Treasures of (Multilingual) 7 nights/8 days

Land Only Escorted Tour April – October 2020 from $1,529

Day 1, Saturday, : Welcome to ! Proceed through passport control, retrieve your luggage & continue through customs to the arrivals hall. Our representative will be holding a sign with your last name for your private to the hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, present your prepaid voucher. This afternoon, meet your tour guide at your hotel for a welcome cocktail and briefing. This evening enjoy dinner and overnight in your hotel. (D)

Day 2, Sunday, Palermo – Cefalu – Piazza Armerina – : This morning enjoy some breakfast at your hotel before setting out to discover Cefalú, a charming coastal town and former fishing village. It is home to the breathtaking Norman – famous for its of Christ Pantocractor, one of the most important pieces of religious artwork in Sicily. Upon arrival, take a stroll to the city center and down the main street to reach the Cathedral and medieval washhouse built in the rock. Today enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest and most complex collection of late Roman in the world. Continue to Catania. This evening dinner and overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 3, Monday, Catania – – Taormina – Catania: Before embarking on today’s excursion, enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Weather conditions permitting, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Across a fascinating landscape, we will reach a height of 1900 meters to visit the Sylvester Craters where you can enjoy a spectacular panorama over the Ionian Sea. On the way, stop in the village of Zafferana Etnea “the City of Honey” to visit a beautiful place where they produce honey and enjoy a tasting of the precious nectar. The end of the tour return to your hotel for lunch, in the afternoon, continue on to Taormina - “the pearl of the Ionian Sea”, founded in 400BC and beautifully located, overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. This afternoon enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics, homemade sweets and preserves down “Corso Umberto” or simply walk through its tiny streets. You will have the option of Individual visit of the fascinating Greek-Roman theatre. Back to your Hotel in Catania: dinner and overnight (B, L, D)

Day 4, Tuesday, Catania – Siracusa – – Ragusa: This morning, after a buffet breakfast, depart for Syracuse to visit the most beautiful Greek colony of Sicily. Visit the archeological park “Neapolis”, the famous Latomie of Paradise, the Greek Theatre, and Dyonisios’ Ear. Then proceed to the island of Ortigia, the small historical center or Syracuse: here you’ll find the Cathedral, and the Temple of Apollo. Continue to a local restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon you will continue to Noto, a beautiful city renowned for the harmony and unity of its Baroque style, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The splendid cathedral is one of its most famous buildings. Proceed to Ragusa. This evening enjoy dinner and overnight in Ragusa. (B, L, D)

Day 5, Wednesday, Ragusa – – Agrigento: Once again, enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Visit the ancient city Ragusa, “Ibla,” cradle of the Sicilian baroque, with tis Cathedral, situated in the beautiful square of the Dome and the ‘giardino Ibleo.’ Then it’s off to Modica, another UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its Baroque churches and lovely squares. You will visit the city in two parts: Modica ‘Bassa’ and ‘Alta’. Enjoy a tasting of the famous chocolate ‘Xocoatl’ made by ancient methods brought to Sicily by the Spaniards. Today enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, proceed to Agrigento to visit the magnificent Valley Of Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Temple of Concord, which is in almost perfectly preserved condition. This evening enjoy dinner and overnight in Agrigento. (B, L, D)

Day 6, Thursday, Agrigento – Selinunte – Marsala – Palermo: Today, before starting out, enjoy the buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then visit the Archaeological Park in Selinunte, the largest in the Mediterranean area with impressive Temples and the Acropolis. Stop in a local farmhouse famous for olive oil for an oil tasting before lunch. Continue to Marsala, a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Visit of the historical centre and stop by a prestigious winery, enjoy a wine tasting and learn all about how it is produced in the area. Proceed to Palermo. This evening dinner and overnight at your hotel in Palermo. (B, L, D)

Day 7, Friday, Palermo – Monreale – Palermo: Today, enjoy breakfast before visiting the of Sicily, Palermo, known for its history and art. Visit the Arab-Norman Catholic Cathedral (during the Holy Mass, exterior visit only); the amazing Cappella Palatina, the fountain I Pretoria Square, adorned with XVI century , Santa Caterina, the most beautiful baroque church in Palermo and more. This afternoon we continue to lunch in a local restaurant. Afterwards, proceed to Monreale to visit the huge Norman Cathedral, proclaimed the Eight Wonder of the World. The remainder of the day is at leisure. This evening dinner and overnight in Palermo. (B, L, D).

Day 8, Saturday, Palermo – This morning, after breakfast, pick up from your hotel for your private transfer to the Palermo Airport. (B)

Reservations: 1.866.446.1897 www.ez-italy.com email: [email protected]

Treasures of Sicily (Multilingual) 7 nights/8 days

Land Only Escorted Tour April – October 2020 from $1,529

Departures on every Saturday, April - October, 2020 All rates are per person in U.S. Dollars.

* Private round trip airport transfers from Palermo Airport to Hotel Double $1,549 Single $1,899 Triple $1,529 * 7 nights' in 4 star hotels, 3 in Palermo, 2 in Catania, 1 in Ragusa 1 in Agrigento April 4, 11, 18, 25 * Welcome Cocktail * Daily Buffet breakfast, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 * Ground transportation in deluxe air-conditioned motor coach * Multilingual tour escort throughout (English and Spanish) June 6, 13, 20, 27 * Local guides where necessary * Whispers Kit July 4, 11, 18, 25 * Tasting of typical Sicilian products * Hotel service charges and VAT taxes August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 * Document holder * Porterage September 5, 12, 19, 26 * Meals: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

NOTE: City taxes to be paid locally at the end * Sightseeing tour as per itinerary, entrance fees to be paid locally of your stay up to Euro 4,00 per person per night. approximately 65,00 Euros per person

Hotels or similar:

Palermo: 4* Palazzo Sitano

Catania: 4* Grand Hotel Villa Itria

Ragusa: 4* Mediterraneo

Agrigento: 4* Dioscuri Bay Palace

Reservations: 1.866.446.1897 www.ez-italy.com email: [email protected]