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Travel to Sicily - Sorrento to Sicily tour
Tours Sicily - Italian vacations
Sorrento -
Capri - Pompeii - Palermo- Monreale - Selinunte - Erice - Marsala - Agrigento -
Taormina - Etna - Noto - Syracuse - Taormina
15Apr-28Oct 2012
South Italy
tour - First
class accommodation
7days/6nights - 2012
Tour#22
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Sorrento to Sicily - 7days /
6nights tour
Departure dates 2012: April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 13, 20, 27,
June 03, 10, 17, 24, July 08, 15,
September 02, 09, 16, 23, 30, October 07, 14, 21, 28,
Day 1 - SUNDAY SORRENTO
Free arrival in hotel at Sorrento. Welcome drink with our tourguide and welcome
package. HB in the hotel .
Day 2 - 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 3 - TUESDAY AMALFI OR NAPLES
Breakfast at hotel. Free day with the possibility of an optional excursion to
Amalfi or Naples . Excursion Amalfi Cost . € 42,00
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.
Optional Naples city tour € 56,00 (Mia Belle Napoli tour)
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 4 - 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, Pompeii lay 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,
Forums and villas which were built by wealthy Romans in 80 BC. It is nearly
unbelievable how good the fabulous frescoes 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 (poltrona)
Day 5 - THURSDAY ETNA - TAORMINA
Half board in hotel. In the morning excursion to Mt. Etna, the higest 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 6 - 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 7 - SATURDAY TAORMINA MARE
Breakfast and end of our services with the possibility to continue the holidays
in Sicily or come back to Sorrento.
Rates per person in double room :
A) Departures: 15-21Apr and 22-31Oct:
Euro 744,00 per person
B) Departures: 1-18Jul and 7-21Oct:
Euro 795,00 per person
C) Departures 22Apr - 1Jul and 2Sep - 7oct: Euro 829,00 per person
Supplement Single room € 219,00 per person
Supplement Sea view € 10,00 per person / day
Reduction 3rd bed: 10%
Optional excursion : Mia bella Napoli (city tour Naples) € 56,00 ; Excursion
Amalfi Cost € 42,00
The rate includes:
- Coach with air condition as program
- half board in hotels 4*
- tour escort bilingual (German and English )
- excurions Capri and Anacapri with local guides,
- ferry Salerno – Messina ( seats reserved )
- transfers port of Messina to hotel in Taormina area
- fd excursion of Etna-Taormina with tour escort
- fd excursion of Syracuse-Noto with tour escort and local guide in Syracuse
The rate does not include:
Transfers at arrival and departure, porterages, extra tips of personal nature,
optional excursions, entrance fees to museums, monuments and archaeological
sites, everything that is not mentioned at “the rate includes”.
Possibility to stay extra days in Sorrento and Taormina area as follows:
Pretour in BB with extra night in hotel 4* in Sorrento: € 62,00
Postour in BB with extra night in hotel 4* in Taormina area : € 62,00
Supplement transfers in Sorrento
- from the airport/port Naples to hotel Sorrento or viceversa € 44,00 per person
(minimum 2 pax)
from the port of Salerno to Sorrento for post tour € 56,00 per person (minimum
2 pax)
Supplement transfers in Sicily
- from the hotel in Taormina to the port of Messina +ferry Messina-Salerno is €
112,00 per person
- from the hotel in Taormina to the port of Catania +ferry Catania-Napoli is €
125,00 per person
- from the hotel in Taormina area to the port or airport in Catania is € 44,00
per person (min.2pax)
The 4* hotels selected or similar are:
Sorrento: Art Hotel Gran Paradiso****
Taormina area : Caesar Palace or Complesso Antares Olimpo**** or similar
All city taxes have to be paid in the hotels!
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