Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 August 31 - September 13, 2020
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Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 August 31 - September 13, 2020 “We help you enjoy “memorableWe help youexperiences enjoy unforgettablein Sicily” experiences in Sicily” A memorable tour born by an idea of Rosella and Gianca founders of & Best Things to Do in Sicily Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 SCHEDULE: LOCATIONS ON THE MAP OF SICILY: Aug 31: Arrival (Palermo) – Welcome dinner Sep 1: Palermo – Gala Dinner at historic palace Sep 2: Monreale – Montelepre – Mondello – Mt. Pellegrino Sep 3: Erice – Salt Road – Historic winery in Marsala Sep 4: Caccamo Castle – Cefalù Sep 5: Pollina – Castelbuono – Gangi – Petralia S. – Sicilian theme party dinner Sep 6: Valley of the Temples – Ragusa Ibla Sep 7: Chiaramonte Gulfi – Historic winery in the Valley of Acate – Modica Sep 8: Marzamemi – Noto – Syracuse Sep 9: Ortigia (historic center of Syracuse) Sep 10: Catania – Taormina Sep 11: Mt. Etna – Winery on the slopes of the volcano – Savoca (The Godfather filming location) Sep 12: Taormina Sep 13: Departure (from Catania airport) PAY ATTENTION: You will arrive in Palermo airport and you will leave Sicily from Catania airport in order to optimize your time in Sicily. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 Highlights (13 Nights/14 Days): Accommodations: 4 nights at a 4-star hotel Palermo (the most beautiful hotel in the historic center of Palermo), 2 nights at a 4-star hotel by the sea in Cefalù, 2 nights at a 4-star hotel in the historic center of Ragusa Ibla, 2 nights at a 5-star hotel in Ortigia (the gorgeous historic center of Syracuse), 3 nights at a 4-star hotel by the sea in front of Isola Bella (the most famous beach in Taormina). Private Guided Visits in 10 Unesco Sites* and other beautiful locations in Sicily (with English speaking Tourist Guides): Palermo*, Monreale*, Montelepre, Mondello, Mt. Pellegrino, Francavilla Palace, Erice, Salt Road, Winery in Marsala, Castle of Caccamo, Cefalù*, Pollina, Castelbuono, Gangi, Petralia, Valley of the Temples*, Ragusa Ibla*, winery in the Valley of Acate, Modica*, Marzamemi, Noto*, Syracuse* (Ortigia and the archaeological park), Catania*, Taormina, Mt. Etna*, winery on the slopes of the volcano, Savoca (The Godfather filming location). Meals: 13 breakfasts at the hotels; 11 complete lunches; 5 complete dinners (1 welcome dinner + 1 gala dinner at Francavilla Palace + 1 dinner with folk musicians, singers and dancers in the Madonie area + 1 dinner in Ragusa Ibla + 1 farewell dinner in Taormina); Wine Tastings and other Food Experiences: 3 Wine tastings (in an ancient winery in Marsala; at a winery in the Valley of Acate; at a winery on the slopes of Mt. Etna); Street food experience in the historic center of Palermo (“panelle e crocchè” + sfincione + arancini + pastries made by the nuns); Cannolo in Monreale; Cooking class with the elderly owner of the best baker in Erice; Sausage in Caccamo; Ice cream in Cefalù; Panettone, Manna and honey in Castelbuono; Almond pastries in Agrigento; Olive oil, cheese and chocolate tasting in the area of Ragusa/Modica; Red Tuna in Marzamemi; Granita (traditional Sicilian ice cream) tasting at the best bar in Noto; Cheese and cold cuts in Ortigia; orange juice or granita in Savoca. Transportation: comfortable grand-tourism 30-seat tour bus with A/C and English speaking tour leaders. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 PHILOSOPHY OF THE TOUR As Sicilian travel consultants we help you enjoy unforgettable experiences in Sicily... our beautiful island! This is a comfortable and high quality tour with terrific food and wine, beautiful locations and Unesco sites, authentic experiences with locals and great leisure time! This is a guided tour, oriented to a small group (min 16, max 20 people). 14 days is the perfect time-frame to visit the must-see locations of the island and enjoy the most authentic Sicilian experiences in the most relaxing way! A perfect mix of funny and authentic experiences to live a dream vacation! THIS SICILY TOUR IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY: Traditional Sicilian cuisine and terrific food and wine tastings You will be seduced by the amazing flavours and essences of the most traditional Sicilian cuisine. You will be welcomed in the most charming restaurants, traditional trattorias beloved by locals and most beautiful wineries, to experience each day great meals with excellent wines. Moreover, you will experience a different tasting of the most authentic Sicilian food excellencies each day. High quality accommodation and great locations to visit You will discover the most important tourist attractions in Sicily (11 different UNESCO Sites), but also we will show you the undiscovered gems of the island. You will stay at high-quality 4-star and 5-star hotels located in the historic centers of the most beautiful Sicilian towns or in seaside locations with gorgeous sea view rooms. Staying in these strategic home bases means being