RMC presents
SICILY
Tour postponed to April 2023. New dates will be indicated soon
Eternal crossroads of the Mediterranean, the gorgeous island of Sicily continues to seduce travelers with its dazzling diversity of landscapes and cultural treasures. It is the great melting pot of the ancient world. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Normans, French and Spanish have left their mark and contributed to its rich heritage. Whether in the classical perfection of Agrigento’s Concordia Temple, the monumental rubble of Selinunte’s Columns or the rare grace of a dancing satyr statue rescued from Mazara del Vallo’s watery depths, reminders of bygone civilizations are everywhere.
Sicily is also a delectable layer-cake of culinary influences, Sicily’s ancient cuisine continues to rely on a few key island-grown ingredients: shellfish and citrus, tuna and swordfish, pistachios, almonds and ricotta.
Sicily’s varied landscape makes a dramatic first impression. As if its classical heritage weren’t formidable enough, Sicily is bursting at the seams with later artistic and architectural gems. In a short walk around Palermo you’ll see Arab domes and arches, Byzantine mosaics and Norman palace walls. Circle around to southeast Sicily and you’ll find a stunning array of baroque architectural masterpieces, from the golden-hued domes and palaces of Noto to the multi-tiered cathedral facades of Ragusa and Modica. Meanwhile, throughout the island you’ll find yourself stumbling upon the evocative remains of Arab and Norman castles. These cultural riches remain one of the island’s most distinctive attractions.
TOUR INCLUDES
- Round trip transportation from Montauk to JFK
- Round trip air to Sicily
- 7 nights accommodations
- Hotel service charges and taxes
- Breakfast every day
- 3 lunches
- 5 dinners
- Transportation in Sicily by coach
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Plus protection by RMC’s $1,000,000 per traveler Errors & Omissions coverage
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Welcome to Sicily dinner
- A Norman Castle visit that features 50,000 square feet of mosaics
- View the breathtaking Valley of the Temples
- Travel to the top of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest volcano
- A Sicilian vineyard visit for lunch and wine tasting at Mount Etna
- Olive Oil and wine tasting in Nero d’Avola
- Farewell dinner at a local Sicilian villa
SICILY TOUR ITINERARY
Tour postponed to April 2023. New dates will be indicated soon
1st day: Friday, April 15 – To Italy
Depart the East End for JFK to board our flights for Sicily, Italy.
We connect in Europe for our flight to Palermo. Upon arrival, we will be escorted to our hotel where we have some time to relax before our welcome dinner.
3rd day-Sunday, April 17: In Palermo. Visit to Monreale (B)
After breakfast, the morning will be free for those who want to attend Easter services at a nearby local church. For those not attending church, it’s a morning at leisure. In the afternoon, we start our visit with a walking tour through the narrow streets of old Palermo. Here we will view the ornate Piazza Bellini, the Cathedral and the Arab-Norman Palatine Chapel. Then we board our coach and proceed to Monreale for a visit to the 12th century Norman Cathedral, famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious Byzantine mosaics. We return to Palermo over the scenic, history steeped Monte Pellegrino. Dinner on our own this evening and a chance to experience some of the wonderful local restaurants.
4th day-Monday, April 18: To Agrigento (B/L/D)
5th day-Tuesday, April 19: To Mount Etna and Taormina (B/L/D)
6th day- Wednesday, April 20: To Siracusa (B/D)
7th day- Thursday, April 21: In Siracusa (B/L)
8th day-Friday, April 22: To Catania (B/D)
9th day-Saturday, April 23: To JFK (B)
After breakfast we will transfer to the airport for connecting flights back to New York. Same day arrival at JFK and then back to the East End.
Hotels or similar
- Palermo: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa (2 nights)
- Agrigento: Hotel Della Valle (1 night)
- Taormina: Hotel Baia Taormina (1 night)
- Siracusa: Grand Hotel Villa Politi (2 nights)
- Catania: Hotel Romano House (1 night)
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PRICE PER PERSON
Per Person in Double Occupancy room:
$3,399 payments via check or money order
$3,599 payments via credit card
Per Person in Single Occupancy Room:
$4,049 payments via check or money order
$4,259 payments via credit card
Add to above costs:
U.S. airline facility security and tax charges $599 ($629 via credit card)
Prepaid Gratuities $80 ($89 via credit card)
INITIAL DEPOSIT
$500 ($525 by credit card) Non-Refundable deposit due on or before December 1, 2021 to guarantee space.
FINAL PAYMENTS: Due on or before February 1, 2022
Tour postponed to April 2023. New dates will be indicated soon
Travel Insurance
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