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dishes and local
olive oil. In the
afternoon, we travel between Trapani and Marsala on
the Salt Road, and we will tour the historic saltpan works,
where the ancient tradition of harvesting salt from the sea is still
practiced. Arrive in Marsala and visit a local winery’s cellar
and taste Sicilian wines. Later continue the trip to Agrigento.
(L)
Day 2:
Agrigento/Piazza
Armerina/Caltagirone/Taormina
(Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday)
(From
November 1, 2008 the Roman Villa of Casale in Piazza Armerina will
be closed for a hard renovation and honestly, we absolutely don't
know wich will be the estimated new opening date)
This morning,
independently visit Agrigento, whose history dates back to
580 BC. Independent tour of the Valley of the Temples, a
magnificent cluster of Greek ruins overlooking the
Mediterranean Sea. Afterward, our drive across the vast
countryside showcases Sicily’s great variety of sceneries. We will
reach Piazza Armerina where we will visit the ruins of the
Roman Villa of Casale. The mosaics discovered here are
celebrated among scholars of antiquity. We will enjoy a light lunch
at a country restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit the baroque town
of Caltagirone know as “the city of ceramics.”
Ceramics have been produced here for over 1000 years. Climb the
Stairway of Santa Maria del Monte, the city’s symbol made out of
142 steps decorated with splendid glazed majolica tiles. We then
continue to Taormina where we end our trip. (BB L)
Meal Legend: BB Buffet Breakfast L
Lunch
What is Included:
What is Included:
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Agrigento: One night accommodation
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Buffet breakfast
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One
visit to Sicilian cellar and tasting local wine
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Two
light-lunches at local restaurant/country-restaurant with set-menù
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Van/Mini-coach with Air Conditioning
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Tasting as specified in the itinerary
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English speaking Driver-Escort as per program
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Admission fee included for all sites and other activities as per
itinerary
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Hotel & City Taxes
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