CAVALCADE Taormina, Sicily 4-9 September 2021 DAY 1 - Sicilian Baroque Cities

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CAVALCADE Taormina, Sicily 4-9 September 2021 DAY 1 - Sicilian Baroque Cities A timeless, seductive city, full of historic beauty 2 DAY 1 - Sicilian Baroque Cities A fascinating coastal city built on the heritage of ancient cultures 3 DAY 2 - The Sicily coastline and the Strait of Messina A ruggedly majestic coastline, surrounded by azure seas 4 DAY 2 - The Sicily coastline and the Strait of Messina Where breathtaking cliffs meet turquoise waters 5 DAY 3 - Sicily coast to coast Take in the charm of hillside streets 6 DAY 3 - Sicily coast to coast The Nebrodi mountains – a dramatic hidden treasure 7 DAY 4 - The Etna Volcano and its wild landscapes The spectacular volcano dominates the island 8 DAY 4 - The Etna Volcano and its wild landscapes Explore the wonders of an unspoilt natural landscape 9 TYRRHENIAN SEA DAILY ITINERARIES TYRRHENIAN SEA ITALY MESSINA STRETTO DI MESSINA PARCO DEI PALERMO NEBRODI ERICE ETNA TAORMINA BRONTE SICILY CATANIA AGRIGENTO SIRACUSA RAGUSA MEDITERRANEAN SEA NOTO MODICA 10 HOSPITALITY Four Seasons Hotel San Domenico Palace – 5*L Cavalcade entry fee of € 25.620,00 (all taxes included) includes the hotel accommodation at the Four Seasons Hotel San Domenico Palace for 5 nights, from September 4th to 9th, 2021. It also includes five themed dinners, four lunches on the route, technical assistance and road services, personalized gift and all the visits on the itinerary. The price is for a crew of two people sharing one car, in a standard double or twin room. Quotation for suite upgrades available upon request. Given the Four Seasons Hotel San Domenico Palace capacity, one room only will be allocated to each crew; additional room requests will be subject to availability and quotation in a different hotel, located within walking distance. For early arrivals or late departures please contact the organization to make sure you can stay in the same room. The program is indicative and may be subject to change. 11 TO CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION: Fill in and send the application form to [email protected] Deadline for application: May 3rd, 2021. For further information: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +39 0522 421096 Fax: +39 0522 327189.

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