Shirley's Friends PresentsDiscover SicilyDay 1: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Overnight Flight Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean Islands, offers a wonderful climate, spectacular landscapes, historic towns, charming hilltop villages, and some of the finest archaeological sites in Europe. You will enjoy this spectacular destination with a relaxing single hotel stay. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Catania. Day 2: Thursday, February 26, 2009 Taormina Area, Sicily - Tour Begins Your tour begins in the Taormina area, one of the most popular resort destinations in Sicily. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included. Day 3: Friday, February 27, 2009 Taormina Taormina is symbolic of the splendor of Sicily; history and beauty abound in this small town perched high above the Ionian Sea. Join a local guide to explore the many treasures of the town, including the Greek Theatre, the Duomo and the public gardens. Spend the afternoon dining at one of the many sidewalk cafes or shopping in the town's boutiques. Today breakfast will be included. Day 4: Saturday, February 28, 2009 Mt. Etna LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. This morning you will experience the natural majesty of Europe's largest active volcano, Mt. Etna. This spectacular treasure continues to release smoke and ash over Sicily. Travel up the mountain by coach to personally witness the spectacular landscapes sculpted by fire. This afternoon, visit a well-known local winery, famous for producing wines from grapes grown in the volcanic soil on the slopes of Mt. Etna. This evening you will enjoy a traditional dinner made with local specialties and wines, plus traditional Sicilian folk music. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Day 5: March 01, 2009 Day at Leisure or Optional Excursion Enjoy a day at leisure to absorb the charms of the region. Or, perhaps you would prefer to join an optional excursion to the city of Catania. Join a local expert and discover the sights of Sicily's second largest city. Today breakfast will be included. Day 6: Monday, March 02, 2009 Caltagirone - Piazza Armerina This morning your journey will take you to Caltagirone, the capital of the Sicilian pottery industry. A visit to a local studio allows you to see first hand how these traditional designs are produced. After enjoying lunch on your own, you will travel to the medieval town of Piazza Armerina, located in the beautiful Erei Mountains. A guided visit of nearby Villa Casale showcases an extraordinary collection of Roman mosaics that date to the 3rd century BC. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Day 7: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Siracusa Walk in the footsteps of history and reflect on the magnificence of ancient Greece during an excursion to Siracusa. The city boasts as fine a collection of archaeological treasures as any island in Greece. A local expert guides you through the Archaeological Park, featuring an impressive collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. Enjoy some free time in the historic old city before returning to your hotel. Today breakfast will be included. Day 8: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 Day at Leisure A full day at leisure allows you to explore at your own pace. Perhaps you will enjoy a stroll along the local beaches or some last minute shopping. Gather with your fellow travelers this evening during a farewell dinner at a local restaurant located on a typical beach and share unforgettable memories of a spectacular stay in Sicily while taking in the beautiful view. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Day 9: Thursday, March 5, 2009 Tour Ends Your tour of Sicily ends today. Today breakfast will be included. |
 
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