Day 1 - Arrival in Sicily - Mondello - Palermo

You will be greeted upon arrival at the Palermo airport by our local assistant who will transfer you to your hotel in the city centre.

This evening you will be transferred to the lively village of Mondello where you will enjoy a typical fish dinner in a local restaurant. Return to Palermo after dinner.

Day 2 - Palermo

After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day discovering the Baroque city of Palermo. Together with your local guide you will visit the main sights of the city as you travel through the elegant avenues around Piazza dei Quattro Canti and the Kalsa Quarter.

In the afternoon you will continue to the hilltop town of Monreale dominated by its magnificent cathedral built in the Norman period. Covering a large area which includes an incredible cloister, its walls are almost completely covered by Byzantine mosaics.

You will have free time to wonder around the picturesque historical centre.

Day 3 - Agrigento

Departure with your local driver guide for a journey back in time to Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and one of the most representative sights of Greek civilization in the Mediterranean area. Together with a local guide you will explore a collection of well preserved Doric Temples dating back to the fifth century B.C. and the remains of the Greek city of Akragas in the Valley of the Temples just outside of the town.

After your visit and time for lunch you will return to Palermo.

Day 4 - Segesta and Erice

Morning departure with your local guide/driver for a full day exploration of the western coast. Your first stop will be in Segesta with its magical archeological complex with a magnificent Doric temple and Greek Roman Amphitheatre. Segesta also boasts the archaeological remains of many other times and cultures. There are the ruins of a Norman castle, a small church and a mosque.

The morning includes a wine and olive tasting in an 18th century farm house in Fontanasalsa.

After lunch you will continue to Erice, 751 meters above sea level. From this vantage point you will have a spectacular view of the whole western region, the Mediterranean sea and the Egadi Islands. You will visit the town, walking through its ancient narrow streets. End the day by sampling typical Sicilian almond dough desserts at one of the most famous Sicilian bakeries, an ancient convent pastry shop.

Return to Palermo in the evening.

Day 5 - Departure

After breakfast and check out you will be transferred to the airport in Palermo.

Accommodations

Palermo Hotel Residenza D'Aragona (or similar)

Sightseeing

Full day local guide English speaking in:

Palermo and Monreale

Full day excursion with a local guide English speaking in:

Agrigento

Full day excursion to Erice, Segesta and Fontanasalsa

Transfers

All transfers are private from and to airports and& rail stations with assistance

Private transfer from city to city as per itinerary with English speaking driver

Meals

Breakfast at hotels daily

Dinner in a restaurant

Olive oil and lunch in a Baglio

Services

Assistance from our Road to Italy office in Rome and local representative offices throughout Italy

Local emergency contact number daily

Personalized souvenir itinerary booklet

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.