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Sicilian Getaway

4.5
(6 Reviews)
From $3,746 AUD
  • 6 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, Palermo

    Group Size:
    2 to 50
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
    Type: Guided Group Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Enjoy a Sicilian getaway from Catania to Palermo

  • Visit Syracuse, the most beautiful and greatest Greek colony in Sicily and World Heritage Site!
  • Visit Noto, the capital of Sicilian Baroque
  • Visit the popular Salt Road
  • Visit the charming and well-known town of Marsala
  • Explore Monreale
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  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – SATURDAY                          CATANIA

Transfer to your hotel in the charming city of Catania. Enjoy a day at leisure. Overnight in Catania.

DAY 2 – SUNDAY                              CATANIA – SYRACUSE – NOTO – RAGUSA

Breakfast in the hotel and departure for Syracuse to visit the largest and most powerful Greek colony in Sicily: the Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Visit of the old town centre of Ortigia, with its stunning Piazza Duomo and Cathedral. Proceed to Noto, the capital of Sicilian baroque also called the “stone garden”, full of beautiful buildings and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A walk through the streets of the centre to admire the skill and ingenious creativity of local craftsmen. Noto’s baroque architecture is a plethora of elegant curves, floral weaves, perspective views, palaces and gardens, capitals and cherubs that adorn the façades of churches and monasteries. At the end of the visit proceed to Ragusa for overnight. (B,D)

DAY 3 – MONDAY                             RAGUSA – MODICA – PIAZZA ARMERINA – AGRIGENTO

Breakfast in the hotel and visit of Ragusa Ibla with its beautiful churches and the Ibleo garden. Then proceed to Modica, to admire its many baroque style treasures, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. To end the visit, stop for a taste of the typical products of the area. Departure to Piazza Armerina and visit the splendid Villa Romana del Casale, a building from the late imperial period and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to the hotel in Agrigento for overnight. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 – TUESDAY                             AGRIGENTO – MARSALA – SALINE – PALERMO

Breakfast in the hotel and visit of the famous Valley of the Temples, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Giunone, Concordia and Ercole temples can be admired. Departure for Marsala, which preserves a multitude of signs of the Phoenician, Arab and Norman dominations. At the end of the visit enjoy a wine tasting of the typical local wine. Proceed to the famous Via del Sale. The lagoon and the islands of Stagnone constitute a large nature reserve of enormous environmental value. Even today the salt marshes represent one of the oldest salt mining industries in the world. In the evening, arrival in Palermo for overnight. (B,L)

DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY                      PALERMO – MONREALE – PALERMO 

Breakfast in the hotel and departure to visit Monreale, with its impressive Arab-Norman Cathedral and stunning Cloister. Return to Palermo. This city preserves monuments of the Arab-Norman period, including the beautiful Cathedral, the fascinating Byzantine Church of the Martorana and the Palatine Chapel, a higher example from the historical-artistic point of view of the coexistence between cultures and religions. Along the visit stop for a food surprise in a local bakery. Overnight in Palermo. (B,L)

DAY 6 – THURSDAY                          PALERMO

Breakfast in the hotel and check-out (possibility of private transfer as an optional service). End of service. (B)

ACCOMMODATION

CATANIA: Il Principe Hotel, or Romano House Hotel

RAGUSA: Mediterraneo Palace Hotel

AGRIGENTO: Baia di Ulisse Wellness & Spa

PALERMO: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro, or Ibis Styles Palermo Cristal

Includes:

–          Multilingual Tour leader for the entire itinerary

–          Local guides or audio-guides when necessary

–          Private arrival transfer from Catania Airport to Hotel

–          Accommodation as listed below or similar

–          Transportation by air-conditioned bus from 2nd day until the 5th day

–          Meals as per itinerary

–          Typical product tastings: Palermo (5th day): gastronomic surprise with street food tasting,

Modica (3rd day): Visit to the famous Sabadì chocolate shop with tasting; Marsala (4th day): visit to the Florio wine cellar with tasting

Excludes:

–          Departure transfer*

–          Visit of Monreale, Palermo, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Siracusa, Noto entrance fees*

–          Beverages

–          City taxes*

–          Tips and extras in general

–          Anything not listed under ‘includes’

*Not included unless you have pre-purchased the privilege package at the time of booking.

 

Privilege Package Includes:

All the inclusions of the Basic Package option, plus:

–          Upgrade to a Superior/Deluxe Room category

–          Private departure transfers

–          All entrance fees as per program

–          City taxes as per program

Things to Note:

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.

–          Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours; therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–          Entrance fees to sights are not included and are to be paid locally, unless you have pre-booked the Privilege Package before departure

–          A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.

–          Itinerary may be modified at anytime.

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Reviews for Sicilian Getaway

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Elizabeth and Gordon Wood
Fantastic quality of hotel and expertise of the guide

Review for: Highlights of Sicily

The quality of the hotels, the places visited, the knowledge and expertise of the guide and the experiences we had, were fantastic. Perhaps our only question would be that we were a group of over 30 and we were of the understanding that Sun Island Tours were for groups smaller than this. Our overall impression of Sicily was of a vibrant culture with so much history behind it.
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Reply from Sun Island Tours
Hi Elizabeth and Gordon, Thank you for your review. The Highlights of Sicily is not a small group tour, and is listed as such. However we will review further to see why you had that impression. Great to hear you had a wonderful time. Regards, John @ Sun Island Tours
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Brent
September 2019

Review for: Florence, Tuscany & Beyond

My wife and I made an eight-day coach trip in the second week of September 2019. Italy is a beautiful country and what added to our rich and positive experience was the tour provided by Sun Island Tours. We experienced the value provided mainly through their tour leader, coach driver and hotels for stay etc. Worth a special mention are the two people that were highly rated by all on the tour – Sabrina Prassede, our tour leader was by far the best guide we have encountered in our years of travel. Here intuitive responsiveness, high energy levels, attention to specific needs of every tourist without diluting the planned itinerary and deep knowledge of the country, made the journey comfortable and stress-free for a diverse set of people travelling from five continents. She was very well supported by Paolo, the coach driver, who was the wonderfully skilled and who ensured the tour was very smooth, safe and prompt throughout. For those wanting to enjoy a stress-free Italy sojourn, we highly recommend them.
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Lucy
Solo Traveller

Review for: Rome, Florence & Cinque Terre by Rail

Generally it's good. I am a solo traveller. On some accommodation I was given a single bed. Which I found cramp and very tight. Quite uncomfortable. As a solo traveller, we are charge with extra for accommodation. So I think we deserved something better if not the best.

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Sicilian Getaway

4.5
(6 Reviews)
From $3,746 AUD
  • 6 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, Palermo

    Group Size:
    2 to 50
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
    Travel Style: Guided Group Tours

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