Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 August 31 - September 13, 2020

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SCHEDULE: LOCATIONS ON THE MAP OF SICILY: Aug 31: Arrival () – Welcome dinner Sep 1: Palermo – Gala Dinner at historic palace Sep 2: – – Mondello – Mt. Pellegrino Sep 3: Erice – Salt Road – Historic winery in Marsala Sep 4: Castle – Cefalù Sep 5: – – 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 – 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; , 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 ). 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 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. Room facilities: air condition, satellite TV, mini-bar, WiFi. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 5th accommodation: Hotel Panoramic **** (Taormina)

The Panoramic Hotel is a 4-star hotel strategically located in front of Isola Bella Bay, the famous beach of Taormina, the jewel of Sicily. The hotel boasts a wonderful terrace where you will enjoy your breakfast in the morning. The bay of Isola Bella can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot. The funicular station is just few steps from the hotel: a panoramic cableway takes you to the historic center of Taormina in 5 minutes. We are glad to offer you a room with balcony overlooking the stunning Mediterranean sea with a special view on the bay of Isola Bella! Room facilities: air condition, satellite TV, mini-bar, WiFi. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 Detailed itinerary: 13 nights - 14 days

August 31: Arrival – Palermo Upon arrival in Sicily we (Rosella and Gianca) will be very happy to greet you at the Falcone e Borsellino Airport (Palermo, PMO). We will have a direct transfer (39 km - 24 miles) to your 4- star hotel in the historic center of Palermo, the capital of Sicily in the Northern coast of the island, a town that boasts more than 2,700 years of history, art and culture. We will check-in at the hotel and spend some time at leisure (*) according to the arrival time. 07.00 pm: we will meet again in the hotel lobby; after a nice evening stroll (10 minutes walking) we will reach a beautiful roof bar facing the church of San Domenico! We will enjoy an aperitif while admiring the gorgeous church from above. During the aperitif we will explain you in more details your 13 night/14 day tour of Sicily. Then we will enjoy a welcome dinner based on the traditional Sicilian cuisine in a nice restaurant in the historic center of Palermo. You will taste some delicious dishes such as the famous Eggplant Caponata or the Anelletti al Forno, that's a unique type of pasta (baked rings) that you can only find in Palermo! Overnight: Palermo

*On request:request: according to the arrival time, it is possible to experience more activities in Palermo such as an extra guided tour of the historic center or a private vehicle with English speaking driver at your disposal to meet your relatives or visit your ancestors' places in this area.

Meals included: Aperitif, “Welcome Dinner” Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 1: Palermo – Gala Dinner at Francavilla Palace Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. 09.00 am: we will meet in the hotel lobby and start the guided walking tour of the historic center of Palermo, following the incredible Arab-Norman circuit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered an “open air museum”. We will discover many important attractions such as the Cathedral, Piazza Pretoria, “Quattro Canti”, the Ballarò outdoor market, the stunning Massimo Opera House (featured in The Godfather part 3) and many more interesting sites as you make your way through the old city-center of Palermo. Palermo’s heritage is also greatly reflected in the city’s many culinary delights. This cultural walk will give us the opportunity to taste some of Palermo's most unique street foods right in the heart of the city: Palermo is ranked 5th among the world's best cities for quality of street food! You will enjoy some masterpieces such as the famous arancine (rice balls), panelle (chickpea fritters), sfincione (traditional Sicilian pizza) and the delicious pastries made by the nuns of the church of Santa Caterina! After lunch we will spend some hours at leisure. 7.00 pm: we will meet again in the hotel lobby and enjoy a nice evening stroll to the Palazzo Francavilla, a great historic palace in front of the Massimo Opera House. We will visit the palace and enjoy a special Gala Dinner (a multiple course menu based on the traditional Sicilian cuisine with some great fish dishes!). Overnight: Palermo

Meals included: breakfast, street food experience, lunch, nuns' pastries tasting, gala dinner Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 Gala Dinner at Francavilla Palace

