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Discover
Mediterranean
ITINERARY (6 nights/7 days):
Palermo (2 nights) Taormina (2 nights) Malta
(2 nights)
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If you are looking
for a small size, Collective Tour with guaranteed departures,
Escorted, English speaking only, 4 star properties, visit to the main Sicilian
and Maltese
Highlights, Limited to maximum 20 people
... this is the Tour you are looking for...
Rate from
Eur 1.510,00
per person in double/twin occupancy
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Day 1 (Saturday): 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. Driver will transfer you to your
hotel. Tonight, after a brief introduction made by your Tour Director, enjoy
a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2 (Sunday): Monreale & Palermo
Breakfast at hotel. Our first stop will be 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. Then on to Palermo to visit the
Palatine Chapel, which was the crowning architectural achievement of William
II’s grandfather, Roger II. We then continue by seeing: Piazza Pretoria and
Via Maqueda with its “four corners” converging Palermo at a quartet of
Baroque palaces left over from the heyday of Spanish rule dating back to
1560. This afternoon at leisure to explore the town on your own OPTIONAL
EXCURSION. (optional excursions details are available on
request) (BB)
Day 3 (Monday): Palermo/Cefalů/Polizzi Generosa/Taormina
Today depart for Cefalů, 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
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
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