Worldwide brochure 2022-2023

EUROPE • ITALY
Classic
Sicily
Duration • 8 days & 7 nights
Category • Superior
Small-group tour • From £1,895 (incl. flights)
Private tour • From £4,790 (incl. flights)
This group tour features…
No single supplement on
selected departure dates
(limited availability)
Small group size – average 14
people (max 18)
4- & 5-star accommodation
Flexible – extensions, room & flight
upgrades available
Direct international flights with
British Airways
Transfers in air-conditioned
vehicles
Experienced local tour manager
7 breakfasts
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
Welcome drink
Weather
Catania
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 16 16 18 20 24 28 32 32 29 24 20 17
B 6 6 7 9 12 16 19 20 18 14 10 7
C 74 52 44 35 20 6 5 12 40 105 59 79
Palermo
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 13 13 15 18 21 25 28 28 26 22 18 14
B 8 8 9 11 14 18 21 21 19 16 13 10
C 83 67 57 47 22 11 5 17 37 84 82 88
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)
C: Average rainfall (mm)
MAP
The Mediterranean’s largest island, Sicily is
as culturally rich as it is beautiful. It is home
to superb Norman architecture, vibrant
Roman floor mosaics, Arab-inspired gardens,
and probably the finest Greek temples to
be found anywhere in the world. Alongside
this, the island has some magnificent natural
scenery, from volcanic Mount Etna to quiet
beaches in the south. This tour takes you to
the best that the island has to offer.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Wine tasting near Mount Etna
Street food experience in Palermo
Sample traditional Sicilian pastries at
Grammatico in Erice
Includes visits to Noto, Erice and
Monreale
Explore the Valley of the Temples
and the Palatine Chapel
Day 1: Fly to Catania • Syracuse
Fly from London (regional connections available)
to Catania with British Airways. Transfer to
Syracuse and stay at Grande Albergo Alfeo (or
similar) for 2 nights. Enjoy a welcome drink. (N)
Day 2: Syracuse • Noto
Tour Syracuse, including the Greek theatre,
considered one of the most important
examples of its kind; the Ear of Dionysius and
the island of Ortygia. Continue to the beautiful
UNESCO-listed city of Noto, renowned for its
Ancient Greek theatre, Taormina
magnificent baroque architecture. (B)
Day 3: Catania • Cefalu • Palermo
This morning, drive to Catania to view the
cathedral and Piazza Stesicoro. Continue to
Cefalu to visit the Norman cathedral with its
exquisite mosaics. Next, travel to Palermo for
your 2-night stay at the Hotel Principe di Villa
Franca (or similar). (B)
Day 4: Monreale • Palermo
This morning, drive to Monreale to visit the
Norman cathedral, founded in 1172 and
considered a leading example of Norman-
Arab architecture. Return to Palermo for a city
tour including the magnificent Arab-Norman
cathedral; the Palatine Chapel, located within
the Norman palace and covered in Byzantineinfluenced
mosaics; and the historic old town.
During an afternoon street-food experience,
learn how Palermitan cuisine has been shaped
by the region’s history. (B)
Day 5: Erice • Selinunte • Agrigento
Morning visit to the medieval town of Erice,
with its imposing fortified walls overlooking
the city of Trapani. Continue to the Temple
of Selinunte, an excellent example of Doric
architecture. Stop at Grammatico, the worldfamous
pastry shop, for some marzipan and
biscuit tasting. Drive to Agrigento and stay
overnight at the Hotel Dioscuri Bay Palace
(or similar) in a Superior room. (B)
Day 6: Valley of the Temples • Piazza
Armerina • Taormina
Morning visit to the Valley of the Temples, one of
the world’s most impressive ancient Greek sites.
Afternoon drive to the elegant resort town of
Taormina via Piazza Armerina to view the Roman
mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale. Stay 2
nights at the Hotel Caparena (or similar). (B)
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