Francavilla Palace was built in 1783 and is located in the heart of Palermo, right in front of the Massimo Theater, the 3rd most important Opera House in Europe. His first owner, Duke of Sperlinga and the other successive aristocratic noblemen owner of the palace involved the greatest architects and other talented artists of the 18th and 19th century to enrich the building with wonderful frescoes, paintings, sculptures and other important works from the Liberty period. Following the guided visit of the Francavilla Palace a Gala Dinner will be served in one of the most beautiful rooms of the palace. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 2: Monreale – Montelepre – Mondello – Mt. Pellegrino Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. 09.00 am: we will meet in the hotel lobby and venture off to beautiful Monreale by tour bus (12 km - 7 miles from Palermo). After a Cannolo tasting (a world famous Sicilian dessert) we will visit the magnificent Norman Cathedral, known as one of the best displays of sacred architecture with its stunning painting of Christ Pantocrator, its beautiful Byzantine mosaics and the splendid 12th Century cloister built by the Benedictines. Then we will head to Montelepre (24 km - 15 miles), a village where the famous was born. We will meet some housewives from Montelepre who will share with us the secrets of the most authentic Sicilian culinary tradition and prepare various delicious dishes composing a terrific lunch! After lunch we will have the opportunity to walk inside the ancient village, visiting the Norman tower and the places that made Giuliano a hero among those who intended to achieve the independence of Sicily. We will return to Palermo passing through Mondello, one of the most popular beaches in where we will enjoy a yummy ricotta dessert! Then we will visit the famous church of Santa Rosalia (the famous Patron Saint of Palermo) into a cave of Mt. Pellegrino, the most beautiful mountain in Palermo! We will enjoy the stunning panoramic view of Palermo from above and then we will return to the hotel. Evening at leisure.

Overnight: Palermo Meals included: breakfast, cannolo tasting, lunch, ricotta dessert Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 3: Erice (Guided visit and Cooking Class) – Salt Road – Winery in Marsala Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. 09.00 am: we will meet in the hotel lobby and move to the Westernmost point of Sicily (124 km – 77 miles from Palermo). We will head up to Erice, a beautiful medieval town "suspended in time" at 750 meters – 2200 feet above the sea level. We will walk through the narrow well-kept cobbled streets that lead to the Norman castle and enjoy a splendid view of the Egadi Islands. Finally we will meet Mrs. Grammatico, an elderly woman who is the owner of a famous pastry shop in Erice. We will engage in a hands-on cooking class at her welcoming house. She will instruct us in the preparation of traditional recipes including family cooking secrets and we will learn more about the history of Sicilian cuisine. Since the lunch includes a endless-course Sicilian menu, this is one of the best cooking classes in Sicily... Be ready to enjoy yourself to the fullest! Then we will follow the Salt Road in the Stagnone Nature Reserve and see a stunning surreal environment with pink flamingos, “Saline” (sea salt pans) and windmills. In the afternoon we will be welcomed in a historic winery in Marsala (52 km – 32 miles from Erice) one of the most popular wineries in Italy. We will enjoy there some refined Sicilian wines during a great wine tasting. We will return to the hotel in Palermo (122 km – 75 miles from Marsala) in the evening. Overnight: Palermo

