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More Tours of Sicily 2010
A programme of discovery, from the important, not-to-be-missed, classical sites to the historical and artistic sites of the Medieval, Norman, Baroque and Art Nouveau eras. Small group size of from 2 to 7 participants. (*Meals included indicated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Arrival at Palermo airport in the morning and transfer to the hotel in the town centre. In the early afternoon meet your guide and the rest of the group, welcome drink. Visit Palermo highlights, Monreale Cathedral and its golden mosaics, the Benedictine Cloister. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay. 2nd DAY SUNDAY Cefalú & Castelbuono (B/D)* Breakfast. Departure for Cefalù and visit the beautiful town centre on the sea and the Norman Cathedral. Continue to Castelbuono and visit the town. Free time for lunch before driving back to Palermo. Dinner included in the hotel. 3rd DAY MONDAY Segesta & Erice (B/D) Breakfast. Departure to Segesta and visit the lonely temple of the 5th century b.c. Visit Erice with its cobbled streets and the famous pastry shops. Visit Marsala and a winery with tasting of 3 different kinds of wine. Dinner and overnight stay in Palermo. 4th DAY TUESDAY Selinunte & Castelvetrano (B/D) Breakfast. Departure for Selinunte, visit the archeological area and the Temples. Visit an oil press in Castelvetrano and sample the award winning olive oil. Light lunch included. Dinner and overnight stay in a village in the area of Agrigento. 5th DAY WEDNESDAY Agrigento & Piazza Armerina (B/D) Breakfast. Visit the Archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples. Continue to Piazza Armerina and visit the UNESCO site of the Roman Villa dating the 3rd century a.d. Before reaching the hotel, take a walk through the historic centre of Ibla with several baroque churches. Accommodation at hotel in Modica. Dinner and overnight stay. 6th DAY THURSDAY Siracusa & Taormina (B/D) Breakfast. Departure for Siracusa, visit the Greek theatre, the Roman amphitheatre and the island -city of Ortygia with the Cathedral and the Arethusa Fountain. Transfer at the hotel in Taormina. Dinner and overnight stay. 7th DAY FRIDAY Etna & Taormina (B/D) Breakfast. Excursion to Mount Etna up to 6.500 feet, visit of the extinct Silvestri side craters. Afternoon visit of Taormina (Roman Theatre and historic centre) and the charming village of Castelmola. Farewell dinner. Overnight stay. 8th DAY SATURDAY (B) Breakfast. End of services with the transfer to the airport of Catania (or optional stay in Taormina). * B=Breakfast / L=Lunch / D=Dinner Charme Tour 2010 Rates
THE PRICE INCLUDES: Tour 8 days/7 nights in air-conditioned new Mercedes car/minivan, 7 nights accommodation in double room with private bathroom, 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners, AUTHORIZED AND LICENCED driver-guide (English speaking), Pastry tasting, Wine tasting in a winery, Olive tasting, Cheese tasting,Transfers from the airport of Palermo and to the airport of Catania THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Beverages at meals, Entrance fees, Tips and any extra SELECTED HOTELS: Centrale Palace (Palermo), Palazzo Failla (Modica), Excelsior Palace (Taormina). In case of lack of availability in these hotels you will be accommodated in similar hotels in the same areas. Contact us at tours@soleblusicilia.com to reserve.
