Sicily

Agrigento 'Temple of Concorde'

back streets of Taormina

Palermo, Cefalu, Agrigento, Ragusa, Siracusa & Taormina

Monday August 22nd - Sunday September 4th 2011 (14 days)

Susan and John will meet you in Palermo. The Island of Sicily is Italian with a fascinating cultural mix having been ruled by Asians, Africans and Europeans - they say that Sicily is the world's first multicultural society!! Thirty centuries of history expressed in the Classical, the Romanesque, the Gothic and the Baroque. Sicily is a unique island full of art, archaeology, history, folklore and breathtaking scenery. And, of course great food!! The Sicilian cuisine shows traces of all the cultures which established themselves on the island. The cuisine is, undoubtedly, Italian based with Spanish, Greek and Arab influences. Sicilia is an island that basks in the sun and is home to golden beaches and orange and lemon orchards, majestic mountains and the natural wonder, Mount Etna. Each region offers something different. In the north east we find lush forests. In the central regions we find vineyards, ancient olive groves, hardy almond orchards, wheat fields and flowering prickly pear. During summer the land is amber under a sky of blue.

Including:
Accommodation in 4 and 5 star quality hotels, all with modern conveniences, situated in the historic centres. In Palermo, you will be accommodated in a magnificent aristocratic residence from the 18th century; a restored 'palazzo' on the Mediterranean; on the waterfront of Syracusa in a typically Sicilian neoclassic designed hotel; in Taormina a former 14th century monastery, with views of incomparable beauty across to Mt Etna. All hotels are personally selected for their location, character and hospitality. Daily dining in typical restaurants including all breakfasts and 12 other meals, tasting local cuisine and wines, luxury transport by coach, all luggage handling, gratuities, entry fees, professional guides, transfers - as described in detailed itinerary.

Brief Itinerary:
Palermo - 4 nights
Agrigento - 1 night
Ragusa - 3 nights
Siracusa - 2 nights
Taormina - 3 nights


Share Twin NZ$ 8995 per person
(excluding airfare, to be purchased from your travel agent)
Single Supplement: NZ$ 1875 for a double room for single use
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