The Wonders of Sicily | 9 Day Private Group Tour

9 Days tour

09 April 2022: New York City to Palermo

17 April 2022: Palermo to New York City

The gorgeous Mediterranean island of Sicily has been seducing all those who have stepped foot on its shores for centuries. With diverse landscapes, rich cultural treasures and warm, hospitable people, Sicily offers an exoticness and splendor that will see you want to come back for more again and again.

From rugged coastlines and picture-perfect seaside villages to some of Europe’s most amazing ancient Greek ruins and artistic and architectural gems, it often feels like there’s not a corner you can turn without being completely mesmerized by what unfolds in front of your eyes.

Travel with Lingo Tours and you’ll enjoy the very best that Sicily has to offer; from quality, 4-star, central hotel stays to daily hot buffet breakfasts and four, 3-course dinners.

So join us on this breath-taking tour of Sicily and take home memories and images that will last a lifetime.

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Tour Route

Circumnavigate the Mediterranean island of Sicily. Starting in Palermo, you’ll spend 2 nights here before heading south to Agrigento. Spend 3 nights on the east coast in Catania as you take day trips to Syracuse and Taormina before heading back to Palermo for a final overnight before you flight home.

Tour Dates

Roundtrip flights from New York to Sicily.

Depart: Saturday 09 April 2022 – Flying from New York (NYC area airports) to Palermo

Return: Sunday 17 April 2022 – Flying from Palermo to New York

Accommodation

Quality Stays

Palermo (3 nights)
Agrigento (1 night)
Catania (3 nights)

All hotels are centrally located and of 4-star standard. The exact hotels will be communicated closer to departure time.

Restaurants & Meals

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Upgraded high quality meals

When you travel with Lingo Tours, you will always enjoy meals of upgraded quality.

On this tour you’ll enjoy full daily hot buffet breakfasts as well as four delicious, 3-course dinners including a drink.

Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly overnight from New York to Palermo, Sicily.

Day 2

Arrive in Palermo and be greeted at the airport by your Tour Manager. Once checked-in to your central hotel accommodation beat the jetlag with a Tour Manager led introduction walk of Palermo. Take some snaps of the Palazzo dei Normanni, the royal palace that started in the 9th-century and was the seat of the Kings of Sicily. In the evening enjoy a very special Welcome Dinner… benvenuto in Sicilia, welcome to Sicily!

Day 3

Spend your morning discovering more of Palermo with a guided sightseeing tour led by an expert local guide. In the afternoon, enjoy an included excursion to Monreale, a small commune situated on the slope of Monte Caputo, known for its fertile land and production of oranges, olives and almonds.

Day 4

Time to hit the road as you travel to Agrigento. Along the way, you’ll make stop-offs at Castello di Venere (Erice), the striking castle ruins featuring a 12th-century Norman fortress built over an ancient Roman temple as well as and Segesta Archaeological Park. Time permitting, there will also be an opportunity to discover the salt pans of Trapani and enjoy some Marsala wine tasting along the way. Arrive in Agrigento in the early evening. Dinner at night.

Day 5

Take some time out in the morning to visit the Valley of the Temples. After, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Roman Villa of Casale (Piazza Armerina), a large and elaborate Roman villa or palace located which is one of the richest, largest, and varied collections of Roman mosaics in the world. Overnight and dinner in Catania, the ancient port city on Sicily's east coast that sits nestled at the foot of Mount Etna.

Day 6

Marvel at the beautiful coastal-wonder that is Syracuse with an included day excursion. Learn all you can about this city that was once one of the largest in the ancient world on a guided sightseeing tour led by an expert local guide. Make the most of an included entrance to the Greek Theatre of Syracuse before returning to Catania in the afternoon.

Day 7

Travel to Taormina with an included stop along the way at Mount Etna. Discover the city with a guided sightseeing of Taormina as well as entrance to Teatro di Taormina (Taormina Amphitheatre). Return to Catania in the afternoon.

Day 8

Travel west as you spend your last full day on tour soaking up the sun and the sand of Cefalu. Noted for its unpretentious charm and relaxed lifestyle, Cefalu is a popular Italian seaside destination and a spectacular place to simply wander around. Afterward, journey back to Palermo and once checked-in to your final hotel, enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner all together at night.

Day 9

Transfer to Palermo airport for your return flights home to New York.

Included on Tour

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FLIGHTS

• Return flights from New York, USA (round trip)

TOUR MANAGER

• Tour Manager from arrival in Sicily until end of the tour in Palermo.

ACCOMMODATION

Central high-quality Hotels

• Palermo (3 nights)

• Agrigento (1 night)

• Catania (3 nights)

FOOD & MEALS

• Daily, warm buffet breakfasts

• Four 3-course dinners with one drink of choice: beer/wine/non-alcoholic

• Occasional local treats by Tour Manager

TRANSPORTATION

• Private luxury coach for tour route and excursions

LOCAL GUIDES

• Local guides for sightseeing

ACTIVITIES

Entrances and tickets to:

• Monreale

• Castello di Venere (Erice)

• Segesta Archaeological Park

• Valley of Temples

• Piazza Armerina

• Greek Theatre of Syracuse

• Mount Etna

• Teatro Antico di Taormina (Ancient theatre of Taormina)

LINGO TOURS APP

• Smartphone app for all travelers with schedules, timings, safety info, menu choices, maps, hotel info and more

Rates

Rates are per person in TWIN/DBL room.

25 travelers $2,999

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30 travelers $2,927

35 travelers $2,887

Single Room Supplement $684

Rooming

Standard Rate is for an individual sharing a Twin/Double Room; this is one room with either two single beds (Twin) or a double bed (Double).
Travelers can specify who they would like to share a room with when enrolling otherwise they will be matched up into these room formations based on age and gender.

Rate Exclusions

Rates do not include excess airline luggage fees, nor transport to/from USA airport.

Exchange Rates

Rates are based on no/little fluctuation in exchange rate between USD and Euros. Should the USD weaken significantly towards the Euro a correction in tour price would be done accordingly.