A well balanced eight-day tour to discover the major Sicilian sights and attractions: ancient civilizations, local cuisine, beautiful landscapes, arts. This tour is planned for larger groups of at least 20 participants. (*Meals included indicated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Arrival in Palermo and transfer on your own to the first hotel of the Tour. In the afternoon, you will meet with your Tour Escort for information on your holiday. Dinner and overnight in your hotel. If you have booked a private transfer with Sole Blu Sicilia you will be greeted at Palermo airport and transferred to your hotel. 2nd DAY (B-D)* Palermo - Monreale Breakfast. Visit Palermo, the capital of Sicily. You will see the Cathedral, the Norman Palace with its Palatine Chapel, the Four Corners, the Opera House, and Pretoria Square. Continue to Monreale to admire its Cathedral with splendid century mosaics and the Benedictine Cloister. Return to Palermo. Visit of Monte Pellegrino and Mondello, the Palermitans' favourite beach. Dinner and overnight in your hotel. 3rd DAY (B-D)* Palermo - Erice - Selinunte -Agrigento Breakfast. Visit of the beautiful area of Trapani with its famous vineyards. You will visit to Erice, a small medieval town. From there enjoy the fantastic views over the coast line. In the afternoon, visit the archaeological park of Selinunte, the largest in the Mediterranean area. In the late afternoon, you will reach Agrigento. Dinner and overnight in your hotel. 4th DAY (B-L-D)* Agrigento - Caltagirone In the morning, visit of the historical "Valle dei Templi" with its treasures: Concordia, Hercules, Juno, Castor and Pollux temples. They represent a beautiful example of Greek architecture and part of the UNESCO heritage list. A wonderful scenic drive among wheat field takes you to Caltagirone, known for the production of ceramic. Time to admire a laboratory of ceramic hand-made works and to explore this town. Lunch is taken in a typical farmhouse to taste some of Sicilian specialties. Drive toward the Eastern coast to reach the area Catania. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 5th DAY (B-D)* Siracusa - Catania After breakfast, you will reach Syracuse, the most interesting Greek town of Sicily. Visit the famous "Aretusa Fountain", and the archaeological area with its marvelous theatre and "Ear of Dionisyus". In the afternoon walking tour of Catania to see the Baroque streets and the Cathedral Square. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. 6th DAY (B-D)* Etna - Taormina After breakfast, across fascinating landscape you'll reach a height of 6500 feet on the slope of Mount Etna. Enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the lava flows and the Ionic Sea. Proceed to Taormina, small medieval village called "the pearl of the Ionic Sea". Late afternoon return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. 7th DAY (B-L-D)* Piazza Armerina - Cefalù - Palermo Breakfast. Today, drive in the heart of Sicily to Piazza Armerina, where you will visit the "Roman Villa", famous for its roman mosaics. Lunch at local restaurant and continue to Cefalù for a visit of the Norman Cathedral decorated with Byzantine mosaics. Continue your drive to Palermo. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Palermo. 8th DAY (B)* Palermo Breakfast, end of tour. Hotel pick-up for transfer to the airport if you booked your private transfer with Sole Blu Sicilia. * B=Breakfast / L=Lunch / D=Dinner Sicily Welcomes Your 2010 - Rates Price in euros based on number of participants: From 20 to 29 - 910.00, From 30 to 39 - 780.00, From 40 to 49 - 710.00. Single room supplement: €170.00 THE PRICE INCLUDES: 7 nights accommodation on Half Board basis (breakfast + dinner), 2 en route lunches, Transportation and visits as per itinerary. The tour is entirely escorted exclusively in English by a professional tour guide, Local guide in Palermo, Erice, Selinunte, Agrigento, Siracusa, Taormina and Piazza Armerina. Parking, tolls, vat according to the current rates. Driver and tour escort expenses. THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Entrance fees at historical sites, Lunches en route, except the 2 indicated, Airport Arrival/Departure transfer Private transfer available on request. Beverages at meals, Tips, porterage and personal extras, Everything not expressly mentioned at "The price includes". Contact us at tours@soleblusicilia.com to reserve.
Cooking in Sicily Arrival at the airport Palermo in the morning. Departure to Monreale
and visit the Cathedral. Lunch on your own. Accommodation near Agrigento.
Cooking demonstration on a rural estate followed by dinner. Overnight in
a historical residence. 2nd day (B/L/D) Agrigento - Castelvetrano - Mazara del Vallo - Castelvetrano
area Breakfast in hotel. Visit a local a local bakery for the famous Belice
bread. Visit a local olive oil press. Proceed to Mazara del Vallo and visit
a pasta factory. Light lunch. In the afternoon cooking lesson at "Regina
dei Fornelli," a local farm followed by dinner. Overnight in Castelvetrano
on an country estate residence. 3rd day Castelvetrano - Erice - Marsala - Palermo (B/L) After breakfast, departure to Erice. Walking tour of the little medieval
town. Visit a pastry confectionery and taste the marzipan & almond pastry.
