Carol's Trips, LLC presents Splendid Sicilia featuring Palermo, Siracusa and Taormina April 18 27, 2020 Book Now & Save $ 150 Per Person For more information contact Carol Cane (352) 787-9253 caroltrips@yahoo.com or Rosemary Ganci (352) 751-4432 TRIPSBYROSEMARY@GMAIL.COM
10 Days 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners Book Now & Save $150 Per Person: Double $4,549; Single $5,099; Triple $4,519 Double $4,399 * Single $4,949; Triple $4,369 For bookings made after Oct 18, 2019 call for rates. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Orlando Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $315 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from MCO Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class $5,490 Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) "Leisure Stays" are tours in which the itineraries are designed to allow for multiple-night stays in two or more cities. This allows you a more leisurely pace and more time to explore the destinations on your own. Collette s Flagship: Collette s tours open the door to a world of amazing destinations. Marvel at must-see sights, sample regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels and connect with new and captivating cultures. These itineraries offer an inspiring and easy way to experience the world, where an expert guide takes care of all the details. 916825
Culinary Inclusions Learn to make ricotta at a family farm in the countryside. Savor an unforgettable homemade farmhouse lunch. Sample Sicilian street food at a local market in Palermo. Collette Experiences Explore Corleone and learn about the anti-mafia movement. Visit a medieval palace where you re welcomed by a countess. Must-See Inclusions Spend 4 nights in both Palermo and Taormina and explore the island s most impressive sights. Immerse yourself in ancient history with numerous visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites: Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa, and the cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale. Journey to the beautiful seaside town of Cefalù. Highlights: Palermo, Monreale, Corleone, Cefalù, Farm Visit, Agrigento, Taormina, Siracusa Day 1: Saturday, April 18, 2020 Overnight Flight You are on your way to Sicily. Experience the sights, sounds and charms of this sparkling Mediterranean island. Day 2: Sunday, April 19, 2020 Palermo, Italy - Tour Begins Welcome to Palermo (UNESCO), Sicily s vibrant and welcoming capital. Bursting with Arab-Norman architectural masterpieces, this island s history is waiting to be discovered. This evening, come to know your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner. (D) Day 3: Monday, April 20, 2020 Palermo - Monreale - Palermo Set out this morning on a comprehensive panoramic tour of Palermo. See the exotic blend of Moorish, Norman and Baroque styles of the historic squares of Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini. Introduce yourself to the Palace of the Normans and La Martorana Church, and explore the cathedral that houses the Imperial Crown of Constance of Aragon. Afterward, head to nearby Monreale, where the town s 12th-century cathedral dazzles from the moment
you step inside. Return to Palermo for a stop at an open-air market for a taste of traditional Sicilian street food. Later, you are invited to a medieval palace where a countess welcomes you on a tour of her family s home and joins you for an aperitif and hors d oeuvres in one of the palace's chambers. (B) Day 4: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Palermo - Corleone - Palermo Head to the heart of Sicily. Find a warm welcome in the village of Corleone, the namesake of the family from the movie The Godfather. Here, the villagers have fought the connection to the Mafia for decades, and you ll learn the history behind their struggles as a local resident guides you through the CIDMA (International Documentary Center of the Mafia and the No-Mafia Movement). Hear tales of the Mafia s past and the plight of the Sicilian people to eradicate the Mafia altogether. Tonight, join a sommelier for a quick wine class before sitting down to a delectable 4- course meal, complete with curated wine pairings. (B, D) Day 5: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Palermo - Cefalù - Sicilian Countryside - Palermo Journey to the countryside and stroll the medieval streets of Cefalù, a seaside town that s home to one of Sicily s most magnificent cathedrals. Then we are off to experience a day on a family farm where Sicilian folk music greets your arrival. Learn about the variety of products they create on the farm and observe how they make a Sicilian favorite ricotta cheese!* Watch a chef prepare local specialties before sitting down for a hearty lunch featuring family recipes made from their own products. Return to Palermo for an evening at leisure. (B, L) Day 6: Thursday, April 23, 2020 Palermo - Agrigento - Taormina Epic history and stunning scenery lie ahead in the Valley of the Temples (UNESCO), a place filled with ancient Greek ruins. Join an expert on a guided tour as you explore this onceprominent Greek colony and the temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules and Jupiter. Your journey continues past the Erei Mountains to Sicily s stunning Ionian Coast. The gorgeous
coastal city of Taormina is your home for the next four nights. (B, D) Day 7: Friday, April 24, 2020 Taormina Today explore Taormina, the jewel of Sicily. A local guide leads you on a tour of this picturesque city where you ll see the wellpreserved Greek theatre, the Duomo and the public gardens. Spend the afternoon on your own getting to know this city perched high above the sea. Dine at a sidewalk café, shop in the town s boutiques, or choose to join an optional excursion that gets upclose to majestic Mount Etna. (B) Day 8: Saturday, April 25, 2020 Taormina It s your choice! Visit the hilltop village of Savoca, one of the settings for the classic film The Godfather. Follow the quaint alleyways of this remarkablypreserved settlement, founded in 1134. Journey to the historic Bar Vitelli and the 14th-century church, Chiesa di Santa Lucia (film buffs are sure to recognize these two landmarks) -OR- you may prefer visiting beautiful Castelmola. Resting on a mountaintop above the community of Taormina, this quaint village offers unparalleled views of Mount Etna, Taormina, the Bay of Giardini Naxos, and the Strait of Messina. (B) Day 9: Sunday, April 26, 2020 Taormina - Siracusa - Taormina Reflect on the grandeur of ancient Greece while uncovering its archaeological treasures in historic Siracusa. An expert shares stories of Siracusa s creation while leading you through the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, with its impressive collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. This evening, toast Sicilian culture as you re serenaded by local musicians during your farewell dinner. (B, D) Day 10: Monday, April 27, 2020 Taormina - Tour Ends Your journey through Sicily comes to a close today. Return home with cherished memories of an unforgettable adventure. (B) For important reservation information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/916825. You can also find this information on your tour documents.
Itinerary at a glance Day 1 Overnight Flight Days 2 5 Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa, Palermo Days 6 9 Hotel Villa Diodoro, Taormina On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Experience It! Siracusa Once the most important Greek city state in the world, Siracusa was a city filled with great monuments and temples. Today, the best preserved Greek site is the theatre which is carved out of the local stone. Nearby are the ancient quarries and a cave called the Orecchio di Dionisi, or "Ear of Dyonisis" the limestone cave named by the painter Caravaggio. Additional remnants of the ancient Greek city can be seen on the island of Ortygia, where guests can see parts of the Temple of Apollo and the beautiful Church of Santa Lucia, which was constructed using ancient Temple columns. Please Note: IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour. Museum visits and shopping may be affected with observance of religious or local holidays. *The ricotta demonstration may not be available while sheep nurse their young. To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airportto-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces, should be expected. Our air guests will depart from Catania airport. All of our return transfers will depart from Taormina to Catania airport. Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of October 11, 2019 are based upon availability. Final payment due by February 18, 2020. Deposits are refundable up until October 18, 2019. CST#2006766-20 UBN#601220855 Nevada Sellers of Travel Registration No. 2003-0279 For more information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/916825
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