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Tour departure dates 2012:
Apr 7, 21, May 5, 12, 26, Jun 2, 16, 30, Jul 14, Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
Oct 6, 13, 20 2012
Tour Itinerary -
SICILIAN PANORAMA - 7NIGHTS/8DAYS
1st day SATURDAY
CATANIA
Independent arrival at the Hotel Una Palace in Catania.
Accommodation. Welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight at your
Hotel.
2nd day SUNDAY CATANIA - SIRACUSA -
RAGUSA
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Syracuse and visit the
archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise
and the Dyionisios “Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia,
historical centre of the city and visit of the Cathedral and The
Arethuse fountain. Lunch on your own. Depart to Ragusa and visit
of the enchanting historical centre “Ibla”, with its Baroque
stunning palaces and churches. Enjoy a tasting of typical
products of the island ( in 2010 an aperitif only) in a nice bar
in the main square by the Dome. Accommodation, dinner and
overnight at Hotel Poggio del Sole.
3rd day MONDAY RAGUSA - CALTAGIRONE -
PIAZZA ARMERINA - AGRIGENTO
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Caltagirone famous centre of
the Sicilian ceramics production. Continue to Piazza Armerina
and visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale thanks to
its well preserved mosaics. Lunch in a local restaurant with a
special menu chosen to give the opportunity to taste the local
specialities. Depart to Agrigento and visit the Valley of the
Temples. Accommodation and dinner at Hotel Dioscuri Bay Palace.
Overnight.
4th day TUESDAY AGRIGENTO - PALERMO -
MONREALE
After a buffet breakfast depart to Palermo. Check in for accommodation at
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa (in 2010: Grande Albergo Sole). Time at leisure and lunch on your own. In
the afternoon visit of Monreale: the Cathedral, one of the most
beautiful monuments of the world, and the Benedictine Cloister
in Arab-norman style. Continue to visit the historical centre of
Palermo, one of the largest of Europe (including the Cathedral,
the Palatine Chapel, the Royal Palace). Dinner and overnight in
your Hotel.
5th day WEDNESDAY PALERMO - SEGESTA -
ERICE - TRAPANI - PALERMO
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Segesta to admire the Temple
and the Theatre surrounded by a suggestive landscape. Continue
to the medieval village of Erice placed on the top of a hill,
and take a walk through its tiny and characteristic streets.
Lunch on your own. Down to Trapani viewing the salt windmills
still working. Return to Palermo. Dinner and Overnight in your Hotel.
6th day THURSDAY PALERMO - CEFALÙ -
PARCO DEI NEBRODI - TAORMINA
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Cefalù and visit the
arab-norman Cathedral. Enjoy a walk down the streets of this
small village full of shops and antiques. Continue to the Park
of “Nebrodi”. Stop at the Miraglia Forest for lunch with a
typical menu. Continue to Cesarò,
Randazzo and visit the Etna park from an unusual point of view,
the North part of it, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Arrival in Taormina. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at
Hotel Villa Diodoro, in the centre of Taormina.
7th day FRIDAY TAORMINA - ETNA
(OPTIONAL) - TAORMINA
After a buffet breakfast, morning at leisure or for those who
will be interested, possibility of an optional excursion to the
Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather
conditions permitting, across fascinating landscape we will
reach a height of 1800 metres,where we will enjoy a fantastic
panorama of the Ionic Sea. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon
visit of Taormina, the small medieval village called “the pearl
of the Ionic Sea”. Enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking
through the tiny streets. Possibility to visit the Roman - Greek
theatre on your own. In the late afternoon return to the Hotel.
In the evening be ready for a farewell dinner at your Hotel.
8th day SATURDAY TAORMINA
After a buffet breakfast, end of the Tour.
Prices per person in Euro 2012:($ rate
varies depending the exchange)
Euro 895 per person based on double
Single supplement: Euro 225
3rd passenger in triple room: Euro 860
Tour Includes:
* 7nights hotel accommodation in 4star hotels throughout the tour
* Transportation in deluxe motorcoach or minivan
* 7 dinners, 2 lunches and 7 breakfast, Welcome cocktail
* Services of English speaking tour escort and local guides
*Porterage at the hotel
* typcial product tasting in Ragusa Ibla
* Taxes
Not included:
* Entrance fees (payable locally aprox. 60 Euro)
* Transfers from airport to hotel and back
* Beverages
Hotels used on the tour:
CATANIA AREA:
UNA HOTEL PALACE (4 stars) or similar
RAGUSA:
HOTEL POGGIO DEL SOLE RESORT (4 stars) or similar
AGRIGENTO:
HOTEL DIOSCURI BAY PALACE (4
stars) or similar
PALERMO:
GRAND HOTEL PIAZZA BORSA or similar
(4STARS)
TAORMINA AREA:
VILLA DIODORO (4stars) or similar.
Private
Transfer in Catania from Airport to Hotel in Catania or v.v.
Euro 38 per car (max 2 pax)
Private transfer Catania Airport to Hotel in Taormina or v.v.
Euro 88 per car (max 2 pax)
Extra nights in Catania at Una Palace Hotel:
1apr-3Jun/10Sep-31Oct'12:
Euro 90 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 172 per person based on single occupancy
Euro 84 per person in triple room 4Jun-9Sep'12
and all weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Euro 84 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 159 per person based on single occupancy
Euro 79 per person in triple room
Extra nights in Taormina at Villa Diodoro:- minimum stay 2nights!
1Apr-31Oct'12:
Euro 104 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 150 per person based on single occupancy
Euro 94 per person in triple room
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