Kingdom of Sicily
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Welcome to Sicily. You are met on arrival in Palermo, and taken to your hotel. Palermo is the cultural and economic capital of Sicily, known for its blend of architectural styles. The rest of the day, enjoy time at leisure to relax or explore this truly Sicilian city.
In the morning, tour Palermo, including its 12th century Cathedral and Royal Palace, a true masterpiece of Sicilian-Norman architecture whose construction began in 1185 and lasted almost 700 years. Examine the exquisite mosaics in the palace’s Palatine Chapel, and vis...
This morning drive to the charming medieval coastal town of Cefalù built on the site of an ancient Greek and Sicanian settlement. Visit the medieval washhouse and tour the Norman Cathedral built by King Roger II in 1130. Enjoy lunch at a local winery, before continuing to Castelbuono, a medieval village on the Madonie Mountains. (B,L)
Depart Palermo for the abandoned ancient city Segesta, built by the mysterious Elymis in 500 BC. Tour the majestic Doric temple, one of the world’s best-preserved Greek architectural sites. Continue to Erice, a small medieval town offering commanding views from its 2,...
Start today with a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of the Temples a magnificent cluster of Greek ruins overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The temples are the remains of Akragas, a Greek city built about 582 BC, of unique amber sandstone. Exp...
This morning explore Ragusa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ornate capital of the Baroque style. Explore the maze of streets and monuments in this ancient Sicels village that was destroyed by the 1693 earthquake, and then was rebuilt by the most famous architects...
This morning take a walking tour of the classic Greek archaeological park of Ancient Siracusa. Visit the monolithic Greek Theatre, the Latomie of Paradise with the Dionysus’ Ear grotto, and the Roman Amphitheatre. Continue on foot through the narrow streets of the anc...
This morning tour Mt. Etna, the highest and most active volcano in Europe. Ride the funicular up to 8,500 feet, to get a fantastic view of 10,000-foot Mt. Etna, and the surrounding countryside. After lunch at Etna, enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Taormina. (B,L)
Enjoy a morning walking tour of Taormina’s old town, with its narrow streets filled with handicrafts, embroidery and antique shops. Visit the 5th century BC Greek Theater, the public gardens, the 14th century Palazzo Corvaja, and the medieval St. Nicholas Church. This afternoon is at leisure to relax, shop or explore more of beautiful Taormina on your own. (B)
Today you are taken to the airport for your departing flight home or on to your next destination. (B)
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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