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Grand Tour of East Coast of Sicily
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from May 8- 18 or May 8-24
PART A
Ten days in Sicily, 9 breakfasts and 9 dinners, all ground transportation listed in the program, entrance to archeological sites. Sicilian Cart Museum visit, vineyard tour and tasting, licensed guided excursions and personalized assistance.
May 8-18, 2025
PART A +B
Sixteen days in Sicily, 15 breakfasts and 15 dinners, all ground transportation listed in the program, entrance to archaeological sites. Sicilian Cart Museum visit, vineyard tour and tasting, licensed guided excursions and personalized assistance.
May 8-24, 2025
NOTE: If on any of the days listed above you would like to take another excursion to another destination, we can assist you with a private driver at your expense.
To ensure your spot, book your reservation with Alfred and Eszter TODAY!
Part A
May 8
Day 1 Thursday May 8th - Depart from your home Airport for an overnight flight to Catania.
May 9
Day 2 Friday May 9th - Arrival and welcome to CATANIA Fontanarossa International Airport and greeted by Eszter and Alfred to begin your Sicilian adventure. Private Transfer to Sicilia Residence . Eszter will “show you around” the immediate area. You’ll visit the green-grocer, the market, pharmacy, and two cafe’s located within a stone’s throw away. we’ll enjoy a Special Sicilian Welcome Dinner later in the evening. We will stay in this hotel for the entire tour.
Please note transfers will leave Catania Airport at 3 pm. All other transfers will be at an additional cost.
May 10
Day 3 Saturday May 10th - Breakfast at hotel then depart to the Feast of Saint Alfio to witness one of Sicily's finest festivals. You will visit the Sanctuary of Saint Alfio, visit the Hall of Miracles and watch the spectacle of the three saints being paraded on the " vara”. Lots of street foods for you to enjoy as well. Then we are off to our favorite vineyard for a great wine tasting followed by a great home made meal.
May 11
Day 4 Sunday May 11th - After breakfast we’ll tour CATANIA, the city of Black and White. We’ll have a guided tour of the Piazza Duomo, the famous fish market, and walk the famed Via Etnea. Dinner at Sicilia Antica
May 12
Day 5 Monday May 12th - Rest in the morning! Breakfast at the Residence. In late morning, we will venture off to see two of the most important cities in ancient Greater Greece, SIRACUSA and ORTYGIA in the Province of Siracusa. Once the most powerful city state in antiquity, today you will walk the quaint streets, see the Duomo, visit another market, and experience life as it was two millennia ago. In the evening, we will have an authentic Sicilian dinner.
May 13
Day 6 Tuesday May 13th - Breakfast at the Residence then off to TAORMINA in the Province of Messina, the Pearl of Europe, later we will visit the Port of Naxos with its own charm and beauty. You will enjoy Taormina with a panoramic view that will blow you away. Dinner locally
May 14
Day 7 Wednesday May 14th - After breakfast we head to the Province of Enna and visit the Villa Romana del Casale and the mosaics. The Villa Roman del Casale is a large and elaborate Roman Villa or palace located about 3 km from the town of Piazza Armerina.
Excavations have revealed one of the richest, largest and varied collections of Roman mosaics in the world, for which the site has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If there is time we will stop at the Outlet Mall in Agira. Dinner at local restaurant
May 15
Day 8 Thursday May 15th - Breakfast at the Hotel. Day trip to Agrigento and Valley of Temples. After breakfast we will travel to Agrigento and the Valley of Temples. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy. The area was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1997.
May 16
Day 9 Friday May 16th - Breakfast off to Mount Etna Day. We depart to ETNA! We will visit Refuge Sapienza where you can see this most special volcano in all her splendor. We will then visit the Sicilian Cart museum in Trecastagni and have early home made dinner at Giuseppe Giuffrida's grand villa.
May 17
Day 10 Saturday May 17th - After breakfast at the Residence, we are off to NOTO and the famous Flower Festival known as The Infiorata - it will make your jaw drop! Set against the backdrop of perhaps one of the finest Baroque cities in Sicily, you will have time to stroll around and take in the sights and sounds. Later we head to Marzamemi a small fishing village off the beaten path with lots of spectacular sites to enjoy.
