SUNSHINE TOUR

FROM SORRENTO

Sorrento–Rende–Taormina–Catania–Etna–Siracusa–Taormina–Catania–

Piazza Armerina–Agrigento–Monreale–Palermo

DURATION: 5 days/4 nights

DEPARTURES: May to October – Tuesdays

Independent arrival at the hotel.

Day 1 Tuesday: Sorrento - Rende (Cosenza)

In the afternoon, depart to Rende (Calabria region) with its magnificent Aragonese Castles. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Wednesday: Rende – Taormina - Catania

After breakfast, depart to the beautiful town of Taormina, a favourite 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 or Catania.

Day 3 Thursday: Etna – Syracuse – Taormina - Catania

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 4 Friday: 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 5 Saturday: Agrigento – Monreale - Palermo

After breakfast, leave to 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.

Inclusions:

• Deluxe Coach

• 4 nights in Selected 4* hotels

• 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

• Applicable hotel taxes; Admission fees: The Archaeological Park in Syracuse; Villa

Romana in Piazza Armerina; Temple’s Valley in Agrigento;

• Baggage handling – 1 piece of luggage per passenger

• English speaking local guides

Hotels:

Calabria Region (Rende): Hotel Executive 4* or similar

Giardini Naxos/Acireale: Hotel Naxos Beach 4* or Santa Tecla 4* or similar

Agrigento: Jolly Della Valle 4* or Villa Romana 4* or similar

** Please note:

a) This tour will be conducted in more than one language

b) No Entrance fees to Museums included

Departures: May 25; Jun 8, 22; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 24; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 19.

Ground Operator: Appian Line

Piazza dell’Esquilino, 6

Tel: 06-48786601 or 48786226

Fax: 06-4742214