Ostuni, The White Town - Apulia
7 Days/6 Nights- 4-Star Hotels Sunday departures
Sorrento, Avellino, Bari, Selva di Fasano, Castellana, Alberobello, Metaponto, Sila National Park, Cosenza, Tropea, Reggio Calabria
Typical itinerary
Day 1 Sunday: ROME – NAPLES – POMPEII – SORRENTO
Early morning departure from Rome for NAPLES where a short visit of the town is featured. Then, on to POMPEII, the famous Roman city destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 a.D. Lunch in a local restaurant followed by a visit of the excavations. Proceed on to SORRENTO. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Monday: SORRENTO – CAPRI – SORRENTO
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Capri by steamer. Weather conditions permitting, visit of the Blue Grotto. Return to Marina Grande and then transfer to Anacapri. Lunch in a typical restaurant followed by a visit of Augustus Gardens, with a view of the Faraglioni. Return to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Tuesday: SORRENTO – RENDE (COSENZA)
Buffet breakfast. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, depart to Rende (Calabria region) with its magnificent Aragonese Castles. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Wednesday: RENDE (COSENZA) – TAORMINA
After breakfast, depart to the beautiful town of Taormina, a favorite with tourists worldwide. Free time for personal discoveries, for shopping or for a leisurely stroll along the panoramic terrace. Overnight and dinner in Taormina or Giardini Naxos.
Day 5 Thursday: TAORMINA – ETNA – SYRACUSE – TAORMINA
After breakfast, depart for an excursion to Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, up to the ” Rifugio Sapienza “, 1900 meters above sea level and time to enjoy the suggestive view. Continue to Syracuse for a guided visit of the Neapolis Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Ear of Dionysus, an ear-shaped grotto. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Friday: TAORMINA – PIAZZA ARMERINA – AGRIGENTO
After breakfast, guided visit of the Roman Villas of Piazza Armerina with their beautiful mosaics, a site that is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Then, depart to Agrigento, to admire the Valley of Temples. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Saturday: AGRIGENTO – MONREALE – PALERMO
After breakfast, leave for Palermo. First stop in Monreale for a guided visit of the outstanding moorish-norman-style Duomo extensively decorated with mosaics and fine gold. Today a farewell lunch consisting of typical local products will be served. Continue to Palermo, and after a panoramic visit of the city, transfer to the airport.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Visit of the Blue Grotto weather permitting
• Deluxe Coach
• 6 nights in Selected 4**** hotels
• 6 breakfasts – 1 lunch – 6 dinners
• Applicable hotel taxes
• Entrance fees for the Archeological Park in Syracuse; Villa Romana in Piazza Armerina; Temples’ Valley in Agrigento
• 1 piece of luggage per passenger
• English speaking escort
PACKAGE PRICE: 4-star hotel
€1165, per person, based on double occupancy. Single room €1380; triple €1449
PLEASE NOTE: PRICE INDICATED IN EURO CURRENCY USE THE CALCULATOR TO FIND THE EQUIVALENT IN USA DOLLARS.
DEPARTURES 2010 May through October/Sunday departures
MAY: 23
JUNE: 6 – 20
JULY: 4 – 18
AUGUST: 1 – 22
SEPTEMBER: 5 – 19
OCTOBER: 3 – 17
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Tour booking code AL-P12
