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Natural Park in Palermo province. Step
back in time viewing the ancient masserie transformed into a
farmhouse, the flour mills evidencing the plentiful water supply of
the area, and the furnaces used today, as in the past, to make
ceramics. Light lunch at country trattoria to taste typical local
dishes. This afternoon we will continue to Taormina,
the world famous resort town of Sicily. (BB L)
Day 4 (Tuesday):
Taormina
Today at leisure to relax, shop (BB)
Day 5
(Wednesday):
Taormina/Catania airport/Malta
Time to say goodbye to Sicily. Today transfer to Catania airport to
independent
flight (www.airmalta.com)
/ferry to Malta.
Upon arrival at Malta airport/port
a
driver will transfer you to your hotel. (BB)
Day 6 (Thursday)
Northern Malta & Gozo Scenic Tour
This tour will take you en route via the north of Malta
passing St. Paul’s Bay, this is where St. Paul was
shipwrecked in 60AD. We proceed further north, passing the pretty
hillside village of Mellieha which offers stunning views overlooking
Ghadira Bay before arriving at Cirkewwa for our ferry
crossing to the sister island if Gozo. Our short 25 minute ferry
crossing passes the smaller island of Comino.
The charm of Gozo is
apparent the moment you arrive there. Greener, more rural and
smaller than Malta. Our tour is a combination of scenic spots and
local culture. We will pass through quaint sleepy villages that
characterise Gozo's unique charm, visit stunning sites such
as Calypso Cave which offers magnificent views over the red sands of
Ramla Bay. Just before lunch we will also stop at the
Fontana Cottage where you can sample local delicacies such as
sun dried tomatoes, olive pate, local cheeselets, wines, liqueurs
and anything made locally, you will also have some time for a spot
of shopping for popular buys such as lace. Free time for lunch at a
local restaurant. After lunch we continue our tour with visits
to one of the most photographed sites in Gozo, the Azzur
Window and Inland Sea. Here you can take an optional boat trip
(the boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates
subject to weather conditions, EUR7.00 paid on the day)
around the sea locked lake. Our final stop before we head back to
the ferry for Malta includes a visit to the main town on Gozo, Victoria
and The Citadel. The Citadel is a small fortified city that
dominates the heights above Victoria. The history of The
Citadel dates back to an early period when Gozo was under Roman and
Arab occupation. The views from its fortified walls offer panoramas
of the whole island. Our tour comes to an end and we make our way
back to the ferry terminal for our return to the main island.
(BB)
Day 7 (Friday): Malta apt
Time to say goodbye to Malta while we are transferred to the airport
for our return flight or optional trip. (BB)
Meal Legend: BB Buffet Breakfast L
Lunch FC Farwell Cocktail D Dinner
FEATURED PROPERTIES USED:
featured properties used:
Palermo: Hotel Politeama or
Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro or Hotel Residenza d'Aragona
Taormina:
Hotel Miramare or Hotel Lido Caparena
Malta:
Hotel
Marina Corinthia
Hotel may be
substituted with similar category.
List of
Hotels will be advised 20 days before departure.
IMPORTANT:
In order to guarantee all departures with a minimum of 2 clients, we
operate this tour either with a Driver-Escort or Tour Director and
driver. We do not use licensed Local Guides for this tour.
Driver-Escort or Tour Director provide basic historical and site
information preparing you to visit sites on your own. They may not
accompany you on your visit of the sites.
If you
require licensed Local Guides, it is your responsibility to purchase
on the spot (if available).
We cannot
arrange licensed Local Guide services for you in advance.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
-(Sunday)
Segesta
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
(Based on a minimum of 2 paying clients):
1)
Segesta
1) Segesta
Day 2 (Sunday)
Palermo/Segesta/Palermo
This afternoon
depart for Segesta -- it looks as if it were built yesterday.
Segesta's ancient Greek temple makes a valid claim to being the best
preserved in the world, and its amphitheatre boasts a hilltop
position on Mount Barbaro second to none. The magnificent Doric
temple--whose roof was never added and the pillars never fluted-- is
impressive as one of the highlights of a large archeological park.
The archaeological site reflects the presence of several ancient
civilizations, beginning with the elusive Elymians.
Later back to
Palermo.
RATE PER PERSON:
Euros 40,00 per person
What is
Included:
üVehicle/coach
with air conditioning, no toilet
üEnglish
speaking Tour Director/Driver as per program
üAll
sightseeing, tasting and excursions as specified in the itinerary
üCity taxes
What Is Not
Included:
üGratuities
üAdmission
fees
üAmphitheatre
shuttle bus
üLicensed
local guide
DEPARTURE DATES 2009
DEPARTURE DATES 2009
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January: |
10, 24 |
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February: |
7, 21 |
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March: |
14, 28 |
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April: |
18, 25 |
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May: |
2, 9, 23, 30 |
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June: |
13, 20, 27 |
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July: |
4, 25 |
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August: |
29 |
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September: |
12, 19, 26 |
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October: |
3, 10, 24, 31 |
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November: |
7, 14 |
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December: |
12 |
What is Included:
What is Included:
ü
One main round trip airport transfer for Sicily and Malta
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Palermo: Two nights accommodation
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Taormina: Two nights accommodation
ü
Malta: Two nights accommodation
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Daily continental breakfast buffet
ü
Welcome Dinner with set group menu
ü
Vehicle/coach with air conditioning, no toilet
ü
English speaking Tour Director/Driver as per program
ü
All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as specified in the
itinerary
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One light lunch at country restaurant in Polizzi Generosa with
tasting of several typical local dishes
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Hotel & city taxes
Ask for enquiry
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FOR YOUR GROUP
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