TOUR ITINERARY:
20 Day Tour of Sicily
Apr. 16 2012 Day 1
Depart Rome for Reggio Calabria by train.
Arrive and transfer to the hotel for dinner.
O/N Reggio Calabria.
Apr. 17 2012 Day 2
Visit to Archaeological Museum to view the famous Bronzi di Riace.
Transfer to port & board Ferry for crossing to Messina.
Arrive and transfer to hotel for dinner
O/N Messina
Apr. 18 2012 Day 3
Overnight visit to Aeolian Islands.
Transfer to Port of Milazzo for hydrofoil to Lipari
Arrive and transfer to hotel for dinner.
O/N Lipari
Apr. 19 2012 Day 4
Optional Excursion to Panarea Island and Stromboli Island
Departure from Lipari pier for a full day cruise excursion to Panarea. Cruise to Stromboli island. Dinner at local restaurant to taste typical local fish dishes. Then a circle trip around the island to admire the "Sciara di Fuoco-light from the volcano". Return to Lipari.
O/N Lipari
Apr. 20 2012 Day 5
After a morning in Lipari transfer to port for hydrofoil to Milazzo
Proceed to Castel di Tusa for dinner via Tindarit and he ruins of Halaesa
O/N Castel di Tusa
Apr. 21 2012 Day 6
Morning departure for a visit to the medieval town of Cefalu.
Afternoon departure for Palermo via the acropolis of Solunto.
O/N Palermo
Apr. 22 2012 Day 7
Full day guided tour of Palermo, including the Norman sites.
Dinner and overnight Palermo.
Apr. 23 2012 Day 8
Full day guided tour of Palermo and Monreale including the Cathedral.
Enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch at Agriturismo Portella della Ginestra in Piana degli Albanesi.
Dinner and overnight Palermo.
Apr. 24 2012 Day 9
Free day in Palermo.
Dinner and overnight Palermo.
Apr. 25 2012 Day 10
Depart for Marsala via Segesta and Trapani (salt museum) and Erice.
Arrive Marsala for dinner
O/N Marsala
Apr. 26 2012 Day 11
Depart for the ferry for a half day excursion to the unique Phoenician site of Mothia Island.
Return to Marsala for lunch and winery tour
O/N Marsala
Apr. 27 2012 Day 12
Depart for Agrigento via Selinunte to visit the archaeological site.
Dinner on arrival
O/N Agrigento
Apr. 28 2012 Day 13
A full day in Agrigento visiting Pirandello’s house, the Valley of the Temples and the archaeological museum. Lunch at local restaurant
O/N Agrigento
Apr. 29 2012 Day 14
Depart for Syracuse via Piazza Armerina to visit La villa Romana del Casale and view the world heritage mosaics
Depart for Caltagirone the ceramic center of Sicily before continuing via the archaeological site of Palazzolo Acreide.
O/N Syracuse
Apr. 30 2012 Day 15
Walking tour of Ortigia. (ancient Syracuse)
Visit archaeological museum
O/N Syracuse
May 01 2012 Day 16
Visit Syracuse Archaeological Park
Depart for Ragusa via the Baroque township Noto
O/N Ragusa
May 02 2012 Day 17
Morning tour of Ragusa
Depart for Taormina and arrive for dinner.
O/N Taormina
May 03 2012 Day 18
Morning guided tour of Taormina including the Greek Theatre
Afternoon free
Dinner and O/N Taormina
May 04 2012 Day 19
Morning guided excursion to Mount Etna by cable car
Afternoon free in Taormina
Dinner and O/N Taormina
May 05 2012 Day 20
Tour concludes with a transfer to Catania for onward journey. Time to be decided.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
1 night in Reggio Calabria at Grand Hotel Excelsior 4****
1 night in Messina at Hotel Europa Palace 4****
2 nights in Lipari at Hotel Villa Meligunis 4****
1 night in Castel di Tusa at Hotel Atelier Sul Mare 3***
4 nights in Palermo at Hotel Plaza Opera 4****
2 nights in Marsala at Country House Baglio Oneto
2 nights in Agrigento at Hotel Cooleverde 4****
2 nights in Siracusa at Hotel Alla Giudecca 3***
1 night in Ragusa at Hotel Poggio del Sole 4****
3 nights in Taormina at Hotel Excelsior Palace 4**** The Hotel Athena in Agrigento is still a possibility
Apr. 17 - May 05 2012: 19 Hot or Cold Buffet Breakfast at the hotels
Apr. 16 - May 04 2012: 19 dinners at local restaurants or hotels' restaurants with a 3-course set menu, drinks are not included
Apr. 23 2012: 1 lunch at Agriturismo Portella della Ginestra in Piana degli Albanesi with a 4-course set menu, water, wine and coffee are included
Apr. 26 & Apr. 28 2012: 2 lunches at local restaurants with a 3-course set menu, drinks are not included
Apr. 26 2012: 1 wine tour in Marsala
Private coach transportation as per the above itinerary, including taxes, tolls, tickets and parking fees.
Half day guided tours with a local guide in:
17/04 Reggio Calabria
25/04 Segesta & Erice
25/04 Trapani
27/04 Selinunte
29/04 Piazza Armerina
30/04 Siracusa
02/05 Ragusa
03/05 Taormina
04/05 Etna.
Full day guided tour with a local guide in:
22/04 & 23/04 Palermo & Monreale
28/04 Agrigento
01/05 Siracusa & Noto
Entrance Fees:
National Museum, Reggio Calabria
Archaeological Museum, Lipari
Cathedral, Monreale
Segesta
Salt Museum, Trapani
Selinunte
Pirandello's house, Agrigento
Valley of the Temples, Agrigento
Archaeological Museum, Agrigento
Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina
Palazzolo Acreide
Archaeological Parc & Archaeological Museum, Siracusa
Greek Theatre, Taormina
Cable car for Mount Etna.
GRATUITIES ARE INCLUDED
Boat:
Villa San Giovanni - Messina
Milazzo - Lipari
Lipari - Milazzo
Marsala - Mozia - Marsala.
Train: Rome - Reggio Calabria.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Drinks at meals;
- Personal expenses;
- Anything not stated in "What's included".
GROUP: 20 PAX
SICILY APRIL 2012 GROUP
APR. 16TH - MAY 5TH 2012
TOUR ESCORT MR TONY BRITON FROM ROME TO PALERMO
TOUR ESCORT DR ESTELLE LAZER FROM PALERMO TO CATANIA
GROUP: 20 PAX
SICILY APRIL 2012 GROUP
APR. 16TH - MAY 5TH 2012
TOUR ESCORT MR TONY BRITON FROM ROME TO PALERMO
TOUR ESCORT DR ESTELLE LAZER FROM PALERMO TO CATANIA