Collette > Discover Sicily

Discover Sicily
9 Days starting from $999

Countries Visited:
Italy

 

Length: 9 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Europe Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3438
   
 
About This Tour


Warm beaches, charming hilltop villages, fascinating history, and a relaxed atmosphere make the Mediterranean Island of Sicily the perfect vacation spot. Enjoy everything this beautiful island has to offer from the convenience of a single hotel in one of the most popular resort towns, Giardini Naxos. Nicknamed the "crossroads of civilization," Sicily contains some of Europe's finest archeological sites where you can see an impressive collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. On a visit to Taormina, a picturesque village perched high above the Ionian Sea, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the Greek Theatre, the Duomo, and the beautiful public gardens. An unforgettable motorcoach ride will take you up to see the spectacular fire-shaped landscapes atop the largest active volcano in Europe, Mt. Edna, which continues to release smoke and ash over the island. Then visit a vineyard whose famous wines are produced from grapes grown in the rich volcanic soil. And of course, your trip just wouldn't be complete without experiencing a delicious Sicilian meal with local specialties, fine wines, and traditional folk music. On an optional excursion, see the true colors of the island's villages at a Sunday outdoor market, where vendors sell fresh local produce and foods. In the medieval town of Piazza Armerina, located in the breathtaking Erei Mountains, tour the Villa Casale with its collection of Roman mosaics that date to the 3rd century BC. You'll also visit a studio in Caltagirone to watch the traditional craft of pottery making. Even with all of these amazing experiences, you will have ample leisure time to soak up the sun on the gorgeous beaches, dine at lively sidewalk cafes, or browse the many local boutiques.
 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
7 Breakfast(s), 4 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

GIARDINI NAXOSHellenia Yatching Hotel or Hotel Russott. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean Islands, offers a wonderful climate, spectacular landscapes, historic towns, charming hilltop villages, and some of the finest archaeological sites in Europe. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Sicily.

Day 2
Palermo, Sicily - Tour Begins
Your familiarization tour begins in Palermo, Sicily. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant.

Day 3
Palermo - Monreale - Agrigento
A Palermo cultural tour features the lovely squares of Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini. Note the exotic mixture of Moorish, Norman and Spanish Baroque styles that make this city special. You also see the Palace of the Normans, La Martorana Church, and the Cathedral, which houses the Imperial Crown of Constance of Aragon in its treasury. In the nearby town of Monreale, visit the 12th century Cathedral with its dazzling interior of multicolored marbles, paintings, mosaics and cloisters. Your travels continue to the western coastal city of Agrigento, your home for the next two nights.

Day 4
Agrigento
Visit the stunning Valley of the Temples, one of the most important archeological sites in the world and a UNESCO world-heritage site. From ancient times to the present day, the Valley of the Temples’ ruins, landscape flora and colors have inspired poets, writers and painters. Here, get an up-close view of the temples of Hercules, June, Dioscuris, Vulcan and Olympian Zeus.

Day 5
Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Giardini-Naxos
Depart Agrigento today and travel to the central part of Sicily to the town of Piazza Armerina. Here you pay homage to the Roman past at the Villa Casale which houses one of the most incredible collections of ancient mosaics in the world. Later, visit Mt. Etna Volcano National Park to see the spectacular landscapes sculpted by nature. Arrive in Giardini-Naxos, the “garden of Sicily”, and your home for the next three nights.

Day 6
Giardini-Naxos - Siracusa - Giardini-Naxos
Walk in the footsteps of history and reflect on the grandeur of ancient Greece during an excursion to Siracusa. The city boasts as fine a collection of archaeological treasures as any island in Greece. A local expert guides you through the Archaeological Park, featuring an impressive collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. Enjoy some free time in the historic old city before returning to Giardini-Naxos.

Day 7
Giardini-Naxos - Taormina - Giardini-Naxos
This morning you tour beautiful Taormina, known for its charming atmosphere, significant monuments and flowering gardens. While in Taormina, visit the bountiful Public Gardens, enjoy a stroll along Corso Umberto, and admire the spectacular views of the bay. The rest of the day is at leisure to further explore this delightful town.

Day 8
Giardini Naxos - Catania - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Catania.


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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4/9/2008 - 4/17/2008
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Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from the hotel on the last day of your tour.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain, heavy walking on uneven terrain or heavy walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
Air passengers will arrive and depart from the Catania, Sicily airport and all transfers will depart from/return to that airport.
*The option to Catania is not available on Sundays. If day 5 falls on a Sunday, this option will instead be offered on day 8. Included Breakfasts are Buffet Breakfasts.

Enjoy your vacation in a single hotel on the beautiful island of Sicily, the crossroads of civilization.
Walk in the footsteps of Greek history with a local expert at Siracusa’s Archaeological Park.
Witness the impressive power of nature as you visit Mt. Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano.
Spend a day exploring the jewel of Sicily, the historic hill top town of Taormina.
Enjoy your vacation in a single hotel on the beautiful island of Sicily, the crossroads of civilization..
Spend a day exploring the jewel of Sicily, the historic hill top town of Taormina.
Witness the impressive power of nature as you visit Mt. Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano.
Walk in the footsteps of Greek history with a local expert at Siracusa’s Archaeological Park.

Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from the hotel on the last day of your tour.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain, heavy walking on uneven terrain or heavy walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
Air passengers will arrive and depart from the Catania, Sicily airport and all transfers will depart from/return to that airport.
*The option to Catania is not available on Sundays. If day 5 falls on a Sunday, this option will instead be offered on day 8. Included Breakfasts are Buffet Breakfasts.
   
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