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South Italy - Sicily
Tours
From Rome to Taormina
13Apr - 26
Oct 2012
9days/8nights
Tour#16
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Departure dates
: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun
1, 8, 15, 22, Jul 6, 13, Aug 31,
Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 2012
ITINERARY - ROME – CAPRI - SORRENTO - TAORMINA
Day 1: Friday- ROME
Free arrival in Rome and transfer from the airport to the Hotel, rest of the day
at leisure, overnight .
Day 2: Saturday:- ROME
American Buffet breakfast, enjoy Rome with a 24 hrs open bus ticket,
overnight.
Day 3: Sunday - ROME-SORRENTO
American Buffet breakfast, and departure by coach to Naples and transfer to
Sorrento drop off at the hotel, welcome drink and meet your tour guide Dinner
and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Monday- CAPRI AND ANACAPRI
Breakfast in the hotel for customers who begin the journey on Sunday. When
the red sun sinks at Capri. Today is a highlight on the program: By boat you
will arrive at magical island of the sirens, which inspired and still inspires
an endless number of artists. Visit of Anacapri with the possibility of the a
visit at Villa San Michele. In Capri you can have a walk from the Piazza to the
Gardens of August, which offer an unique view of the Faraglioni rocks and the
rugged south cost of the island. In the afternoon free time to explore the
beautiful island on your own. Possibility to visit the much-sung Blue Grotto
(weather permitting). In the afternoon return to Sorrento.
Day 5: Tuesday -AMALFI OR NAPLES
Breakfast at hotel. Free day with the possibility of an optional excursion
to Amalfi or Naples .
Excursion Amalfi Cost . € 33,00
The Amalfi coast is one of the most spectacular coastlines of Europe. The
winding road, surrounded by rocks, offers breathtaking panoramic views. You will
get fantastic and unforgettable impressions. We stop in Positano, another jewel
of this coast, for a photo stop. Then continue on to Amalfi, the town, after
which the coast is named. Once it was a rich and powerful maritime republic and
now it represents the major tourist resort. In the cathedral are kept the tombs
of the saint patron of Amalfi and also of St. Andrew of Scotland. Continuation
to Ravello with the possibility to visit Villa Rufolo.
Excursion Naples:. € 45,00
Naples is a very charming and lively southern Italian port city on the Gulf of
Naples. Its an unique location at the foot of Vesuvius. The mild climate, the
rich history and numerous attractions have attracted tourists from all over the
world since 18 Century. The heart of Naples is the old town, declared by the
UNESCO to World Heritage, with its narrow streets which lead to myterious
churches, catacombs and caves. Between artisans, flapping laundry and screaming
fish sellers still today the old Neapolitan folk culture is revaeled to its
visitors. Naples is dominated by the hill of Vomero with the impressive Castello
S. Elmo, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view over the city, the Vesuvius
and the sea. You should absolutely try the delicious pizza: After all, it was
invented here! Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Wednesday: POMPEI-SALERNO-MESSINA
Breakfast at hotel. Departure from the hotel towards Pompeii. Pompeii is for
it's visitors of the greatest fascination. After the eruption of Vesuvius in 79
AD, Pompeiilay buried and forgotten for centuries under the lava. The
excavations, which already begun in 18 th century,still go on today. Our guide
will lead you through some of the ancient streets, where you can see Baths,
Forumsand villas which were built by wealthy Romans in 80 BC. It is nearly
unbelievable how good the fabulousfrescoes that adorn the walls and floors of
the villas have been preserved. Continuation to the port. Departure at about
14:00 o'clock to Sicily. Arrival at about 22:00 o'clock*. Transfer to hotel,
cold dinner and overnight. * seats reserved (armchair).
Day 7: Thursday - ETNA - TAORMINA
Half board in hotel. In the morning excursion to Mt. Etna, the highest peak
of Sicily and the most active volcano in Europe. The territory surrounding the
vulcan constitutes the “Park of Etna”, one of the largest protected areas in
Italy: You will be astonished about the great variety of vegetation and
landscapes that we will meet along the way before arriving at the “ Silvesti
Craters” (about 1.900 mt). From here on you will have the option to continue the
excursion by jeep. Stop at a local beekeeper to taste
quality honey and to see how he is produced. In the afternoon visit of Taormina,
situated on a rocky plateau on the slopes of the steeply dropping Monte Tauro,
Possibility, to visit the Greek-Roman theatre, the 2nd largest classical theatre
in Sicily. Re-entry in hotel. Overnight..
