also produces olive oil, grappa, sparkling wine, and traditionally produced local food. We will take pleasure in a typical Sicilian light lunch at the farmhouse. This afternoon, back to Taormina and time at leisure. Tonight we gather for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (BB L D)
Day 7: Taormina at leisure.
A free day to explore the town on your own or OPTIONAL EXCURSION. (BB)
Day 8: Taormina and Catania.
Pack up your souvenirs and your memories, time to say goodbye to Sicily as you are transferred to Catania Airport (CTA) for your return flight. (BB)
MEAL LEGEND: BB Buffet Continental Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner.
Tour rates
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PRICES ARE EUR PER PERSON, IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
Euros 1750,00 per person in dbl/twn occupancy.
Euros 1990,00 per person in single occupancy.
Euros 1690,00 in triple room occupancy.
Included in our rates
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Airport Transfers for services done between 8:00AM to 7:00PM.
Palermo: Three nights in superior accommodation.
Leonforte: One night in superior accommodation in Villa.
Taormina: Three nights in superior accommodation, sea view rooms.
Daily breakfast buffet.
Vehicle/coach with air conditioning.
English speaking Tour Director/Driver Guide as per program.
Welcome Dinner with choice of 2 set group menus.
Farewell Dinner with choice of 2 set group menus.
Two visits to Sicilian cellars with Sicilian wine tasting.
One dinner at Hotel/Villa with set menu.
One lunch in Syracuse with set menu.
One light lunch at olive oil factory/farmhouse with tasting of typical local dishes.
One light lunch at winery/farmhouse with tasting typical Etna dishes.
One visit to a local olive oil factory and olive oil tasting.
Natural mineral water at included meals.
All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as specified in the itinerary.
Admission fees included for all sites and other activities as per itinerary.
Baggage Handling of one piece of luggage at hotel.
Hotel & City Taxes.
Properties used
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Palermo: Hotel Plaza Opera (First Class).
Leonforte: Villa Gussio Nicoletti (Boutique).
Taormina: Hotel Villa Angela (Boutique).
Hotels may be substituted with others of similar category.
List of Hotels will be provided 20 days before departure.
Departure dates
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DEPARTURE DATES AVAILABLE:
May: 16
June: 6, 27
September: 5, 26
October: 17
Day 2 - Optional excursion to Cefalu'
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Day 2: Palermo, Cefalu' and Palermo.
Afternoon departure for Cefalů, a charming coastal town, a former fishing village, which is also home to a breathtaking Norman Cathedral with dazzling mosaics. Take a stroll to the city center and down the main street to reach the Cathedral. Free time to explore the unique shops or stroll along the beach. Later back to Palermo.
Rate per person: EUR 60.00
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
Vehicle/coach with air conditioning.
English speaking Tour Director/Driver Guide as per program.
All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as specified in the itinerary.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
Gratuities.
Admission fees.
Day 7 - Optional excursion: Taormina Gourmet Cooking Course
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Day 7: Taormina Gourmet Cooking Course (H 9:00 AM - H 1:00 PM).
Independently arrive at a local restaurant in Taormina where we will be greeted by Chef Antonio Orlando and Chef Donna Maria. Next a walk takes us to a nearby open air market where we'll purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and all the ingredients necessary for the cooking experience. Back at the restaurant we will start cooking. At the end of the cooking course, we will enjoy our delectable creations with the perfect compliment a unique Sicilian wine. Dessert follows accompanied by a typical local dessert wine. (L)
Rate per person: EUR 110,00
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
Gourmet cooking course.
A Lunch at the local restaurant to taste your creations.
Beverage: water, ˝ bottle local wine, dessert wine.
All sightseeing and tasting as specified in the itinerary.
City taxes.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
Gratuities.
Round trip restaurant transfers.
Important note
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Our finest small group tour (15 person limit) of Sicily from Palermo, with guaranteed scheduled departures, is for English speaking clients only, with boutique lodging in former villas, visits the principal ancient sites of Sicily. These tour departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 clients. This tour will be operated with either a Driver-Guide from 2 to 5 people. From 6 to 15 clients, tour is operated with a driver, a Tour Escort, and licensed Local Guides where necessary. If you want a more personalized experience while visiting our fabulous island this is unsurpassed…