A Sicilian Odyssey

DAY 1: USA/PALERMO
Depart via overnight transatlantic flight to Palermo via Rome with meals on board.

DAY 2: PALERMO (D)
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the Jolly Hotel Palermo. Enjoy a welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3 - SUNDAY: PALERMO – SEGESTA – ERICE – TRAPANI – AGRIGENTO (B, L, D)
After buffet breakfast depart for Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stone the weight of a long history, surrounded by a unique landscape. Lunch at a local restaurant in Erice, a medieval town full of myth and history, art and environment located at 800 mtrs above the sea. After lunch enjoy an orientation tour of Trapani’s salt-mills. Continue to Agrigento. Dinner and overnight at Jolly Della Valle. After dinner enjoy an unforgettable panoramic tour of the Valley of the Temples illuminated. Overnight in Agrigento.

DAY 4 - MONDAY AGRIGENTO – PIAZZA ARMERINA - SIRACUSA (B, L, D)
After a buffet breakfast visit of the Valley of the Temples including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor & Pollux. Continue to Piazza Armerina and lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch visit of the worldwide famous Villa romana del Casale famed for its well preserved mosaics. Continue to Siracusa. Dinner and overnight at Jolly hotel.

DAY 5 - TUESDAY: SIRACUSA - CATANIA (B, L, D)
After a buffet breakfast visit of the archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyonisios “Ear” as well as visit of the island of Ortigia, singular treasure of the baroque style. Lunch at Jolly hotel Siracusa. After lunch depart for Catania and visit of the city. Time at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Jolly hotel.

DAY 6 - WEDNESDAY: CATANIA – MONTE ETNA - TAORMINA - MESSINA (B, L, D)
After a buffet breakfast, conditions permitting, excursion till 1800 meters to Mount Etna the highest active volcano of Europe. Continue to Taormina: lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit the Greek Theater and enjoy ttime at leisure for shopping or walking through the tiny streets. Continue to Messina: dinner and overnight at Jolly hotel Messina situated in front of the Straight.

DAY 7 - THURSDAY: MESSINA – REGGIO CALABRIA- CAPO D’ORLANDO - CEFALU’- PALERMO (B, L, D)
After a buffet breakfast, sea conditions permitting, embark to Reggio Calabria and visit the famous “Bronzi di riace”. Drive along the Thyrrenian coast. Stop in Capo d’Orlando for lunch. Continue to Cefalù, a pleasant resort well known for its beautiful Norman Cathedral and medieval wash-house built in the rock. Continue to Palermo. Dinner and overnight at Jolly hotel Palermo.

DAY 8 - FRIDAY PALERMO- MONREALE (B, L, D)
After a buffet breakfast depart to Monreale and visit the Duomo(Cathedral) as well as the Benedictine Cloister which are in pure Norman style. Visit the city of Palermo including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace as well as a panoramic tour of the historical center. Lunch at Jolly hotel. In the afternoon, time at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion to the Catacombs, the Handcrafts village of Palermo and Mondello. Dinner and overnight at Jolly hotel Palermo.

DAY 9: PALERMO/USA (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your returning flight.