Day 8: Friday- TAORMINA MARE – NOTO - SYRACUSE
Half board in Hotel. Full day excursion. First stop in Noto to discover the
beautiful baroque in Sicily. On to Syracuse, one of
the most interesting archaeological sites of the island. Guided tour at the
Archeological Park, the Roman Amphitheatre, the
Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysus,, the Cave of the Cordari Island of Ortigia,
the most ancient nucleus of the city with its
stunning cathedral. Re-entry in hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 9: Saturday- TAORMINA MARE
Breakfast at the Hotel and end of our services.
Tour Included:
- Accomodation in 4* Hotels
- Coach with air condition as program
- Bed & breakfast in Rome and half board in Sorrento and Sicily (as per
itinerary)
- Tour escort bilingual (English and German)
- Excurions Capri and Anacapri with local guides,
- Ferry Salerno – Messina (seats reserved )
- Transfers port of Messina to hotel in Taormina area, airport hotel transfer in
Rome
- Full day excursion of Etna- Taormina with tour escort
- Full day excursion of Syracuse- Noto with tour escort and local guide in
Syracuse.
City taxes have to be paid
directly at the hotels!! (Euro 2-4 per night )
Tour prices in Euro* per person -
13Apr-22Apr/21Oct-31Oct 2012 departures :
Euro 916 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 1130 per person based on single occupancy
Euro 825 per person based on triple occupancy
Tour prices in Euro* per person 1Jul-18Jul/7Oct-20Oct
2012 departures :
Euro 965 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 1178 per person based on single occupancy
Euro 868 per person based on triple occupancy
Tour prices in Euro* per person 23Apr-30Jun/31Aug-6Oct
2012 departures :
Euro 997 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 1211 per person based on single occupancy
Euro 897 per person based on triple occupancy
Child discounts on request!
*US$ rate varies depending the exchange
PRICE
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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Optional tours, Tips, porterage,
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Entrance
Fee to Monuments and Museums
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extras and everything
that is not mentioned in the paragraph “Price includes”
Hotels used for the tour:
Rome - Hotel Executive or similar
Sorrento - Art Hotel Gran Paradiso 4* or similar
Taormina area - Ceaser Palace or Complesso Antares Olimpo 4* or similar
Pre and Post tour packages
(2nights can be combined 1 before the tour 1 after the tour)
ROME - 3 days/ 2 nights
Package includes:
- ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE SHUTTLE TRANSFER FROM/TO FIUMICINO OR CIAMPINO AIRPORTS
TO HOTEL.
- 24 HRS OPEN CITY TOUR TICKET.
- 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN B/B, AND COMPLIMENTARY PICk-UP FOR THE DEPARTURE OF
YOUR ESCORTED TOUR.
| All prices in Euro* |
Per person in double |
Per person in single |
Per person in triple |
Child (2-11) sharing with
two adults |
| Hotel San Remo or sim (3star) |
184 |
222 |
171 |
147 |
| Hotel Universo or sim (4star) |
222 |
279 |
209 |
177 |
*During Fair periods and
Special Holidays rates on request
Extra nights in Rome before
or after the tour - 2011/2012
| Hotel |
Per person based
on double |
Per person based on single |
Per person based on triple |
First Class
Hotel Diana
|1Nov-28Dec'11/2Jan-15Mar'/1-31Aug'12 |
58 |
90 |
52 |
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16Mar-31Mar'12/1-31Jul'12 |
63 |
95 |
57 |
29Dec'11-1Jan'12
1Apr-30Jun/1Sep-31Oct'12 |
99 |
133 |
84 |
Hotel Universo
1Apr-30Jun/1Sep-31Oct'12 |
103 |
149 |
97 |
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1Jul-31Aug'12 |
61 |
97 |
55 |
Standard
Hotel San Remo
1Apr-30Jun/1Sep-31Oct'12 |
74 |
99 |
62 |
| 1Jul-31Aug'12 |
46 |
74 |
38 |
Private car transfer in Rome:
Station to Hotel or v.v. : Euro 22 per person (based on 2-3 pax), Euro
17 per person (based on 4-5pax)
Airport to Hotel or v.v : Euro 35 per person (2-3 Pax) , Euro 31 per
person (4-5 passenger)
Collective Shuttle service form airport to hotels or v.v.: Euro 15 per
person
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