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Rome - Caserta - Scalea - Sila - Crotone - Catanzaro
- Vibo Valentia - Reggio Calabria -/ Messina - Palermo - Erice - Mazzara del Valle
- Marsala - Agrigento - Modica - Syracuse - Taormina,
Day 01 - Rome / Caserta/ Naples / Scalea
Departure from Roem at 7 am. Driving along the
“Sun Route” motorway, we will cross the regions of Lazio and Campania. Once in
Caserta, located 22 km from Naples, there will be a panoramic tour of the Royal
Palace, which dominates the city. The Palace, better known as "Reggia"
is as big and luxurious as the Palace of Versailles and is one of the most
visited historical places in Italy. We will then walk along some beautiful
gardens and admire an impressive waterfall - the Large Cascade of Diana. The excursion will
then make its way to Naples where we will visit the historical center,
Piazza del Plebiscito, the impressive Castel dell'Ovo, the Royal Palace
and the Gallery of Umberto I. There will be a stop to taste and enjoy
the typical products of this area. Free time for lunch. Then we will continue towards
Salerno and Battipaglia, to reach the wonderful “Cedar Coast” famous for its
seashore and citrus grove called “Credo”. Arrival at Scalea, one of the
most historical coast cities. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 02 - Scalea / Costa Cedri-Diamante-Guardia Piemontese-Paola / Scalea
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning coast tour where you will appreciate the artistic
beauty of villages such as Diamante (famous for its beach and for the festival of
“Aji Piccanti” in September) and Guardia Piemontese, a fortress where people
have traditionally spoken Occitano (locally called Gardiol), since the 15th
century. We will continue towards Centraro and Paola Free time for lunch. Visit of this city on the
sea dominated by the castle. The sanctuary of San Francesco di Paola is an
important pilgrimage center also known for its nice cloister surrounded by rose
gardens and naif paintings which show the saint miracles. Return to Scalea. Dinner
and overnight.
Day 03 - Scalea / Parco Nazionale del Pollino /San Giovanni in Fiore-Sila / Crotone
After breakfast we will reach San Giovanni in Fiore. Along the way we will admire the
huge Pollino National Park, famous for its Orsomaso Mountains, the gorgeous
canyon of Gole di Raganello and the Civita and Castrovillari. The tour will continue
inside this wonderful region, reaching the Sila. It is famous for its green
hills and blue lakes and it evokes the image of Austria or Switzerland.
From here we visit San Giovanni in Fiore and look into the artisan carpet shops. Free time for lunch. We will then
continue towards Crotone - an ancient city founded by the Greeks in 710
B.C. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 - Crotone / Catanzaro / Vibo Valentia / Reggio Calabria
Breakfast at the hotel. Crossing Catanzaro we will reach Vibo Valentia. Arrival at
Vibo, another ancient town. It is famous for its Norman Castle and its Museum which keeps a lot of remains of
the ancient Greek colony. On clear days you can admire the volcanic island
of Stromboli from the top of the Castle. Free lunch. We will then continue towards Reggio Calabria. In the afternoon,
arrival at Reggio and free time to visit the town. It is known for its
bright Cathedral and its seaside promenade, as well as its Riace Bronzes -
two famous full-size Greek bronze statues of nude bearded warriors, cast
about 460-430 B.C. They were found in 1972 and are currently kept in the National
Museum. Dinner and overstay.
Day 05 - Reggio Calabria / Messina / Palermo
Breakfast. We will embark for Messina. There will be a panoramic tour of the
city, including the visit of the Cathedral with its Bell Tower and its clock. Then, we
will reach Cefalù. Free time at disposal. We’ll go on to Palermo, the Sicilian
capital. Arrival. Dinner and overnight
Day 06 - Palermo
Breakfast. In the morning visit of Monreale, ancient royal town. Return to Palermo.Here we will visit the Cathedral and other main interesting places of the city. Free
afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Day 07 - Palermo / Erice / Mazzara del Valle /Marsala / Agrigento
Breakfast. Departure for the town of Erice, situated 700 meters above sea level and
has remained unchanged thanks to the erection of a city wall in the 6th
century B.C. We will then visit Mazzara del Valle, a fishing port
overlooking the Strait of Sicily. We will proceed to Marsala, located near
Africa. Free time at disposal to visit this seaside resort known for its
wine production. Next, we’ll go on to Agrigento. The visit will continue with the Valley
of the Temples (admission tickets included) with the Temple of Juno, the Temple
of Concorde, the Temple of Hercules and Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest of all
doric style buildings. (If the weather doesn’t permit, we will enjoy a visit of the Valley
of Temples on the 8th day in the morning). Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 08 - Agrigento / Modica / Siracusa / Taormina
Breakfast. After leaving Siracusa we will cross Modica, where its baroque buildings and its chocolate will astonish you. Then you will visit one of the
most beautiful baroque churches on the island: the Church of St George. We
will continue towards Siracusa, crossing the Island of Ortigia - rich in Baroque and medieval palaces
and churches. Siracusa’s Duomo is one of the town’s most celebrated sights.
