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Overview
Highlights
- Palermo, Greeks, Arabs and Normans mix in a unique style
- Agrigento & Siracusa, when Greeks ruled Sicily
- Piazza Armerina, the home of Roman patricians
- Noto, the triumph of the Baroque
- Taormina, living in the shade of the Volcano
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Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- Admission Tickets to: Cappella Palatina in Palermo
- Valley of the Temples Archeological Area in Agrigento
- Villa Romana del Casale Archeological Area in Piazza Armerina
Itinerary
First a Greek and Roman city, then a capital of the Arab world, and later conquered by both the Normans and the Swabians – this is Palermo, a place where preciosities left by the Arab and Norman rules coexist along with the Bar...
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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.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Tour Operator
VITOR ITALY is Italy with Italians! We offer the most complete Italian experience, ranging from cooking classes to food and wine tastings, from guided hikes to boat tours, from truffle hunts to Vespa exscursions. This comes with the widest selection of guided tours of the most celebrated attractions in every part of Italy.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Air tickets to and from Italy. Air travel must be booked independently and it is your or your travel agent's responsibility to let us have this information in a timely manner.
- Lunches or dinners other than indicated on the program, social drinks, items of a personal nature and entrance fees when not accompanied by your Tour Leader.
- Occasional optional evening theatre/festival visits and entrances not detailed in the tour notes.
- Incidental expenses, such as telephone bills, newspapers, laundry costs and room service incurred at accommodations. All expenses are to be settled prior to leaving the accommodation.
- Any shipping charges for the return of purchases made on tour, or for the return of property lost on tour.
Accommodation
Transportation & Flights
Transportation & flights
Please, see our cancellation policy at www.vitor.it/termsandconditions. We rarely have cancellations but if you do, through illness or any other reason, there would be a charge. We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance to cover any cancellation charges.
with Continental Breakfast
FAQ: What meals are included? When accommodations are provided by us, delicious breakfasts are always included. We may also include some dinners, either at the hotel or in a local home-style restaurant, including beverages but not wine or spirits. The other meal, usually lunch, is taken in local pubs and restaurants. This meal is not included in the price of the tour and is to be paid each time by the traveller.
Can special dietary needs be accommodated? In Italy properties are perhaps less inclined to make special efforts in this area, so please be understanding if hotels, restaurants and bars are not as familiar with your particular dietary needs as at home. We will do our best to satisfy your dietary needs or at least provide options for you, but you should make any restrictions clear to us at the time of booking so we can pass the information on to hotels. Common dietary requests like ‘low sodium’ or ‘vegetarian’ are likely to be accommodated much easier than very special or unique dietary needs. Meals that are full a la carte offer more flexibility for special dietary requests.
- Day 1: Full-day private walking tour of Palermo city centre with an Authorised Tourist Guide, including Cappella Palatina, Ballarò market and the Cathedral of Monreale
- Day 2: Full-day private tour with an Authorised Tourist Guide of Western Sicily: Erice, Trapani and the Salt Mines
- Day 3: Transfer to Agrigento – 2-hour private guided tour of the Valley of the Temples Archeological Park with an Authorised Tourist Guide - Visit of a wine cellar in Agrigento area with tasting
- Day 4: Transfer to Piazza Armerina – 2-hour private guided visit of Villa Romana del Casale Archeological Area with an Authorised Tourist Guide- Transfer to Noto
- Day 5: Full-day private tour of Val di Noto area with an Authorised Tourist Guide: Noto, Ragusa Ibla, Modica
- Day 6: Transfer to Siracusa - 3-hour private walking tour of Siracusa city centre with an Authorised Tourist Guide - Transfer to Taormina
- Day 7: Free time in Taormina – 3-hour Sicilian cooking class in Taormina area
FAQ: Can you describe a typical day out on tour? You might typically leave at 8.30 am and arrive at your hotel at 6.30 pm, however, some days may be longer and others shorter depending on what needs to be covered that day. You will never leave before 8.00 am unless when absolutely necessary and we will always build in time for rest and relaxation. Dinner times in Italy are likely to be later than you might be used to, 8.00 pm at the earliest and often later.
How flexible are VITOR itineraries? Visits included in our itineraries are fixed and included in the price. However, outside these there is some flexibility to adapt the itinerary according to such things as weather and special events.
Are the attractions always open? Italy‘s monuments and attractions are used on some occasion, as religious holidays and national celebrations, while in others may be closed or obscured for renovations. On these occasions, touring itineraries may be amended to reflect these closures. Also, due to unforeseen circumstances (including weather conditions) there may be last-minute changes. In these particular cases, we reserve the right to adjust the schedule of the tour.
How much walking do we do on a tour? In cities there could be considerable walking as many historic cities prohibit motorised transport and we should park some distance out of the centre.
How much driving do we do? A typical day's driving range between 100 and 150 Km. and does not exceed 200 Km, with some major attraction, 'comfort' and meal stops. On some days the driving is limited to a few tens of kilometres. Please consider that we travel also along scenic routes wherever possible, so driving could be longer than on motorways.
Do you include entrance fees to attractions? Every tour includes a selection of entrances, as clearly shown on our offers. Sometimes, when travelling with a Tour Leader, he may suggest other attractions not included in the program, in such case entrance fees will be at your own expense.
Is there any time for shopping? You can shop during city visits, or in villages along the way. Our relaxed pace will allow you to have plenty of time for stopping by and shop. Also, some tours may include a stop at a fashion outlet, when it is on the way to the next location.
What about extra expenses? Pls note that any expenses not mentioned in the contract will be paid by individuals according to their own choice.
What is the typical dress while on your journeys? Typical dress for any VITOR tour is casual attire.
I have some health problems, is this a problem? We want everyone to be able to see Italy with us, and we encourage the participation of physically challenged travellers. If you require dedicated assistance, we kindly ask that you plan to travel with a companion who can help out, as Tour Leaders, guides or other personnel are not able to provide such assistance. Please let us know about any physical disabilities or limitations and we will adjust the tour according to your needs and wishes. Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers can be taken aboard vans, whereas motorized scooters are not allowed.
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