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Take a Trip to Sicily this Easter with Athanasiadis travel and realize that you are on the largest island and most diverse crossroads of the Mediterranean. From the ancient Greeks, the Phoenicians and Carthaginians to the Arabs, the French and the Spanish, Sicily has known many conquerors.
The remains of this place's rich and turbulent history are one of the many reasons to visit. On the other, the island is also inextricably linked with mythology. As the residence of Scylla, of Charybdis and Cyclops, it has been praised by poets such as Homer and Virgil. The geographical diversity of Sicily will surprise you. In Catania the smoky Mount Etna beckons you and in Palermo the sparkling Gulf of Castelamare awaits you. This rare marriage of the sea, volcanoes and mountains, on the one hand it makes up one of the most beautiful places you will ever see, on the other hand, it is the perfect environment for outdoor activities.
Accommodation in selected hotels 4* in Sicily like the (Victoria Palace Hotel 4* in Kefalos & Villa del Bosco 4* in Catania).
Charges | Early Booking | Price |
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Double room |
495€ |
7=545€ |
Single room | 675€ | 725€ |
Children's price in a triple room (until 16 years) |
415€ | 465€ |
Airport taxes & checkpoint |
215€ | 215€ |
Gathering at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport for the Easter Excursion to Sicily and flight to Catania. Arrival and departure for Akraganta (Agrigento), one of the richest and most prominent Greek colonies of Greater Greece. Upon arrival we will begin our guided tour of the amazing archaeological site of the "Valley of the Temples", we will see the Temple of Lakinia Hera and continue with the well-preserved Temple of Omonia, of Heracles of Olympian Zeus, of the Dioscuri and Hephaestus. Transfer to our hotel in Cefalu. Arrangement in the rooms and overnight stay.
Breakfast and then we will tour the picturesque Kefalos, with Piazza Duomo, the Cathedral (1215th century), and the Byzantine mosaics. Our next tour will continue to Palermo capital and administrative seat of the autonomous region of Sicily located at the foot of Mount Pellegrino . On our tour we will see the Royal Palace - seat of the Norman kings of Sicily and today of its Parliament, the Cathedral, the Pretoria Square with the "Fountain of Shame" the Senate building, the church of Martorana with the famous Byzantine mosaics, the Massimo theater and the square with the Garibaldi Multitheater. Departure for the hill of Monreale, where the imposing Cathedral dominates (6.000 sq.m.) with the wonderful mosaics of Byzantine art. Return to our hotel in Cefalu.
Breakfast and departure for the beautiful and cosmopolitan Taormina (Tauromenion), overlooking the Ionian Sea, place of artists, bohemians and writers, a place of inspiration and relaxation, the ancient colony of Naxians exerts an irresistible attraction on the visitor. Passing the Porta Messina, we will see Corvaia Palace, which was the seat of the first Sicilian Parliament (1410), the ancient Greek theater, with a panoramic view of the sea and Etna, and through Corso Umberto, we will end up in the central square Piazza Nove Aprile with the church of Agios Augustinos and the Clock Tower. Transfer to our hotel in Catania. and overnight stay.
Breakfast and today we will enjoy our day trip to Syracuse. Our tour starts with the archaeological park of Neapolis, where we will see Hieron's Altar, the "Ear of Dionysus" in the Paradise Quarries, the ancient theater, the Nymphaeum and the Roman amphitheater. This is followed by a visit to the historic center of the city, located on the islet of Ortygia, where we will admire the Temple of Apollo, Archimedes Square with the Artemis Fountain, the Cathedral – conversion of the ancient Temple of Athena into a Christian church –, the Basilica of Santa Lucia with Caravaggio's masterpiece "The Burial of Santa Lucia", and we will end up at the Arethousa Spring with the papyri in the water. Free time. Return to our hotel in Catania, late afternoon. Overnight.
Breakfast and Today we will get to know Catania, through our panoramic tour, in the second largest city of Sicily after Palermo, which on the eastern shores of the island in the Ionian Sea. In the historic center of the city we will see the Piazza del Duomo or the Fountain of the Elephant, a black lava sculpture of Etna, the Cathedral of Agia Agatha, patron of the city and the Castello Ursino of the 13th c. which houses the Civico museum. Free time. Departure for Etna, the largest and highest active volcano in Europe (3.350 sq). Although his outbursts can be very destructive at times, it is generally not considered particularly dangerous and thousands of residents live on the slopes of the volcano and the surrounding areas. The fertile soil is suitable for extensive agricultural activities. In June 2013, UNESCO announced the inclusion of Etna in the list of World Heritage Sites. Transfer to Catania airport for the return flight to Athens and the best impression from the Sicily Easter Excursion.
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Yes 4 mornings at our hotel.