RATE IS LAND ONLY

Price per person from:
from Euro 756,00 in double room

from Euro 656,00 in triple room
from Euro 956,00 in single room

Black-out dates:

-Easter Week 

-Summer Holiday (8-16 August)

-20-31 December

FEATURED PROPERTIES USED

INCLUSIONS

Admission fee: The price of this tour does not include the Admission Fees, which are usually around Euros 8,00 per person payable directly on the spot. If you are over 65 or under 18 years old and you have EU or Commonwealth Passport,  the admission fees are free of charge for you showing your document (or copy of your document) on the spot.

ITINERARY (8 nights/9 days):

Especially Designed for Students

Palermo (3 nights) Agrigento (1 night)

Syracuse (2 nights) Taormina Bay (2 nights)

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Day 1 (Sunday): Palermo

Welcome to the warm, beautiful and pleasant island of Sicily!

Upon arrival at Palermo airport please proceed through the Passport Control and collect your luggage inside the customs area. Outside of customs, you will find the driver waiting holding a sign with your full name. Transfer to the hotel. This afternoon enjoy a Lecture by a local expert. Later, Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2 (Monday):  Monreale & Palermo 
Today we will visit one of Palermo's great villa palaces, built in the Liberty style, sits within a spectacular garden. The villa was constructed in 1886 by Joseph Whitaker -- grandson of the famous English gentleman and wine merchant, Ingham,

who moved to Sicily in 1806 and made a fortune producing Marsala wine. Whitaker had trees shipped to Palermo from all over the world to plant around his villa. These included such rare species as Dragon's Blood, an enormous banyan tree that happens to be the only one found in Europe. Local high society flocked here for lavish parties, and even British royalty visited. In World War II, Gen. George Patton temporarily stayed here as he planned the invasion of southern Italy--. Later continue to Monreale to see where the Arab-Norman art and architecture reached the pinnacle of its glory with the Duomo, launched in 1174 by William II. It represents scenes from the Old and New Testaments all in golden mosaics. This afternoon to explore the lively Capo Market, a large open street market that captures the flavor of Palermo's Saracen Arab past. Capo is a blend of general confusion and a jumble of vendors' stalls, winding toward the old gate (Porta Carini) of what used to be the city wall. We continue by seeing Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda, whose “four corners” converge Palermo at a quartet of baroque palaces left over from the heyday of Spanish rule dating from 1560.   (BB)

Day 3 (Tuesday) Palermo/Erice/Olive Oil Factory/Palermo

Early departure to tour western Sicily where we will reach Erice city center. The Elymians settled the medieval town of Erice, which was an important religious site associated with the goddess Venus. Wander through its ancient streets and visit some of the famous homemade pastry shops—world-famous for marzipan candies and other delicacies like almond and pistachio pastries. Then, to an olive oil factory & farmhouse to enjoy a light lunch.  In the afternoon, we travel to Trapani on the Salt Way Road.  We will tour the historic saltpan works, where the ancient tradition of harvesting salt from the sea is still practiced.  Later back to Palermo. (BB L)

Day 4 (Wednesday) Palermo/Agrigento

Today’s drive across the vast countryside showcases Sicily’s great variety of sceneries. We soon arrive in Agrigento whose history dates back to 580 BC.  A guided tour leads us through the Valley of the Temples, a magnificent cluster of Greek ruins overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.  This afternoon at leisure to explore the town on your own or independent visit to the Archaeological Museum. Tonight dinner at local trattoria. Before ending at the hotel, we will admire a great view to the illuminated valley (BB D)

Day 5 (Thursday) Agrigento/WWII-Husky Campaign: Licata, Gela/Syracuse

Today we will travel to the three important places famous during the WWII  and the Hasky Campaign by British-Canadian-American. The invasion of Sicily began on 10 July 1943 with both amphibious and airborne landings at the Gulf of Gela and north of Syracuse. We will drive from Licata to Gela. On arrival to Gela we will see the bunkers and the WWII monument. Later we will continue to Syracuse. Dinner at hotel (BB D)

Day 6 (Friday) Syracuse

Today our guided visit through the Archaeological Park highlights the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise Quarry.  Later stroll through the streets of Ortygia Island, the heart of the city center. This afternoon at leisure or independent visit to the Museum or shops. (BB)

Day 7 (Saturday) Syracuse/Etna Volcano/Taormina

This orning we drive 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. Light lunch at local farmhouse to taste typical local dishes. Then this afternoon, continue to Taormina. (BB L)

Day 8 (Sunday) Taormina

All day long at leisure to visit Taormina on your own. Tonigh we gather for a Fareweel Dinner at local restaurant (BB D)

Day 9 (Monday) Taormina/Catania  

Time to say goodbye to Sicily as we are transferred to Catania Airport (CTA) for our return flight. (BB)

Meal Legend: BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner

FEATURED PROPERTIES USED:

featured properties used:

3 star

Palermo         Hotel Mediterraneo

Agrigento      Hotel tre Torri

Syracuse       Hotel Helios

Taormina       Hotel Continental

4 star

Palermo         Hotel Residenza dìAragona

Agrigento      Hotel Dioscuri Bay Palace

Syracuse       Hotel Roma

Taormina       Hotel Villa Diodoro

Note: Hotels may be substituted with similar category

List of  Hotels will be advised 20 days before departure.

What is Included:

What is Included:

What is Included:

ü       One main round trip Airport Transfers for services done between 8:00AM to 7:00PM

ü       Sicily: eight overnights at hotel, standard rooms

ü       Daily breakfast buffet

ü       Coach 30/45 seats with air conditioning, no toilet, Italian speaking driver

ü       Welcome Dinner with set group menu

ü       Farewell Dinner with set group menu

ü       Licensed local guide (English or Spanish or French speaking) to visit: Monreale and Palermo (max 7 hours); Agrigento (max 5 hours); Syracuse (max 5 hours)

ü       All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as specified in the itinerary

ü       One light lunch at Olive Oil Factory to taste local dishes

ü       One dinner in Agrigento at local trattoria, with set group menù

ü       One dinner at Syracuse hotel, set group menù

ü       One lunch at local farmhouse in Etna area to taste local dishes

ü       Hotel & City Taxes

 

What Is Not Included:

ü       Intercontinental Flight

ü       Gratuities to Local guide and Driver

ü       Porterage at airport

ü       Luggage handling at hotel; Tips

ü       Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program

ü       Travel Insurance

ü       Airport Transfers between 8:00PM to 7:00AM require payment of the night-use supplement of Euros 3,00 per person each way

ü       Tour Director (available on request)

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