if applicable),
laundry or tips
Personal
transport, excess
baggage, security and
government taxes, travel
insurance.
Beverages
unless specifically
described.
Entry
fees to places other
than those specifically
mentioned in itinerary.
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Sicily Wonders |
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With Mount Etna
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Taormina, Siracusa, Catania, Piazza
Armerina,
Agrigento, Sambuca di Sicilia, Monreale,
Palermo
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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
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1: Arrival
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Transfer from Palermo Airport to
Taormina
Evening Welcome Dinner Party
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Taormina
at Leisure
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.
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Morning:
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, a
fishing port, and a marketing center for agricultural
products, particularly olive oil and citrus fruits.
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Morning:
Catania Guided Tour
Catania is surrounded by a variety
of landscapes: to the south lies the most fertile area
of the province used predominantly to grow vines. It
runs along the river Simeto, the estuary of which has
been declared an area of outstanding natural beauty.
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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.
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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. This parade
of well-preserved Doric temples, just outside town,
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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.
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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
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Morning:
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.
Afternoon:
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Departure from Palermo
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