The Best of Sicily – Highlights of the Mediterranean Sea
$6895
per person
Welcome to the largest island in the Mediterranean. With this 12 day tour, discover the charm of a land immersed in the Mediterranean sea, a crossroads of cultures & civilizations over the last 3,000 years.
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Destination
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Departure
Catania, Italy and Cefalu, Italy -
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AccommodationLocal GuideMost ActivitiesMost Meals -
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Baggage TransferDomestic FlightsDrinksGround TransportationGuide GratuitiesInternational FlightsLaundryOptional ActivitiesSouvenirsTravel Insurance
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Day 1
Arrival in Catania
Our 12-day tour will begin in Catania. You will be greeted at the airport by our local guide and will then be taken to our hotel at the Cavamera Firrato Winery. After checking in we will enjoy a special wine tasting before our gourmet dinner at the winery.
Overnight: Cavanera Firriato Winery with Wine Tasting and Dinner included
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Day 2
Mt. Etna Volcano & Taormina
After breakfast we will depart for Sicily's most famous Etna volcano. During this tour you will have a chance to appreciate the beautiful landscape of Mt. Etna's lava flows. We will reach Rifugio Sapienza, and take a short walk to admire one of the famous "Silvestri” craters and lava flows. We will have a chance to stop for shopping and lunch will be on your own. Then, on to Taormina. Here, we will visit the historic center with the beautiful ancient Greek Theater, Corvaja Palace, & Odeon and enjoy the incredible views and panoramas from this cliffside site. We will then drive to the famous ancient Greek city of Siracusa (Syracuse).
Overnight: Siracusa Re Federica Boutique Hotel, Breakfast Included
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Day 3
Siracusa Full Day
After breakfast, we will visit the characteristic market on Ortigia island in Siracusa, full of
colors and sounds. Followed by a tour of the Temple of Apollo, Piazza Archimede, Piazza
Duomo, the Cathedral, the Arethusa fountain. In the afternoon visit the archeological park,
Roman amphitheater, Ear of Dionysius, and the catacombs of S. John, which second only to
those in Rome.
Overnight: Siracusa Re Federica Boutique Hotel, Breakfast Included
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Trip Cost
$6,895 per person based on double occupancy and a group of 14
Single Supplement: $995
5 day Aeolian Island Extension:
$1595 (double occupancy)
$300 (single supplement)
Includes:
- 10 nights accommodations in deluxe hotels
- All breakfasts and four gourmet meals as listed in itinerary
- All admission fees to historical sites and churches
- Transportation in luxury Mercedes V Class vehicles
- Expert, fully-licensed English speaking Sicilian Guide with over 25 years of guiding experience
- Ancient and contemporary Sicilian history lectures
- Wine tastings and sampling of local delicacies
- If we do have to change a hotel, we will do our best to substitute another one of equal quality. We always strive to provide the best hotel experiences.
- Participants will be required to sign a standard liability release before the trip, acknowledging that there are risks associated with all types of travel.
- All traveler's must be vaccinated against COVID 19 at least 14 days prior to departure. To meet this requirement please bring your original COVID-19 vaccination record card on our trip. We also suggest taking a picture of this card to keep for your records as backup. All local trip leaders and coach drivers will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy will protect everyone on the trip. At this time, Italian law requires all tourists or Italian citizens to present their vaccination card before entering restaurants, hotels and archeological sites.
- A $1,000 non-refundable deposit with your registration form is due at this time and will secure your place on the core trip. The deposit is non-refundable because we are staying in many of Sicily's top boutique hotels and Sicily is currently experiencing a major international tourist boom due to pent up demand created during COVID. The hotels will only reserve our rooms if we place a deposit with them which is non-refundable. The balance is due 60 days before departure.
- Please make checks out to: Phil Rasori, MD a Professional Corporation and mail them to: Phil Rasori, MD, PO Box 361, Healdsburg, CA, 95448
- Any Questions? Please email us at: prasori@aol.com or rasoriexpeditions@gmail.com. Or call Phil at: 707-583-5662