Rome and Sicily
As You Please
A 14 Day Private Touring- Weekly on Saturdays - Year
Round
Rome - Palermo-Cefalù- Monreale - Taormina - Syracuse--Erice
Compare with Sicily 10-day private
tour. Combine with Egypt
.
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Italy " Rome and Sicily , This tour
covers the highlights of Rome as well as Sicily, including the most
classical sites of Sicily and the historical and artistic sites. Whatever
it is about Rome that intrigues you, fascinates you, tempts you, or
entertains you, you'll find it exactly, because your visit will be tailored
exactly to your desires. Fascinated by the tastes of Roman cuisine?
Your private guide will suggest the best restaurants. Drawn to the masterpieces
of Michelangelo? We'll whisk you to the Vatican at the best time. Have
your heart set on Italian footwear or daring designs in clothing?
Talk it over with your guide-in your own language-and find out where
to shop.
DAY
1- Tuesday - Weekly - ROME
You'll arrive today at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, where your Roman host
will be waiting to greet you in your preferred language, be it Spanish,
Japanese, French, or English. After introductions, you'll be escorted
in a private car to the hotel you've selected. You'll have a chance
to discuss what you'll be doing over the next few days. Your host will
make sure that you're settled in for the evening, after which you'll
have a chance to make your own acquaintance with the Eternal City.
DAY
2 - Wednesday - IMPERIAL ROME WALKING TOUR (B)
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, until your guide calls for
you to begin your walking visit to glorious Rome of the empire. In just
a few hours, you'll pass through centuries of history. You'll take in
the Colosseum, completed in 72 A.D. by Emperor Vespasian, once the site
of gladiatorial bouts and chariot races, and so solidly constructed
that it still is largely intact. You'll continue to the Forum, the main
public square of the ancient city, site of markets, public ceremonies,
and religious rituals. You'll take in the Monument to the Unknown Soldier
in the Piazza Venezia, and journey back across centuries again to the
Piazza del Campidoglio, the masterpiece city hall square designed by
Michelangelo. And you'll appreciate unforgettable hilltop views of all
of Rome. Spend your afternoon as you choose. Your host will be pleased
to call a taxi to take you to your hotel, or recommend a restaurant
for lunch. Rome offers an endless array of temptations, and your only
problem will be choosing among them: a stroll on the Via del Corso,
shopping on the Via Condotti, browsing the Via delle Carrozze and the
Via della Croce. Of course, there's nothing as Roman as stopping for
a cappuccino at the Antico Caffč Greco in the heart of the Via Condotti.
Indulge yourself! For dinner, we can recommend typically Roman restaurants
near the Forum, the Colosseum, or in other parts of Rome. Your host
will be happy to discuss your preferences and write down some suggestions,
with full directions.
DAY
3 - Thursday - TREASURES OF THE VATICAN (B)
Your Roman host will once again call for you after breakfast at your
lodgings, to take you on a walking visit (or, as an option, by private
car) to Rome's universal masterpieces of religious art and architecture.
You'll travel together to the Vatican, and on the way, discuss the background
of this unique city-state as patron of the arts, temporal power, and
beacon of faith for millions worldwide. Your morning-and more, for there's
so much to see-will be devoted to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's
Basilica. Count on four hours for the visit. Of course, you'll see the
absolute musts for anyone visiting the Holy See, including Michelangelo's
ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, his Last Judgment over the altar,
and masterpieces by Raphael. You'll continue to St. Peter's Basilica,
the greatest church in the world by any measure, to view its grandeur
as a whole, and its individual treasures, from the Pietą by Michelangelo
to the Papal altar and Throne of St. Peter by Bernini. Afterward, a
horse-drawn carriage will convey you into the heart of Rome, to view
monuments and treasures from all eras, including Castle Sant'Angelo
and the Pantheon of the ancient empire, and the beloved Fontana de Trevi
and the Piazza di Spagna of more recent times. Once again, the remainder
of the day will be yours to spend as you choose, shopping or enjoying
the cuisine and street life of one of the world's most lively cities,
with recommendations by your guide.
DAY
4 - Friday - Rome (B)
Full day on your own. Explore Rome as you wish , or ask us for additional
optional tours.
DAY 5 - Saturday - Sicily-Palermo ,
CEFALU
Your
host will call for you after breakfast to arrange your onward travel
from Rome to Sicily .
Air ticket is included: Rome Palermo , economy class, tax included .
Arrive at Palermo , our local rep will meet you and proceed ,
to drive along the Thyrrenian coast. Stop in Cefalù, a pleasant
resort well known for its beautiful Norman Cathedral and medieval wash-house
built in the rock , depart to Monreale with visit to the "Duomo"
(Cathedral) which is one of the most renowned monuments in the world
as well as the Benedictine Cloister, in pure Norman style. , on
to your hotel in Palermo.