able to discover with us, in the easiest way possible, the most important tourist sites during the day. We have chosen for you the most comfortable grand tourism tour bus, reliable drivers and nice licensed English speaking tour-guides, with a great knowledge of Sicily! Funny experiences with locals You will have many opportunities to breathe the true Sicilian atmosphere... living, eating, and doing the things Sicilian people do! The best of Sicily in the most relaxing way You will enjoy enough leisure time shopping or relaxing. Since your accommodations are ideally located, when you will return to your home base in the late afternoon, you can easy enjoy your leisure time! Few home bases is the key to optimize your time in Sicily! It means “No need to change your hotel everyday, no need to pack and unpack your luggage every time”. Since we have left some afternoons free, if you have a Sicilian origin, we can give you the opportunity to recover your roots and meet your relatives. Sicilian food and wine Sicilian cuisine, based on the values of the Mediterranean diet (Unesco Heritage), is a rich melting pot of flavors and unique combinations. You will discover the ancient Sicilian culinary tradition that is the result of many foreign cultures alternating in the island during its many centuries of history. Sicily has a strong wine-growing vocation (Greek settlers produced wine in Sicily before the Romans started their own vineyards in the 2nd century b.C.). You will enjoy the best Sicilian food combined with the most refined Sicilian wines! If you are a food lover and appreciate culinary art, you will be welcomed in the most beloved places by locals. You will be seduced by the most traditional Sicilian dishes paired with the best wines! Sicilian food and wine A preview of some yummy traditional dishes that you will enjoy! Sicilian food and wine A preview of some yummy traditional dishes that you will enjoy! Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 1st accommodation: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa ****L (Palermo) Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is a 4-star luxury hotel with spa strategically located in Palermo, just few steps from the Baroque square of Quattro Canti, the heart of the historic town. The hotel is situated in Palermo's former stock exchange but its history is even older: the ancient cloister (from the 16th century) belongs to the ancient convent of the Mercede. Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa encompasses three separate buildings housing 127 rooms: some rooms face the Borsa Square, some the elegant internal court, others the gorgeous church of San Francesco. Room facilities: air condition, satellite TV, mini-bar, WiFi. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 2nd accommodation: Hotel Kalura **** (Cefalù) Hotel Kalura is a 4-star hotel located just 15 minutes from the center of Cefalù. This hotel boasts a gorgeous breathtaking view on Caldura Bay and Rocca of Cefalù (the picturesque mountain of Cefalù facing the Mediterranean sea). Hotel Kalura has direct access to a private beach. It offers a pool, a tennis court and a scuba diving school. Breakfast can be enjoyed while admiring the Sicilian coastline. Local specialties are served at the restaurant that offers the most traditional Sicilian cuisine. We are glad to offer you a room with balcony overlooking the stunning Mediterranean sea! Room facilities: air condition, satellite TV, mini-bar, WiFi. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 3rd accommodation: San Giorgio Palace Hotel****S (Ragusa Ibla) San Giorgio Palace is an ultra-modern, 4-star superior hotel. The atmosphere at San Giorgio Palace is charming, stylish and cosy at the same time. The building has been accurately restored in 2010 and it has been brought back to its original beauty respecting the ancient structure and the original materials (this hotel is located in a 19th century historic building). San Giorgio Palace Hotel has a private garden just in front of a wide and charming valley. The spectacular entrance tunnel, 33 meters long, where the cool air and the echo make the way full of astonishment, brings you directly to the reception desk. Room facilities: air condition, satellite TV, mini-bar, WiFi. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 4th accommodation: Grand Hotel Ortigia***** (Syracuse) Grand Hotel Ortigia is a 5-star hotel ideally located in the heart of Ortigia, the historic center of Syracuse, next to the marina and a 5-minute walk from the Aretusa Fountain. Built in the late 19th century, the building has now over a hundred years of life, and even though it was completely renovated in 1995, maintains the original architecture and the charm of the Liberty style. Spanish Walls (Bastion Hall) and other archaeological artifacts are preserved in perfect condition. The hotel offers a rooftop terrace and glass elevator with sea views. The Terrazza sul Mare restaurant is on the top floor of the hotel, overlooking the sea and marina. It serves a variety of the finest Sicilian wines and most traditional dishes.