SIT Tours 2009 - Jewels of the South

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Jewels of the South - 7 Days/6 Nights

Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Capri - Anacapri - Sorrento - Rende - Taormina - Etna - Siracusa - Taormina - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento - Monreale - Palermo
SIT Package Highlights include:• Visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting) • Deluxe Coach • Accommodation in select 4 Star hotels • 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners • Applicable hotel taxes • Entrance fees: the archeological park in Siracusa, Villa Romano in Piazza Armerina, Temples Valley in Agrigento • Baggage handling - 1 piece of luggage per passenger • English - French - speaking guides The tour does not include:• Tips; extras; drinks at meals • Anything not specified in the "highlights include" Our Hotels:Hotels may be substituted with similar category Calabria Region – Rende Hotel Executive Taormina or Giardini Naxos Park Hotel la Plage or Naxos Beach Agrigento Jolly della Valle Sorrento Grand Hotel Vesuvius or Grand Hotel Bristol Price per person:Single $3067; Double $2445; Triple $2286; Child with 2 adults $1953 Departure DatesSunday departures - May 24th; June 7th, 21st; July 5th, 19th; August 2nd, 23rd; September 6th, 20th; October 4th, 18th		An excellent tour that explores the treasures of the enchanting Amalfi coast and the beautiful island of Sicily. Visiting areas such as Sorrento, Capri, Mt Etna and discovering significant smaller towns will give you a great insight into the history and culture of both regions. Day 1 Sunday - Rome, Naples, Pompeii, SorrentoEarly morning departure from Rome for Naples, where a short visit of the town is featured. Then on to Pompeii, the famous Roman city destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Lunch in a local restaurant, and afterwards, visit the excavations. Proceed on to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Day 2 Monday - Sorrento, Capri, Sorrento Buffet breakfast. Depart for Capri by steamer. Weather conditions permitting, visit the Blue Grotto. Return to Marina Grande and then transfer to Anacapri. Lunch in a typical restaurant followed by a visit to Augustus’ Gardens, with a view of the Faraglioni. Return to Sorrento. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel. Day 3 Tuesday - Sorrento, Rende (Cosenza) Buffet breakfast. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, depart for Rende (Calabria region) with its magnificent Aragonese Castles. Dinner and overnight. Day 4 Wednesday - Rende, Taormina After breakfast, depart to the beautiful town of Taormina, a favorite with tourists worldwide. Free time for personal discoveries, for shopping or for a leisurely stroll along the panoramic terrace. Overnight and dinner in Taormina or Giardini Naxos. Day 5 Thursday - Taormina, Etna, Siracusa, Taormina After breakfast, depart for an excursion to Mt Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, up to the "Rifugio Sapienza", 1900 metres above sea level and time to enjoy the suggestive view. Continue to Siracusa, for a guided visit of the Neapolis Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Ear of Dionysus, an ear-shaped grotto. Dinner and overnight. Day 6 Friday - Taormina, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento After breakfast, guided tour of the Roman Villas of Piazza Armerina with their beautiful mosaics, a site that is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Then, depart for Agrigento to admire the Valley of Temples. Dinner and overnight. Day 7 Saturday - Agrigento, Monreale, Palermo After breakfast, leave for Palermo. First stop in Monreale for a guided visit of the outstanding Moorish-Norman style Duomo, extensively decorated with mosaics and fine gold. Today a farewell lunch consisting of typical local products will be served. Continue to Palermo and after a panoramic visit of the city transfer to the airport. End of our services.