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SICILY & ROME
Italy 10/2 10 days tour Spring 2023/2024
From NEW YORK:
$3,149.00
From WASHINGTON DC:
$3,199.00
If booked by July 31st, 2022 for the trips in 2023 and by July 31st, 2023 for the trips in 2024.
The price is based on 35 paying travelers and 6 free chaperones. For smaller independent groups we will adjust the price. The ratio for free chaperones stays 1/6. The lowest number of paying participants for an independent group is 10.
PALERMO, SYRACUSE, TAORMINA, MESSINA, SALERNO, POMPEII, SORRENTO, CAPRI, ROME, VATICAN
Day-1. DEPARTURE CITY – ROME: Overnight flight to Rome.
Day-2. ROME – FLIGHT TO PALERMO: Arrive in Rome and continue with a domestic flight to Palermo. Upon arrival transfer to your centrally located hotel. After a short refreshment break go for a walking tour to see this old town and its main sites such as the Cathedral, Piazza Bellini, Martorana Church, Praetorial Fountain Sabatelli’s Palace. Overnight in Palermo.
Day-3. MONREALE – AGRIGENTO: Start your guided tour by your bus to Monreale to visit the Cathedral. Continue to Selinunte to visit the Dorian Temples and the Acropolis. Continue to Agrigento established in 6th century BC. Visit the main sites such as the City Hall, Cathedral, Church of the Holy Spirit and Corvaja and Torre del Orologio. Then go to Messina to see the Cathedral and Bell Tower before boarding the overnight ferry to Salerno (accommodation in quad cabins.) No breakfast and dinner on the ferry.
Day-4. SYRACUSE – TAORMINA: Travel along the coast to Syracuse. Visit the main sites like The Dome, the Castle of Eurialo, Greek Theater, and Roman Amphitheater. Then to Taormina to follow the path of the “Godfather” featuring the authentic villages chosen by Francis Ford Coppola for most of the scenes in the Godfather movies. This is the best way to explore the real untouched Sicilian countryside, local lifestyle, and culture. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Taormina.
Day-5. TAORMINA – MESSINA – NIGHT FERRY TO SALERNO: In the morning, tour Taormina, one of the most prosperous towns from the early Greek period, established in the 7th century BC. Visit the amazing Greco- Roman Theater, Palazzo Corvaja, and Torre del Orologio. Then go to Messina to see the Cathedral and Bell Tower. In the evening board the overnight ferry to Salerno (accommodation in quad cabins.) No breakfast and dinner on the ferry.
Day-6. SALERNO – POMPEII – SORRENTO: Arrive in Salerno in the morning. Continue with a bus ride to Ancient Pompeii to explore this amazing city buried after a huge eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 76 AD. Once a prosperous city with a population of over 30,000, Pompeii disappeared in a few hours. Have a guided tour and continue along the Bay of Naples to Sorrento and your centrally located hotel next to Piazza Tasso. Overnight in Sorrento.
Day-7. SORRENTO – EXCURSION TO CAPRI: Go on a boat ride to Capri, known as the town where Emperor Augustus built his first summer retreat, followed by Emperor Tiberius who built the famous Villa Jovis. His nephew Caligula was a regular visitor to the island. Lucila, the sister of Emperor Commodus was imprisoned and executed in Capri. Also see the Faraglioni, the famous lighthouses from the Greek period, and Via Tragara. Late return to Sorrento. Option: “Tarantella” with local folklore and dance. Overnight in Sorrento.
Day-8. SORRENTO – ROME: Travel by your bus to Rome. Start with a guided tour of Ancient Rome. See/Visit: Colosseum, The Arch of Titus, Constantine’s Arch, Forum Romanum, Foro Traiano, Campidoglio, Victor Emanuel Monument, and more. In the afternoon visit the sites of Baroque Rome such as the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and Pantheon.
Day-10. DEPARTURE: Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Roundtrip airfare
7 nights in centrally located hotels (rooms with private bathrooms)
7 European buffet breakfasts
7 dinners (3 courses)
Bus per program
1 night on the ferry Messina – Salerno
Capri ferry and funicular
GUIDED TOURS OF: Palermo, Agrigento, Syracuse, Pompeii, Capri, Rome, and the Vatican
ENTRANCES TO: In Monreale: Cathedral and Monastery, In Selunite: Dorian Temple and Acropolis, In Syracuse: Greco Roman Amphitheater and Castle of Euralio, In Taormina: Greco Roman Amphitheater, Pompeii Site, Colosseum, Forum Romanum Vatican Museum
EXCURSION:
Capri
Expert local guides
E&L GROUP TOURS USA TOUR DIRECTOR 24/7
FROM NEW YORK:
PRICE: $3,349.00
Price per person in triple accommodation.
PRICE IS BASED ON 35 PAID PARTICIPANTS AND 6 FREE CHAPERONES
YOUR OWN BUS + YOUR OWN TOUR DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENT GROUP
E&L GROUP TOURS USA WILL CUSTOMIZE TOURS FOR NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE
EARLY BOOKING INCENTIVE:
If booked by July 31st, 2022 for the trips in 2023 and by July 31st, 2023 for the trips in 2024 take $200.00 off and travel for:
FROM NEW YORK:
PRICE: $3,149.00
For the down payments received after the above date, the regular price will apply.
FROM WASHINGTON DC:
REGULAR PRICE $3.399,00 EARLY BOOKING INCENTIVE $3.199.00
STUDENT SURCHARGE:
in double accommodation: $30.00 per person/night
in single accommodation: $90.00 per person/night
ADULT SURCHARGE:
in triple/quad accommodation: $50.00 /person/night
in double accommodation: $70.00 per person/night
in single accommodation: $110.00 per person/night
PAYMENT POLICY:
A down payment of $300.00 for the tours in 2023 is due before July 31st, 2022, and for the trips in 2024 before July 31st, 2023.
Up to 10 payments per request.
The number of participants, the ratio, and the price can be changed according to request.
INSURANCE – optional.
Includes trip cancellation, lost baggage, trip interruption, and medical insurance. It will be added to your first payment.
Price for students to be calculated
Adults based on age
If your group or any individuals from your group do not accept this insurance, the group leader must inform E&L GROUP TOURS USA in writing.
All individuals traveling with E&L GROUP TOURS USA must show proof of valid travel insurance.
NOT INCLUDED:
Gratuities optional – suggested $2.5 per day per person for the tour director and $5.00 per person per day for the local tour guide.
Lunches, drinks with dinner, bottled water everywhere, and local transportation
PROGRAM PRICE is a pre-Covid price and may be subject to change due to changes in airfare prices and exchange rates.
Yours,
