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Italy & Sicily (Winter 2009/2010)
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 You can never get enough of Renaissance masterpieces, the landmarks of Rome's glorious past, Sicily's ancient ruins and warm Italian beaches. Highlights RomeTaormina
FlorenceVeniceSyracuse
Palermo
Monreale
Mondello
Agrigento
Piazza Armerina
Enna
Sorrento
Isle of Capri
Monte Cassino
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Rome: Guided visit of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City. Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes views of the Forum and Colosseum.Monte Cassino: View the Abbey.Isle of Capri: Orientation includes a visit to some of the famous gardens. Funicular to Capri town.Sorrento: Orientation and witness the art of inlaid wood-working.Taormina: Orientation tour includes the Corso Umberto and views of Mount Etna.Syracuse: Visit the celebrated archeological excavations, plus a visit to Ortygia Island.Piazza Armerina: Visit the Roman Villa of Casale.Enna: View this fortress town.Agrigento: Visit the Valley of the Temples.Selinunte: Visit the Dorian Temples and Acropolis.Palermo: Sightseeing inlcudes Piazza Bellini and the Cathedral.Monreale: View the Conca d'Oro and visit the Norman Cathedral.Mondello: Visit the fishing village.Enna: View the fortress town. Dining Highlights
8 buffet breakfasts3 three-course dinnersBe My Guest Dinner in TaorminFarewell Dinner with wine in Palermo13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary) First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors..A qualified local city guide Rome, Capri, Syracuse, Agrigento and Palermo.Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfer will be provided on Day 2 and Palermo Airport Transfer will be provided on Day 10, conditions apply.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. |
| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Rome. | | Day 2 | Rome | Arrive Rome (2 nights) :
Welcome to Rome, capital of Italy, and the Eternal City! The rest of the day is free to relax or explore on your own. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelers. Afterwards, maybe enjoy an evening illuminations tour of the city or join the evening throng in cosmopolitan Piazza Navona with its centerpiece of Bernini's magnificent fountain.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza St Peter's (2 nights) | | Day 3 | Rome | Rome sightseeing :
A local guide introduces you to the grandeur of the city today. Your tour begins at St. Peter's Basilica, mother church of the Catholic faith and built around the tomb of St Peter. Once inside, marvel at Michelangelo's early masterpiece - the "Pieta", as well as the splendid dome, completed after his death. Now cross the River Tiber to see one of the wonders of ancient Rome - the Colosseum, where gladiators (and sometimes martyrs) fought to the death against armed warriors or wild beasts. Your tour concludes with a view over the remains of the Roman Forum, once the bustling centre of commerce, law and religion. This afternoon is free to shop, relax on the Via Veneto, or continue sightseeing? Perhaps visit the Catacombs, the Pantheon, or the Spanish Steps. This evening, why not try a typically Roman dinner in one of the many restaurants' (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Sorrento | Rome - Capri - Sorrento :
Passing Monte Cassino, we drive to Naples where we cruise to the Isle of Capri. Our local guide takes us by funicular to Capri town to visit the famous gardens and admire the Faraglioni Rocks. Later we head for cliff-top Sorrento by boat. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Parco Del Sole | | Day 5 | Taormina | Sorrento - Taormina (3 nights) :
After visiting an inlaid wood workshop, we drive to Calabria via Salerno. Later we take the ferry across the straits of Messina to Sicily and to the resort of Taormina for three nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: S. Alphio Garden (3 nights) | | Day 6 | Taormina | Taormina orientation & at leisure :
First we explore Taormina, founded in 400 BC, and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. We see the Greek Theatre and the glorious sub-tropical terraced gardens before strolling along elegant Corso Umberto to the Piazza for splendid panoramic views across the bay to the lonian Sea. Later, enjoy free time perhaps to shop for handmade lace on the Corso. Tonight, we enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of regional specialties in a local family run restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest Dinner ) | | Day 7 | Syracuse | Syracuse Excursion :
Today a unique Hidden Treasure is revealed to us! But first this morning we enjoy an included excursion to Syracuse, known as the Greek city, where the local guide, using the audio system, shows us the archeological excavation including the Greek center, the so-called Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheater. In the afternoon we visit the Ortigia Island, the historical centre of Syracuse. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 8 | Agrigento | Taormina - Enna - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento :
First we view the fortress town of Enna before visiting Piazza Armerina to see the splendid mosaics, which cover almost the entire floor in the Roman Villa of Casale. On arrival in Agrigento our local guide takes us to visit the Valley of the Temples, considered the finest Greek sanctuary in Sicily, rivalling those of Athens in their Grecian grandeur! Here we see both the impressive Temple of Concord and the Temple of Juno, overlooking the sea. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Kore | | Day 9 | Palermo | Agrigento - Selinunte - Palermo :
We drive to Selinunte to visit the Dorian temples and the Acropolis. Then to Palermo where our guide shows us the Piazza Bellini and the Cathedral. Later we view the Conca d'Oro from Monreale and visit the Norman Cathedral, then we drive to the fishing village of Mondello en route to our hotel. Tonight we get together with our traveling companions and Tour Director for a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Astoria Palace | | Day 10 | Return USA | Palermo - USA :
Farewell to Sicily, our Tour Director and new found friends as our Italian tour comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page. |
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