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SICILY TOURING
From 1628 * ^ per person twin share
$
5 DAYS | PALERMO TO CATANIA
TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
DEPARTS: Selected Tuesdays (11 Mar – 18
Nov 25)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Taste local Sicilian delicacies
• Travel to the medieval town of Cefalù
• Travel to Etna, home of an active volcano
INCLUDES
• 4 nights 4 star accommodation
• Meals as specified
• Tours as per itinerary
• Experienced driver and tour leader
Teatro Antico di Taormina • Travel by premium air-conditioned mini coach
SICILIAN SECRETS: PALERMO TO CATANIA 5 DAYS ^Mandatory city taxes of EUR2 in Palermo and EUR1.50 in
Catania per person per night to be paid directly to the hotel by
PALERMO – CATANIA you. Refer to page 7 for details.
Day 1: Palermo Day 4: Catania (BL)
Arrive independently in Palermo and meet with your tour Enjoy a quick visit of a historic fishmonger before
leader at the hotel in the late afternoon. Stay in Palermo travelling to Mt Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe
for the next two nights. and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The view that can
Day 2: Palermo (BL) be enjoyed through the multitude of volcanic cones and Cefalù
After breakfast, travel to Monreale. The city features craters extends to the Aeolian Islands and Calabria, Monreale 2 Palermo
an impressive Arab-Norman Cathedral and stunning making it truly a unique sight to behold. Afterwards, visit
Cloister. There will be a tasting opportunity at a local a beekeeping farm and taste home-made honey. Next Mt Etna
bakery. Return to Palermo. visit Taormina, famous for its natural landscape, marine
beauties, historical monuments and an unforgettable 2 Catania
Day 3: Palermo to Catania (BL) view of the sea and Etna. The day ends with a beautiful
Depart Palermo for Catania with a stop at Cefalù panorama of the stunning Riviera dei Ciclopi before
along the way. Enjoy time at leisure in this beautiful returning to Catania.
medieval maritime village with its Norman Cathedral and
Mandralisca Museum. Continue to Catania for a guided Day 5: Catania (B)
walk in the city centre and a tasting of the local granita The tour ends after breakfast. START/FINISH
with brioche. Stay two nights in Catania. (B = breakfast, L = lunch)
OVERNIGHT
From 2451 * ^ per person twin share
$
8 DAYS | CATANIA TO CATANIA
TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
DEPARTS: Selected Saturdays (8 Mar – 15
Nov 25)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit Sicily’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Enjoy local produce tastings
• Visit the small Baroque island of Ortigia
INCLUDES
• 7 nights 4 star accommodation
• Meals as specified
• Tours as per itinerary
• Experienced driver and tour leader
Catania
• Travel by air-conditioned mini coach
SICILIAN SECRETS: CATANIA TO CATANIA 8 DAYS ^Mandatory city taxes of EUR1.50 in Catania and EUR2 in
Ragusa, Agrigento and Palermo per person per night to be
CATANIA – RAGUSA – AGRIGENTO – PALERMO – CATANIA paid directly to the hotel by you. Refer to page 7 for details.
Day 1: Catania the lagoon and islands of Stagnone. In the evening,
Arrive independently in Catania and enjoy the afternoon arrive in Palermo for a two night stay.
at leisure. Overnight in Catania. Day 5: Palermo (BL)
Day 2: Catania to Ragusa (BD) Today visit the famous sights of Monreale and enjoy a
Depart Catania for Ragusa stopping in Syracuse. tasting at a local bakery before returning to Palermo. Palermo
Continue to Noto, walk through the streets of the town Day 6: Palermo to Catania (BL) 2 Cefalù
centre to admire the skill and ingenious creativity of local Travel to Catania via the maritime village of Cefalù. Stop Monreale
craftsmen. Stay in Ragusa for the night. at a coffee bar to taste the local granita and brioche. Marsala Mt Etna
Day 3: Ragusa to Agrigento (BLD) Arrive in Catania for a two night stay.
Visit Ragusa Ibla before travelling to Modica, where you Day 7: Catania (BL) 3 Catania
will taste local produce. Next, travel to Piazza Armerina Today travel to Etna Park, visit a beekeeping farm,
and visit Villa Romana del Casale. The day ends in beautiful Taormina and the stunning Riviera dei Ciclopi. Agrigento 1 Piazza
Agrigento for an overnight stay. Armerina Syracuse
Day 8: Catania (B)
Day 4: Agrigento to Palermo (BL) The tour ends after breakfast. Ragusa 1
Travel to the Valley of the Temples and then to Marsala START/FINISH
for wine tasting. Continue to the famous Via del Sale, (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) OVERNIGHT
* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
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