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9 Day Deluxe Sicily Tour
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 Palermo (3 nights) Taormina (4)
There's no place on earth like Sicily. A true melting pot of cultures, you'll see Greek and Asian influences in the exotic architecture, unique cuisine and faces of her people. If you happen to be of Sicilian heritage, you'll be surprised by how the "old country" has very much joined the 21st century while retaining its special charm.
Highlights
Deluxe Hotels Breakfast Daily Most Dinners with Wine Vineyard Tour Worry-Free & Fully Escorted
WHAT'S INCLUDED
We will be happy to arrange your round trip flights to Palermo Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy provided you arrive and depart on the scheduled tour dates
Great Hotels. Centrally-located, Deluxe hotels, exclusively. Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day! 5 Dinners & 1 Lunch. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink. Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports) Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel.
Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour. More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoarches with EXTRA legroom. Wine Tasting. Vineyard tour, wine tasting and lunch. Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places. 1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included. Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides.
Begin your dream vacation with three exciting nights in Palermo. A city noted for its rich culture, architecture and delectable cuisine. Your tour guide will personally escort you to all the sites. Palermo, Monreale, Marsala, Selinunte, Piazza Armerina, Siracusa, Noto. We'll also visit a wine cellar to enjoy a taste of their thick, dark wine.
Some people claim Taormina to be the most beautiful place on earth. And we'll spend four unforgettable nights there! As you arrive in Taormina, you will feel the magical, mythical atmosphere spread over you. Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe (often capped with snow) is your next door neighbor! Breathtaking beauty surrounds you. Once again, your tour guide is on hand to explore with you.
There's no place on earth like Sicily. A true melting pot of cultures, you'll see Greek and Asian influences in the exotic architecture, unique cuisine and faces of her people. If you happen to be of Sicilian heritage, you'll be surprised by how the "old country"?has very much joined the 21st century while retaining its unique charm.
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| Call (800) 468-2359 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8384253 | | Perillo Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Boarding our overnight flight, we're off on our Sicilian adventure. Buon viaggio! | | Day 2 | Palermo | ARRIVE IN PALERMO - AFTERNOON FREE - DINNER IN HOTEL: Benvenuti a Palermo! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Palermo airport to your hotel at scheduled times. A Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. Relax this afternoon, or take a stroll around the neighborhood. | | Day 3 | Monreale | PALERMO & MONREALE SIGHTSEEING - AFTERNOON FREE: This morning we explore Palermo, the fascinating capital city. We'll visit the Royal Palace which General George Patton turned into his headquarters in 1943. We'll also take in the Palace of the Normans, the great Norman Cathedral of Monreale and other highlights of the city.
This afternoon and evening are on your own for free time, shopping and explorations. Ask your guide for dining suggestions this evening. | | Day 4 | Marsala and Selinunte | PALERMO - MARSALA - SELINUNTE - PALERMO - DINNER OUT: This morning's drive passes the salt pans of Trapani and the beautiful Island of Mozia. We soon arrive in Marsala, where Englishman John Woodhouse introduced the famous fortified wine in 1796. We'll have a chance to visit a wine cellar and enjoy a taste of the thick, dark wine.
This afternoon we visit the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Selinus - an acropolis of majestic temples overlooking the sea.
Tonight we'll enjoy dinner out with local wines and our new friends. | | Day 5 | Piazza Armerina and Taormina | PALERMO - PIAZZA ARMERINA - TAORMINA - DINNER IN HOTEL: We bid farewell to Palermo this morning, with stunning Taormina in our sights.
On the way, we'll stop off for a fascinating visit to the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina. The elaborate villa, owned by a Roman aristocrat from the 4th Century, is famous for its intricate mosaics. And who said the Bikini was invented in St. Tropez in the 1950's? You'll see positive proof that the Romans invented it centuries ago.
Many have proclaimed Taormina to be the most beautiful place on earth. Now you can decide for yourself. After an exciting and educational day, a delicious, relaxing dinner is served in our hotel with fine local wines. | | Day 6 | Taormina | TAORMINA SIGHTSEEING - AFTERNOON AT LEISURE - DINNER OUT: After this morning's leisurely tour, you'll know why Taormina is known as the "Jewel of Italy." Its winding streets and secluded gardens are truly enchanting. The snow covered volcano, Mt. Etna, serves as a dramatic backdrop to the well-preserved Greek and Roman outdoor theater.
This afternoon is all yours! Why not stroll the medieval streets lined with interesting little shops, take a dip in the water, or just relax. | | Day 7 | Taormina | TAORMINA - Mt. ETNA VISIT - WINE TASTING & LUNCH - TAORMINA: This morning we meet one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mt. Etna is in an almost constant state of eruption. Don't worry, we'll keep a safe distance!
The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, orchards and vineyards. So let's visit a local winery for a tour, a tasting and light lunch!
Tonight you can enjoy dinner on your own. Have you tried "pesce spada" yet? Swordfish is Sicily's favorite seafood. | | Day 8 | Noto and Siracusa | TAORMINA - NOTO - SIRACUSA - TAORMINA - DINNER OUT: This morning we motor south to Noto, a "World Heritage Site." Noto is also known as Sicily's "Baroque City" because it consists entirely of palaces, churches and houses in the Baroque style.
This afternoon we'll visit Sicily's most important Greek city of antiquity - Siracusa. Archimedes, the Greek mathematician, was slain here by the Romans. Plato taught here!
The archaeological garden is peppered with attractions: the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater and the "Ear of Dionysus." But what an ear! Nearly 200 feet long, you can enter the inner chamber of the "ear" where tearing a piece of paper sounds like a gun shot. A forerunner to modern day "bugging" - the tyrant Dionysus eavesdropped on priosoners in the "ear."
Tonight is our last dinner out together. No tears. You'll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! | | Day 9 | Return USA | DEPART FROM CATANIA TO USA: This morning we board our flight home, but we realize we're taking a little piece of Italy back with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon. |
| | *Land only rates include everything but airfare. Beginning November 2007, transfers are included if you arrive and depart on the scheduled tour dates and times. Triple rates are the same as double rates.
All prices are subject to increase due to any increase in our costs, such as, but not limited to: increases in air, land or sea fares, fuel cost, currency fluctuations, unless our web-site indicates that a particular Tour price is guaranteed by full payment before a specific date and all the conditions of that guarantee are met. Departure taxes are not protected under the price guarantee. Gratuities not specifically mentioned are excluded. The price does not include transportation between your home and the airline terminal or pier or personal items. Your return ticket is subject to strict limitations.
No refund will be made for any accommodations or services included in the tour that you do not use.
In case of printing typographical error, computer error, or human billing error, we reserve the right to invoice or re-invoice participants with corrected billing. |
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