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Sicily Tour
offered by supplier M17582 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 9
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Italy
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 3500 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 4000 Euro (EUR)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Palermo. Arrival Palermo. Transfer to the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, a luxurious 5 star Liberty style hotel overlooking a small bay on the outskirts of the city. Dinner at leisure. Overnight.
Day 2: Palermo. Buffet Breakfast in hotel. Morning tour of Palermo, a Baroque jewel, visiting the city's highlights (the 17 th century Quattro Canti, the Palazzo dei Normanni, the Church of La Martorana). Lunch on own. In afternoon proceed to Monreale, with its unforgettable 12 th century Duomo and Cloisters. The interior of the Duomo itself is almost entirely covered with Byzantine mosaics of both the Old and New Testament. Overnight in Palermo.
Day 3: Palermo. Buffet breakfast in hotel. Leave for a tour of Selinute. Once the capital of Magna Grecia. The ancient Temples of Selinute, with its profiles standing out against the sky, represents one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. Depart for Marsala, famous for its wine production. Wine tasting with a wine expert at the Cantine Pellegrino. Following this, a visit to an olive oil frantoio (for olive oil tasting) followed by a delicious Sicilian lunch. In the afternoon proceed to Segesta, with its magnificent Greek Temple and the ruins of the Greek theater overlooking the Gulf of Castellamare. Transfer to Agrigento and overnight at the Villa Athena Hotel.
Day 4: Agrigento. Buffet breakfast. Day dedicated to a visit of the Valley of the Temples — with a specialized guide. The Greek archaeological ruins are numerous, dominated by the most spectacular structure, the Concordia Temple, which is surrounded by the ruins of the temples dedicated to Juno, Jupiter, Castor and Pollux, Hercules, Vulcan and Esculapio. Dinner tonight in a seaside restaurant. Overnight at the Villa Athema Hotel.
Day 5: Agrigento/Villa Armerina. Buffet breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Piazza Armerina and visit of the Roman Villa of Casale, a 4th century BC Villa famous for its intact beautiful mosaics. In afternoon travel to Caltagirone, today considered the capital of Sicilian ceramics (the "Faenza of Sicily"). Visit several ceramic factories before proceeding to Villa Tasca, a charming farmhouse where you will overnight.
Day 6: Siracusa. Buffet breakfast in hotel. Morning transfer to Eremo Della Giubiliana, a completely restructured convent for a cooking class dedicated to the culinary traditions of the local noble families. Lunch at the Hermitage, comprised of dishes prepared during the lesson. In the afternoon visit Ragusa Ibla, a magnificent example of Sicilian Baroque architecture. Transfer to Siracusa and overnight the Grand Hotel, a 18th century patrician mansion that has been converted to a luxurious hotel.
Day 7: Siracusa. Buffet Breakfast in hotel. Magnificent Siracusa was the most important Hellenic town in all of Sicily. Its Greek and Roman ruins testify to its former glory — the Greek Theatre, the Altar of Hiero, the Roman Amphitheater. Afternoon dedicated to a tour of Ortigia, the medieval part of Siracusa, which has been carefully restored during the last ten years. Overnight at Grand Hotel.
Day 8: Taormina. Morning drive along the coast to Taormina, the world - renowned seaside resort dominated by Mt. Etna. Stop in Catania, Italy's second largest city, a lively town known for its beautiful Baroque architecture as well as the "dark colors" of its building facades—made from nearby volcanic stone. Visit the city's most important monuments, its colorful fish market. A special stop will be made at the Palazzo Biscari, Catania's most beautiful private Palazzo, where you will be received by the Baroness Nicoletta Moncada. Overnight at the world famous San Domenico Palace Hotel (a 5 star luxury hotel), which originally was a monastery and is built on a natural terrace overlooking the sea. Its cloisters, lush gardens and furniture give this hotel elegance rarely found. Dinner at a classic Sicilian restaurant and overnight.
Day 9: Taormana. Buffet breakfast in hotel. Day dedicated to a relaxing visit of Taormina — its Greek Theater and its main street, Corso Umberto. Overnight.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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