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Highlights of Sicily
8 DAYS from £780
Moulded by the Italian, Greek, Arab, Spanish and French cultures, Sicily offers a charming mosaic of history, beauty and warmth.
Included Highlights
Mount Etna Visit
Piazza Armerina Visit Roman Villa
Agrigento Visit archaeological site
Selinunte Visit to the Acropolis
Overnight Ferry Palermo - Naples
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Naples - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Accommodation on overnight ferry one night in shared two berth couchette cabin with private facilities - Sicily to Naples. No single accommodation on ferry
Meals on tour 6 breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D)
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
Single share option (on tour only) no supplement to pay
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Naples - Sorrento.
Fly to Naples where you will be met by our representative and transferred by coach to your hotel in Sorrento. (D)
DAY 2: Sorrento - Villa San Giovanni - Taormina area.
We travel through the wild and mountainous scenery of Italy's far south to board the ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Sicily. It is then a short coach journey to your hotel in the Taormina area. (B, D)
DAY 3: Taormina.
The day is yours to get your bearings and explore the beautiful resort of Taormina. For a breathtaking view of the coast and Mount Etna, head down to the Piazza Nove Aprile, the heart of the town set spectacularly on a precipice overlooking the sea. You may wish to join us for an optional Sicilian evening. (B, D)
DAY 4: Taormina - Mount Etna - Syracuse.
Called 'Mountain of Mountains' by Sicily's Arab settlers, Europe's largest active volcano is an impressive sight, its towering peak rising up from a landscape of pine woods and citrus groves. Join us for an included visit, during which you can enjoy stunning views from the heights of the volcano and, if you choose, take an optional jeep ride (or cable car when operating) to approximately 7500 feet.
Note: This may be subject to minimum participation.
We then head south to Syracuse, founded in 734BC by Corinthians from Greece, where you can take our optional tour of this fascinating heritage site (the extensive 'Zona Archeologica' has a wealth of impressive Greek remains) or spend some time exploring the town at your own pace. You will stay overnight in the Syracuse area. (B, D)
DAY 5: Syracuse - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento (included sightseeing.)
Today we travel west to Piazza Armerina, a pleasant hillside town rich in typical Sicilian atmosphere. We will visit nearby Villa Casale, the remains of a palatial Roman villa, famous for its superb mosaics. Then it's on past the sulphur mines of Caltanissetta to Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, one of Italy's most impressive archaeological sites. Your included sightseeing tour with a local guide will include visits to the exceptionally well preserved Temple of Concord and the awe-inspiring Temple of Juno Lacinia. You will stay overnight in Agrigento. (B, D)
DAY 6: Agrigento - Selinunte - Palermo.
Our next stop is Selinunte, another of Sicily's fascinating heritage sites (entrance fee included). Much of the city still lies buried, but there are extensive remains to be explored, including the Acropolis, which has ruins of temples and fortifications, as well as the foundations of rows of shops. We then head north east to Sicily's capital, Palermo, where you will stay overnight. (B)
DAY 7: Palermo.
A full day to explore Sicily's busy and colourful capital, set in a valley called 'Conca d'Oro' (the 'Golden Shell'). In the afternoon, why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour for a more in-depth look at the city, which has a wealth of lovely squares and market places, churches and palaces? Also included is a visit to nearby Monreale. In the late afternoon, we head for the harbour to take the overnight ferry to Naples. (B)
Note: Accommodation on the ferry will be in shared two-berth couchette cabins with private facilities.
DAY 8: Naples - UK.
The ferry arrives in Naples in the early morning, after which you will transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
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Accommodation on Tour
Sorrento: Tirrenia (3*); Taormina area: Assinos at Giardini Naxos or Albatros at Letojanni (3*); Syracuse: Parkhotel (3*); Agrigento Area: Akrabello (3*); Palermo: Ponte (3*).
Add Rome, Vesuvius, Capri & Sorrento tour
You can combine the 8 days Sicily tour with the 8 days Rome, Vesuvius, Capri and Sorrento tour.
To add the Rome, Vesuvius, Capri and Sorrento tour, you will fly to Naples on day 1 (Fri) and tour for 8 days before joining the Highlights of Sicily tour on day 8 (Fri).
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in Ischia - 7 Extra nights from £320
Why not add a 7 night stay in the picturesque island of Ischia?
Choose any of the hotels in Ischia, if the prices for the combination of your choice are not shown on this page, please ask your reservations advisor for details.
On day 8 (Fri) of your holiday you will be transferred to your chosen hotel for a week's stay before returning to Naples airport for your flight home to the UK. -
View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in Sorrento - 7 Extra nights from £224
Why not add a 7 night stay in Sorrento? Choose any of the hotels in Sorrento, if the prices for the combination of your choice are not shown on this page, please ask your reservations advisor for details.
On day 8 (Fri) of your holiday you will be transferred to your chosen hotel for a week's stay before returning to Naples airport for your flight home to the UK. -
View Holiday PhotosAdd Rome, Vesuvius, Capri & Sorrento Tour -
You can combine the 8 days Sicily tour on these pages with the 8 days Rome, Vesuvius, Capri and Sorrento tour. To add the Rome, Vesuvius, Capri and Sorrento tour, you will fly to Naples on day 1 (Fri) and tour for 8 days before joining the Highlights of Sicily tour on day 8 (Fri).
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a week in Ischia - 7 Extra nights from £320
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View Holiday PhotosGran Paradiso
Set in its own small garden, this hotel is ideal for those who want to be close to the resort centre yet enjoy a relaxing time in the sun.
