4-Day Sicilian Paradise Tour from Palermo: Cefalu, Castelbuono, Milazzo, Lipari, Taormina | Ticket Admission Included | Hotel Breakfast Included

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Product Code: 710247

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Close to the sanctuary which are the remains of the ancient Greek polis
    • Have a walk around the most pleasant city of the archipelago, with its historic center, its castle and its tourist life
Tour Code
710247
Duration
4 day
Departure City
Palermo
End City
Palermo
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical, Natural Landscapes

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities; Natural beauty, scenic views.

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Cefalu

Palermo - Cefalu - Castelbuono - Tindari - Milazzo

Hotel: San michele(Via Col. Magistri, 69) or similar

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Scenery: landscapes of the north of the island and the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

08.30 hrs. - After breakfast we will leave Palermo, following the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Beautiful landscapes.

09.45 hrs. - Cefalu, arrival in the charming coastal city whose Norman cathedral with its original architecture and mosaics has been declared a World Heritage Site, the historic center is of great beauty with its small streets, its views over the sea and its commercial and tourist life. Time for a walk and lunch.

13:30 hrs. - Cefalu, departure. We leave the coast and head into the mountainous interior.

14:15 hrs. - Castelbuono. We will make a stop in this small and picturesque town between mountains that shows us the tranquility of the inland towns, with its walls, castle and picturesque streets in the center.

15:30 hrs. - Castelbuono, departure. We return to the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

17.00 hrs. - Tindari. At the top of a mountain, overlooking the sea, stands the Sanctuary of Tindari, a famous pilgrimage site, with its image of the Black Madonna and its great views. Very close to the sanctuary are the remains of the ancient Greek polis.

18.00 hrs. - Tindari, departure.

18.45 hrs. - Milazzo, arrival and accommodation in this port city full of life in front of the volcanic Aeolian Islands.

Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

  

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Day 02
Taormina

Milazzo - Lipari - Vulcano - Taormina

Hotel: Antares(Via Germano Chincherini 98037 Letojanni Taormina) / Capo dei greci(SS114 - KM 38. Riviera di Taormina, Via Nazionale, 421, 98030 StAless 98030 Sant´Alessio Siculo ME) / Caesar palace(VIA CONSOLARE VALERIA) or similar

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Scenery: landscapes of the volcanic Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Note: We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and swimwear if you want to experience the mud on Vulcano. We also recommend bringing a jacket to enjoy the deck of the ferries.

Note: due to the variation in ferry schedules, our agenda may be variable based on the schedule of the boats.

Our day will be full of emotions as we will travel to the mythical islands that will take us back to the Greek gods and heroes. Aeolus, God of the winds, gave its name to the archipelago. We will visit two of the islands of the Aeolian archipelago, declared World Heritage Sites for their continuous volcanic activity.

09:00 hrs. - After breakfast we go to the port to take a ferry to Lipari. Departure scheduled at 09:30 hrs. Enjoy your journey.

11.45 hrs. – Lipari - We are on the largest of the Aeolian islands, which got the name after the son of Aeolus. We will have time for lunch and a walk around the most pleasant city of the archipelago, with its historic center, its castle and its tourist life.

14:30 hrs. – Lipari - departure. We will take another ferry that in less than half an hour takes us to a second of the Aeolian islands, Vulcano.

14:55 hrs. – Vulcano - Arrival at the place, where Hephaestus, the forger of Zeus´s lightning bolts and Poseidon´s trident, had his forge. We will be impressed by the smell of sulfur that permeates the entire island and the active fumaroles. On this island, dominated by its crater, we will admire its hot water beaches. We recommend trying baths in the sulfurous thermal waters (its mud is considered very beneficial for the skin). Don´t miss this unique experience.

17:50 hrs. - Vulcano – Departure. We will take a ferry to return to the island of Sicily.

19:30 hrs. – Milazzo - after arrival, we continue our way to Taormina.

21:00 hrs. – Taormina - Arrival at the end of the day.

Note: In summer or on special dates, accommodation may be provided in Messina instead of Taormina.

  

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Day 03
Taormina

Taormina - Caltagirone - Villa Romana Del Casale - Palermo

Hotel: Astoria palace(VIA MONTEPELLEGRINO 62) or similar

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Scenery: Inland Sicily, Mediterranean mountainous landscapes.

After breakfast time to walk through the wonderful city of Taormina, at the foot of the Etna volcano, which was defined by Churchill as the most beautiful place on earth. Its old town is full of life, its Greek theater dominates unforgettable landscapes.

11.00 hrs. - Taormina, departure. We continue our route towards the center of the island.

12.45 hrs. – Caltagirone - Time to walk and have lunch in this city declared a World Heritage Site for its great Baroque legacy. We include a ride on a tourist train to listen to the explanations of the city and learn about its main points. The city is the center of ceramics in Sicily, as witnessed by its numerous shops and workshops and some of its emblematic places, the best known, the staircase of 142 steps, each decorated with different tiles.

15.00 hrs. – Caltagirone - departure.

15:45 hrs. - Villa Romana del Casale (admission included). Time to get to know this World Heritage Site. Villas, in the Roman Empire, were the symbol of agrarian exploitation. El Casale not only it has the architectural configuration of the 4th century been preserved, but, due to their abundance and quality, the mosaics that adorn almost all the rooms are the most beautiful in the Roman world.

17.15 hrs. - Villa Romana del Casale - departure. We continue crossing the mountainous center of the island.

19:30 hrs. – Palermo - arrival at the end of the day.

  

  

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Day 04
Palermo

Palermo

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09.00 hrs. - Today with a local guide we will have a city tour of Palermo. We will admire the cathedral with its mix of styles and its royal tombs inside (admission included); the Norman Palace (the former royal palace), its fountains, its markets and gardens. During the visit we will also go to MONREALE, its cathedral (admission included) has been declared a World Heritage Site for its impressive golden mosaics that cover the interior. Free time in the afternoon.

Note: Sometimes, if the number of travelers is very limited, the visit may not be private but rather carried out with a regular excursion provided by local companies.

Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.

Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.

If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.


Visiting Attractions

  • Monreale Monreale

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

The meeting point may vary due to differrent departure dates. Please contact us for these details in advance.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet
    • City tour in: Palermo
    • Excursion: Monreale in Palermo
    • Ticket admission: Villa Romana del Casale , Palermo and Monreale Cathedrals
    • Train: Caltagirone
    • Ferry: Aeolian Islands

Package Excludes

    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)

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  • 33 or More Days - 95% of total purchase amount can be refunded
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Special Notes

  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
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  • If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving to the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher. In case you failed to notify this information, the transfer agent, after waiting for 1 hour, in the case of airports and 30 minutes in the case of train stations, would leave and you would lose any right to the transfer service. In case you have also requested a departure transfer, please verify with your guide the schedule for our pick-up time on the day of your flight.
  • Please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
  • For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.

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* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Prices for child apply when a child of 3-15 stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.
 

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    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
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