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GRAND TOUR B – CATANIA
Temple Concordia, Agrigento

DAY 5 THURSDAY Benedictine Cloister built in the 12th Century
6 NIGHTS – SUNDAY TO SATURDAY
STARTS IN CATANIA ENDS IN PALERMO Selinunte – Marsala – Palermo and covered with magnificent mosaics. On to
Depart for a visit of the archaeological park at Palermo, sample it’s famous street food whilst
FULL BOARD - TOUR IS IN ENGLISH & SPANISH
Selinunte with its impressive Temples and wandering through the City’s historic centre
Acropolis. After the visit stop at a local
visiting the Cathedral and the Palazzo Mirto
DAY 1 SUNDAY farmhouse (famous for olive oil production) for which dates back to the 17th Century and
Catania area olive oil tasting before having lunch. On to offering a glimpse of the lavish, lost world of
Arrive at Catania. Transfer to hotel at Viagrande, Marsala on the west coast renowned for its
Sicilian nobility. Dinner and overnight in
Etna Park for dinner and overnight. production of sweet wine. Visit of the historical Palermo.
DAY 2 MONDAY centre and a prestigious winery to learn of its DAY 5 WEDNESDAY
Mt Etna – Taormina production and sample the end result. On to After breakfast end of tour.
Weather conditions permitting, excursion to Mt Palermo for dinner and overnight.
Etna the highest active volcano in Europe, to a DAY 6 FRIDAY
height of 1900 metres to visit the Sylvester Palermo – Monreale CAROUSEL MINI TOUR - B
craters. Stop on the way in the village of Visit the city of Palermo one of the richest cities
Zafferana Etnea “the city of honey” for a tasting. on the island for history and art. Take in the 4 NIGHTS - TUESDAY TO SATURDAY
Back to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral, Palatine STARTS IN PALERMO ENDS IN TAORMINA
depart for the charming resort of Taormina Chapel and Quatro Canti. Lunch in a local HALF BOARD - PLUS LUNCH DAY 3
founded in 400 BC wonderfully located on a restaurant. Proceed to Monreale for a visit of its TOUR IS IN ENGLISH ONLY
hill-top overlooking the sea and Mt Etna. Time vast Norman Cathedral with its splendid cloister
at leisure to explore this elegant resort and visit built in the 12th century and encrusted with DAY 1 TUESDAY
the breath-taking Roman-Greek theatre. Dinner magnificent mosaics. The remainder of the Palermo
in a local restaurant in Taormina’s historic centre. afternoon is at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Transfer to hotel in Palermo. Time at leisure to
Overnight at Viagrande near the Etna park
Palermo. explore Palermo. Dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 3 TUESDAY DAY 7 SATURDAY Overnight in Palermo
Siracusa – Noto – Ragusa After breakfast end of tour. DAY 2 WEDNESDAY
Depart for Siracusa. Visit the archaeological area
including the Latomie of the Paradise and the Erice – Marsala – Trapani – Palermo
Depart for the medieval hill-top village of Erice
Dyionisos “Ear”. Enjoy the historic baroque CAROUSEL MINI TOUR - A
centre Ortigia visiting the Cathedral and overlooking Trapani and the Egadi islands.
Arethusa Fountain and Temple of Apollo. 4 NIGHTS - SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY Continue on to Marsala on the west coast
STARTS IN CATANIA ENDS IN PALERMO
Continue through the vibrant food market famous for its vineyards and in particular the
finishing in a Sicilian street food delicatessen HALF BOARD - PLUS LUNCH DAY 3 production of sweet Sicilian wine. Stop at a
vintage shop for a light lunch with several TOUR IS IN ENGLISH ONLY prestigious winery for a guided tour of the
samples of typically Sicilian appetizers. In the historic wine cellars and tastings of red, white
afternoon on to Noto one of the most beautiful DAY 1 SATURDAY and Marsala wines with local food pairings. On
cities in Sicily. A UNESCO World Heritage Site Catania to Trapani for a panoramic tour of the salt
full of baroque splendour it is most famous for Transfer to hotel in Catania. Welcome cocktail, windmills and basins which are still in use.
its fine Cathedral. On to Ragusa for dinner and dinner and overnight in Catania. Return to Palermo for dinner and overnight..
overnight. DAY 3 THURSDAY
DAY 2 SUNDAY Cefalu – Nebrodi Park – Taormina
DAY 4 WEDNESDAY Catania – Siracusa – Modica – Ragusa
Ragusa – Modica – Agrigento Depart for Siracusa, visit the archaeological area Depart for Cefalu a former fishing village, now
Explore ancient Ragusa a city divided in 2 during including the Latomie of the Paradise and the a charming coastal resort with its imposing Arab
the earthquake of 1693. Visit the historical centre Dyionisos “Ear”. Continue to Ortigia, the Norman Cathedral. Stroll through the ancient
of “Ibla” with its stunning palaces and churches. baroque historical centre of the city to visit the narrow street and see the medieval wash-house
Depart for Modica famous for its churches and Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Lunch at built in the rock. Continue to the park of
scenic squares as well as its production of chocolate leisure. Depart for Modica whose architecture is Nebrodi stopping for lunch at the Miraglia
using ancient traditional methods. Enjoy a an outstanding example of baroque art. Also Forest with a typical menu. Continue to Cesaro,
chocolate tasting. Lunch in a local restaurant. famed for it’s production of chocolate using Randazzo and visit the Etna park from the North
After lunch continue to Agrigento and a visit of traditional methods you will visit a chocolate side. On to Taormina. Dinner and overnight in
the magnificent Valley of the Temples which factory and have the opportunity to create your Taormina.
include the well-preserved Temple of Concord own. Dinner and overnight in Ragusa with the DAY 4 FRIDAY
plus Juno and Heracles – fine examples of Greek option of visiting the ancient city “Ibla” by night Taormina – Optional excursion to Mt Etna
civilization. Dinner and overnight in Agrigento. (subject to minimum numbers). Supplement to Morning either at leisure to explore this elegant
pay locally. resort with its splendid Roman-Greek Theatre or
possible optional excursion to Mt Etna
DAY 3 MONDAY (numbers and weather permitting) climbing to a
Ragusa – Piazza Armerina – Agrigento height of 1800 metres. Supplement payable
Depart for Piazza Armerina to visit the famous locally. Lunch at leisure. Return to Taormina
well preserved mosaics at Villa Romana del with time free to stroll along the Corso Umberto
Casale depicting mythological and hunting enjoying the wonderful array of cafes, pastry
themes. Lunch in a typical Sicilian restaurant shops and smart boutiques or visit the delightful
serving local specialities. After lunch on to hill-top village of Castelmola perched above
Agrigento for a guided tour of The Valley Of The Taormina. Farewell dinner and overnight in
Temples a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner Taormina.
and overnight in Agrigento.
DAY 5 SATURDAY
DAY 4 TUESDAY After breakfast end of tour.
Monreale – Palermo
Depart to Monreale for a visit of its splendid
Cathedral with its Moorish architecture and
A typical Baroque balcony
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