Meals included: breakfast, lunch with cooking class, wine tasting Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 4: Caccamo – Cefalù 09.00 am: after breakfast at the hotel restaurant we will check-out and depart to Caccamo (52 km – 32 miles from Palermo). We will get out from the classic tourist patterns and breathe the atmosphere of a unique medieval town. In the heart of Caccamo we will have a guided visit of its stunning medieval castle: the “unconquered fortress”, built by Normans directly on a rocky outcrop about 1000 years ago, is the largest in the island and has a breathtaking view on the Rosamarina lake and the Mediterranean sea. Then we will enjoy the delicious sausage from Caccamo in the picturesque restaurant beside the castle... it was the granary of the castle! Then it's off to Cefalù (43 km – 26 miles from Caccamo), a picturesque small medieval town with a lovely beach located on the north coastline of Sicily. After a terrific lunch at a nice restaurant by the sea (we will taste a yummy pasta with fresh fish!) we will enjoy a quick guided visit of the historic center of Cefalù, your home base for the next two nights in Sicily! We will also spend some time walking and shopping through the narrow cobbled streets of the medieval center that lead to the Norman Cathedral, built in 1131. We will enjoy a traditional Sicilian ice cream in front of the Cathedral! Then it's off to check-in at our gorgeous hotel by the sea and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure drinking something while admiring the Mediterranean Sea! Overnight: Cefalù Meals included: breakfast, sausage tasting, lunch, ice cream Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 5: Pollina – Castelbuono – Gangi – – Sicilian theme party dinner 09.00 am: after breakfast at the hotel restaurant we will move to the Madonie Nature Reserve to discover 4 of the most beautiful villages in the north of Sicily. We will visit Pollina (19 km – 11 miles from Cefalù), a small village perched on an isolated hill on the slopes of the Madonie mountains chain. Here, an uncontaminated nature meets the medieval winding streets paved with stone and the houses built right on the cliffs. The lookout will surprise us, offering a great view of the forest below. Then it's off to Castelbuono (13 km – 8 miles from Pollina), a beautiful medieval town famous for its castle (built by the Ventimiglias during the 14th century). We will meet a producer of the famous Sicilian Panettone (a traditional cake) and then enjoy a terrific complete lunch (based on the delicious meat from the Madonie) at a nice “Agriturismo” (farm house) surrounded by unspoiled landscapes. We will also learn how we extract the delicious manna from the trees and how the local “black bees” make the traditional Sicilian honey! Then we will depart to Gangi (36 km – 22 miles), another important small town in the Madonie. This town has recently won two important awards: "Example of Italian good living" and "Italy's most beautiful small town". Gangi combines the beauty of the medieval palaces and churches with the uniqueness of its natural environment. Lastly we will enjoy a memorable pizza made by ancient grains in the picturesque village of Petralia Sottana (16 km – 10 miles from Gangi), in company of a group of musicians, dancers and singers who will perform the traditional Sicilian folk music for us! We will return to Cefalù (75 km – 46 miles) in the night. Overnight: Cefalù Meals included: breakfast, panettone, manna and honey tasting, lunch, party dinner Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 6: Valley of the Temples – Ragusa Ibla Breakfast at the hotel restaurant and check-out. 08.30 am: we will meet in the hotel lobby and move to the south of Sicily. We will reach Agrigento (161 km – 100 miles from Cefalù) and enjoy a tasting of the famous almond pastries of this area. Then it's off to visit the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento and enjoy the pleasant guided walk (about 1,5 hour walking tour) in this splendid archaeological park included in the Unesco Heritage Site list in 1997. We will visit the magnificent temples dedicated to the Greek gods, such as the Temple of Concordia, one of the best examples of Doric art in the world. We will have a great Sicilian lunch in one of the most renowned restaurants in the area. Then it's off to Ibla (133 km – 82 miles from Agrigento), the historic center of Ragusa, a Unesco site in the South East of Sicily. The area of Ragusa is famous for an unique architectural phenomenon in the world, the Val di Noto Baroque, included in the Unesco Heritage Site list. We will check-in at the hotel and after a couple of hours of leisure we will enjoy a pleasant stroll in the heart of Ibla, our home base for the next 2 nights. We will discover a timeless Sicily in a maze of narrow cobbled streets, churches, palaces and monuments. The most of them are adorned with capitals made of local stone and inlaid by the hands of skilled craftsmen. Lastly we will have a dinner on the terrace of a restaurant with one of the best view in town! Overnight: Ragusa Ibla Meals included: breakfast, almond pastries, lunch, dinner Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 7: Chiaramonte Gulfi - Valley of Acate – Modica 09.00 am: After breakfast at the hotel restaurant we will explore the South East of Sicily. This day will be completely dedicated to the food and wine excellencies of the area around Ragusa!

We will reach the village of Chiaramonte Gulfi (18 km – 11 miles from Ragusa) and visit an ancient olive oil mill. Chiaramonte is famous for the great quality of its olive tree groves and so we will enjoy the traditional Sicilian olive oil with the typical bread of the area. Then we will move to the Valley of Acate (23 km – 14 miles) and visit a gorgeous ancient winery surrounded by beautiful vineyards. We will enjoy a terrific lunch paired with some refined Sicilian wines (such as the famous Nero d'Avola and Cerasuolo di Vittoria) right in the amazing cellar full of beautiful old barrels!

