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Treasures of Sicily

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5 November 2024

A veritable feast of Greek and Roman monuments vie for attention amid the Norman, Phoenician and Saracen landmarks of Sicily’s cultural heritage. The island’s astonishing wealth of well-preserved sites bring the ancient past to life and make this our top tour in Italy

A circular tour of Sicily’s sumptuous treasures begins, rather aptly, at Syracuse, where Archimedes had his ‘Eureka’ moment, and Greek, Roman and Baroque buildings chart the ancient city’s history. A duo of UNESCO World Heritage sites come next as we travel inland to the exquisite Roman mosaics of Piazza Armerina’s Villa del Casale, then continue to Agrigento’s Greek ‘Valley of Temples’. In a stunning setting overlooking the sea, Selinunte’s archaeological park is isolated, elevated and enormous, with the ruins of residential buildings, city walls and tall temples evoking its 2,500-year-old origins.

In Palermo’s 12th century Norman churches, the cathedral nave is a flamboyant fusion of eras and art, while the crypt holds the tombs of emperors; La Martorana (church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio) gleams with gilded mosaics; and a litany of saints are celebrated in the mesmerising Palatine Chapel. Its Duomo revered as an architectural masterpiece, Monreale is not so much a town with a cathedral, more a cathedral with a town; while coastal Cefalú displays a dual personality of modern shoreline and medieval heart. Some say we saved the best for last on the final day, as we team enchanting Taormina with iconic Mount Etna.

Overview

  • Catania  - 2 nights
  • Agrigento  - 1 night
  • Palermo  - 2 nights
  • Castelmola  - 2 nights
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Tour Highlights

  • Cultural & Countryside Tour
  • Jules Verne Sightseeing
  • Central Hotels
  • 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites
  • Local Guide Throughout
  • Solo Group Departure

A veritable feast of Greek and Roman monuments vie for attention amid the Norman, Phoenician and Saracen landmarks of Sicily’s cultural heritage. The island’s astonishing wealth of well-preserved sites bring the ancient past to life and make this our top tour in Italy

Notes:

This is a busy and full itinerary and entails morning departures and late evening arrivals at hotels. Sightseeing involves many visits on foot and uneven surfaces.

Due to traffic controlled areas in Sicily, bus/coach may not be able to drop off or pick up as close to site entrances or hotels (in this case you may need to take your luggage up to the hotel).

Accommodation

Hotel Principe - Catania

A central, 4-star hotel, 5 minutes’ walk from the cathedral and fish market. Bar, lounge, WiFi (free) and 77 air-conditioned rooms with mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.

Colleverde Park Hotel - Agrigento

A classic-style 4-star hotel, surrounded by a lush park, overlooking the Valley of the Temples and the sea and a 10-minute drive to the city centre. Restaurant, bar, WiFi (free) and 48 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.

Splendid Hotel La Torre

A 4-star hotel perched on top of a rocky promontory and surrounded by a Saracen tower; located in charming coastal Mondello (7 km away from Palermo). Restaurant, bar, pool, WiFi (free) and 170 air-conditioned rooms with balcony, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.

Villa Sonia - Castelmola

A historic hotel in Castelmola, near Taormina. Restaurants, bar, pool and WiFi (free). 44 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.

Extra Nights

Stay in Catania before you start your tour, or spend extra nights in Castelmola before flying back to the UK

Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements

Hotel Principe
(per night) £75
Single supplement £50
Arrival transfer £35

Hotel Villa Sonia
(per night) £100
Balcony upgrade £20
Single supplement £50
Departure transfer £65

Hotel Principe - Catania

A central, 4-star hotel, 5 minutes’ walk from the cathedral and fish market. Bar, lounge, WiFi (free) and 77 air-conditioned rooms with mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.

Villa Sonia - Castelmola

A historic hotel in Castelmola, near Taormina. Restaurants, bar, pool and WiFi (free). 44 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.

Departures & Prices

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October
October 1 (Tuesday)
October 15 (Tuesday)
November
November 5 (Tuesday)
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Price Includes:

Air travel and taxes, entrance fees, transfers, 7 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, itinerary as described, services of local guides and representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, porterage, any government and local tourist taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Notes:
An accommodation tax is payable locally, currently between €2-€3 per person per night.

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