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Itinerary
Day 1
We meet at our designated pick up points and travel by private coach to Stansted Airport for our direct scheduled Ryanair flight to Palermo. On arrival in Sicily we are met by our tour manager who will accompany us throughout our tour. We transfer in our private executive coach to the centrally located 3* Al Madarig Hotel at Castellammare Del Golfo for a five night stay.
Day 2
This morning we visit Trapani and on an individual basis you may choose to visit the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti. The facades of both display magnificently the curious ebullience of West Sicilian Baroque architecture. North of the harbour, the Chiesa del Purgatorio displays wooden sculptures that are paraded around the city during the Good Friday procession. This afternoon we visit Erice. Poised on a crag overlooking the sea, this is a delightful medieval town with stunning views. During our guided tour we visit Matrice Church, which dates back to the 14th century and has a beautiful fortified Gothic exterior. Dinner is included at a restaurant close to our hotel this evening.
Day 3
This morning we have a guided tour of the magnificent Cathedral at Monreale, one of the great sites of Norman Sicily, adorned with glittering Sicilian and Byzantine mosaics. We continue with our guide to Palermo, a beautiful city whose architecture ranges from Arabic to Norman in style. The tour takes in sights such as the 12th century La Martorano, the awe inspiring Palatine Chapel and the Church of San Cataldo. Dinner is included at a restaurant close to our hotel this evening.
Day 4
This morning we visit the Valley of Temples near Agrigento, one of the most impressive complexes of ancient Greek temples outside Greece. Our local guide shows us around the Doric temples dating from the 5th century BC, straddling a low ridge with nine of the ten original temples still visible and some still beautifully preserved. We then enjoy an included lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, before returning to our hotel.
Day 5
The port of Marsala is the home of a thick, strong, sweet wine that has been in production here since the 18th century. In 1798 Admiral Nelson ordered vast quantities of it following the Battle of the Nile. On arrival at Marsala we enjoy a tour and tasting at the Florio wine cellar. The rest of the day is at leisure at Castellammare Del Golfo. Dinner is included at a restaurant close to our hotel this evening.
Day 6
We enjoy a guided tour at Segesta this morning, with its massive unfinished Doric temple on a remote hillside. We then return to Palermo, for our direct scheduled Easyjet flight to Luton Airport, and then onwards coach travel back to our original pick up points.
NB: Please note we reserve the right to alter the above itinerary if required for operational reasons. Given the historic nature of the places visited, a certain degree of walking will be involved, and this holiday may not be suitable for those with mobility problems. Flight details may be subject to change. Price based on twin share. Minimum numbers required. Normal booking conditions apply. This holiday and the flights are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Tailored Travel's ATOL number is 5605.
Featuring
Hotel in Castellammare Del Golfo
Three dinners & one lunch included
All excursions, entrance fees & guided tours included
Return UK airport coach transfers included
Direct scheduled flights to Palermo
Tour manager throughout
Executive coach throughout
Audio headsets on Days 2 to 5 included
Trapani
Erice & Matrice Church – guided tour
Monreale Cathedral – guided tour
Palermo – guided tour
Valley of the Temples – guided tour & included lunch
Marsala
Florio Wine Cellar – tour & tasting
Castellammare Del Golfo
Segesta – guided tour
Hotel
We stay five nights in standard rooms at the centrally located 3* Al Madarig Hotel (https://www.almadarig.com/en) at Castellammare Del Golfo. All rooms are ensuite and feature a hairdryer, television, telephone, minibar, and an in room safe. Dinner is included at a local restaurant for three evenings, and the remaining two nights are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Extras
Single room supplement £99
Insurance £46
Gratuities
Local accommodation tax (approximately €1.50 per person per night) payable locally
Optional Excursions
All excursions, entrance fees & guided tours included
