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Day 3 (Monday):
Palermo/Cefalù/Polizzi Generosa/Taormina
Today depart for Cefalù, a charming coastal town home to a massive
Norman Cathedral with outstanding mosaics. Here we will visit
the city center and stroll down main street to reach the Cathedral.
Afterwards, we drive
across the vast countryside of the Madonie Park showcasing
Sicily’s great variety of landscapes. The territory of the Madonie
mountains is a paradise of earth and sky, tucked away on the island.
We soon arrive in Polizzi Generosa—a lovely town nestled in
the heart of the Madonie 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/Syracuse/Taormina
Today we leave for Syracuse. Upon arrival we will visit the
magnificent Archaeological Park where we will admire the
5th-century BC Greek Theatre, the stone quarries, the
Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise Quarry. Later we will
walk through the island of Ortygia, the picturesque and
densely built original center of Syracuse. Enjoy lunch at a local
restaurant. This afternoon we drive back to Taormina. (BB L)
Day 5
(Wednesday): Taormina
Today at leisure to relax, shop, explore or
OPTIONAL
EXCURSIONS
(BB)
Day 6 (Thursday): 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 7 (Friday) Malta, Valletta, Mosta Dome, Mdina Medieval City &
Rabat Tour
Following breakfast, our first visit is Valletta, here we
include the Barraka Gardens which offer stunning views of the
Grand Harbour and magnificent fortifications, a walk down Triq
Republikka where you can admire numerous historical buildings built
by the Knights of St. John including the Aubereges, the Grand
Masters Palace and the St. John's Co. Cathedral, the church of the
order and also home to Caravaggio's masterpiece "Beheading of
St. John" amongst other treasures. Our next stop will be to Mdina. Mdina
is a unique medieval city, built in the 9th century, the city
was built on a plateau in the centre of the island and from the high
bastion walls you can admire stunning views of the island.
This medieval city is a maze of
narrow alleys and magnificent architecture, the only way to
appreciate this special city is to stroll through it and admire the
living history. Free time will be given for lunch. After lunch we
continue by visiting the old town of Rabat.
Here we will make our way through the narrow streets to the centre
which is dominated by the imposing St. Paul's Church
which overlooks the piazza. Rabat, can claim the origins of
Maltese Christianity. It was here in AD60 that the Apostle St Paul
is said to have stayed after being shipwrecked on the Islands. We
visit the St. Paul's Grotto which is said to be the resting place of
St. Paul during his visit to the islands. Our final stop is one of
Malta's most famous churches, Mosta Dome. The church’s dome is the
third largest unsupported in the world, exceeded in size only by St.
Peter’s in Rome and St. Sophia in Istanbul. Mosta Dome is also
popular with visitors as it was at this church where the World War
II bomb pierced the dome during a service, fell inside the church
during a service and failed to explode, this locals hailed as a
miracle. Our tour ends here and we make our way back to your hotel.
(BB)
Day 8 (Saturday): 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 EXCURSIONS:
-(Sunday)
Segesta
-(Wednesday)
Etna
Volcano experience by Jeep ride with light lunch at farmhouse
-(Wednesday)
Etna
Volcano experience with light lunch at Etna Winery
-(Wednesday)
Taormina
& Gourmet Cooking Course
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
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
(Based on a minimum of 2 paying clients):
2) Etna Volcano experience by Jeep ride with light lunch at
farmhouse
2) Etna Volcano
Jeep ride experience with light lunch at farmhouse
Day 5 (Wednesday) Taormina/Mount Etna in Jeep Ride/Taormina
Today you will be picked up at your hotel by an off-road
driver/escort and transferred to Etna Volcano. You will enjoy a
lovely Jeep experience through the Etna area: Mount Fontana (view of
Bove Valley), the Thieves Cave (grotta dei ladroni), extinct craters
of Sartorius Mounts, and lava flow from the 2002 eruption. Light
lunch at a farmhouse to taste typical Sicilian dishes. Off-road
drive along the Linguaglossa-Castiglione and Alcantara Gorges area.
This afternoon return to Taormina hotel. (L)
RATE PER PERSON:
Euros 110,00
What is Included:
ü One
collective jeep ride to Etna Volcano with pick-up and drop-off at
Taormina hotel
ü Basic
English speaking jeep driver as per program
ü One
light lunch at farmhouse in Etna district, 3 course menu including
water and local wine
üAll
sightseeing and excursions as specified in the itinerary
üCity
Taxes
What Is Not Included:
üGratuities
to jeep driver
üTips
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
(Based on a minimum of 2 paying clients):
3) Etna Volcano experience with light lunch at Etna Winery
3) Etna Volcano
experience with light lunch at Etna Winery
Day 5 (Wednesday) Taormina/Mount Etna Winery/Taormina
 A
short drive takes us to the main visitor elevation on the slopes of
Mt. Etna. Those interested in experiencing the Etna craters will
have the option to purchase cable car tickets on the spot (weather
and volcanic conditions permitting)to experience the lava fields and
incredible landscape view from Europe’s highest and most active
volcano on their own. Then to a winery and farmhouse. This estate
also produces olive oil, grappa, sparkling wine and artisan food.
We indulge in a typical Sicilian light lunch at the farmhouse.
This
afternoon, back to Taormina. (L)
RATE PER PERSON:
Euros 75,00
What is Included:
ü One
visit to Sicilian cellars with Sicilian wine tasting
üDeluxe
vehicle/coach with air conditioning
üEnglish
speaking Tour Director/Driver as per program
üOne
light lunch at winery/farmhouse with tasting of typical Etna dishes
ü All
sightseeing, tasting and excursions as specified in the itinerary
üCity
Taxes
What Is Not Included:
üGratuities
to Driver/Tour Director
üBasic
Etna cable car ride payable directly on the spot
ü Etna
cable car ride + crater Jeep ride + Alpine guide ticket payable on
the spot
üBeverages
not specified
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
(Based on a minimum of 2 paying clients):
4)
Taormina & Gourmet Cooking Course
4) Taormina Gourmet
Cooking Course
Day 5 (Wednesday) Taormina Gourmet Cooking Course
(h 9:00AM - h 1:00PM)
 This morning independently transfer to a local restaurant in
Taormina where we are greeted by Chef Antonio Orlando and
Chef Donna Maria. A brief walk takes us to an open air market
where we'll purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and all the ingredients
necessary for the cooking course. Then back to the restaurant to
start cooking. At the end of the cooking course, we will enjoy our
scrumptious creations with the perfect compliment—a beautifully
paired Sicilian wine. Dessert follows accompanied by a typical
local Dessert wine.
(L)
RATE PER PERSON:
Euros 110,00 per person
What is Included:
üOne
gourmet cooking course
üOne
lunch at the local restaurant to taste your creations
üBeverage:
water, ½ bottle local wine, dessert wine
üAll
sightseeing and tasting as specified in the itinerary
üCity
taxes
What Is Not Included:
üGratuities
ü Round
trip restaurant transfers
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 & Malta
ü
Palermo: Two nights accommodation
ü
Taormina: Three nights accommodation, NO sea view rooms
ü
Malta: Two nights accommodation
ü
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
ü
One light lunch at country restaurant in Polizzi Generosa with
tasting of several typical local dishes
ü
One lunch at local restaurant in Syracuse
ü
Hotel & city taxes
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