DAY
6
- Sunday
- PALERMO - Montepellegrino - Mondello (BD)
After a buffet breakfast , visit the city of Palermo including the Cathedral,
the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace, as well as a panoramic tour
of the historical center. Proceed to Montepellegrino and Mondello .
Accommodation . Dinner at the hotel.
DAY
7 - Monday - SEGESTA - ERICE - Farm house (BD)
After
a buffet breakfast, depart for Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which
keeps in its stone the weight of a long history, surrounded by a unique
landscape. Lunch at a local restaurant in Erice, a medieval town full
of myth and history, art located at 800 meters above the sea.
Accommodation: Dinner is included daily : Agritursim 4 -stars ( Farm
House)
DAY
8 - Tuesday - Felinute , Agrigento , Valle Dei Templi (BD)
After
breakfast on to Agrigento. Visit the Valley including the Temple of
Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Agrigento. Accommodation:
Dinner is included daily : Agritursim 4 -stars ( Farm House)
DAY
9
- Wednesday - SIRACUSE - PIAZZA ARMERINA (BD)
After a buffet breakfast, depart for Piazza Armerina and visit the worldwide
famous Villa Romana del Casale famed for its well preserved mosaics.
On to Siracusa and overnight.Accommodation:
Dinner is included daily : Agritursim 4 -stars ( Farm House)
DAY
10 - Thursday - SIRACUSE (BD)
Siracuse i sour goal this morning , the Archaeological area including
the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionysios'Ear”as well
as visit of the island of Ortigia, singular treasure of the baroque
style.
Accommodation: Dinner is included daily : Agritursim 4 -stars ( Farm
House)
DAY
11 - Friday - MOUNT ETNA – TAORMINA (B)
After a buffet breakfast, conditions permitting, we'll try to reach
the 1800 meters mark on Mount Etna, the highest active volcano of Europe.
Continue to Taormina.
In the afternoon, visit the Greek Theater and enjoy time at leisure
for shopping or walking through the tiny streets. Accommodation :
3 star Hotel Giardini Naxos Taormina
DAY
12 - Saturday Alcantra Gorge
(B)
After a buffet breakfast, depart to explore Alcantra Gorge .
Accommodation : 3 star Hotel Giardini Naxos Taormina
DAY
13 - Sunday - Etna on Your Own (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure to explroe Mount Etna on
your own if you wihs.
Accommodation : 3 star Hotel Giardini Naxos Taormina
DAY
14 - Monday - Catania Airport : (B)
Breakfast.
Transfer to the Airport . End of our services . Bon Voyage , or you
may wish to compare with the 9 day group tour . Combine
with Egypt,
or compare with the 8-day group tour.
RATES
per person in US $
| Triple |
$
5160. USD |
| Double |
$
5350. USD
|
| Single |
$
6204. USD |
Prices
include:
- Domestic
air ticket within Italy in economy class, tax included .
- Guided
/Escorted sightseeing and all ground transportation ( air conditioned
vehicke ) as indicated, with an English speaking driver-tour escort
(please ask us for other languages)
- All
entrance fees.
- Meals
as indicated from pre-set menu (B = breakfast: Daily , L = lunch ,
D = dinner)
- Accommodation
, first class 4 stars farm houses , and 3 star hotels, as listed.
- Sample
hotels in Rome : Four-star hotels include the Capo D'Africa
and Sofitel Roma , or comparable hotels.
- Hotel
tax, service charges & continental breakfast daily.
-
Airport transfers, including porterage at the airport & hotel
for one piece of luggage.
Not
Included:
- Personal
expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically included.
- Gratuities
for local personnel
- Drinks/beverages
.
- Travel
insurance
- Italian
airport taxes
- International
air fare
Honeymoon
in Sicily
for the Independent traveler
8 -day ( 7- nights ) for the Independent traveler . Sicily with your
Own Private sedan and your own chauffeur !!
. A Friends Abroad tm tour.
Want to go at your own speed, as you like? We'll make the basic arrangements
for an 8 -day (7 -night) stay, and you can take it from there. It's
like having your own good friends in Sicily l!
Please
read our Terms & Conditions. By sending your deposit, you confirm
that you have read and have accepted these conditions.
Rome
Not sure what to do after ? Here's our suggested four-day, three-night
itinerary to see Rome at its most intimate, on foot. Your private guide
will be open to following up on what catches your fancy, and adding
the options of your choosing. Let your dreams, whimsy, and desires rule.
This is Rome Made to Measure.
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