We will also the Fonte Aretusa, which the Syracusans hold dear to their
hearts. We will also see the fascinating Greek Amphitheater, the Dionisio Ear and the Roman
Theater (admission tickets included). In the afternoon arrival at Taormina. Dinner and
overnight stay.
Day 09 - Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
Breakfast. Excursion to Mount Etna - the largest active volcano in Europe
and the highest mountain in Italy. Weather permitting we will climb to
1800 meters to the summit area. Return to Taormina, crossing the town located
on a impressive embankment of the Monte Tauro. Dinner and overnight.
Day 10 - Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
Breakfast. End of services.
2009 DEPARTURES:
APR. 12, 26
MAY. 10, 24
JUN. 14, 21
JUL. 12, 19
AUG. 2, 23
SEP. 6, 13, 20
OCT. 11, 18, 25
2009 PRICES:
EURO or US$* (US$ rate varies
depending the exchange rate of the payment date) per person
Euro 1680 per person based on double or
triple occupancy
Single supplement Euro 356
Extra nights and
transfers in Rome (Nov 2008 - Nov 2009):
4Star (First Class Hotel Genova ):
4Jan-13Mar/19Jul-1Sep'09: Euro 83 per person based on double / Euro 142
per person based on single / Euro 76 per person based on triple
13Mar-10Apr/1Jul-19Jul/1Sep-14Sep'09: Euro 109 per person based on double
/ Euro 160 per person based on single / Euro 100 per person based on
triple
10Apr-1Jul'09/14Sep-8Nov'09: Euro 132 per person based on double / Euro
190 per person based on single / Euro 122 per person based on triple
4star (First Class Hotel Universo) :
3Jan-1Mar/16Jul-1Aug;09: Euro 105 per person based on double / Euro
159 per person based on single / Euro 103 per person based on triple
1Mar-16Jul/1Aug-21Nov'09: Euro 155 per person based on double / Euro 216
per person based on single/ Euro 152 per person based on triple
3 Star (Hotel Impero):
1-4Nov/5-8Dec’08/29Dec’08-7Jan’09/16Mar-1Jul’/1Sep-2Nov’09:
Euro 93 per person based on double/ Euro 133 per person based on single /
Euro 83 per person based on triple
5Nov-4Dec’08/9Dec-28Dec’08/8Jan-15Mar’09: Euro 52 per person based
on double, Euro 86 per person based on single / Euro 48 per person based
on triple
2Jul-31Aug’09: Euro 59 per person based on double/ Euro 99 per person
based on single / Euro 57 per person based on triple
3 Star
(Hotel Nizza):
5Nov-30Dec’08/5Jan-20Mar’09:
Euro 45 per person based on double/ Euro 71 per person based on single /
Euro 43 per person based on triple
31Dec’08-4Jan’09/21Mar-1Jul/7Sep’09-3Nov’09: Euro 86 per person
based on double / Euro 126 per person based on single / Euro 72 per person
based on triple
2Jul-6Sep’09: Euro 54 per person based on double / Euro 83 per person
based on single / Euro 47 per person based on triple
Rome Transfer prices 1Nov'08-16NOV'09:
Shuttle service from Fiumicino Airport to hotels in Rome:
Euro 17 per person
meeting point: Itinariweb.com desk / arrivals terminal B
Departures 8am-8pm every 20-30 minutes
Private transfer from Fiumicino airport to hotels or V.V one way:
Euro 65 per car for 1-3 passengers
Private transfer from railstation to hotels or v.v. one way:
Euro 40 per car for 1-3 passengers
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