Then it's up to visit a producer of the extraordinary local cheese from the area of Ragusa.

Lastly we will reach Modica (another Unesco site!) and taste the traditional chocolate, which respects the excellent ancient Aztec recipe that the Spaniards imported in Sicily in the 16th century!

We will return to Ragusa Ibla (15 km – 9 miles) and spend the evening and night at leisure.

Overnight: Ragusa Ibla Meals included: breakfast, olive oil tasting, lunch, wine tasting, cheese, chocolate tasting Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 8: Marzamemi – Noto – Archaeological park of Syracuse 09.00 am: after breakfast at the hotel restaurant we will check-out and depart to Marzamemi (57 km – 37 miles from Ragusa) a stunning fishing village where we will meet a red tuna producer and enjoy fish paired with a glass of Sicilian white wine. Then it's off to discover the beautiful town of Noto (Unesco site; 23 km – 14 miles from Marzamemi), another great expression of the Sicilian Baroque style. The urban fabric of this town retains a rich and varied record of its past including buildings, stairways and plazas from the 18th century. After the guided stroll (about 45 minutes) we will enjoy a great lunch based on fresh fish at an awarded restaurant and we will have a pleasant stop at the best caffè of the town to try a great Granita made with pistachio and almonds, a wonderful combination from the East side of Sicily. The last necessary step is the archaeological park of Syracuse (39 km – 24 miles from Noto) where we will be amazed by the Greek theater (the largest and the best preserved in the entire Hellenic world), the Ear of Dionysus (famous for the peculiar sound effect) and the Roman amphitheater. Lastly we will reach the island of Ortigia, the heart of the ancient town of Syracuse (it was included in the Unesco Heritage Site list in 2005), your home base in Sicily for the next 2 nights. We will check-in at a hotel ideally located in Ortigia and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight: Ortigia, Syracuse

Meals included: breakfast, tuna tasting, lunch, granita tasting Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 9: Ortigia (Syracuse) Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. 09.30 am: we will meet in the hotel lobby and start the guided walking tour of Ortigia, the wonderful historic center of Syracuse (about 2,5 hours walking tour with several stops). “The most beautiful city of Magna Grecia”, in the opinion of Cicero is almost 2700 years old: it was founded by ancient Greek Corinthians and Teneans. We will admire the remains of Greek civilization, first of all the temple of Apollo, the oldest one in Sicily and the temple of Athena, incorporated in the cathedral (Duomo), that is also one of the first Christian churches in Europe. Ortigia boasts also beautiful palaces and fountains from last centuries and some proofs of the Norman period (12nd century) such as the Castle of Maniace. At lunchtime we will reach the outdoor market of Ortigia and enjoy a selection of some traditional cheese and cold cuts made by a local producer who is also a funny show-man! The afternoon and evening will be dedicated to leisure! Overnight: Ortigia, Syracuse

