Sicilian Highlights & Aeolian Islands

Palermo to Taormina, Italy

from AU$2,698.00

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 – Lipari

Time to visit the Aeolian Islands. Transfer to Milazzo where you will board a hydrofoil for Lipari. After transferring to your hotel, free time at leisure. (B,D)

Day 6: Lipari – Panarea – Stromboli – Lipari

Full day excursion of Panarea and Stromboli. Stop at Cave of Pumice for a swim before continuing to Panarea to visit the Bay of Calajunco, and stay in Zimmari for another swim. Scenic ride visiting the Cave of Lovers to reach the harbour for some free time. Afternoon visit Ginostra, a small fishing village and see the Sciara del Fuoco, with its lava rivers. (B)

Includes

- Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
- 8 nights accommodation in 4❂ hotels
- Days 2-4: Fully escorted coach tour with multi-lingual guide
- Meals as per itinerary
- Tours as per itinerary
- Ferry Milazzo – Lipari – Milazzo

Not included

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

Accommodation

4❂ hotels:
- Palermo
- Marsala
- Agrigento
- Lipari
- Taormina

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, Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli, Sallina, Taormina

Countries Visited

Italy

Duration

9 Days

Start City

Palermo

End City

Taormina

Type

Escorted Tour

Languages

Multi-lingual

Departure Day

Tuesday

Departures

Apr 16-Oct 8, 2019

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