Day 01 Saturday - CATANIA:
Independent arrival at the hotel. Accommodation. Welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight at your hotel. (D)

Day 02 Sunday – CATANIA/SIRACUSA/RAGUSA:
After buffet breakfast, depart for Syracuse and visit the archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, historical centre of the city. Lunch on your own. Visit the Cathedral and Arethusa Fountain. Depart for Ragusa and accommodation at Hotel. The evening will be dedicated to a fascinating visit to the historical center of Ibla and dinner in a famous restaurant with a typical Sicilian menu. Overnight. (B, D)

Day 03 Monday - RAGUSA/PIAZZA-ARMERINA/AGRIGENTO:
After buffet breakfast, depart for Caltagirone famous center of the Sicilian ceramics production. Continue to Piazza Armerina and visit the world reknown Villa Romana del Casale thanks to its well preserved mosaics. Lunch in a local restaurant with a special menu chosen to give you the opportunity to taste the local specialities. Depart for Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples. Accommodation and dinner at your hotel. After dinner an unforgettable tour of the Valley of the Temples by night. (B, L, D)

Day 04 Tuesday – AGRIGENTO/ PALERMO/ MONREALE:
After buffet breakfast depart for Palermo. Accommodation at hotel. Time at leisure and lunch at your own. In the afternoon visit Monreale : the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-Norman style. Continue to visit the historical center of Palermo, one of the largest in Europe ( including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel and the Royal Palace ). Accommodation at your hotel. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 05 Wednesday – PALERMO/SEGESTA/ERICE/TRAPANI/PALERMO:
After buffet breakfast, depart for Segesta to admire the Temple and the Theatre surrounded by a suggestive landscape. Continue to the medieval village of Erice placed on the top of a hill and walk in its tiny and characteristic streets. Lunch on your own. Continue to Trapani viewing the salt windmills still working. Return to Palermo. Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 06 Thursday - PALERMO/CEFALU’/PARCO DEI NEBRODI/TAORMINA /GIARDINI NAXOS:
After buffet breakfast, depart for Cefalů and visit the Arab-Norman Cathedral. Enjoy a walk in the streets of the small village and continue to the Park of “Nebrodi”. Stop at the Miraglia Forest for lunch with a typical menu. Continue to Cesarň, Randazzo and visit Etna Park from an unusual point of view, the North part of it. Indescribable landscapes will appear before your eyes. Arrive in Giardini Naxos, dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 07 Friday – TAORMINA/ GIARDINI NAXOS:
After breakfast, full day at leisure in one of the most famous Mediterranean resorts. Enjoy this free day by walking in the streets of Taormina placed in a position which has inspired a lot of artists. For those who will be interested the possibility of an optional excursion to Mount Etna ( till 1800 mtrs or ascent to 3000 mtrs). In the evening be ready for a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 08 Saturday – TAORMINA / GIARDINI NAXOS:
After buffet breakfast, end of the Tour. (B)

Land package - 8 days/7 nights:
valid for travels between October 2006 - October 2007

Package includes:
- 7 nights accommodation at 4* First Class Hotels
- A welcome dinner
- Extensive sightseeing as outlined in itinerary
- Air-conditioned transportation to all sightseeing tours/excursions
- Meals as outlined (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- All local tax and service charges

Hotel(s) and location:
- 5* Hotel Grand Excelsior, Catania
- 4* Hotel Mediterraneo, Ragusa
- 4* Hotel Della Valle Jolly, Agrigento
- 4* Hotel Grande Albergo Sole, Palermo
- 4* Hotel Caesars Palace Hotel, Taormina Giardini Naxos

- Rates are NET in US dollars
- Rates are per person based on double occupancy
- Subject to availability
- Rates are subject to change due to currency fluctuation
- Some entrance fees are not included ($45.00)