SIT Tours 2009 - Southern Pearls

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Southern Pearls 2009 - 10 Days/9 Nights

Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento - Palermo - Erice Mazzara del Valle - Marsala - Agrigento - Modica - Siracusa - Taormina
SIT Package Highlights include:• Accommodation in 3 or 4 Star hotels B&B • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach • Meals as per itinerary • Multilingual tour escort • Panoramic visits as per itinerary The price does not include:• Flights • Transfers • Drinks during meals • Entrance fees • Tips and personal extras • Porterage Price per person:1st category Hotels: Double $3238 Single $4256 Triple: $3145 2nd category Hotels: Double $3183 Single $4183 Triple: $3085 Departure DatesApril 12th, 26th; May 10th, 24th; June 14th, 21st; July 12th, 19th; August 2nd, 23rd; September 6th, 13th, 20th; October 11th, 18th, 25th		A comprehensive tour visiting the beautiful bay of Naples and the island of Capri, heading down to Sicily visiting the main tourist attractions of this region. Day 1 Rome Arrival on your own at the Hotel and overnight Day 2 Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento Breakfast at the Hotel. After leaving Rome, the coach will take the "Sun Route" motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there will be a short panoramic city tour: Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port. Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompeii and then visit the excavations of the famous Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Leaving Pompeii and driving along the Sorrentine coastal, arrive in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight. Day 3 Sorrento, Capri, Sorrento After breakfast we board the boat for the Island of Capri, where, weather and sea conditions permitting, we will visit the Blue Grotto in small rowing boats. Lunch in a restaurant and free time for personal activities. Return to Sorrento, Dinner and Overnight in the Hotel. Day 4 Sorrento, Palermo, Overnight on Boat Breakfast at the Hotel and morning at leisure. In the afternoon departure towards Naples harbour to board on the Tirrenia Ferry Boat to Palermo. Overnight on boat (no dinner no breakfast) Day 5 Palermo Arrive in Palermo transfer and day at leisure Dinner and overnight. Day 6 Palermo Breakfast. In the morning a visit to Monreale, ancient royal town. Return to Palermo. Here we will visit the Cathedral and other important places in the city. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight. Day 7 Palermo, Erice, Mazzara del Valle, Marsala, Agrigento Breakfast. Travel to Erice, situated at 700 mt above sea level, which remains unchanged thanks to its retaining wall erected in the VI century BC. We will then visit Mazzara del Vallo, a fishing port of Italy that overlooks the Strait of Sicily. We will proceed to Marsala. Free time at your disposal to visit this seaside resort known for its vineyards. Next, we’ll go on to Agrigento. The visit will continue with the Valley of the Temples (admission tickets included) with the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concorde, the Temple of Hercules and Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest of all Doric style buildings. (If the weather doesn’t permit, we will enjoy a visit of the Valley of Temples on the 8th day in the morning). Dinner and overnight stay. Day 8 Agrigento, Modica, Siracusa, Taormina (Giardini Naxos) Breakfast. After leaving Agrigento we will cross Modica, where its faded tonality, its baroque buildings and its chocolate will astonish you. Then you will visit one of the most beutiful baroque church in the island: the Church of St George. Will continue towards Siracusa, crossing the Island of Ortigia, rich in Baroque and medieval palaces and churches. Siracusa's Duomo is one of the town's most celebrated sights. In the hearts of Syracusans, the Fonte Aretusa occupies an important position. We can be fascinated also by the Greek Amphiteathre , the Dionisio Ear and the Roman Theathre (admission tickets included). In the afternoon arrival at Taormina. Dinner and overstay. Day 9 Taormina (Giardini Naxos) Breakfast. Excursion to the Mount Etna, an active volcano and it is the largest active volcano in Europe. It is the highest mountain in Italy. (Weather permitting) we’ll climb the summit area up to 1800 m. Return to Taormina, crossing the town located on a impressive embankment of the Monte Tauro. Dinner and overstay. Day 10 Taormina (Giardini Naxos) Breakfast. End of Services.