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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Dioscuri Bay PalaceHotel Class: Superior First Class The Dioscuri Bay Palace is set on the promenade of San Leone, close to the historical center and the Valley of the Temples. All 102 rooms have a balcony overlooking the sea or the hinterland, TV, air-conditioning, WiFi internet, and telephone. Additionally, the hotel has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, and opportunities to explore the local area.  Principe di Villa FrancaHotel Class: Superior First Class The Hotel Principe di Villa Franca is located in Palermo, Sicily. The antiqued rooms and their marble floors give an old-world touch of elegance to the hotel, while the modern comforts of air-conditioning and artwork are added for a touch of ‘today’. All guest rooms have air-conditioning, TV, telephone, and minibar. Additional hotel amenities include pool, bar, and restaurant.  Grand Hotel OrtigiaHotel Class: Superior First Class Overlooking the Porto Grande, the Grand Hotel Ortigia has been in its prime spot since 1898. All guest rooms are equipped with minibar and air-conditioning. Hotel amenities include restaurant, and access to the hotel’s private beach.  Giardino dei GreciHotel Class: Superior First Class On the bay of Taormina, the Hotel Giardino dei Graci is a mixture of traditional culture and modern elegance. All guests stay in rooms furbished with internet, terrace, satellite TV, telephone, and air-conditioning. Additional hotel amenities include snack bar, pool, terrace, and coffee shop.  Baglio OnetoHotel Class: Superior First Class Located in Marsala, the Baglio Oneto Hotel Resort lies in the blissful solitude of the Sicilian countryside. All guests stay in rooms well equipped with air-conditioning, telephone, and TV. This Sicilian manor estate converted into a delightful resort also includes a pool, restaurant, and gardens.
Day 1 - Palermo, Sicily
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, rich with a long heritage of ancient history and great art. Check-in to your superior first class hotel and enjoy a welcome cocktail before dinner. Meals D Principe di Villa Franca Day 2 - Monreale & Palermo Sightseeing Today’s tour includes the unusual cathedral of Monreale, a 12th century blend of Arab, Byzantine and Norman styles with lovely interior mosaics. In Palermo, an ancient city once ruled by Phoenicians, Romans, Goths, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans, you’ll visit the Cathedral, Palazzo dei Normanni and the Cappela Palatina. Then relax over a typical Palermitano lunch, including panelle and arancine, with wine. Meals B,L Day 3 - Palermo / Segesta / Erice / Marsala-Trapani Drive to Segesta for a private tour of the island’s best-preserved Greek archaeological site, located in the scenic Sicilian countryside. See the perfectly preserved Doric temple and ascend the summit for spectacular views. Continue to the medieval town of Erice; stroll the cobblestone streets and stop-in for a visit with Maria Grammatico, the world-famous pastry chef, to sample the delights of her kitchen. Your last stop of the day is a winery in Marsala, the city of wine. Tonight is spent in a magnificent country manor near Marsala-Trapani. Meals B,D Baglio Oneto Day 4 - Marsala-Trapani / Agrigento Your sightseeing begins at a scenic estate to taste the local extra-virgin olive oil. Then tour the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento#WHS# – one of the world’s most important archeological sites. After dinner tonight in a fine restaurant, you’ll tour the valley’s illuminated temples. Enjoy a peaceful overnight at your superior first-class hotel, overlooking the bay. Meals B,D Dioscuri Bay Palace Day 5 - Noto and Siracusa Journey through the countryside of central Sicily en route to Piazza Armerina to see the remains of Villa del Casale#WHS# and the largest collection of late Roman mosaics. Next is Noto#WHS#, where you’ll explore the historic town center, filled with beautiful Baroque palaces, churches and homes. Then travel to Siracusa, a gorgeous city with a long history of overlapping cultures. Check-in to your superior first-class hotel and enjoy a free evening. Meals B,D Grand Hotel Ortigia Day 6 - Visit Mt. Etna / Taormina Siracusa#WHS# was the city of Archimedes and Aeschylus and once rivaled Athens as the most important city of the ancient Greek world. Your sightseeing includes Ortigia, the city’s medieval section, and the Archaeological Park to see the Altar of Geron II and the Ear of Dionysius. Visit the town’s well-preserved Greek Theater carved out of the rocky hillside and ascend Mt. Etna to 6,500 feet above sea level to an area of recent eruptions. After a lunch of regional Etna cuisine and wine, you’ll continue on to Taormina, Sicily’s most famous resort town and a favorite of 19th-century English aristocrats. The city is lovely by day, and in the evening the ambience is simply enchanting. Stroll the illuminated streets and enjoy the view of Mt. Etna’s nocturnal fires. Overnight in beautiful Naxos Beach in a charming superior first-class hotel. Meals B,L Giardini dei Greci Day 7 - Taormina This morning, you visit the Greco-Roman theater, one of Sicily’s largest and wonderfully preserved. From this hilltop site, you’ll have breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea and Mt. Etna in the background. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. You’ll find winding medieval streets, welcoming cafes and delightful boutiques. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at one of our favorite Sicilian restaurants. Meals B,D Day 8 - Taormina Your tour finishes this morning. Or, discover more of Italy and Europe with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals
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