Sunshine Tour
5 days Escorted Tour from Sorrento, Rende, Taormina, Etna, Siracusa, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Monreale & Palermo

Features and Inclusions

  • Accommodation at 4 star hotels with buffet breakfast daily

  • Deluxe coach

  • 4 dinners, 1 lunch

  • Applicable hotel taxes

  • Admission fees: The Archeological Park in Syracuse, Villa Romana in Piazza Armerina, Temple's Valley in Agrigento

  • Baggage Handling - 1 piece per person

  • English speaking guides

  • Not Included: Flight from Palermo to Rome 

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Preferred Hotels

Calabrina Region/Rende: 

Executive or similar

Taormina or Giardini Naxos:

Park Hotel La Plage or Naxos Beach or similar

Agrigento:

Jolly della Valle or Villa Romana or  similar

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Departures and Prices 2010

Starting Dates

May 25

June 8

June 22

July 6

July 20

August 3

August 24

September 7

September 21

October 5 & 19

Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 1469.00

Single Room Supplement 

$ 388.00

ITINERARY

Day 01, Tuesday: Sorrento - Rende (Consenza)
In the afternoon, depart to Rende (Calabria region) with its magnificent Aragonese Castles. Dinner and overnight.  (D,O)

Day 02, Wednesday: Rende (Consenza) - Taormina
After breakfast, depart to the beautiful town of Taormina, a favorite with tourists worldwide. Free time for personal discoveries, for shopping or for a leisurely stroll along the panoramic terrace. Overnight and dinner in Taormina or Giardini Naxos.  (B,D,O)

Day 03, Thursday: Taormina - Etna - Syracuse - Taormina
After breakfast, depart for an excursion to Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, up to the " Rifugio Sapienza ", 1900 meters above sea level and time to enjoy the suggestive view. Continue to Syracuse, for a guided visit of the Neapolis Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Ear of Dionysus, an ear-shaped grotto. Dinner and overnight.
(B,D,O)

Day 04, Friday: Taormina - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento
After breakfast, guided visit of the Roman Villas of Piazza Armerina with their beautiful mosaics, a site that is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Then, depart to Agrigento, to admire the Valley of Temples. Dinner and overnight.  (B,D,O)

Day 05, Saturday: Agrigento - Monreale - Palermo
After breakfast, leave to Palermo. First stop in Monreale for a guided visit of the outstanding moorish-norman-style Duomo, extensively decorated with mosaics and fine gold. Today a Farewell Lunch consisting of typical local products, will be served. Continue to Palermo and after a panoramic visit of the city transfer to the airport. End of tour. (B,L)



B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight                                  appits

 

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