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BlueStone Tourism Services
Tour operator & incentive destination management for Sicily
Eris Centre - Suite 309 - Via Pulica s.n.
Lotto Colle del Gelsomino - 95024 Aci S. Antonio (CT) - Italy
Tel. +39.095.7652696 (ext.309) - Fax +39.095.7652696 (ext.319)
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BlueStone Tourism Services - Incoming tour operator & incentive destination management in Sicily: Specialist for your southern Italy and Sicily tours and for Sicily holidays and vacation with our tour packages. Sicilian heritage is a deluxe tour of Sicily. The main destinations are: Monreale, Palermo, Erice, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Leonforte, Enna, Piazza Armerina, Mount Etna, Siracusa, Taormina. This escorted tour is available with departures from Palermo from March to December. The guided tour ends in Catania.
Sicilian heritage escorted tour
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"Breathtaking sights, tastes and perfumes of the heritage of Sicily"
7 nights /8 days
Palermo (3 nights) Leonforte/Enna (2 nights) Taormina (2 nights)
Departure: GUARANTEED (with a minimum of 2 guest)
Small size group: Maximum 20 clients
This tour offers the chance to share and learn the heritage of the Sicilian Island and its secrets and discovering our local traditions. The accommodation is the best available, which usually means a combination of well known first class hotels. The food is first rate, with a blend of haute cuisine and regional Sicilian dishes. The guides are knowledgeable and charming.
Day by day itinerary
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Day 1 - (Saturday): Palermo.
You are greeted at Palermo airport and transferred to your hotel in the city. Late in the afternoon, after a brief introduction made by your Tour Director, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at local restaurant. (D)
Day 2 - (Sunday): Monreale and Palermo.
After breakfast, your local guide will show you where the Arab-Norman art and architecture reached the pinnacle of its glory with the Duomo di Monreale, launched in 1174 by William II
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Eris Centre - Suite 309
Via Pulica s.n.
Lotto Colle del Gelsomino
95024 Aci S. Antonio (CT)
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Tel. +39.095.7652696 (ext.309)
Fax +39.095.7652696 (ext.319)
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here, the fine golden mosaics ceiling represent scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Then, to the Palatine Chapel in Palermo, which was the crowning architectural achievement of William II's Grandfather, Roger II. Continuing, by seeing: Piazza Pretoria, Santa Caterina and San Giuseppe dei Teatini, Via Maqueda with its "four corners", a quartet of baroque palaces, left over from the heyday of Spanish rule of 1560. Then, we visit the Cathedral, built with various
best preserved castle in Sicily. Continue to Piazza Armerina to see the ruins of the Roman Villa del Casale. The mosaics discovered here are celebrated among scholars of antiquity. In the afternoon, we visit the baroque town of Caltagirone known as “the city of ceramics”. Ceramics have been produced here for over 1000 years. Climb the stairway of Santa Maria del Monte, city’s symbol made out of 142 steps
decorated with splendid glazed majolica tiles. Time for leisure. Return to our hotel for dinner.
Day 6 - (Thursday): Leonforte - Syracuse - Taormina.
Today we depart to Syracuse, once the most important competitor to Athens. Colonists from Corinth founded Syracuse in 735 B.C. On arrival, we walk on Ortygia Island, the heart of the city centre. In the afternoon, our guided visit through archaeological area shows the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise Quarry. Then, we drive along the coast to Taormina, world famous resort of Sicily for its views and atmosphere. (BB)
Day 7 - (Friday): Taormina - Mount Etna - Santa Venerina - Taormina.
A short drive takes us to the slopes of Mt. Etna. Weather and volcanic conditions permitting, we experience the lava fields and incredible views of Europe's highest volcano, and one of the most active. Then to a winery and farmhouse, located in the lovely village of Santa Venerina. This estate also produces olive oil, grappa, sparkling wine and rural food. We indulge in a typical light-lunch at the farmhouse. In the afternoon, back to Taormina and time at leisure. Tonight we gather for a Farewell Dinner at local restaurant. (BB L D)
Day 8 - (Saturday): Taormina - Catania.
Time to say goodbye to Sicily as we are transferred to Catania airport (CTA) for our return flight.
MEAL LEGEND: BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner.
Tour rates
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PRICES ARE EUR PER PERSON, IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
Euros 1600.00 per person in double/twin standard occupancy.
Euros 1850.00 per person in single standard occupancy.
DELUXE SICILIAN HERITAGE SUPPLEMENT.
Euros 300.00 per person in double/twin superior occupancy.
Euros 300.00 per person in double for single use superior occupancy.