Activities in the afternoon-evening on request: Boat tour along the coastline of Ortigia and Plemmirio Nature Reserve. Private vehicle and English speaking driver at your disposal to meet your relatives or visit your ancestors' places in this area.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch (traditional cheese and cold cuts) Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 10: Catania – Taormina 09.00 am: after breakfast at the hotel restaurant we will check-out and depart to Catania (67 km – 41 miles from Syracuse) the second largest town in Sicily. We will be amazed by the charm of this “black town”: Catania is on the slopes of the and it is completely made by lava stones. Catania is a Unesco site and it has been founded in the 8th century bC by the ancient . Its Baroque historic center boasts the Roman amphitheater, the historical churches, the Ursino Castle and Piazza Duomo with the cathedral and the famous elephant, symbol of the town. We will stroll along Via Etnea (the most charming pedestrian road in town) and enjoy a funny food experience at Piscarìa, an authentic Sicilian outdoor fish market where we will be seduced by colors and flavors while tasting the popular street seafood of Catania and many other delicacies in a nice restaurant. After lunch it's off to gorgeous Taormina (53 km - 33 miles from Catania), the jewel of Sicily that will be your home base for the next 3 nights. Taormina was built on a fertile hill (658 ft. above a turquoise sea) and combines the natural beauty with the artistic and archaeological heritage! 4.30 pm: after check-in and relax at the hotel, we will enjoy a guided visit of the historic center of Taormina, including the Public Gardens, the Cathedral, Palazzo Corvaja and of course the world famous ancient Greek Theater from the 2nd century bC. Lastly we will have time to stroll and enjoy leisure and shopping in Corso Umberto, the most elegant pedestrian street in town. Overnight: Taormina Meals included: breakfast, lunch Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 11: Mt. Etna – Wine tour – Savoca (The Godfather filming location) 08.30 am: after breakfast don't forget to wear your sport shoes and wind jacket... we will depart to Mt. Etna (55 km from Taormina), the highest active volcano in Europe (10.922 ft). It was added to the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites in June 2013. We will enjoy a pleasant guided walk (30 minutes) to some extinguished craters in the south of Mt. Etna and admire the signs of last eruptions. At lunchtime we will visit one of the most beautiful wineries on the slopes of the volcano. It is surrounded by vineyards and fascinating natural environment where we will be seduced by amazing flavors and essences. We will enjoy a guided visit of the winery and have a lunch with some great Sicilian food and delicacies while experiencing the typical Etna Sicilian wines. Then it's off to follow the panoramic road to picturesque Savoca (54 km from the winery) and go on trail of Michael : we will discover the Sicilian locations where The Godfather by F. F. Coppola was filmed! We will take a picture at the church where The Godfather's wedding takes place. Then we will visit the old bar Vitelli, the place where Al Pacino/Michael Corleone asked Apollonia's father to meet his daughter: we will taste a Sicilian orange juice or a lemon granita where The Godfather seated! We will go back to Taormina (24 km from Savoca) in the evening. Overnight, Taormina

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, wine tasting, orange or granita tasting Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 12: Morning-afternoon at leisure – farewell dinner You will enjoy the breakfast and spend the whole day at leisure. 07.00 pm: we will meet in the hotel lobby and reach a restaurant with a stunning view on Mt. Etna and the bay of Naxos where we will enjoy our great Last Sicilian Dinnner! Overnight: Taormina Meals included: breakfast, dinner Activities on request in the morning-afternoon: You can meet a young local chef born in Taormina and enjoy a fascinating journey into Sicily’s rich cuisine, history and culture. The day starts with a journey deep into the colorful local market to purchase ingredients for your cooking class. The local chef will instructs you in the selection of the best vegetables and how to tell fresh fish from bad fish! In a restaurant's warm and welcoming kitchen, you will engage in a hands-on cooking class and enjoy the four-course Sicilian menu that you have prepared together. Duration: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm You can enjoy a private boat tour along the coast of Taormina and the bay of Naxos by a picturesque fishing boat. You can see some nature beauties such as the famous Isola Bella, the Cave of the Sirens, “the rock of the prickly peers”, the bay of Mazzarò, the bay of St. Nicholas, Cape Taormina, the coral cave, the Sirens bay and the Blue Cave. During the navigation the captain will stop to give you the opportunity to swim and enjoy snorkeling in pristine waters. An aperitif with Italian Prosecco and fresh fruit will be served during the navigation. Duration: 2 hours (morning or afternoon) Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

September 13: Departure Enjoy the breakfast and check-out.

According your flight departure, we will meet in the hotel lobby and depart to the airport Fontanarossa, Catania, CTA (67 km – 41 miles from Taormina)

Meals included: breakfast Activities on request: Private vehicle and English speaking driver at your disposal to meet your relatives or visit your ancestors' places in this area. Private vehicle and English speaking driver to the port of Milazzo for a boat tour to the Aeolian Islands (additional overnights in Sicily are highly recommended). Key Facts - Sicily