Visit a winery in Marsala and taste the dessert wines. Lunch on route with
cous cous. In the afternoon departure from the airport of Palermo . RATES - Cooking in Sicily 2010 Price in euros per person in Double room: 6 participants - 810.00
, 4 participants - 990.00, 2 participants - 1,615.00. THE PRICE INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast
basis in the mentioned resorts equivalent to 4-star classification or in
similar accommodations, 2 lunches wine and water included, 2 cooking demonstrations
wine and mineral water included (followed by dinners), 3 typical product
tastings (Castelvetrano bread, Erice pastry, Marsala wine), 2 local factory
visits (Olive oil press in Castelvetrano and pasta factory in Mazara), Group
airport transfer for all participants on arrival and departure, Transportation
and visits as per itinerary. Parking, tolls, vat according to the current
rates, Driver and tour escort expenses. The tour is entirely escorted exclusively in English by a professional
driver/guide. Vehicle size will vary according to the number of participants
from a car to a van or minibus up to a 8+1 seater minibus. The tour will
operate with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 participants. Itinerary may
slightly vary always maintaining visits and planned stopovers in case
the scheduled sites should be not accessible for any reason alternative
visits will be guaranteed. THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Entrance fees, tips and personal extras
and everything not expressly mentioned under "The price includes".
*B= Breakfast / L= Lunch / D= Dinner Contact us at tours@soleblusicilia.com
to reserve. A Taste of Taormina
Cooking Holiday Weekend cookery holiday including lessons in restaurants or in private
homes. Visit local street markets and a winery. (*Meals included indicated:
B=Breakfast) Visit of Taormina and a citrus garden. Enjoy a Sicilian pizza for lunch.
In the afternoon time at leisure. Overnight in the Taormina/Etna-CT area.
Hotel Bay Palace Taormina Mazzarò 3*. 2nd day: Taormina - Etna/Savoca Taormina - Etna (B/D) Breakfast at the hotel. This morning visit Savoca, where scenes of The
Godfather were filmed. During the day a visit a small factory of Sicilian
typical products and a local bakery. Snack and wine tasting in an Etna winery.
In the late afternoon a cooking lesson, based on the local cuisine. Lesson
followed by dinner. Overnight in the Taormina/Etna area. 3rd day: Taormina-Etna/Catania (B/L) Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to the colourful food market of
Catania. Choose and purchase some ingredients. Cooking lesson based on
traditional Sicilian recipes. End of services. RATES Price per person in euros in Double room in 3 star accommodation: March/December 2010 (except August, Easter and Christmas periods) 10 to max 14 participants - 675.00 ; 5 to 9 participants - 795,00;
3or 4 participants - 1,000.00; 2 participants - 1,375.00. 4 star hotel substitution available with supplement. Single room with
supplement. THE PRICE INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation, 1 Pizza lunch including
wine and mineral water, 2 cooking demonstrations includingwine and mineral
(1 followed by lunch, 1 followed by dinner), 3 local product tastings (factory,
bakery, snack+wine tasting), Group airport transfer for all participants
on arrival & departure, Transportation and visits as per itinerary.
Vehicle size will vary according to the number of participants from a car
to a van or minibus up to a 16 seater minibus. The tour will operate with
a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 14 participants. (Itinerary may slightly
vary always maintaining visits and planned stopovers in case the scheduled
sites should be not accessible for any reason alternative visits will be
guaranteed). The tour is entirely escorted exclusively in English by a professional
guide (a driver/guide or driver and guide will escort the tour). Parking,
tolls, vat according to the current rates. Driver and tour escort expenses. THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Entrance fees, tips and personal extras
and everything not expressly mentioned under "The price includes".
Contact us at tours@soleblusicilia.com
to reserve. Terms, Conditions,
Payments, Cancellations through 31
December 2010 • A deposit of 50% of the total amount is due at the time of booking
(if the date of booking is from 60 days to 31 days before the beginning
of the service) • The total amount is due at the time of booking (if the date of
booking is 30 days before the beginning of the service, for the balance
is due 30 days before the beginning of the services booked.) Cancellation Policy: • 59 - 45 days before the date of services: you will be charged
25% of the total fee • 44 - 15 days before the date of services: you will be charged
50% of the total fee • 14 days or less before to the date of services: you will be charged
the full amount of the services Payments: Credit Card (American Express, Visa , Mastercard) or
bank wire transfer. • If you prefer to pay by bank wire transfer (see below), please
add bank fees of 20 euros to the amount due. If you prefer to pay by credit
card, please add credit card fees at 4% of the amount due. • Bank Data: Contact us at tours@soleblusicilia.com
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1st DAY SATURDAY Palermo
1st DAY (D)* Palermo
1st day (B/D)* Palermo
- Monreale - Agrigento area 
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day: Taormina - Etna - Catania (L/D)*