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Discover Sicily
8 DAYS from £735

This holiday has departures available between: 6th May 2009 to 14th Oct 2009

Relax and immerse yourself in the gracious towns, dramatic landscapes and stunning ancient treasures of this scintillating island.

Included Highlights

Segesta Sightseeing
Erice Visit
Agrigento Archeological tour & visit to the Temples of Juno & Concord
Mount Etna Visit
Syracuse Sightseeing
Noto Visit
Piazza Armerina Visit Roman Villa
Caltagirone Visit

Your Price Includes

Flights: UK - Sicily - UK
Accommodation as per hotel details
Meals as per hotel details
Professional tour director on tour and local representative in resort
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges

Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: UK - Catania.
Fly to Catania where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Cefalu for a three night stay. (D)

DAY 2: Cefalu.
The day is yours to enjoy the many attractions of Cefalu, a fishing port with a Romanesque cathedral, pretty beaches and medieval streets tangled around a palm-lined piazza. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to the Aeolian Islands, departing from Cefalu by boat, the journey takes in rugged cliffs, aqua blue seas and virgin beaches. The trip also includes a stop off at the picturesque town of Lipari, known for its castle and ancient ruins as well as free time to sample a thermal spa or mud bath. (B, D)

DAY 3: Segesta (included sightseeing) - Erice.
This morning we visit the stupendous Greek temple at Segesta, a graceful 36-pillared temple, encircled by a ravine and magnificent countryside, before visiting the ancient mountain town of Erice, with its atmospheric castle ruins and quaint cobbled streets and piazzas. (B, D)

DAY 4: Agrigento (included sightseeing) - Giardini Naxos.
Another fascinating trip, this time to Agrigento's acclaimed Valley of the Temples. You'll enjoy a tour by a local guide of this enthralling UNESCO World Heritage site, including visits to two of its nine imposing temples built into a valleyside. From there, we travel to Giardini Naxos for a four night stay in your chosen hotel. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 5: Giardini Naxos - included visit to Mount Etna.
An unforgettable morning visit to ascend brooding Mount Etna, one of the world's largest and most active volcanoes. 60,000 years old, its lava-walled crater and smouldering potholes are a breathtaking reminder of the power of nature. Take an optional jeep ride or cable car (when operating) to approximately 7,500 feet. The afternoon is yours to relax or why not take an optional tour of charming Taormina, with its twisting streets, beautiful gardens and magnificent Greek theatre with stunning views over the sea and distant Etna. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 6: Syracuse (included sightseeing) - Noto.
Today we head to Syracuse, founded by the Greeks in the 7th century BC and famed for its amazing archeological ruins, including a vast Greek theatre, haunting catacombs and ancient sacrificial altar. From there to Noto, one of the island's prettiest towns, graced by honey-coloured churches, piazzas and flamboyantly balconied palaces. (Meals as per hotel details).

DAY 7: Piazza Armerina (included visit to the Roman Villa) - Caltagirone.
This morning we head for Piazza Armerina, a medieval village famous for its stunning, mosaic-floored Roman villa portraying detailed scenes from mythology, circuses and daily Roman life. After visiting the villa, it's on to Caltagirone, another delightful town known for its colourful ceramics, which embellish its palaces, bridges and balconies. (Meals as per hotel details.)

DAY 8: Giardini Naxos - Catania - UK.
Transfer to Catania airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

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Your choice of hotels in Giardini Naxos and Cefalu

Giardini Naxos is a lively resort boasting a charming promenade that runs alongside the wide sandy beach. Its delightful hilltop neighbour, Taormina is just 5 miles away.
Cefalu is situated on Sicily's northern shore. This enchanting town combines a superb beach of golden sand and a picturesque historic centre.

  • Sant Alphio Gardens DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamond

    True to its name, the hotel and extensive grounds are laden with pink and purple bouganvillea. There is a private beach (mid May to mid Oct) that can be reached via a path through the gardens.

    Location: Set back from the sea with the nearest beach 150 metres and main resort 300 metres away.
    Facilities: Swimming pool; indoor pool; free sunbeds and parasols; lounge; pool bar; fitness centre/Health Spa; sauna; steam room; jacuzzi; regular evening entertainment; minifridge in bedrooms.
    Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; satellite TV; balcony or terrace.
    Options: Single room.
    Official category: 4 star.

  • Nike DiamondDiamondDiamond

    Built in Mediterranean style, the Nike is a hotel with character and charm in an enviable and peaceful position by the sea.

    Location: This hotel is situated in a pretty bay, a short walk from the centre of Naxos, with the sea right in front of the outdoor terrace. It also offers marvellous views of Taormina and Mount Etna.
    Facilities: Swimming from the hotel's private rocks; free deckchairs and parasols on beach (mid-May to mid-Sep); seafront terrace and garden; restaurant; lounge area with bar; air-conditioned public rooms (mid-Jun to mid-Sep); telephone in bedrooms.
    Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with shower and wc; satellite TV.
    Options: Balcony with sea view; sole occupancy (on request).
    Official category: 3 star.

  • Fiesta Garden Beach DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamond

    Set in extensive gardens right on the coast, this well equipped complex is modern and comfortable and can provide guests with either a lively and action packed or tranquil and relaxing break.

    Location: Adjacent to its own section of sand and pebble private beach. The hotel is 16 kilometres from the centre of Cefalu which can be reached by a courtesy bus twice a day.
    Facilities: 2 swimming pools with free sunbeds and parasols; pool bar; piano bar; 2 restaurants one with panoramic terrace; daytime and evening activities and entertainment programme; minigolf; table tennis; shop; minibar in bedrooms.
    Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower; wc; hairdryer; satellite TV; air-conditioning and a small terrace.
    Options: Single room.
    Official category: 4 star.

Holiday Extensions

  • Add a week in Giardini Naxos - 7 Extra nights from £150

    You can extend your holiday with another week in your chosen hotel in Giardini-Naxos. On day 8 of your holiday you will remain in your chosen hotel for a further 7 nights and join the transfer to Catania airport on the following Wednesday for your flight home.

Accommodation on Extensions

Add a week in Giardini Naxos - 7 Extra nights from £150

  • Sant Alphio Gardens DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamond

    True to its name, the hotel and extensive grounds are laden with pink and purple bouganvillea. There is a private beach (mid May to mid Oct) that can be reached via a path through the gardens.

    Location: Set back from the sea with the nearest beach 150 metres and main resort 300 metres away.
    Facilities: Swimming pool; indoor pool; free sunbeds and parasols; lounge; pool bar; fitness centre/Health Spa; sauna; steam room; jacuzzi; regular evening entertainment; minifridge in bedrooms.
    Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; satellite TV; balcony or terrace.
    Options: Single room.
    Official category: 4 star.

  • Nike DiamondDiamondDiamond

    Built in Mediterranean style, the Nike is a hotel with character and charm in an enviable and peaceful position by the sea.

    Location: This hotel is situated in a pretty bay, a short walk from the centre of Naxos, with the sea right in front of the outdoor terrace. It also offers marvellous views of Taormina and Mount Etna.
    Facilities: Swimming from the hotel's private rocks; free deckchairs and parasols on beach (mid-May to mid-Sep); seafront terrace and garden; restaurant; lounge area with bar; air-conditioned public rooms (mid-Jun to mid-Sep); telephone in bedrooms.
    Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with shower and wc; satellite TV.
    Options: Balcony with sea view; sole occupancy (on request).
    Official category: 3 star.