Included in our rates
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Private Airport Transfers for services done from h 8:00AM to h 7:00PM.
Palermo: Three nights accommodation .
Leonforte: Two nights accommodation in Villa.
Taormina: Two nights accommodation .
Buffet breakfast daily.
Two visit to Sicilian cellars and tasting Sicilian wine.
Deluxe Vehicle-coach with Air Conditioning.
English speaking Tour Director/Driver as per program.
Welcome Dinner with choice of 2 set-menu .
Farewell Dinner with choice of 2 set-menu .
Two dinners at Hotel-Villa with choice of 2 set-menu.
One light-lunch at Olive-Oil factory-farmhouse with tasting typical local dishes.
One light-lunch at Winery-farmhouse with tasting typical Etna dishes.
Natural mineral water at included meals.
All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as specified in the itinerary.
Cable car to Erice city centre (subject to weather forecast).
Cable car to Etna Volcano (subject to weather forecast).
Admission fee included for all sites and other activities as per itinerary.
Baggage Handling of one piece of luggage at hotel.
Hotel & City Taxes.
Not included in our rates
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Intercontinental Flight.
Gratuities to Tour Director and Driver.
Porterage at airport.
Gratuities to Local Guide.
Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program.
Travel Insurance.
Airport Transfer done h 8:00PM to h 7:00AM - clients have to pay the night-use supplement, Euros 20.00 per person each way.
Tour highlights
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Palermo: Sicilian Capital.
Monreale: Gold mosaic's scene from the Old and New Testaments.
Erice: Breathtaking views and fortress.
Marsala: World known wine producing town + Winery.
Fontanasalsa: Olive-Oil factory.
Trapani: Saltpan works.
Enna: Lombardia Castle.
Agrigento: Valley of Temples & almond trees.
Piazza Armerina: Best Roman mosaics of Sicily.
Caltagirone: Traditional ceramic & pottery.
Syracuse: Archaeological Sicilian city.
Taormina: Renowned Mediterranean resort.
Etna: Highest active Volcano of Europe.
Santa Venerina: Winery and tasting.
First class hotels during the tour
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Palermo: Hotel Plaza Opera (Standard Room).
Leonforte: Villa Gussio Nicoletti (Standard Room).
Taormina: Hotel Villa Angela or Hotel Montetauro (Standard Room, no Sea View).
Hotels may be substituted with others of similar category.
Deluxe Sicilian heritage tour hotels
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Palermo: Hotel Plaza Opera (Superior Room, Welcome box fruit on arrival).
Leonforte: Villa Gussio Nicoletti (Superior Room).
Taormina: Hotel Montetauro (Superior Room, Sea View)
Hotels may be substituted with others of similar category
Download the tour program
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You can download our escorted tour program in Microsoft Word or PDF format by clicking the icons below.
styles through the Greek-Roman, Norman, Arabic, Islamic domination. (BB)
Day 3 - (Monday): Palermo - Erice - Trapani - Marsala - Palermo.
Early departure to tour western Sicily. We will reach Erice-city centre by cableway. The Elymians settled the town of Erice, although at present day it is a medieval town; it was an important religious site dedicated to the goddesses of fertility. We wander through its ancient streets and visit some of the famous home made pastries shops, world-famous for marzipan candies and other delicacies, such as the almond and pistachio pastries. Then, to an olive oil factory and farmhouse, located in the lovely village of Fontanasalsa, to enjoy our light-lunch. In the afternoon, we travel between Trapani and Marsala to the Salt Road, to tour the historic saltpan works, where the ancient tradition of harvesting salt from the sea is still practiced nowadays. We arrive in Marsala and visit a local winery's cellar and taste Sicilian wines. Later, back to Palermo. (BB L)
Day 4 - (Tuesday): Palermo - Agrigento - Leonforte (Enna).
Today's drive across the vast countryside enables us to see Sicily's great variety of sceneries. We soon arrive in Agrigento, whose history dates back to 580 BC. We go for a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples, a magnificent cluster of Greek ruins overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Later, we depart to Leonforte near Enna: this town boasts a rich production of wheat, citrus fruits, olive oil. Tonight we lodge in Villa Gussio, a typical Sicilian old-country hotel. The hotel is a jewel set in the green heart of Sicily, a magic place where history and nature blend to celebrate a spontaneous hymn to beauty. Dinner at hotel. (BB D)
Day 5 - (Wednesday): Leonforte - Enna - Piazza Armerina - Caltagirone - Leonforte.
Our first stop is at Enna. It was a centre of great military importance under the Greeks and Romans. On the upper part of the town, stands the Lombardia Castle, the most ancient and
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