VISION  TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

in association with Manditours presents:

SPLENDOURS OF SICILY

Sept.20, 2014 to Oct.4, 2014

Please join me on this 15 day, small group trip to an island rich in history, packed with the remains of civilizations long past.

Our journey begins in Palermo, with its Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel containing stunning mosaics.

We will drive up to Monreale, overlooking Palermo, and visit the Cathedral and enjoy the views of the surrounding valley.

From Palermo we travel to Marsala, stopping on the way to visit Segesta, with its Doric Temple, and Erice, a mountaintop village.

In Marsala we will enjoy a day at leisure as well as touring the local area including a visit to a winery in the Trapani/ Marsala area for a tasting and light lunch.  We will carry on to Mazara del Vallo for a panoramic tour before stopping at Selinunte to visit its archaeological park.

From here we continue to Agrigento where we will visit the Valley of the Temples.

An early departure from Agrigento will take us to Noto.  En  route we will pay a 2 hour visit to Casale Romano in Piazza Armerina , an imposing Roman Villa.  We will also stop at Modica, famous for its baroque style and the tradition of chocolate making, for a typical lunch.

In Noto we will have a day at leisure to explore on our own this colourful village, a World Heritage Site due to its masterpieces of Sicilian baroque Style.

(our hotel)

We then proceed to Siracusa with its famous archaeological park and the most ancient  area called Ortigia, linked by a natural bridge.  We will pause here for a day at leisure and to do some shopping.

To conclude our trip we will proceed to Taormina and stay at the beach resort area called Giardini Naxos.

  We will have a ½ day tour of Taormina that will visit the Greek Theatre.  An optional ½ day tour to Mt. Etna will be available to complete the day or leisure time.

  We will also enjoy a full day excursion to the volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea called the Aeolian Islands, visiting Vulcano and Lipari.  A World Heritage site, it is described by Lonely Planet as a place of extraordinary natural beauty.

COST: $3255.00 each based on double occupancy
Single add $625.00

International airfare not included ( approx. 1250.00 from Toronto)

Group minimum size: 10

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

-bus transfers at arrival and departure

-13 nights accommodation including breakfast in 31/2 star or better hotels

-3 lunches and 2 dinners at typical restaurants

-land transportation by deluxe air-conditioned coach

-English speaking local tour guides

-ferries to and from Aeolian Islands

-services of a Tour Leader

For further information or to book this tour, please contact:
 Gerry at 416-463-5184 or gerry.pitts@vision2000.ca