Palermo 7 Days

DAY 1,- Arrive in Palermo

Arrive in Palermo and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a welcome cocktail and orientation, followed by a welcome dinner

Overnight: Palermo

Meals: Dinner

DAY 2, Monreale Cathedral & Palermo Old City Tour

This morning, travel to Monreale and visit the Norman Cathedral, famous for its Byzantine and Sicilian mosaics. Continue to visit the Old City of Palermo, where you will admire such sights as the Norman Palace and the Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure to explore Palermo on your own

Optional: Cefalu Tour (PM)

Overnight: Palermo

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3, Erice, Marsala Tour & Wine Tasting

This morning depart Palermo and drive to Erice. En route, view the famous Temple of Segesta, constructed in the 5th century B.C. which now stands as one of the world's most perfectly preserved temples of antiquity. Travel on to Marsala, a city famous for its namesake Marsala wine. View the island's landmark windmills and salt mines before a wine tasting in one of the area's historic wineries. Finally, continue to Agrigento

Overnight: Agrigento

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4, Valley of the Temples Tour, Travel to Taormina-Giardini Naxos

Today, visit the area's most celebrated site, the Valley of the Temples, where you will see some of the largest and best preserved temple ruins outside of mainland Greece. Continue to Piazza Armerina to view the intricate mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the popular coastal city of Taormina

Overnight: Taormina-Giardini Naxos

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Mount Etna & Taormina Tour

Begin the day with a visit to the slopes of Mount Etna -- the highest active volcano in Europe. Ascend the Mount to reach the Silvestri Craters where you may walk about the varied layers of lava which have solidified over the centuries. In the afternoon visit Taormina, a famous tourist center of Sicily. Start off with a panoramic tour including a visit of the Greek Theater, one of the most celebrated ruins of Sicily, from which you can enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Finally, enjoy time at leisure in the upper town of Taormina to browse the city's shops and favored sites

Overnight: Taormina-Giardini Naxos

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Full Day in Taormina-Giardini Naxos

Full day at leisure to explore the area on your own. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel

Optional: Siracusa Tour

Overnight: Taormina-Giardini Naxos

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Depart for the USA

Transfer to the airport in Catania for your departure flight

Meals: Breakfast

Escorted Package Includes.

. 6 nights First Class accommodations

• • 2 nights Mercure Palermo Centro, Palermo

  • 1 night Blu Hotel Kaos, Agrigento

  • 3 nights Sant' Alphio Garden, Taormina-Giardini Naxos

• Italian city hotel taxes

• All transfers

• 9 meals: 6 buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners with wine

• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach

• Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout

• Services of local guides in all major cities

• Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

• Norman Cathedral, Monreale

• Old city of Palermo

• Wine tasting in Marsala

• Valley of the Temples, Agrigento

• Visit to Mt. Etna

• Greek Theatre, Taormina

• Wine & mineral water with all dinners.

• Escorted Package not Includes.

• International flying ticket.

• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges.

• Optional Tours.

• Rate .

• Per Person In Double Room Land Only is $1250

• Optional Tours

• Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling may cost an extra 10% or even more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

• 1- DAY 03 Cefalù is first mentioned in 396 BC by the Scholar Diodoro Siculo and today the town distinguishes itself by its medieval settings. Starting from Piazza Garibaldi, following Corso Ruggero until reaching the magnificent Piazza del Duomo, where you will experience the splendidly intact atmosphere of this pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. The beautiful Norman/Byzantine cathedral dates to the 12th century, when King Roger II of Sicily had it built to make Cefalù the center of the Norman power together with Palermo. Of particular charm is the Fisherman Village with its ancient houses facing the sea on one of Sicily's most beautiful sand beaches. Pickup details to be advised locally.

• 2- DAY 06 Step back in time to the glorious days of Greek Sicily, and explore the birthplace of Archimedes. Get a glimpse of Siracusa as it was in ancient times with a visit to the archaeological park, the Roman amphitheater, and the "Ear of Dionysus," an awe-inspiring artificial limestone cave renowned for its outstanding acoustics. Then, admire its old quarter, also known as Città Vecchia or "Old City" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on the island of Ortygia. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Tour duration is approximately 6 hours.