Pearls of Sicily

Palermo, Italy

from AU$1,918.00

Itinerary

Day 1: Palermo

Make your own way to the tour hotel. (D)

Day 2: Palermo – Monreale – Palermo – Marsala

Visit Monreale with its Norman Cathedral and its Cloister. Return to Palermo and visit the Cathedral, the Martorana Church, Palatine Chapel, Teatro Massimo. Stop at the famous Antica Focacceria San Francesco. Continue to Marsala. Visit a wine cellar for some wine
tasting. (B,D)

Day 3: Marsala – Selinunte – Agrigento

Travel along the Salt Road and then to Selinunte to visit the Archaeological Park. Walk through the remains of the ancient Greek city. Transfer to Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples. (B,D)

Day 4: Agrigento – Piazza Armerina – Ragusa – Catania

Morning visit to the Villa Romana del Casale World Heritage Site in Piazza Armerina. Depart to Ragusa Ibla and visit the historical
centre cradle of Sicilian baroque with its Cathedral. Conclude the day with tasting of local products before proceeding to Catania. (B,D)

Day 5: Catania

Day at leisure to explore the city. (B,D)

Day 6: Catania – Siracusa – Noto – Catania

Depart for the Greek colony of Siracusa. Visit the archaeological area including the Latomia dei Paradiso and the Ear of Dionysus. Visit the island of Ortigia, the historical centre of the city. Visit the Cathedral and Arethusa Fountain. Continue to Noto, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and visit the historical centre. Return to Catania. (B,D)

Day 7: Catania – Mt. Etna – Taormina – Catania

Travel to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Reach a height of 1900m to visit the Sylvestri Craters and enjoy a fantastic view. Visit a local bee keeper for some honey tasting. Continue to the beautiful town of Taormina. Visit the Greek Theatre. Free time before returning to Catania. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Catania – Cefalu – Palermo

Visit the historical centre of Catania with its original Baroque style. On a walking tour, see the ancient fish market, Duomo square with its magnificent Cathedral, University Square, Via dei Crociferi, and St. Benedict Monastery. Stop in a local bar for a tasting of granita and brioche. Travel to the medieval town of Cefalu and visit the Arab-Norman Cathedral. Continue to Palermo. (B,D)

Day 9: Palermo

After breakfast, end of services. (B)

Inclusions

Includes

- Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
- 8 nights accommodation in 4❂ hotels
- Touring with multi-lingual speaking guide
- Meals as per itinerary

Not included

- International flights
- Drinks with meals
- Passport or visa fees
- Any other items of personal nature
- Tourist taxes
- Entrance fees

Accommodation

Accommodation

4❂ hotels:
- Palermo
- Marsala
- Agrigento
- Catania

Things to note

Things to note

- Tour does not include any entrance fees or tourist taxes that may apply. These will need to be paid directly to the hotel.
- Sequence of the tours is subject to change.
- Tours can be a combination of different regular tours therefore, coach change may be required.
- The same people may not be travelling throughout your tour.

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At a Glance

Cities Visited

Palermo, Monreale, Marsala, Selinunte, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Catania, Siracusa, Noto, Catania, Mt Etna, Taormina, Cefalu

Countries Visited

Italy

Duration

9 Days

Start City

Palermo

End City

Palermo

Type

Escorted Tour

Languages

Multi-lingual

Departure Day

Tuesday

Departures

Mar 26-Nov 12, 2019

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