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DAY 1 ROMA / CASERTA / NAPLES /
SCALEA
Breakfast at your hotel. Departure at 07.00. After
leaving Rome and driving along the “Sun Route” motorway, we will cross
the regions of Lazio and Campania. Once in Caserta, located at 22 km to
Naples, there will be a panoramic tour of the Royal Palace, which
dominates the city.The Palace, as big and luxoury as than of Versailles,
better known as “Reggia”, it’s one of the most visited historical place
in Italy.We will then walk along the elegants gardens, the English
garden, and we’ll admire an impressive waterfall: the Large cascade of
Diana. The excursion will go on visiting Naples where there will be a
short panoramic tour of the city: the historical centre, Piazza del
Plebiscito, the impressive Castel dell’Ovo, the Royal Palace and the
Gallery the The Gallery of Umberto I. There will be a stop to taste and
enjoy the typical products of this area.Free time for lunch. Then we
will continue towards Salerno and Battipaglia, to reach the wonderful
“Cedar Coast” famous for its seashore and citrus grove called “Credo”.
Arrival at Scalea, one of the mosthistorical coast city. Dinner
and overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 2 SCALEA/COSTA CEDRI
–DIAMANTE- GUARDIA PIEMONTESE – PAOLA /SCALEA
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning coast tour where you
will appreciate the artistic beauty of villages as Diamante (famous for
his beach and for the festival of “aji piccanti” in September), Guardia
Piemontese, a fortress where people traditionally speak occitano , in
his variety vivaro-alpina (locally called gardiol),since the 15th
century.This is an occitan settlement in the italian linguistic field.
We will continue towards Centraro and Paola Free time for lunch. Visit
of this city on the sea dominated by the castle.The sanctuary of San
Francesco di Paola is an important pilgrimage centre also known for its
nice closter surrounded by rose garden and naif paintings which show the
saint miracles.Return to Scalea. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 3 SCALEA /PARCO NAZIONALE
DEL POLLINO / SAN GIOVANNI IN FIORE -SILA / CROTONE
After breakfast we will reach San Giovanni in Fiore.
Along the way we will admire the huge National Park of Pollino, famous
for its Orsomaso Mountains, the gorgeous canyon of Gole di Raganello and
the Civita and Castrovillari. The tour will continue inside this
wonderful region, reaching the Sila. It hasn’t a mediterranean aspect
and it’s famous for its green hills, granes wood and blue lakes which
evoke the image of Asturia or Switzerland in a sunny day. It will be a
pleasure to visit San Giovanni in Fiore and looking into the artisan
shops of carpet Free time for lunch. We will then continue towards
Crotone, ancient city founded by the ancient Greeks in 710 b.C. It
reached its splendour during the later century, when it became a famous
place renowned for the beauty of its ladies and the metaphysic of
Pitagora.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 CROTONE/CATANZARO/VIBO
VAENTIA/REGGIO CALABRIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Crossing Catanzaro we will reach
Vibo Valentia. Arrival at Vibo, ancient high town slightly inland. It is
famous for its Norman Castle and its Museum which keeps a lot of remains
of a Greek colony. With the clear weather,on the top of the Castle, you
can admire the volcanic island of Stromboli. Free lunch. We will then
continue towards Reggio Calabria. In the afternoon, arrival at Reggio
and free time at disposal to visit the town. It is known for its Riace
Bronzes, two famous full-size Greek bronzes of nude bearded warriors,
cast about 460 - 430 BC. They were found in 1972 and currently they are
kept in the National Museum, for its bright Cathedral and its seaside
promenade. Dinner and overstay.
DAY 5 REGGIO
CALABRIA/MESSINA/PALERMO
Breakfast. Sicily. We will embark for Messina. There
will be a panoramic tour of the city, including the visit of the
Cathedral with its Bell Tower and its clock. Then, we will reach Cefalù.
Free time at disposal. We’ll go on to Palermo, the sicilian capital.
Arrival. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 6.PALERMO
Breakfast. In the morning visit of Monreale, ancient
royal town. Return to Palermo. Here we will visit the Cathedral and
other main interesting places of the city. Free afternoon. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 7PALERMO/ERICE/MAZZARA DEL
VALLE/ MARSALA/ AGRIGENTO
Breakfast. Departure as far as Erice, situated on 700 mt
above sea level and remained unchanged thanks to its retaining wall
erected in the VI century b.c. We will then visit Mazara del Vallo,
fishing port of Italy overlooks the Strait of Sicily. We will proceed to
Marsala, next to Africa. Free time at disposal to visit this seaside
resort known for its wines growth. Next, we’ll go on to Agrigento.
The visit will continue with the Valley of the Temples (admission
tickets included) with the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concorde, the
Temple of Hercules and Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest of all
doric style buildings. (If the weather doesn’t permit, we will enjoy a
visit of the Valley of Temples on the 8 day in the morning)Dinner and
overnight stay.
DAY 8 AGRIGENTO/MODICA/SIRACUSA
/ TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS
Breakfast. After leaving Siracusa we will cross Modica,
where its faded tonality, its baroque buildings and its chocolate will
astonish you. Then you will visit one of the most beutiful baroque
church in the island: the Church of St George. Will continue towards
Siracusa, crossing the Island of Ortigia, rich in Baroque and medieval
palaces and churches. Rates in Euros Siracusa's Duomo is one of the
town's most celebrated sights. In the hearts of Syracusans, the Fonte
Aretusa occupies an important position.We can be fascinated also by the
Greek Amphiteathre , the Dionisio Ear and the Roman Theathre (admission
tickets included). In the afternoon arrival at Taormina. Dinner and
overstay.
DAY 9 TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS)
Breakfast. Excursion to the Mount Etna, an active
volcano and it is the largest active volcano in Europe. It is the
highest mountain in Italy. (Weather permitting) we’ll climb the summit
area up to 1800 m. Return to Taormina, crossing the town located on a
impressive embankment of the Monte Tauro. Dinner and overstay.
DAY 10 TAORMINA (GIARDINI
NAXOS)
Breakfast.end of services.
NOTE: Entrance fees not included
INCLUDED IN THE
FEE
All scheduled transportations with Deluxe Air-conditioned motor coach
All scheduled transfers
All scheduled guided tours
Tourist class
Hotels or First class
Hotels
Meals as specified in the Itinerary
(Drinks at
meals are NOT included)
Multi-lingual speaking
professional guide services
All Taxes
NOT INCLUDED IN
THE FEE
International Airfares
Airport transportations
Airport departure taxes
Entrance tickets
Drinks at meals
Tips
Items of personal nature
All what is not specifically mentioned in the paragraph "Included
in the Fee" |
