Sicily - 2022
8 Days Starting and ending in Palermo, PA, Italy
Visiting: Palermo, Trapani, Erice, Marsala, Selinunte, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Taormina, Mount Etna, Cefalù
Tour operator:
Tour code:
6280-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Steady pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Join us on a budget-friendly vacation in Sicily—the Mediterranean’s largest island, just off the toe of Italy’s “boot.” You’ll begin in Palermo, a colorful city of churches, squares, marketplaces, and palazzos of every style. Your sightseeing tour includes Cappella Palatina (Palatine Chapel) in Monreale, built in the 1100s, with byzantine mosaics depicting famous scenes from The Bible. Next, take in stunning views with a cable-car ride to the medieval hilltop town of Erice—with cobblestone streets, fortifications, and ancient churches. Enjoy a guided tour of Trapani, set on a harbor that was once a powerful trading network, and visit Marsala, known for its famed Marsala wine. See the Acropolis and its temples in Selinunte, and take a guided visit to spectacular ancient temples near Agrigento. Visit the Roman Villa at Casale, famous for its mosaics, like the “Bikini Girls.” Visit elegant Taormina and the coastal town of Cefalù.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Palermo, Italy
Location: Palermo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Check into your hotel. Spend the rest of your day exploring this great city. Tonight meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2 : Palermo
Location: Palermo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
A full day to enjoy this busy and colorful city full of interesting squares and marketplaces, churches, and palazzos in every style—from Moorish to Baroque. Join the included sightseeing tour to learn more, and visit the magnificent Cappella Palatina. Later, maybe join an optional excursion to complete your day.
Day 3 : Palermo-Trapani-Erice-Marsala
Location: Trapani, Erice, Marsala
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: President (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Two Sicilian treats are on the agenda today. First, visit enchanting Trapani with a Local Guide. Set on a harbor that was once at the heart of a powerful trading network stretching from Carthage to Venice, the city center stretches along the port and was built primarily in baroque style. Next, visit the medieval hilltop town of Erice, reached by cable car. Situated about 2,500 feet above sea level, it immediately impresses with its defensive walls and castle, affording breathtaking views over the Gulf of Trapani and Egadi Islands. On clear days, see all the way to the African coast. Overnight in nearby Marsala.Today’s Distance: 105 mi/ 170 km
Day 4 : Marsala–Selinunte–Agrigento
Location: Marsala, Selinunte, Agrigento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kore (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning spend some time on your own in Marsala, known for its celebrated Marsala wine. Then head towards Selinunte, one of the most striking and interesting sites in Sicily. Here, you will see the remains of the acropolis, with its temples and fortifications. Continue to Agrigento.Today’s Distance: 96 mi/ 155 km
Day 5 : Agrigento–Piazza Armerina–Taormina Area
Location: Piazza Armerina, Taormina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kalos Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guided visit of the spectacular Doric temple of Concord, and the temple of Juno Lacinia, archaeological jewels of the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento. On to Piazza Armerina, a maze of steep streets positively overflowing with the colorful atmosphere of Sicilian life. At nearby Casale, visit the well-preserved Roman villa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous for its mosaics, including the whimsical “Bikini Girls”.Today’s Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km
Day 6 : Taormina Area. Excursion To Mount Etna
Location: Mount Etna, Taormina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kalos Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive up the heights of Mount Etna with the option of a jeep or cable-car ride for a better view of Europe’s largest active volcano (subject to weather conditions). Descend to sun-kissed Taormina, magnificently situated on a 700-foot plateau overlooking the Ionian Sea. The heart of Taormina is Piazza Nove Aprile, a paved square with unrivaled views of the sea and Mount Etna. Take a stroll along the Corso Umberto, and maybe taste a refreshing granita or a sumptuous cannolo.Today’s Distance: 75 mi/ 120 km
Day 7 : Taormina Area–Cefalù–Palermo
Location: Cefalù, Palermo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive in the coastal town of Cefalù with its medieval squares, streets, and churches. During your visit, see the Norman cathedral, a 12th-century fortress-like structure with elaborate Byzantine mosaics and soaring twin towers. Later, return to Palermo. During your final day in this glorious city, catch up on some last-minute shopping or explore more of the city on your own.Today’s Distance: 174 mi/ 280 km
Day 8 : Palermo
Location: Palermo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
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All Domestic Coach Transportation
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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