id: 34532

ITALIA - SICILIA - Palermo

Sicily Coast to Coast

Palermo
Palermo
  • Tipologia : Tour guidato , Viaggi Culturali , Tour in pullman , Tour
  • Durata Pacchetto : 7 giorni / 6 notti
  • Categoria struttura : 4 stelle
  • Trattamento : Come da Programma
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You will fall in love with Sicily! Sicily is an awe-inspiring island, one of the most visited in Italy, rich in history and culture, packed with beautiful landscapes, and offers unforgettable vacation experiences. Join our guided summer tour and discover the wonders of Sicily from coast to coast. The tour starts in Palermo, the capital of the island, and proceeds along the coast towards Catania. You will explore the most amazing archaeological sites, be inspired by the island amazing scenery and enjoy a mosaic of flavours. You will travel in the comfort of a deluxe motor coach and be escorted for the whole length of the tour by an English speaking tour-escort.
The departure dates are guaranteed and you may customise your vacation with additional overnights and excursions before and/or after the tour. Travel to Italy!

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Regular guaranteed departures in English.
Personalise your vacation: customise your trip with additional overnights and excursions before or after the tour.


Itinerary: Palermo, Erice, Marsala, Agrigento, Noto, Siracusa, Taormina, Savoca, Forza D’Agrò, Catania.


Detailed Itinerary

1st Day: Palermo
Independent arrival in Palermo. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.

2nd Day: Palermo - Monreale
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to Monreale (recently included in the UNESCO World Heritage List), an ancient royal town, famous for its almonds, olive oil and citrus fruits, as well as for its fine Norman architecture. Visit the Cathedral of Monreale and then enjoy some shopping of local delicatessen and souvenirs. The tour proceeds towards Palermo for a walking tour of the city. Wander the streets of the Old Town, hearing tales of Palermo’s 3,000-year history and discovering attractions like Palermo Cathedral. Walk inside the impressive-looking place of worship and marvel at its arches, cupolas and mosaics – with an incredible mix of influences coming from several dominations on the island. Free time in the late afternoon. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.

3th Day: Palermo - Erice - Marsala - Agrigento
Early breakfast and departure to Erice, a medieval village stacked into the side of Monte San Giuliano. Many say that little has changed in the village since the sixth century, and its labyrinth-like twist of lanes is perfect for a cool and pleasant morning amble. The tour continues to Marsala, a pretty coastal town on the westernmost point of Sicily. You will have free time to explore the town at your own pace. We will then  travel south, passing Mazara del Vallo - the closest Sicilian city to Africa - before stopping in Agrigento. Visit of the Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples (entrance included) - a UNESCO World Heritage site - and learn about archeological relics like the Classical Temple of Concord, the Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest Doric-style buildings. Check-in to your hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight.

4th Day: Agrigento - Noto - Siracusa - Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
Breakfast and departure to Noto, a picturesque fishing town, popular for its stately Baroque architecture. We will visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, recently restored after an earthquake, and walk through the streets of the town’s center. The tour continues along the South coast towards Syracuse, on Sicily’s southeastern tip. Visit “Parco Archeologico della Neapolis”, Syracuse’s famous archeological area, home to a vast collection of Greek and Roman ruins from all over Sicily. Take a look at the impressive landmarks such as the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater and the Ear of Dionysius – an artificial limestone cave. After the visit, cross one of the city’s bridges for a visit to the island of Ortygia - the most ancient part of Syracuse, home to a wealth of Baroque churches and medieval palaces. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Taormina. Check-in to your hotel, dinner and overnight.

5th Day: Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. You will learn about volcanic activity and marvel at the old lava fields and black magma rock that comprises Etna’s landscape. If weather permits, you will have the chance to climb to the summit (1800 m). Return to Taormina, the beautiful and romantic town on Mount Tauro. Free time in Taormina. Dinner and overnight.

6th Day: Taormina (Giardini Naxos) - Savoca and Forza D’Agrò - Catania
After breakfast we will visit  Savoca and Forza D’Agrò, two pretty hillside villages where Francis Ford Coppola filmed some of the immortal scenes of the Godfather trilogy. A stop for a “Granita” at Bar Vitelli is a “must” for any visitor in town. It is still run by the family who owned it at the time of the movie shooting and you can see a photo-collection taken while Francis Ford Coppola was filming some scenes of The Godfather II. You will also have some free time to explore more and really soak up in the atmosphere of this unexpected, Sicilian hill town. Departure to Catania. In the afternoon, free time to explore Catania’s UNESCO-listed historical center with his Baroque palaces and Roman ruins. Visit Piazza Dante and the Fountain of the Elephant, carved from volcanic rock. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.

7th Day: Catania
Breakfast at the hotel and end of the tour. 


Extend your stay
with additional overnights and excursions before or after the tour.


Selected Hotels
Palermo: Hotel Mercure 4 stars
Agrigento: Hotel Della Valle 4 stars
Taormina area: Parc Hotels Italia 4 stars
Catania: Hotel Il Principe 4 stars


Tour Highlights
- Discover the jewels of Sicily
- Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites included
- Typical villages off the beaten track


Departure Dates
High Season 2018
May: 10 24
June: 7 21 
August: 23 
September: 6 20
October: 4 18

Partenza Offerta Prezzo
non disponibile non disponibile * *

The package includes
- Transportation by deluxe motor coach
- Accommodation in 4 star hotels with breakfast
- 6 Meals, as per itinerary
- Monolingual tour-escort in English or Multilingual tour-escort in Spanish/Portuguese;
- Entrance to all the archaeological sites
- Porterage service
- Visits with expert local guide as per itinerary


Not included
- International flights
- Transfer in/out
- Italian Visa, if applicable
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments or museums, when not mentioned
- Extras
- City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
- Anything that is not mentioned in “The package includes”


Nota bene:
- Due to technical and/or logistic issues, itineraries could be changed.
- We inform all Clients that rates do not include city tax when applicable. City tax will have to be paid directly from clients at the Hotel upon arrival or at the check out. We remind you that the city tax may change according to the hotel category.
- In case of loss or damage of the headsets 55 €/device shall be charged.

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