8D/7N - 2023 Private Jolly Tour of Sicily from Palermo

8D/7N - 2023 Private Jolly Tour of Sicily from Palermo

    Private Jolly Tour of Sicily     from Palermo                       

    2023 Low Season: 01 Jan-31 Mar 2023 & 01 Nov-20 Dec 2023
    2-3 participants, cost from: $4530 pp twin share (single room supplement $570)
    4-7 participants, cost from: $3470 pp twin share 
    2023 High Season: 01 Apr-31 Oct 2023 & 20 Dec-31 Dec 2023
    2-3 participants, cost from:  $4685 pp twin share (s/supp $570) 
    4-7 participants, cost from:  $3620 pp twin share

     

day 01 Palermo
Independent arrival at your prestigious hotel located in the historical centre of Palermo. Dinner and overnight .

day 02 Palermo-Cefalu-Piazza Armerina-Catania area
Buffet breakfast and depart to Cefalù, charming coastal town, a former fishing village which is also home to a breathtaking Norman Cathedral, famous for its Mosaic of Christ Pantocractor – a stunning Byzantine mosaic that’s considered as one of the most important pieces of religious artwork in Sicily. Take a stroll down the main street to the city centre, to reach the Cathedral and the medieval wash-house built in the rock. Proceed to Piazza Armerina in the inland of Sicily. In the afternoon, visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale: it is the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Catania. Dinner and overnight at your 4* hotel.

day 03 Catania-Mount Etna-Taormina-Catania area
After a buffet breakfast and weather conditions permitting, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Across fascinating landscape, we will reach a height of 1900 metres to visit the Sylvester Craters where you can enjoy a spectacular panorama over the Ionian Sea. Depart to Taormina, this charming city has been named "the pearl of the Ionian Sea", founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics, home-made sweets and preserves down “Corso Umberto” or simply walk through its tiny streets. Indipendent visit of the fascinating Greek-Roman Theatre. Evening return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

day 04 Catania-Siracusa-Noto-Ragusa
Enjoy your buffet breakfast, then, depart for Syracuse to visit the most beautiful Greek colony of Sicily. Visit of the archaeological park “Neapolis”, including the famous Latomie of the Paradise, the Greek Theatre and the Dyonisios “Ear”. Visit the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa: here you can admire the Cathedral, which is built on the site of the Temple of Minerva, the legendary “Fontana Arethusa” and the Temple of Apollo. Free time at leisure.
In the afternoon, proceed to Noto, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily renowned for the harmony and unity of its Baroque style and today declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The splendid cathedral is one of the most famous buildings in Noto. Proceed to Ragusa arriving at your hotel in time for dinner.

day 05 Ragusa-Modica-Agrigento
Depart after a buffet breakfast to visit of the ancient city Ragusa "Ibla", cradle of Sicilian baroque, with its Cathedral, situated in the beautiful square of the Duomo and the “giardino Ibleo”. We continue to Modica to visit the city divided into two parts: Modica “Bassa” and “Alta”. Modica, is also a UNESCO site and is famous for its Baroque churches and scenographic squares; tasting of the famous chocolate made by ancient methods brought to Sicily during the Spanish domination. Continue to Agrigento in the afternoon to visit the magnificent Valley of the Temples of Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Temple of Concord, which is in almost perfectly preserved conditions, Juno and Heracles that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Accommodation and dinner at your hotel.

day 06 Agrigento-Marsala-Erice-Palermo
After a buffet breakfast, we continue to Marsala, a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Visit of the historical centre and stop at a prestigious winery, where you can enjoy a wine tasting and learn about the local production. Proceed to Erice, a charming medieval town on a hilltop postion with panoramic views of Trapani. Continue to Palermo for dinner and overnight.

day 07 Palermo-Monreale-Palermo
After a buffet breakfast, visit of the capital of Sicily Palermo, one of the richest towns in the island for its history and art: the wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral (exterior visit only during the Holy Mass); the amazing Cappella Palatina (external views), mirable example from an historical and an artistic point of view, of how different cultures, religions and way of thinking apparently incompatible can coexist; the debated fountain in Pretoria Square, adorned with XVI century sculptures; the most beautiful baroque church in Palermo, Santa Caterina and its cloister. Later on, proceed to Monreale to visit its huge Norman Cathedral, proclaimed the Eighth Wonder of the World. Remainder of the afternnon is at leisure until dinner.

day 08 Palermo
Your tour comes to an end after a buffet breakfast and your own onward arrangements.

Inclusions: twin share in 4 star accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily, deluxe coach or minivan, chocolate tasting in Modica,wine tasting in Marsala, porterage. Local Guides: 4hrs Siracusa, 2hrs Villa Romana del Casale, 2hrs Valley of the Temples, 8hrs Palermo and Monreale.
Exclusions: Transfers, entrance fees, City Tax, beverages and any item not listed in ‘inclusions’.
Hotels: Palermo-Porta Felice or Federico II, Catania-Hotel Katane Palace, Ragusa-Mediterraneo Palace or Poggio del Sole, Agrigento-Dioscuri Bay Palace or Della Valle (or similar).

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