Our most popular 9 days 7 nights tour of Sicily, this one sells out quickly so don’t hesitate too long. Tours almost weekly throughout the year and focuses on the many splendors of Sicily and its archeological sites, such as Segesta, Erice, Syracuse, Piazza Armerina and Agrigento. In addition you’ll enjoy the natural wonders of Sicily including the imposing Mount Etna, the active volcano, Trapani the fishing village with its salt mills, Cefalu and its long stretch of beach, Capo D’Orlando with its spectacular views, and Taormina, considered by most to be the jewel of the Mediterranean. You’ll see the influences of many cultures over the centuries in the cathedrals, Duomos and Cloisters of Palermo, Tindari, and Monreale. Weather conditions permitting you will also have a chance to see the famous Bronzes of Riace which were carefully lifted from the bottom of the sea, painstakingly restored and on display just over the strait of Messina in Reggio Calabria

Price per person in double occupancy.
Holidays and special events may affect rates.
Other USA gateway prices available.
Departures every Friday.

Services included:

• Roundtrip economy class air travel from selected city

• Arrival and departure transfers by private car in Palermo

• 7 nights accommodations at 4-star first class Jolly Hotels

• 20 meals: 7 buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

• Ground transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
  Spoken languages - English, Spanish, Italian

• Porterage, entrance fees, tips, and beverages not included

Airport taxes and fuel surcharges are not included.

Please note: for operational reasons the order and places visited on this program may be modified during the period of November. 10 to March 23-2007.

Day 1 - FRI – USA.
Depart from USA by scheduled service. Dinner and beverages will be served on board.

Day 2 - SAT – PALERMO
Arrival at Palermo airport, where you will be met and transferred to the Jolly Hotel. In the late afternoon there will be welcome cocktail gathering followed by dinner. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 3 - SUN – PALERMO / CEFALU` / PIAZZA ARMERINA / CATANIA
Following breakfast, depart for Cefalu` to visit the beautiful Normal Cathedral. Continue to Piazza Armeriana for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch visit the famous well-preserved mosaics of Villa Romana del Casale, once a Roman emperor's country estate. Continue to Catania for a panoramic tour of the city. Dinner and overnight at the Jolly hotel.

Day 4 - MON – CATANIA/MOUNT ETNA/TAORMINA/MESSINA
After breakfast, and weather conditions permitting depart for an excursion to Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. Continue to Taormina with lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternooon visit the Greek Theater with leisure time for shopping or to stroll along the narrow streets. Return to Messina, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 - TUE – MESSINA/REGGIO CALABRIA/SYRACUSE
Following breakfast, and with sea conditions permitting, embark for Reggio Calabria to visit the famous "Bronzi di Riace". Proceed to Syracuse to have lunch at the Jolly hotel. In the afternoon a visit of the archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and Dionysius "Ear" as well as a visit to the island of Ortigia. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 - WED – SYRACUSE/MODICA/RAGUSA/AGRIGENTO
Following breakfast, depart for Modica well konwn for its Baroque architecture with a stop at the famous Bonajuto Chocolate factory. Proceed to Ragusa, whose historical center "Ibla" is an important testimony to Baroque architecture. Lunch at a local retaurant. Proceed to Agrigento to visit the Valley of the Temples. After dinner enjoy a memorable and unforgettable illuminated panoramic tour of the Temples. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 - THU – AGRIGENTO/SEGESTA/ERICE/TRAPANI/PALERMO
Following breakfast, Depart for Segesta to vist the majestic Doric Temple, left virtually intact and situated on a windswept hill overlooking the valley. Continue to Erice by the sea, an enchanting medieval hill town for lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch enjoy an orientation tour of Trapani's salt mills. Proceed to Palermo with dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 - FRI – PALERMO/MONREALE
After breakfast, depart for Monreale, to visit the renowned Duomo and the Benedictine Cloister. Afternoon tour of Palermo, including the Cathedral, the Palantine Chapel in the Royal Palace, as well as a panoramic tour of the city's historical center. Lunch at the Jolly hotel. Afternoon free to visit Palermo on your own or you can take an optional tour of the Catacombs, the handicrafts village of Palermo and Mondello. Dinner and overnight at the Jolly hotel in Palermo.

Day 9 - SAT – PALERMO/USA
Following breakfast you will be transferred to Palermo airport for you return flight to the USA.

*price per person in double occupancy; single supplement $386; weekend surcharges, airport taxes, fuel surcharges not included

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