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9 Day Classic Sicily - Tuesday Departure

Palermo Round-trip
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Tour Operator:

Gate1 Tours

Tour Code:

IT-9DCLSICIL

Start City:

Palermo

End City:

Palermo

Tour Style:

Escorted Tour

Tour Quality:

First Class

Tour Length:

9 days

Dates & Prices

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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Countries Visited

Italy

Cities Visited

Agrigento , Giardini Naxos , Palermo

DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Palermo
Arrive in Palermo and transfer to your hotel. The energetic city of Palermo is the capital of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM (exact time will be advised on tour arrival day), followed by dinner. We recommend you to select flights that arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Palermo
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Thursday - Monreale Cathedral, Tour Palermo's Old City
Travel to the hilltop town of Monreale to visit the Norman Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece, with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics. Return to Palermo for a tour of the ancient Old City with its incredible mix of architectural styles, including its magnificent Cathedral. In the afternoon, discover Palermo on your own with its bustling street markets, winding alleyways, and colorful back streets. Perhaps choose to join the optional tour to the charming seaside town of Cefalu, distinguished by its medieval settings. Here, see Piazza del Duomo and the delightful Fisherman's Village nestled on one of Sicily's most beautiful sand beaches. Stroll the picturesque lanes in the historic center before returning to Palermo
Optional: Cefalu Tour (PM)
Overnight: Palermo
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Friday - Erice, Farm Lunch
Drive the winding roads to mountaintop Erice, a wonderfully preserved medieval town with breathtaking views and a great historical presence. Walk along the cobbled streets lined with superb examples of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture. View the island's landmark windmills and salt mines before reaching a local farm. Your lunch will feature some of the area's local delicacies, including extra virgin olive oil and wine. Arrive in Agrigento and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. This evening, have dinner together
Overnight: Agrigento
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Saturday - Tour Agrigento's Valley of the Temples
Today, discover Agrigento's celebrated Valley of the Temples, the largest and best preserved temple ruins outside of mainland Greece. Tour this magnificent archaeological park that consists of eight Greek temples, built between 430 and 510 B.C., all majestically positioned in the same area on rocky crests south of modern day Agrigento. After lunch, travel to the coastal town of Giardini Naxos. Evening is at leisure in this resort town
Overnight: Giardini Naxos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6, Sunday - Full Day in Giardini Naxos
Full day at leisure in Giardini Naxos, or join the not to be missed optional tour to Syracuse. Here, you can step back in time to the bygone era of Greek Sicily, and explore the birthplace of Archimedes. Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park, the Greek Theater, the remains of Roman Amphitheater and the "Ear of Dionysius," an awe-inspiring artificial limestone cave renowned for its outstanding acoustics. Then, admire its old quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on the island of Ortygia before returning to Giardini Naxos
Optional: Syracuse Tour (AM)
Overnight: Giardini Naxos
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Monday - Mt. Etna and Taormina
Begin the day with a visit to the lava-crusted slopes of Mt. Etna, which stands 11,000 feet tall, dominates the scenery, and is the most active volcano in Europe! Ascend the Mount to reach the Silvestri Craters; step carefully on the varied layers of lava which have solidified over the centuries. Learn about Etna's impact on the surrounding area and its unique geology before returning to Giardini Naxos. In the afternoon, take a panoramic tour of the city that includes the massive Greek Theater, one of the largest in Sicily, from where you can enjoy remarkable panoramas of the city and countryside. The rest of the day is at leisure in the upper town of Taormina to enjoy all of the many delights in this marvelous city. Shop to your heart's content at some of the chicest boutiques in Italy, have an aperitif overlooking the Bay of Naxos, or indulge in some of Italy's most delectable food. Tonight, savor dinner together
Overnight: Giardini Naxos
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Tuesday - Visit Piazza Armerina en Route to Palermo
Begin today by traveling to Piazza Armerina to view the intricate examples of Roman mosaics at the famous Roman Villa del Casale, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These extraordinarily vivid mosaics deal with numerous subjects, ranging from Homeric escapades and mythological scenes to portrayals of daily life. The villa itself was rediscovered in the 19th century after being almost completely covered by a landslide. After lunch, continue to Palermo, where you bid farewell to your Tour Manager on your last night in Sicily
Overnight: Palermo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 9, Wednesday - Depart Italy
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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Inclusions

Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.

Escorted Package Includes

  • Round trip flights New York-Palermo, Palermo-New York
    Other departure cities available.
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • 7 nights First Class accommodations
  • 3 nights Palermo
  • 1 night Agrigento
  • 3 nights Giardini Naxos
  • Italian city hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
  • 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners with wine
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of local guides in all major cities
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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    Special Features

  • Visit the Norman Cathedral in Monreale with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics
  • Tour the old city of Palermo with its incredible mix of architectural styles
  • Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best preserved outside of Greece
  • Ascend the lava-crusted slopes of Mt. Etna, the most active volcano in the world
  • Visit the Greek Theater in Taormina, one of the largest in Sicily
  • View the Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    • †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

    Not Included:
    Optional tours and gratuities.


    Additional Information:
    Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

    Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM. We recommend you to select flights that arrive no later than 4 PM.

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    Accommodations

    Mercure Palermo Centro
    This first class hotel is located in the center of Palermo.

    Hotel Dioscuri Bay Palace
    This first class hotel is located in a very attractive Bay on the seafront of San Leone.

    Sant'Alphio Garden
    This first class hotel is located in Giardini Naxos just 5 miles away from the famous town of Taormina.

    Mercure Palermo Centro
    This first class hotel is located in the center of Palermo.

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    Questions & Answers

    Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

    Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

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    Customer Reviews

    Overall Rating
    4.5
    Accommodations
    4.4
    Itinerary
    4.7
    Professional Staff
    4.4
    Repeat with Operator
    4.7
    Value for Money
    4.4

    Ratings based off 7 reviews - currently showing 3 reviews with comments only
    AL Adele on Aug 29, 2023  
    Accommodations
    5
    Itinerary
    5
    Professional Staff
    5
    Repeat with Operator
    5
    Value for Money
    5

    Great trip would definitely recommend

    ND Nancy on Apr 05, 2022  
    Accommodations
    3
    Itinerary
    5
    Professional Staff
    5
    Repeat with Operator
    5
    Value for Money
    3

    The tour with Gate 1 meet my expectations as usual except in one big instance. I bought the air from Gate 1 which includes vouchers for transportation from and to the airport. On arrival to the Palermo airport I was met by our tour guide and transported to the hotel. But at the end of the trip when we expected to be transported to the Palermo airport we were told by the tour guide that the transportation voucher had been revoked. We had to arrange last minute transportation to the airport at an additional expense (45 euros). Gate 1 was confused about our plans and thought that we were not entitled to the voucher. After returning home, I talked to a Gate 1 representative and cleared up the misunderstanding and she agreed that we were entitled to the voucher. But I am unhappy that having issued the voucher (mistake or not) they would have revoked it DURING my trip and not notified me. I will not buy air from Gate 1 again.

    EG Elizabeth on Sep 18, 2019  
    Accommodations
    5
    Itinerary
    5
    Professional Staff
    5
    Repeat with Operator
    5
    Value for Money
    5

    Not our favorite trip with Gate1. There was way too much time spent on the bus - some days two pit stops and one event. The food supplied was usually good. We like Gate 1 but this trip was disappointing. The guide was efficient and knowledgeable, but spoke in a dull monotone. He did not make the trip exciting. Even he said his voice put us to sleep.

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