Sicily is the largest Italian region, a “little continent” rich in art, culture, archaeology, history (a list of 14 Unesco World Heritage Sites), breathtaking landscapes, (4 Regional Parks, 77 Nature Reserves and 3 volcanoes), crystal clear waters, quiet medieval towns, refined cuisine, great wines, important literary traditions, myths and legends. Sicily is a safe and exclusive destination just few hours by plane from anywhere in Europe. Thanks to its beauty, heritage and mild climate, it Click on 'play' to find out a attracts several millions annual tourists from all over preview of the best of Sicily! the world. HISTORY OF SICILY Sicily has been inhabited since the Paleolithic and Mesolithic. It had been part of Greece, and then it was invaded and ruled by many different conquerors, such as Romans, , Normans, Swabians, Spanish and French. Those populations, of course, brought in the island their arts, science, culture and architecture. GEOGRAPHY Sicily has a roughly triangular shape, which earned it the name of Trinacria (in Greek three promontories). It is in the middle of Mediterranean Sea and it is the largest of its islands. Sicily is surrounded by 14 beautiful minor islands. Its interior offers a wide variety of landscapes: mountains, hills, gorges and fertile valleys. Its coast is rich in amazing beaches. Mount Etna (10900ft/3348 meters) is the largest and the tallest active volcano in Europe. It is also the tallest mountain in Sicily. Palermo is the capital (population: 700.000). Total Sicilian population is about 5.000.000. Sicily has got 6 airports to provide easy access to the various areas of the island; they are well served by international, national and low cost airlines. Time Difference: GMT +1 Hour. Currency: Euro CLIMATE Sicily has a typical Mediterranean climate with dry and warm summers and mild, wet winters. August tends to be the hottest month of the year (average maximum temperature is 77°F/26°C), February is the coldest (average minimum temperature is 50°F/10°C). The rainy season is from November to March.

Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

RESERVATION AND PAYMENT The tour package called “Sicily Lovers' Tour” which will take place in Sicily between August 31 and September 13, 2020 is valid for a group of minimum 16 – max 20 participants. The tour package has a total price of 3290,00 Euros per person with accommodation in double room. Deposit: the buyer is required to pay the amount of the 30% of the total price to enact the reservation. Balance Payment: the buyer is required to pay the amount of the 70% of the total price at least 45 days prior to the arrival date. Both payments should be done by bank transfers. Copies of bank transfer receipts are required. All charges due to bank transfers have to be paid by the sender. Transactions should be done in Euro currency (exchange rates for different currencies have to be paid by the sender). The organizer will send the invoice at the end of the service.

CANCELLATION Up to 45 days prior to arrival: cancellations are free of charge. The deposit will not be refunded. From 44 days prior to arrival, or no show: cancellations will be charged 100% of the total amount.

PAYMENT DETAILS Bank transfer to: WAFE TOURS SRL IBAN: IT70N 02008 43300 000102709404 BIC/SWIFT CODE: UNCRITM1H90 Bank account: 000102709404 Name of the bank: UNICREDIT Address of the bank: Corso Umberto I 34 - 90045 – (PA) Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020 THE TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: 4 overnights at Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa****L, Palermo (Accommodation in double room with city view), 2 nights at Hotel Kalura****, Cefalù (Accommodation in double room with sea view), 2 nights a San Giorgio Palace****S, Ragusa Ibla (Accommodation in double room with valley view), 2 nights at Grand Hotel Ortigia***** Ortigia, Syracuse (Accommodation in double room with city view) and 3 nights at Hotel Panoramic **** Taormina (Accommodation in double room with sea view). Private transportation and excursions by air conditioned 30-seat tour bus with professional drivers and English speaking tour leaders according to the program. Guided visits with licensed English speaking local guides according to the program (asterisk stand for Unesco Site): 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). English speaking nature guide during the visit of Mt. Etna. 13 breakfasts at the hotels, 11 complete lunches and 3 complete dinners (lunches and dinners consist at least of 3 courses; 1 glass of Sicilian wine per person and water are included). 1 Cooking class with Mrs. Grammatico, the owner of the best pastry shop in Erice. 3 Wine tastings according to the program (4 different wines per person each wine tasting). 1 Gala dinner at Francavilla Palace in Palermo (historic palace at exclusive use). 1 Sicilian theme party dinner in the Madonie area. Other food tastings according to the program (Granita, cannoli, honey, cheese, etc). Entrance tickets to museums, churches, archaeological sites, etc. according to the program. Medical insurance. A traditional gift for each couple of participants. City taxes and vat. THE TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airfare tickets. Extra costs at the hotel (minibar, telephone, etc). Other meals not included in the program Tips. Everything non indicated on the: "The Fee covers". SUPPLEMENTS: Cooking Class in Taormina: € 75,00 per person. Private boat tour along the coastline of Syracuse or Taormina (2 hours): € 80,00 per person. Other transfers from/to other Sicilian airports (different airports from the scheduled ones). Supplement for DUS Room (Double Room Single Use): on request. Private vehicle and English speaking driver at your disposal to meet your relatives or visit your ancestors' places: on request according to the area of pick-up and itinerary chosen. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

