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SICILY TOURING

$ * ^
From 1784 per person twin share
9 DAYS | PALERMO TO PALERMO
TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
DEPARTS: Selected Tuesdays (Mar – Nov)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Taste local Sicilian wine, cheese, honey and local
street food
• Travel to the medieval town of Cefalu
• Visit Sicily’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Travel to Etna, home to an active volcano
Taormina • Drive along the popular Salt Road
SICILY PALERMO TO PALERMO 9 DAYS INCLUDES
• 8 nights 4 star accommodation
Day 1: Palermo (D) Day 5: Catania (BD) • Meals as specified
Upon arrival into Palermo, meet your tour leader and After breakfast in the hotel, today is at leisure to explore • Tours and admissions as per itinerary
travelling companions for a welcome dinner. Spend the Catania city centre and maybe do some shopping.
next two nights in Palermo. Day 6: Catania (BD) • English speaking guide
Day 2: Palermo (BD) Travel to Syracuse and the UNESCO World Heritage • Air-conditioned coach
After breakfast, visit Monreale and discover stunning Site. See the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, Greek ^Price valid 1 Mar – 31 Oct 20. Not suitable for children
Palermo. Explore the Arab-Norman Cathedral, the Theatre and the Roman Amphitheatre. Arrive at Noto, under 12 yrs.
astonishing Martorana Church and Cappella Palatina. famous for its buildings from the early 18th century.
Continue to admire the Teatro Massimo and Pretoria Day 7: Catania (BD)
Square. This morning, travel to Etna, the highest volcano in
Day 3: Palermo to Agrigento (BLD) Europe and one of the largest and most active in the
Travel to the charming and well-known town of Marsala. world. Proceed to Taormina, a charming town renowned
See preserved ruins and underground roads and caves. for its magnificent position above the sea. Spend some 3 Palermo
Drive along the popular Salt Road and stop for wine free time exploring the city at leisure. Mt Etna Taormina
tastings in a local winery. Visit Valley of the Temples Day 8: Catania to Palermo (BD) Marsala
before arriving at the Doric Temples. Overnight in Today visit the historical centre of Catania for a city
Agrigento. walking tour before arriving at the medieval town of 4 Catania
Day 4: Agrigento to Catania (BD) Cefalu. Visit its stunning Norman Dome and have free 1
At Piazza Armerina, admire the mosaics of the time to stroll through the town. Overnight in Palermo. Agrigento
famous Villa Romana del Casale. See Sicilian Baroque Day 9: Palermo (B) Syracuse
architecture and finish your day with a tasting of local After breakfast, say goodbye to your fellow travellers.
products. Spend the next four nights in Catania. START/FINISH
(B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) OVERNIGHT

$ * ^
From 2497 per person twin share
9 DAYS | PALERMO TO TAORMINA
TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
DEPARTS: Selected Tuesdays (Apr – Oct)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit a prestigious wine cellar for wine tasting
• Swim in the many coves around Sicily
INCLUDES
• 8 nights 4 star accommodation
• Meals as specified
• Tour of Monreale, Palermo, Selinunte, Agrigento,
Piazza Armerina, Ragusa and Lipari
Catania • English speaking guide
• Return hydrofoil transfers between Milazzo to Lipari
SICILIAN SECRETS: SICILY & AEOLIAN ISLANDS 9 DAYS • Air-conditioned coach
Day 1: Palermo (D) Day 5: Catania to Lipari (BD) ^Price valid 1 Apr – 31 May, 1 – 31 Oct 20. Not suitable for
Upon arrival into Palermo, meet your tour guide and Departing from Milazzo, travel via hydrofoil for Lipari children under 12 yrs.
fellow travellers over a welcome dinner. Spend the Island. Spend the next three nights in Lipari.
next two nights in Palermo. Day 6: Lipari (BD)
Day 2: Palermo (BD) Enjoy a full day tour of Panarea and Stromboli. Visit
Spend the morning visiting the huge Norman the bay of Calajunco and the prehistoric village of
Cathedral in Monreale before exploring the city of Cape Milazzese.
Palermo. Admire the Teatro Massino and the fountain Day 7: Lipari (BD) Lipari 3
in Pretoria Square. Today is dedicated to discovering the beautiful coves
Day 3: Palermo to Agrigento (BD) of Lipari and Salina. See the Castle of Lipari, Pollara, 2 Palermo Milazzo
Travel along the charming Salt Road, the west the small fishing village of Lingua. Taormina
coast of Sicily with its many salt marshes. Visit Day 8: Lipari to Taormina (BD) Marsala 1
the Archaeological Park in Selinunte, Valley of After breakfast, board the hydrofoil for travel back to
the Temples and the 5th century Doric Temples. Milazzo. Continue to Taormina for free time. Explore the Selinunte Catania 1
Overnight in Agrigento. medieval narrow streets, go shopping and admire the 1
Piazza
Day 4: Agrigento to Catania (BD) views of Mount Etna. Overnight in Taormina. Agrigento Armerina
Admire the mosaics at Piazza Armerina before Day 9: Taormina (B)
travelling to Ragusa Ibla. See Sicilian Baroque Tour concludes after breakfast. START/FINISH Ragusa
architecture before travelling to Catania for your OVERNIGHT
overnight accommodation. (B = breakfast, D = dinner) FERRY

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 73