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Archaeological
Delights
ITINERARY (5 nights/6 days):
Taormina (3 nights)
Agrigento (1 night) Palermo (1 night)
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If you are looking
for a small size, Collective Tour with guaranteed departures
(MONDAYS from Taormina), Escorted, English speaking only, visit to the
main Sicilian Archaeological Sights, Limited to maximum 20 people ...
this is the Tour you are looking for...
Rate from
Eur 1.049,00
per person in double/twin occupancy
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Read all the details on the
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You will find: rate,
departure dates, optional excursions, airport transfers package, pre-post
nights tour, conditions. |
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Day 1 (Monday): Catania/Taormina
Welcome to the warm, beautiful and pleasant island of Sicily! Upon arrival
at Catania airport please proceed through the Passport Control and collect
your luggage inside the customs area. Then independently transfer to your
hotel in Taormina. Tonight you will meet the Tour Director.
Day 2 (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 3 (Wednesday): Taormina
Today at leisure to relax, shop, explore the town on your own or OPTIONAL
EXCURSIONS (optional excursions details are available on
request) (BB)
Day 4 (Thursday): Taormina/Piazza Armerina/Agrigento
Following breakfast, we will drive through the interior of Sicily to reach
Piazza Armerina where we will view the ruins of the Roman Villa of Casale.
The mosaics discovered here are celebrated among scholars of antiquity. This
afternoon continue to Agrigento where we will visit the finest of all
ancient Greek sites—the complete Doric Temples. Dinner at local restaurant.
After dinner, we enjoy an orientation tour of Agrigento by night to admire
the Illuminated Temples. (BB D)
Day 5 (Friday): Agrigento/Marsala Winery/Salt Way
Road/Erice/Palermo
Today we tour western Sicily and begin in Marsala. The town is the most
famous wine producer on the entire island. Upon arrival, we transfer to a
local winery and visit the cellars. Enjoy a Farewell Cocktail with snacks
and wines. Following this visit, we reach the lovely Trapani province where
we will admire the Salt Way Road and Sicilian windmills. Then continue on to
the medieval hillside town of Erice. Upon arrival, walk through the town to
reach the Castle built upon the remnants of the Venus Temple. Afterwards, we
stop at a local pastry shop to taste the typical marzipans and almond
pastries. Time at leisure. This afternoon we will drive to Palermo for our
last night in Sicily. (BB FC)
Day 6 (Saturday): Palermo airport
Time to say goodbye to Sicily. Independent transfer to Palermo airport.
(BB)
Meal Legend: BB Buffet Breakfast
L Lunch FC Farwell Cocktail D Dinner |
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