Set between the toe of Italy and Africa, Sicily has been influenced by many cultures. It's also a place of breathtaking natural beauty. Picturesque resorts and beaches dot the coast, while, inland, quaint hill-towns cling to volcanic slopes, and a wealth of ancient monuments awaits discovery.
Forty-five minutes from the Sicilian capital Palermo, and boasting a superb, sandy beach, Cefalu is part fishing port and part welcoming resort. Shops, restaurants and cafes line the streets surrounding the 12th-century cathedral, and the town is dominated by a towering rocky outcrop, 'la Rocca'.
On the east coast, close to celebrated Taormina, Giardini-Naxos has an excellent beach backed by a colourful, restaurant-lined promenade. The Museo Archeologico, which marks the site of the island's first Greek colony, is nearby. This lively resort is beautifully set, with views across the bay and to towering Etna.
This popular resort lies a few kilometres north of Giardini-Naxos, and boasts a good selection of shops and bars, and a long stretch of sandy beach.
This small resort, on beautiful Spisone Bay, sits beneath famous Taormina, the labyrinth of alleys, flower-decked terraces and romantic squares of which are a short bus or cable-car ride away. Pebbled and sandy beaches are perfect places for sunbathing or more energetic watersports.
Some of the attractions visited on our optional excursions offer free admission to visitors aged under 18 or over 65, therefore we do not include entrance fees within the excursion's price. If appropriate, these will be payable locally.
Fly to Sicily and transfer to your hotel. After a chance to relax and familiarise yourself with your surroundings, enjoy dinner in the hotel.
Today is free for you to rest and relax at leisure, either enjoying the facilities of the hotel, or perhaps venturing into the centre of delightful Cefalu. Dominated by the craggy outcrop of 'La Rocca', Cefalu offers much of interest, by day and by evening, when the locals take to the streets for their daily passeggiata.
Today we'll visit Sicily's capital - Palermo. Founded by the Phoenicians, and later home to Carthaginian, Greek and Norman conquerors, the city offers a glimpse of the entire history of Southern Italy in one place. Discover its secrets - the Cattedrale, the Palazzo dei Normanni and the Benedictine monastery at Monreale - on a day that mixes guided visits with opportunities to relax or explore at leisure.
Another day to spend at leisure at the hotel or exploring the surrounding area.
Join us to explore the moon-like landscape of fabled Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. After a chance to take in the stunning views of the snow-capped peak, we'll visit exquisite Taormina, on the slopes of Monte Tauro. See the town's medieval palazzi, stroll the flower-strewn piazzi and visit the monumental Teatro Greco.
Another day to enjoy the surrounds of the hotel and Cefalu.
Journey to the Valley of Temples to see some of the finest Ancient Greek relics in the Mediterranean. The magnificent temples of Hera Lacinia, Concordia, Heracles, Olympian Zeus, the Dioscuri and Hephaistos are laid out beneath a ridge from which the medieval town of Agrigento looks down.
Transfer back to the airport for check-in and your flight home.
If you would like to book this offer, please call: 01624 661234.
You can also extended your stay at a supplement please fill out our online enquiry form by clicking here.
| SICILY DIRECT FROM ISLE OF MAN DEPARTING |
PRICE |
| 1 Oct 2008 |
£489.00 |
| 03 Jun 2009 |
£619.00 |
What The Packages Includes
- Return flights from your airport to Sicily
- Return airport-to-hotel transfers
- Seven nights' bed and continental breakfast or half-board accommodation in the hotel of your choice
- Escorted visits to Verona, Venice, Assisi, Rome, Florence, Siena and San Gimignano
- The services of a Tour Manager
- Government taxes and service charges
Single rooms are available for a supplement
“Sicily is an island of many wonders: a sun-blessed holiday destination, a timeless land of regional charm and home to some of the Mediterranean's most enduring wonders. Enjoy it as you please on a holiday where everything is taken care of, from the moment you arrive at check-in to the moment we say 'goodbye'.”
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