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Monreale
Cefalu
Greek Theatre & Etna
Agrigento
 
Mosaics at Roman Villa |
6 day/5 night
Landscapes of Sicily
Starting from Palermo
on Saturday
3 nights in Palermo
2 nights in Taormina
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE IS 25
ESCORTED BY ENGLISH SPEAKING ONLY
Saturday
Arrive in Palermo and check-in to your hotel.
Rest of your day/evening is at leisure.
Overnight
in Palermo.
Sunday
Palermo - Monreale - Cefalu
Breakfast at hotel. Our first stop
will be Monreale to see where the Arab-Norman art and architecture
reached the pinnacle of its glory with the Duomo, launched in 1174 by
William II. It represents scenes from the Old and New Testaments all in
golden mosaics. Then on to Palermo to visit the
Palatine Chapel, which
was the crowning architectural achievement of William II’s grandfather,
Roger II. We then continue by seeing: Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda
with its “four corners” converging Palermo at a quartet of Baroque
palaces left over from the heyday of Spanish rule dating back to 1560.
This afternoon depart for Cefalů, a charming coastal town home to a
massive Norman Cathedral with outstanding mosaics. Here we will visit
the city center and stroll down main street to reach the Cathedral.
Later back to Palermo.
Overnight
in Palermo. Breakfast Included.
Monday
Marsala - Winery - Olive Oil
Farm - Erice
Early departure to tour western Sicily where we will
reach Marsala and visit a local winery’s cellar and taste Sicilian
wines. Later we travel between Trapani and Marsala on the Salt Way
Road. We will tour the historic saltpan works, where the ancient
tradition of harvesting salt from the sea is still practiced. Then, to
an olive oil factory & farmhouse to enjoy a light lunch. This afternoon
we continue to Erice uptown. The Elymians settled the medieval town of
Erice, which was an important religious site associated with the goddess
Venus. Wander through its ancient streets and visit some of the famous
homemade pastry shops—world-famous for marzipan candies and other
delicacies like almond and pistachio pastries. Later back to Palermo.
Overnight
in Palermo. Breakfast & Lunch Included.
Tuesday
Agrigento - Piazza Armerina
Following breakfast, we will drive through the
interior of Sicily to reach Agrigento where we will visit the finest of
all ancient Greek sites—the complete Doric Temples. Later we will
continue to Piazza Armerina. On arrival light-lunch at country
restaurant. This afternoon we view the ruins of the Roman Villa of
Casale. The mosaics discovered here are celebrated among scholars of
antiquity. Then continue to Taormina, the resort town of Sicily.
After check-in
why not take a stroll
into central Taormina and enjoy dinner at a local
restaurant. Sicilian cuisine is renowned to be one of the best in the
Mediterranean region. After dinner find the ideal spot and enjoy the
stunning views as far as Calabria and inland views of Mount Etna....the
scenery is simply breathtaking.
Overnight
in Taormina. Breakfast & Lunch Included.
Wednesday
Taormina
Day at leisure to explore Taormina or optional tours are available
You
can explore central Taormina,
visit the Greek Theatre and quaint streets which are lined with small
boutiques and curiosity shops. Maybe take a short bus ride to the town
further up the mountain, called Castelmola. The views of Taormina, the
bay and the slopes of Etna are really amzing. You can also take a cable ride down to
the resort of Giardini Naxos which lies at the foot of Taormina.
Giardini Naxos has a pretty seafront and opportunities to have a swim or
stroll the around Yacht marina.
Overnight
in Taormina. Breakfast Included.
Thursday
Check-out.
Breakfast
Included.
OPTION
You can add additional nights and optional tours on request. You may
also connect to Malta from Catania. For more information about Malta
tours
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Price
Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing.
€830.00
€230.00 single supplement
€100.00 Easter supplement for April 3rd departure
Tour Availability & Details
The tour starts in Palermo on
a Saturday and ends the following Thursday in Catania.
Departure Dates
March 13, 27
April 3, 17, 24
May 8, 15, 29
June 5, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 31
September 4, 11, 25
October 2, 16, 23
November 6, 13 27
December 4
What is Included
•
6 day tour
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5 hotel nights on bed and breakfast
• basis in first class/4 star standard
• 2 lunches
• 1 wine tasting
• Transport with tour director/driver
• host
Not Included
• Arrival & Departure transfers
• Entrance fees, paid
• locally
Tour Accommodation
Taormina
Hotel Villa Angela or Hotel Miramare
Palermo
Hotel Plaza Opera
These are the
preferred hotels, subject to availability and can be replaced with hotels of
similar standard.
Optional Extras
Pre and Post Accommodation
Arrival & Departure Transfers
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