Around Sicily - Minitour (AC)

3 Days - 3 Nights
April to October - Saturday/Tuesday/Thursday Departure

 

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Itinerary:

Day 1 (PALERMO-ERICE-MARSALA-AGRIGENTO)
Independent arrival to Palermo hotel.Welcome by the Driver Escorted and departure for the tour of the western Sicily. First stop is in Erice, a small medieval village with ancient Greek origin, situated on a little hill, where it is possible to enjoy a fantastic view on the Egadi Islands and have a nice taste of its typical almonds biscuits. Light lunch at a typical local restaurant. In the afternoon the tour will continue to Trapani and Marsala and to the salt Road where will be possible to admire the historic saltpan works where is still practised the ancient tradition of harvesting salt from the sea. After arriving in Marsala visit of a local winery's cellar and taste of Sicilian wines. The tours continue to Agrigento. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 2 AGRIGENTO-PIAZZA ARMERINA-CALTAGIRONERAGUSA
After breakfast, indipendet visit of the wonderful Valley of Temples. Depart for Piazza Armerina, in the heart of Sicily to visit Roman Villa of Casale, famous for its fantastic mosaics. Light-lunch in a country restaurant. In the afternoon the tour continue to Continue to Caltagirone, known for the production of ceramic, where it is possible to buy a lot of beautiful handmade products. The tours continue the to baroque city of Ragusa. Overnight in hotel

Day 3 RAGUSA-MODICACATANIA OR TAORMINA
After breakfast, visit of the city centre. Then the tour continue with a short drive to Modica, a city full of fascinating architectural artistic and scenic attractions. Take a guided stroll through the area and stop at the Antique Pastry Shop Bonajuto where the Ruta family is famous for its chocolate. Time at leisure to visit the town. In the afternoon transfer to Catania or Taormina where the tour ends. Indipendent overnight in Catania or Taormina.

 

Services Included:

  • Agrigento: One night accommodation in First class hotel
  • Ragusa: One night accommodation in First class hotel
  • One visit to Sicilian cellars and tasting local wine
  • Two light-lunches at local restaurant/country-restaurant with setmenù
  • Van/Mini-coach 2/4/8 seats with Air Conditioning
  • Tasting as specified in the itinerary
  • English speaking Driver-Escort as per program
  • Admission fee included for all sites and other activities as per itinerary
  • Hotel & City Taxes

Services Not Included:

  • Telephone calls
  • Passport fees
  • Visas (if necessary)
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Meals and beverages not specified
  • Travel insurance
  • Single supplement charges
  • Laundry
 Departure Dates: Cost Per Person - dbl Occ.
2007 April to October - Sunday, Tuesday, Thurday Departure $1385.00

Rates are in US dollars per person based on double occupancy
Subject to availability and change due to currency fluctuation