SALES AGREEMENT The aforementioned tour package called “Sicily Lovers' Tour” is the result of the collaboration between Wato Tours of Wafe Tours S.r.l. (Corso Umberto I, 401 - 90045 Cinisi PA - Regional Authorization: 2365 / S9 TUR P.Iva: 06224810827) and Round Trip Consulting of Campagna Rosella (registered office in Via Antonello da Messina 69 - 90142 Palermo, P.IVA 06249160828) .

Wato Tours of Wafe Tours Srl is a Tour Operator operating in the sector of professional travel organization in Italy and abroad, according to the terms and principles provided by the Italian Laws (art. 2 D.Lgs 17 Marzo 1995, n.111).

Round Trip Consulting is a DMC (Destination Management Company) and a PCO (Professional Congress Organizer) operating in the sector of professional organization of corporate events and conferences. Round Trip Consulting owns the Facebook page called “Best Things to Do in Sicily”. Round Trip Consulting supplies to Wato Tours of Wafe Tours S.r.l. his consultancy as a Voyage Designer Consultant with a view to designing private and customized tours in Sicily for individuals and groups.

The tour package called “Sicily Lovers' Tour” is marketed by Wato Tours of Wafe Tours S.r.l. (which owns the technical management) and addressed exclusively to clients of Round Trip Consulting.

DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this contract the following terms shall have the following meanings: a) Wato Tours di Wafe Tours S.r.l. hereinafter referred to as the “travel organizer” or the “organizer” is the subject which provides to the buyer a tour package, in accordance with a request in written form and a payment established in the contract. b) the purchaser of this tour package, hereinafter referred to as the “buyer”. c) “Tour package”: the combination of transportation, accommodations and additional tourism services not included in transportation or accommodation costs. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

ADJUSTMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The organizer reserves the right to make any changes to the program that may be necessary for technical-organizational reasons or if causes beyond its control or causes of force majeure prevent it from proceeding correctly. The organizer shall immediately inform of such changes.

The organizer declines all moral, civil and property liability for any damage, theft or other incidents to persons and property during the event, which do not depend on his direct responsibility or negligence.

OBLIGATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS AND BUYER Participants will definitely make sure to bring proof of vaccinations certificates, passports and any other document valid to visit Italy, as well as visas, transit and health certificates if required. Participants should also follow the rules of normal prudence and diligence and to those specifications in force in the countries of destinations, all information provided by the organizer, as well as regulations, legislative or administrative provisions relating to the tourism package. Buyer and participants are still obliged to inform the organizer of any special needs or conditions (diseases, pregnancy, food allergies, disabilities, etc.) and to explicitly specify the request for personalized services. Sicily Lovers' Tour 2020

JURISDICTION AND APPLICABLE LAWS The parties hereto submit to the jurisdiction and competence of the courts and tribunals of Italy.

The parties agree that the court of Palermo will exclusively manage any litigation concerning the application and/or the interpretation of this agreement.

Both parties hereby ratify this agreement and sign duplicate copies hereof, to a sole effect, in the place and on the date first written above.

Palermo, October 6, 2019

Wato Tours di Wafe Tours S.r.l. Round Trip Consulting Buyer's details Corso Umberto I, 401 di Campagna Rosella (Name, Family name 90045 Cinisi (PA) Via A. da Messina 69 and complete address) 90142 Palermo Aut. Regionale: 2365/S9 TUR P.IVA 06249160828 P.Iva: 06224810827

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