Southern Italy & Sicily
Presented by Fuller Travel Service, Inc.

Day 1: Thursday, March 17, 2011
Overnight Flight
Join Collette Vacations in exploring the hidden treasures of southern Italy and Sicily. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, historic cities, centuries old hilltop villages, and wonderful cuisine.

Day 2: Friday, March 18, 2011
Palermo, Sicily - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Palermo, the capital of Sicily. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant featuring traditional Sicilian cuisine.
Today Dinner is included.

Day 3: Saturday, March 19, 2011
Palermo - Monreale - Agrigento
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Your Tour Manager helps you discover the origin and history of the Italian language along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. A Palermo cultural tour features the lovely squares of Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini. Note the exotic mixture of Moorish, Norman and Spanish Baroque styles that make this city special. Also see the Palace of the Normans, La Martorana Church, and the Cathedral, which houses the Imperial Crown of Constance of Aragon. In the nearby town of Monreale, visit the 12th century Cathedral with its dazzling interior of multicolored marbles, paintings, mosaics and cloisters Depart Palermo for Agrigento later this afternoon.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 4: Sunday, March 20, 2011
Agrigento
Start your day at the stunning Valley of the Temples, one of the most important archeological sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. From ancient times to the present day, the Valley of the Temples’ ruins, landscape and colors have inspired poets, writers and painters. Here you get an up-close view of the temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules and Jupiter. Learn about ancient Greek cultures when you visit the Archeological Museum, known for its extensive collection of Greek vases and statues.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 5: Monday, March 21, 2011
Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Mt. Etna - Giardini-Naxos
Depart Agrigento and travel to the central part of Sicily, arriving in the town of Piazza Armerina. Here you pay homage to the Roman past at Villa Casale, which houses one of the most incredible collections of ancient mosaics in the world. Later, visit Mt. Etna Volcano National Park to see the spectacular landscapes sculpted by nature. Arrive in Giardini Naxos, the “garden of Sicily.”
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 6: Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Giardini Naxos - Taormina - Giardini Naxos
This morning you visit beautiful Taormina, known for its charming atmosphere, significant monuments and flowering gardens. Enjoy viewing the Greek Amphitheater, Corso Umberto and the bountiful Public Gardens. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to further explore this delightful town.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 7: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Giardini Naxos - Salerno
Travel to Messina where you will take a short ferry to Villa San Giovanni on Italy’s mainland. Travel through the beautiful and unspoiled region of Calabria and into Campania, arriving later this afternoon in the seaside town of Salerno, famous for its Allied landings during WWII.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 8: Thursday, March 24, 2011
Salerno - Sorrento - Amalfi Coast - Salerno
Begin your day exploring the popular seaside resort town of Sorrento. Visit local artisans and watch them demonstrate the art of inlaid wood making. Next, travel the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, where the Mediterranean Sea and mountains meet. Upon arriving in Amalfi, you will have free time to explore the town square, ceramic shops and cafes. Enjoy a visit to one of the coast’s family-owned Limoncello factories to learn how this lemon-flavored liqueur is made and sample the delicious results. Also visit the family’s very own “pasticceria” and taste one of the area’s famed pastries.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 9: Friday, March 25, 2011
Salerno - Pompeii - Rome
Travel towards the Bay of Naples and experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius. Soak in the history of the preserved original buildings of a typical Roman town 2,000 years ago. A local guide will provide an in-depth view of this remarkable archeological sight. Later, travel to Rome, the magnificent capital of Italy.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 10: Saturday, March 26, 2011
Rome
Begin your day with an optional tour to the “Magnificent Treasures of the Vatican Museums.” Later, enjoy a tour of Classical Rome featuring the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, and the Arch of Constantine. Contemporary Rome is also highlighted through the famous Trevi Fountain. Tonight, celebrate the end of your journey with a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 11: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Rome - Depart for Home
Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
Today Breakfast is included.

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March 17 - March 27, 2011

Highlights...
Palermo • Monreale • Agrigento • Valley of the Temples • Piazza Armerina • Mt. Etna Volcano • Giardini Naxos • Taormina • Sorrento • Amalfi Coast • Pompeii • Rome Colosseum • Trevi Fountain •

11 Days • 15 Meals:
9 Breakfasts • 6 Dinners

Per Person Rates*:
Double $2999
Single $3349
Triple $2969

*Included in Price: Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $140 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
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 *Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $200 per person.

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
DAY 1
  Overnight Flight
DAY 2
  Grande Albergo Sole, Palermo
  or Centrale Palace Hotel, Palermo
DAY 3 - 4
  Hotel Della Valle, Agrigento
DAY 5 - 6
  Hellenia Yachting Hotel, Giardini-Naxos
  or Hotel Giardino dei Greci, Giardini-Naxos
DAY 7 - 8
  Grand Hotel Salerno, Salerno
DAY 9 - 10
  Hotel Cardinal St. Peter's, Rome
  or Nova Domus Hotel, Rome

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Experience It!
The Valley of the Temples

Travel to the Valley of the Temples, in Agrigento, Sicily, where you'll see some of the best preserved ruins of ancient Greece. Among the countryside full of blooming almond trees are wonderful ruins of the temples that, in the course of time, kept intact their architectural magnificence. Ten major temples are found in this valley. The temples have a Doric style, with 6 majestic columns on the front side, except for the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The most impressive is the Temple of Concordia, built in 440 B.C. It is nearly perfectly preserved and has continued to be used over time. At night the illuminated temple is a sight to behold. Come see why the Greeks chose this site on a cliff a few miles from the ocean. Experience the beautiful ocean view, and the soft, constant cool breezes. All the temples offer an amazing view at dawn and sunset when they display a warm golden color.

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For more information call
Lynn Fuller
Fuller Travel Service, Inc.
(517) 819-8442

Please Note:
• Passport is required.
• Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
• To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
• Included breakfasts are buffet breakfasts.
• Vatican Museums are not available Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
• This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
• Please note that most shops and businesses in Italy are closed on Sundays and on National/Religious holidays.