Deluxe Sicily Tour

Centrally-located, First-Class & Deluxe hotels, exclusively

Smaller Groups: 20 to 40 guests per tour

Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom.

Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy

Buffet Breakfast Daily

5 Dinner and 1 Lunch

Gondola Ride Included! For years an “optional,” now included at no extra charge.

Wine Tasting. Vineyard tour and wine tasting.

Uffizi Gallery Included

Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places.

1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included.

Baggage Handling

Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel.

Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides

DAY 1 - Saturday -Depart USA
Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off on our Sicilian adventure. Buon viaggio!

DAY 2 - Sunday - Arrive in Palermo - Afternoon Free - Dinner in Hotel
Benvenuti a Palermo! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Palermo airport to your hotel at scheduled times. A Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. Relax this afternoon, or take a stroll around the neighborhood. This evening we enjoy a welcome drink followed by dinner and the first of many local wines to be sampled in the days ahead. D

DAY 3 - Monday - Palermo & Monreale Sightseeing - Afternoon Free
This morning we explore Palermo, the fascinating capital city. We’ll visit the Royal Palace which General George Patton turned into his headquarters in 1943. We’ll also take in the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel, the Palermo Cathedral, the great Norman Cathedral of Monreale and other highlights of the city. This afternoon and evening are on your own for free time, shopping or explorations. Ask your guide for dining suggestions this evening. BB

DAY 4 - Tuesday - Palermo - Marsala - Selinunte - Palermo - Dinner Out
This morning’s drive passes the salt pans of Trapani and the beautiful Island of Mozia. We soon arrive in Marsala, where Englishman John Woodhouse introduced the famous fortified wine in 1796. We’ll have a chance to visit a wine cellar and enjoy a taste of the thick, dark wine. This afternoon we visit the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Selinus – an acropolis of majestic temples overlooking the sea. Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner out with local wines and our new friends. BB, D

DAY 5 - Wednesday - Palermo - Piazza Armerina - Taormina - Dinner in Hotel
We bid farewell to Palermo this morning, with stunning Taormina in our sights. On the way, we’ll stop off for a fascinating visit to the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina. The elaborate villa, owned by a Roman aristocrat from the 4th Century, is famous for it’s intricate mosaics. And who said the Bikini was invented in St. Tropez in the 1950’s? You’ll see positive proof that the Romans invented it centuries ago! Many have proclaimed Taormina to be the most beautiful place on earth. Now you can decide for yourself. After an exciting and educational day, a delicious, relaxing dinner is served in our hotel with fine local wines. BB, D

DAY 6 - Thursday - Taormina Sightseeing - Afternoon of Leisure - Dinner Out
After this morning’s leisurely tour, you’ll know why Taormina is known as the “Jewel of Italy.” Its winding streets and secluded gardens are truly enchanting. The snow covered volcano, Mt. Etna, serves as a dramatic backdrop to the well-preserved Greek and Roman outdoor theater. This afternoon is all yours! Why not stroll the medieval streets lined with interesting little shops, take a dip in the water, or just relax. Tonight, we enjoy dinner and great Sicilian wines at a charming local restaurant. BB, D

DAY 7 - Friday - Taormina - Mt. Etna Visit - Wine Tasting & Lunch – Taormina
This morning we meet one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mt. Etna is in an almost constant state of eruption. Don’t worry, we’ll keep a safe distance! The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, orchards and vineyards. So let’s visit a local winery for a tour, a tasting and a light lunch! Tonight you can enjoy dinner on your own. Have you tried “pesce spada” yet? Swordfish is Sicily’s favorite seafood. BB, L

DAY 8 - Saturday - Taormina - Noto - Siracusa - Taormina - Dinner Out
This morning we motor south to Noto, a “World Heritage Site.” Noto is also known as Sicily’s “Baroque City” because it consists entirely of palaces, churches and houses in the Baroque style. This afternoon we’ll visit Sicily’s most important Greek city of antiquity – Siracusa. Archimedes, the Greek mathematician, was slain here by the Romans. Plato taught here! The archaeological garden is peppered with attractions: the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater and the “Ear of Dionysus.” But what an ear! Nearly 200 feet long, you can enter the inner chamber of the “ear” where tearing a piece of paper sounds like a gun shot. A forerunner to modern day “bugging” – the tyrant Dionysus eavesdropped on prisoners in the “ear.” Tonight is our last dinner out together. No tears. You’ll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D

DAY 9 - Sunday - Depart from Catania to USA
This morning we board our flight home, but we realize we’re taking a little piece of Italy back with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon. BB

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/21/2010 - 8/29/2010	$3,575
8/28/2010 - 9/5/2010	$3,775
9/4/2010 - 9/12/2010	$3,775
9/11/2010 - 9/19/2010	$3,775
9/18/2010 - 9/26/2010	$3,775
9/25/2010 - 10/3/2010	$3,775
10/16/2010 - 10/24/2010	$3,675
10/23/2010 - 10/31/2010	$3,675
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Wine tasting

Wireless Headsets

Professional tour director

The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional.

Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost.

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