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8 days
Sicily, Sicily

Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Selinunte, Marsala, Erice Palermo

  • Private program
  • 4 star program
  • English-speaking driver/guide throughout
  • Breakfast and Dinner daily
  • 2 Special lunches
  • Olive Oil tasting
  • Choose your own dates
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Day 1: Catania - Giardini Naxos or Taormina

CataniaUpon your arrival in the Catania Airport, you will be privately transferred to your hotel in Giardini or Taormina, where you will check-in to a charming four-star hotel. Enjoy the first part of the day at leisure.  In the evening meet your Tour Director and enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight at hotel. (BB,D)

 

4-Star Hotel: Taormina: Villa Riis

(or similar star rating hotel)


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Day 2: Taormina - Giardini Naxos

 Rifugio Sapienza

Half board at the hotel . Morning: breakfast in hotel. Balance of the day at leisure in Taormina, famous for its Greek-Roman Amphitheatre and its enchanting view of the Ionic Sea and Mt. Etna. Taormina has been an exclusive Sicilian hotspot, since the beginning of the 19th century, and is where many noble and rich families of Northern Europe spent winters due to its mild climate. Nowadays, Taormina is famous for its "dolce vita" life style, its beautiful beach, and its shops   (B,D)

Optional: Jeep excursion to Mt. Etna with lunch at winery.

Day 3: Siracusa - Noto - Modica

Siracusa

Morning : Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your tour director  before your departure to Syracuse . Enjoy a visit of Siracusa, which during the Greek Age was one of the more powerful cities on the island. Visit to the archaeological zone: the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Ear of Dyonisus and the Latomie. Walk through the historical center on the Ortigia Island to admire the Cathedral, the Aretusa fountain and the ancient streets. Time at leisure for shopping and lunch on your own in Siracusa.

Afternoon : Depart for a visit of Noto a splendid baroque city

Proceed  to Modica , the ancient capital of Contea, a city full of fascinating architectural, artistic and scenic attractions, unique among those pertaining to the splendid Sicilian Baroque period. Take a guided stroll through the area

Check in at the Hotel : Dinner and Overnight ( BB, D)

4-Star Hotel: Palazzo Failla (Modica)
(or similar star rating hotel):

Day 4: Piazza Armerina - Agrigento

 Villa Romana del Casale Breakfast will be at the hotel this morning followed by a departure to Piazza Armerina, a small town in the south-central part of the Island. A visit of the town must include the Villa Romana del Casale, a Roman country villa of the 3rd century, famous for its large collection of precious Roman mosaics.

Lunch will be on your own. In the afternoon you will depart to Agrigento to visit the beautiful Valley of the Temples, one of the most representative sites of Greek Civilization in the Mediterranean area. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (BB,D)

Optional Tour: Valley of the Temples by Night

4-Star Hotel:  Dioscuri Bay Palace

PRIVATE TOUR PRICE:

Per Person based on number of people travelling together

Based on 2 people
Euro 3198 per person
Based on 4 people
Euro 2275 per person
Based on 6 people
Euro 2029 per person
Based on 8 people
Euro 1785 per person

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Inclusions & Tour Highlights:

  • Guided /Escorted sightseeing and all ground transportation ( air conditioned ) as indicated, with an english  speaking driver  for the duration of the program
  • Driver services for approximately 9 hours daily      
  • Transportation by minibus or de luxe coach for the whole tour
  • Airport  transfers on day 1 and 8  , including porterage at the airport & hotel for one piece of luggage per person
  • Accommodations: 4*/3*sup. hotels in rooms with private bathroom with shower
  • Hotel taxes , service charges and continental breakfast daily
  • Meals as indicated : 5  half board  (breakfast + dinner) + 2 BB 
  •  B= Breakfast / L= Lunch / D = Dinner)
  • 2 special lunches  in typical restaurants and farmhouses as per program
  • Farewell dinner in Palermo
  • Visits and excursions as listed in the program, with helpful information about locations provided by our  driver - guide
  • 1 guided visit to oil cellar + tasting

Not Included:

  • International airfare
  • Drinks during meals
  • Meals not specifically included
  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums (to be paid on the spot locally)
  • Tips and extras of any personal nature
  • OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS : Mt.Etna by Jeep with winery lunch 230 €uros per person
    ( 4 people minimum)

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