Splendid archeological sites
Classic antiquity of the Mediterranean in the land of the Greeks and Romans evidenced by splendid archeological sites. Giuseppe Garibaldi and his Mille in Sicily. Tour caps with a visit to Pompei and Capri.
08. Bellezze mediterranee
$3,350.00
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YOUR TRIP
Days 10
Nights 8
Price (From) $3,350.00
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Arrival in Palermo at Falcone e Borsellino Airport
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader. Transfer to hotel accomodations via private motor coach. Check in procedure at the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure: on the beach.
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DAY 3: Day trip to Segesta and Erice
Visit the site of the ancient city of Segesta, the home of a well-preserved Doric temple.
The town of Erice is home to a wonderful mix of art, history and natural beauty, as Mount Erice blends perfectly with the town’s medieval architecture. -
DAY 4: The Gardens of Palermo and and priceless mosaics of Monreale
Panoramic tour of the city stopping at the most important historical buildings: the Church of Saint John of the Hermits, the Palace of the Normans with its Palatina Chapel, the great Cathedral built in 1184, the Church of the Martorana and the nearby Church of San Cataldo. You can admire the most beautiful Public Park and gardens in Palermo: the Garibaldi Garden. Visit to Monreale to admire the marvelous and priceless mosaics.
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DAY 5: Full day trip to San Vito lo Capo
San Vito lo Capo is one of the most famous touristic sites in Sicily, perhaps one of the best known among the sea villages of this wonderful island. The beach of San Vito lo Capo is about 3 km long meters and meters of the finest sand with brilliant, warm colours. A visit to the Trapanese territory lets you discover the Natural Salt Reserve with its characteristic landscape of white mountains of salt and the Nature Reserve of the Gypsy, which can be visited only by foot, with its paths, sea and mountains.
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DAY 6: Transfer to Letojanni (Taormina) with stop in Agrigento
The city has a valuable and abundant ancient Greek heritage. The Valley of Temples belongs to the heritage of humanity: The Olympian Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Dioscuri, the Vulcan Temple, Temple of Hercules, Temple of the Concordia and the Temple of Juno.
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DAY 7: Visit to Taormina
Walking city tour with a local English guide and visit to a Greek theatre, followed by free time for shopping in Taormina or beach time in Leojanni.
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DAY 8: From Letojanni to Pompei
Transfer to Pompei via private motorcoach and visit Scavi di Pompei.
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DAY 9: Sorrento and Isola di Capri
The final day offers a visit to the beautiful Golfo di Napoli with the crossing by motor boat to Isola di Capri, one of the most famous Isles in the world, with its white houses on the sea, narrow roads, charming shops where you can admire many handicraft objects.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Arrival in Palermo at Falcone e Borsellino Airport
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader. Transfer to hotel accomodations via private motor coach. Check in procedure at the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure: on the beach.
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DAY 3: Day trip to Segesta and Erice
Visit the site of the ancient city of Segesta, the home of a well-preserved Doric temple.
The town of Erice is home to a wonderful mix of art, history and natural beauty, as Mount Erice blends perfectly with the town’s medieval architecture. -
DAY 4: The Gardens of Palermo and and priceless mosaics of Monreale
Panoramic tour of the city stopping at the most important historical buildings: the Church of Saint John of the Hermits, the Palace of the Normans with its Palatina Chapel, the great Cathedral built in 1184, the Church of the Martorana and the nearby Church of San Cataldo. You can admire the most beautiful Public Park and gardens in Palermo: the Garibaldi Garden. Visit to Monreale to admire the marvelous and priceless mosaics.
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DAY 5: Full day trip to San Vito lo Capo
San Vito lo Capo is one of the most famous touristic sites in Sicily, perhaps one of the best known among the sea villages of this wonderful island. The beach of San Vito lo Capo is about 3 km long meters and meters of the finest sand with brilliant, warm colours. A visit to the Trapanese territory lets you discover the Natural Salt Reserve with its characteristic landscape of white mountains of salt and the Nature Reserve of the Gypsy, which can be visited only by foot, with its paths, sea and mountains.
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DAY 6: Transfer to Letojanni (Taormina) with stop in Agrigento
The city has a valuable and abundant ancient Greek heritage. The Valley of Temples belongs to the heritage of humanity: The Olympian Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Dioscuri, the Vulcan Temple, Temple of Hercules, Temple of the Concordia and the Temple of Juno.
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DAY 7: Visit to Taormina
Walking city tour with a local English guide and visit to a Greek theatre, followed by free time for shopping in Taormina or beach time in Leojanni.
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DAY 8: From Letojanni to Pompei
Transfer to Pompei via private motorcoach and visit Scavi di Pompei.
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DAY 9: Sorrento and Isola di Capri
The final day offers a visit to the beautiful Golfo di Napoli with the crossing by motor boat to Isola di Capri, one of the most famous Isles in the world, with its white houses on the sea, narrow roads, charming shops where you can admire many handicraft objects.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
Transportation
– Flight New York – Italy – New York
– Departures from other cities will incurr additional add-on fee.
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private motorcoach
– Long distance transfer via private motorcoach
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room, and $ 180 + $ 180 for double room).
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
School visit
– School visits are free and offered on request
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single or double
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.