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Excursion to Sicily

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Eight-Day Tour of Sicily
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8 Days
Availability : July: 28 - August: 04, 08, 11, 15
Athena
Catania
Min Age : +1
  • Trip duration: 6 Days
  • Destination: Italy
  • July: 28 - August: 04, 08, 11, 15
  • Number of people: 50
  • Places we will visit on the Excursion to Sicily: Catania - Taormina - Kefalos - Palermo - Montreal, -Akraganta drill - Syracuse - Ortygia - Etna -
  • Departure Points: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos
Excursion schedule

1 dayATHENS – CATANIA – AKRAGANTAS

Meeting at the airport for the Sicily Excursion and flight, through an intermediate station, for Catania, second largest city of Sicily. Arrival and panoramic tour of this historic city, which is built at the foot of Etna. It was a colony founded by Chalcidians from Naxos, Sicily. The city is known for the baroque style of its buildings and the black stone they use for their construction from the volcanic rocks of Etna. We will walk through the old town along Etnea Street, we will see Duomo Square with the cathedral and the statue of Liotru, symbol of the city, the roman amphitheatre, the opera house, the university and the Biscari Palace. Transfer and check-in at our hotel where we will spend the night.

2 dayCATANIA – AITNA – TAORMINA – CATANIA

Breakfast and departure for the ancient Greek city of of Syracuse. We start with a guided tour of the archaeological site of Syracuse where we will see the ancient Greek theater, the Roman Amphitheater and the "Ear of Dionysus". It's his turn "island of Ortygia", as the old historical center of the city built by the Aragonese is called, where we will see the famous fountain of Aretusa and we will have free time in the most important and important city of Syracuse for a walk in the city of Syracuse and Ortygia, with a visit to the cathedral or the basilica of Saint Lucia (patron of the city). Then we depart for an excursion to the neighboring village South. Its ancient name was Netum – as mentioned by Cicero – and, according to mythology, Daedalus stopped here when flying over the Ionian Sea, so did Hercules after his 7th labor. The city has amazing Arabic and Norman monuments that bear witness to its timeless history.. Noto is also known as the "Sicilian Baroque City", such as e.g. the old town hall etc. Return to Catania where we will spend the night.

3 dayCATANIA – SYRACUSES (tour) – SOUTH – CATANIA

We leave the city of Catania in the morning and start today with the Etna – the largest active volcano in Europe, which still threatens the area with its explosions, where we will gain altitude 1.800 m. There we will see the Silvestri crater and enjoy a panoramic view of the Ionian Sea and the surrounding islands. We continue with her Taormina, the ancient Greek Tauromenius, Naxian colony, built it 400 e.g. Arrival in the city that the Italians call the "Pearl of the Ionian". Flowery, elegant, cosmopolitan, with endless winding streets and residences of old European nobles, place of artists, authors, thinkers and intellectuals, with the dramatic scenery of Etna dominating everywhere, a place of incomparable beauty (the ascent and descent to Taormina can also be done by cable car). We will walk through the city center which is a masterpiece of old neoclassical mansions and palaces and visit its famous ancient Greek theater with its wonderful panoramic view of the sea. Return to our hotel in Catania where we will spend the night.

4 dayCATANIA - PIATSA ARMERINA - AKRAGANTAS

Breakfast at the hotel and departure from Catania. On the way we will stop in the medieval city Armerina Square, which became famous mainly for the amazing mosaics discovered in the "Villa" of a Roman dignitary, τη Villa del Casale, 3 km. Out of the town. Stop and visit. We continue with our destination Α­κράγαντα, one of the most prominent cities of Greater Greece. We head to the amazing archaeological site of Akraganta for our grand tour of the ancient Greek temples, some of which are in excellent condition. We will see the temples of Hercules, of Zeus, of Hera, the huge Doric temple of Omonia (who, thanks to its transformation into a early Christian temple, it is preserved today almost intact), the temple of the Dioscuri (of Kastor and Polydeukis) - among the most beautiful examples of ancient Greek art - etc. Transfer and check-in at our hotel in Akraganta and free time. Overnight in Akraganta.

5 dayAKRAGANTAS – SELINOUNDAS – SEGESTA – ERITSE – PALERMO

Morning departure from Akraganta. The coastal drive is in itself enchanting and leads us to our final destination for today, Palermo. Our first stop is a famous city of Great Greece, The Selining, which was the westernmost Greek colony of Sicily. Upon arrival we will visit the archaeological park with the imposing Acropolis and its naval complexes. We continue for the Σε­γέστα, where we will visit the famous Doric temple of the city with its giant columns and continue to the medieval city Έρι­τσε (Erica). A city full of legends, which looks down on the city of Trapani with its salt flats and the Goat Islands. Arrival in Palermo, transfer and check-in at our hotel where we will spend the night.