Part A + B
May 18
Day 11 Sunday May 18th -
Departure for Group A to USA transport of Catania Airport
Group B Shore drive along the Ionian Sea through towns like Riposto, Giarre, Mascali and then Giardini Naxos for a pizza at Roberto's.
PART TWO - Grand Tour of East Coast of Sicily continues!
May 19
Day 12 Monday May 19th - After breakfast we head to the Province of Ragusa and Modica. The town situated on a hill is filled with Baroque palaces and churches and is the site for the popular Commissioner Montalbano series.
May 20
Day 13 Tuesday May 20th - After breakfast relax and then early afternoon tour of Acitrezza, home of the volcanic Faraglione rocks and Aci Castello, the Arab Norman Castle. We will then have dinner in Acitrezza.
May 21
Day 14 Wednesday May 20th - After breakfast we head to the Province of Messina and visit the city center of Messina. We get there just in time for watch the biggest and most complex astronomical clock’s in the world perform Ave Maria. Then we walk around for a guided tour of a city that has seen massive destruction but has managed to flourish. Dinner at a local restaurant.
May 22
Day 15 Thursday May 22nd - After breakfast we visit Acireale one of the most beautiful baroque cities with a splendid Cathedral and Basilica. Then we stop at the puppet theater, a rich cultural experience. We will have plenty of opportunities to taste the best granita and gelato. Dinner later in Acitrezza.
May 23
Day 16 Friday May 23rd - to relax and pack. Farewell dinner.
May 24
Day 17 Saturday May 24th - Depart for the airport. Start planning next trip to Sicily.
SPACE IS LIMITED. BOOK TODAY WITH A DEPOSIT!
Cost for tour Part A May 8-18: $4,399.00 P/p Land Cost Only.
Per person based on double occupancy, $500.00 single occupancy supplement.
Cost for entire tour May 8-24: $5,599.00 P/p based on double occupancy, $700.00 single occupancy supplement
A non-refundable deposit of $750 per person is due upon reservation with final payment due by 5, April 2025
$4,399.00 or $5,599.00
A non-refundable deposit of $ 750 per person is due upon reservation, with FINAL PAYMENT due by 5, April 2025
*CREDIT CARD PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL* NOTE: a 3% fee will be apply
Eszter Vajda: eszternvajda@gmail.com
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Eszter Vajda Mail: 22 Railroad Street, #305, Andover, MA 01810
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INCLUDED IN LAND COSTS:
- All accommodations for days listed in the program
- All transportation including airport transfers for the days listed in the program
- Two meals a day breakfast and late lunch or dinner for all days
- Vineyard tour and tasting
- Cooking demo
- Guided tours
- Booking, coordinating and support throughout the tour in Sicily
NOT INCLUDED IN LAND COSTS:
• Tips/Gratuities and anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Any pre or post hotel nights, car rental, private tours, and airfare
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED:
Even with the best intentions, things can happen and for this reason we strongly recommend the purchase of insurance.
PENALTIES FOR CANCELLATION:
Cancellations must be received in writing (can include email). The charges below will apply from the date we receive your written notice.
- The Initial Trip Deposit of $750 per person is fully non-refundable. We can hold this deposit for 2 years should you wish to reschedule on any of our tours.
- 60 to 50 days before departure you will lose 50% of the trip cost already paid or deposit, whichever is greater
- 49 to 11 days before departure you will lose 80% of the cost of the trip cost already paid or deposit whichever is greater
- 10 days or fewer before departure, you will lose 100% of your trip cost paid
Price is guaranteed on a minimum of 4 participants.
EXPRESS DISCLAIMER
You Me & Sicily acts only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, meals, activities, or other services connected with this tour.
Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers.
You, Me & Sicily, its respective employees, agents, representatives, and assigns accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company or person performing these services.
You, Me & Sicily does not accept responsibility for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, labor strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such causes.
All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which they are provided, on this case, Italy.
You, Me. & Sicily is not responsible for any lost or stolen baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in the tours/trips it arranges.
Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy that will cover some of the expenses associated with the loss of luggage or personal effects
as well as trip insurance.
Price is guaranteed on a minimum of 10 participants.
TOUR IS BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU RESERVE YOUR SPOT(S) BY SENDING
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** Tour Schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and client feedback
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