Location: Just 150 metres from the resort centre of Casamicciola Terme, the superbly situated Hotel Gran Paradiso offers incomparable views over the harbour and the Bay of Naples. Casamicciola beach is just 200 metres away.
Facilities: 2 thermal pools; one with free sunbeds and parasols; panoramic sun terrace; lounge; American bar; TV area; restaurant; beauty treatments and massages (charge); lift; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; air-conditioning (mid Jun-mid Sep); satellite TV; safety deposit box and hairdryer.
Options: Sole occupancy (not available 31 Jul-27 Aug); balcony and sea view; full board.
Official category: 4 star.
Special offer: 2 saunas, 2 turkish baths and 1 mud facial mask FREE for stays between 1-21 May and 18 Sep-23 Oct. -
View Holiday PhotosLa Scogliera
plusThe Hotel La Scogliera has a friendly Italian atmosphere with intimate attention to detail. It is built in typical Mediterranean-style with vibrant colours and eye-catching ceramic tiles.
Location: Set 100 metres from a sandy beach in the Bay of San Franceso, the hotel offers fantastic sea views and terraces laden with olive and palm trees, hibiscus and bougainvillaea.
Facilities: Swimming pool (fresh water May-Oct); outdoor thermal water pool with hydro-massage (mid May-Sep); indoor thermal pool with hydro-massage (mid May and Oct only); sunbeds; parasols; lounge; restaurant; weekly candlelit dinner; occasional live music; pool bar serving snacks; lounge bar; TV room with satellite channels; massage; free bus to 'Terme Belliazzi' for spa treatment (by appointment) and air-conditioning in bedrooms (15 Jun-15 Sep).
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; balcony or patio; TV; hairdryer.
Options: Side sea view; single room without air-conditioning (not available 7-27 Aug).
Official category: 3 star.
Special offers: 1 mud facial mask FREE for arrivals in May, July and October.
Add a week in Sorrento - 7 Extra nights from £224
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View Holiday PhotosMajestic Palace
This attractive hotel is tastefully furnished in a charming traditional-style, and stands in its own well-kept gardens in the elegant residential area of St Agnello.
Location: The nearby Marinella beach terrace is 400 metres away, offering magnificent views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The centre of Sorrento is approximately 2 kilometres away.
Facilities: Swimming pool; free sunbeds; sun terrace; gardens; restaurant, weekly Gala dinner with live music; weekly buffet dinner with occasional piano bar; stylish lounge and snack bar; air-conditioning (1 Jun-30 Sep); hairdresser; beauty salon; sauna and jacuzzi; small gym; table tennis; lift; safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a lower ground floor twin room with bath or shower and wc; terrace or patio; satellite TV; minibar; air-conditioning (1 Jun-30 Sep) and hairdryer.
Options: Single room; upper floor balcony room.
Official category: 4 star.
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View Holiday PhotosGrand Hotel Cesare Augusto
Enjoying a desirable position in the centre of Sorrento, this well established hotel is perfect if you like being right in the centre of things. With elegant public areas and well kept colourful gardens, the hotel provides a wonderful base in Sorrento.
Location: In the heart of Sorrento with the main square, Piazzo Tasso, shops, bars and restaurants only 50 metres away.
Facilities: Panoramic rooftop terrace with swimming pool and snack bar; free sunbeds and towels; lounge; bar; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; balcony; air-conditioning (1 Jun-30 Sep); satellite TV and safety deposit box.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 4 star. -
View Holiday PhotosPiccolo Paradiso
A family-run hotel, the Piccolo Paradiso, is attractively furnished and offers lovely sea views from the pool terrace.
Location: On a hillside overlooking the bay, 150 metres from the fishing harbour of Marina della Lobra; 200 metres from the nearest beach and 6 kilometres from Sorrento itself.
Facilities: Swimming pool; free sunbeds; non-smoking restaurant (men must wear trousers to dinner); bar serving snacks; room service; lounge area with TV; safety deposit boxes in reception (charge); occasional live music; laundry service.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning (Jun-Sep); hairdryer.
Options: Balcony and side sea view; single room.
Official category: 3 star.
Note: Steps and hilly area mean it is not suitable for the less mobile. -
View Holiday PhotosVilla Maria
plusA comfortable, central hotel, the Villa Maria has recently been renovated and is elegantly furnished. It makes an excellent base from which to enjoy and explore Sorrento and its environs.
Location: In Sorrento centre with the beach a short walk away.
Facilities: Swimming pool; sauna; solarium; jacuzzi; restaurant; breakfast buffet; bar; terrace; room service; small gym; safety deposit box; money exchange.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning (May-Sep); balcony.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 3 star. -
View Holiday PhotosMetropole
A traditional hotel with modern Italian touches, the Metropole has all the amenities you'd expect. Its bright, but shady patio is the perfect place for guests to relax after a day out.
Location: The Hotel is on a panoramic road and only 1 km to the town's shops, restaurants and bars. 10 metres from the local bus stop.
Facilities: Swimming pool with jacuzzi; restaurant; bar; lounge; room service; safety deposit box in reception; money exchange; lift.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; balcony; satellite TV; telephone; air-conditioning (15 Jun-15 Sep).
Options: Single room (no balcony).
Official category: 3 star.
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Accommodation on Tour
Rome: Caravel (3*); Capri: Villa San Michele at Anacapri (3*) or Residenza at Capri (4*); Sorrento: Tirrenia (3*).
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