6 dayPALERMO (tour)

The Palermo or Panormos in ancient Greek, is the capital of Sicily, and the most artistically rich metropolis of Sicily Old Carthaginian colony, conquered by the Romans, the Normans, the French, the Spanish and the Arabs and they all left their marks on the city. It is built in a magical location, at the bottom of a large bay of the northwest coast of Sicily, at the foot of Mount Pellegrino. So after our breakfast we start our acquaintance with the Palermo. We will see, among other things, the cathedral, the Martorana (former orthodox church, built by George of Antioch) with the most beautiful mosaics, where the Divine Liturgy is celebrated according to the Byzantine rite in the ancient Greek language. the historic center of Cuatro Cady, her Opera, her Pretoria Square etc. We continue our acquaintance with Palermo with a visit to its suburb Μονρε­άλε (15 km), where we will admire its cathedral, work of the Norman conquerors of the 12th century, with the amazing mosaics. In the afternoon we will have free time for walks and shopping. Return to our hotel. Overnight in Palermo.

7 dayPALERMO – CEFALO – REggio (Archaeological Museum)

Breakfast at our hotel and departure from Palermo with our final destination Reggio. On the way we will stop in its seaside and beautiful city Head. Free time for shopping and sightseeing. We continue to our last destination for today, the Reggio in Lower Italy. Upon our arrival we will visit it local archaeological museum to see his famous bronze warriors up close, but also its other archaeologically significant exhibits. Transfer and check-in at our hotel. Overnight in Reggio.

8 dayREggio – CATANIA return flight

Morning departure for Catania, the second largest city of Sicily. Transfer to the airport and board our return flight.

The above program is indicative.
The order of the tours/tours may change if necessary, for the best execution of the program, without however omitting any of the visits described.
The final newsletter is sent
about 3-5 days before each departure.

Price list

Rooms Prices Prices for Students and Unemployed
Double room 899,00€ 1319.00€ with Taxes
Three bed room 899,00€ 1319.00€ with Taxes
Single room 1369,00€ 1789,00€ with Taxes
Child from 0 to 4 years
Child from 5 to 12 years

A discount of -80€ is provided for bookings
UNTIL 1 month before departure

Details Flight Schedules

  • Departure: Athena 18.50 - Catania 19.35
  • Return: Catania 20.25 - Athena 22.55

Included

  • Economy class plane tickets Athens – Catania, Catania – Athens.
  • Hotels 4* (2 residences in Palermo, 3 in Catania, 1 in Akragantas, 1 in Reggio)
  • Local hotel taxes* (City Taxes).
  • Certified local guides in addition to the Greek leader, wherever it needs, for continuous in-depth tours.
  • Breakfast buffet daily.
  • City and hotel taxes and gratuities are included in the final price and are not paid locally.
  • Liability insurance.
  • Travel Guide- book in Greek
  • A suitcase up to 20 kilograms.
  • ΟΙ ΦΟΡΟΙ ΔΙΑΜΟΝΗΣ ΣΕ ΟΛΑ ΤΑ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΡΩΠΗΣ & ΤΗΣ ΑΜΕΡΙΚΗΣ (CITY TAXES) are included in the final cost of our program and are not paid on site by travelers, as in other programs.
  • VAT.

Is not included

  • ➢ Airport taxes, fuel surcharge, check points, city ​​taxes, gratuities, additional security package etc., which must be paid in Athens. Additional security package (Accident, lost luggage, repatriation expenses due to accident or illness, expenses for travel extension expenses due to accident, expenses for visiting a relative abroad, expenses for an urgent return to Greece, loss of travel documents and extra coverages such as medical and hospital expenses, advance insurance etc.). Ask the reservations department for the exact description of the covers, the height for each coverage, and the terms of the covers to avoid misunderstandings: 420 €
  • Entrances to museums, Archaeological Sites, spectacles and generally where required.
Frequent questions

Food is included in the price?

Yes 7 mornings at the hotel .

How can I make a reservation on this tour??

You can easily make a reservation through our website , writing the necessary information it asks for. However, you can call us at 2106001810 and one of our office representatives will serve you easily and quickly.

There will be a companion for everyone during the excursion?

Yes for whatever you need!
Notes

Useful Information for Excursion to Sicily

  • WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TRAVELING:
    • Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months.
    • Make sure your passport has blank pages, equal to the number of
    countries you will visit.
    • Our office is not responsible for any problem due to non-compliance
    renewal of your passport.
    • Travelers of non-Greek nationality or holders of non-Greek passports
    they must contact the embassy of the country they wish to visit in person
    to travel, in order to be informed of any procedures for the extradition
    visa, if it is required. Athanasiadis Travel bears no responsibility for any
    problem that may occur at an airport.
    • In many European countries, but also in Turkey, you can travel with
    new type police ID. We clarify that this is done only by policy
    identity and not with an official one. Please contact the sales department.
    • Participation in the excursion means that you have read this program, you have it
    understand and agree with what is written, and that you irrevocably accept
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