Jolly Sicily
A 8 day trip to Italy provided by Car Italy and Tours Corp
Tour focuses on the many splendors of Sicily and its archaeological sites, such as Segesta, Erice, Siracusa, 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, Cefalù 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.
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Departures:
Every Saturday from Palermo, Sicily from April 5 - Oct 25, 2008
Price:
Rates from $1,350, per person, double occupancy
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 :
Independent arrival at your hotel. Enjoy a welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 :
After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, drive along the Thyrrenian coast towards Cefalù, a pleasant resort well known for its beautiful Norman Cathedral and medieval wash-house built in a rock. Continue to Piazza Armerina and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch visit of the worldwide famous Villa Romana del Casale famed for its well preserved mosaics. Continue to Catania where you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. Dinner and overnight at the Jolly Hotel in Catania.
Day 3 :
After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, departure for Mt. Etna the highest active volcano in Europe, weather conditions permitting, excursion to 1800 meters. After visit continue to Taormina and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and visit of the Greek Theatre. Enjoy leisure time for shopping and exploring on your own. Continue to Messina for dinner and overnight at Jolly hotel situated in front of the Straight.
Day 4 :
After a buffet breakfast, (sea conditions permitting) embark to Reggio Calabria and visit the famous “Bronzi di Riace”. Proceed to Acireale. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Proceed to Siracusa and visit the archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyonisios “Ear” as well as a visit of the island of Ortigia, singular treasure of the baroque style. Dinner and overnight at the Jolly hotel.
Day 5 :
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Ragusa, whose historical center “Ibla” is one of the most important testimonies of Baroque architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed to Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor & Pollux. Dinner at Jolly Della Valle. After dinner, enjoy an unforgettable “illuminated” panoramic tour of the Valley of the Temples. Overnight in Agrigento.
Day 6 :
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Segesta to visit the Doric Temple, rich in history is surrounded by a unique landscape. After visit proceed to Erice, a medieval town full of myth and history located 800 meters above the sea. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch enjoy an orientation tour of Trapani’s salt-mills. Continue to Palermo. Dinner and overnight at Jolly Hotel in Palermo.
Day 7 :
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Monreale and visit the Duomo Cathedral as well as the Benedictine Cloister which are in pure Norman style. Visit the city of Palermo including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace and a panoramic tour of the historical center. Enjoy lunch at the Jolly hotel. In the afternoon, spend time at your leisure or enjoy an optional excursion to the Catacombs and Mondello. Dinner and overnight at Jolly hotel in Palermo.
Day 8 :
After a buffet breakfast, you will be transferred to the Palermo airport for your return flight home.
