b"8 DAYS)52M ITALYPalermo Messina 1,695Monreale 3 Mount Etna 4 Giardini Naxos 2023 DEPARTURES IN:SICILY Circumetnea M$, -81, 6(P, 2&7CantaniaAgrigentoSyracuseNights in hotel Standard Class Rail Coach UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES YOUR ITINERARY(nMoy a street food e[perience at &apo MarNet in Palermo.Days 1-2London, Palermo and Monreale ([plore the +ellenic architecture of the 9alley of the 7emples.:e meet at the airport in /ondon, before our fl ight to 6icily. $rriving7ravel around iconic Mount (tna into &atania we transfer to Palermo and checN into our hotel for threeon the &ircumetnea train.nights. Palermo is a treasure trove of rich history, art and culture, as well as fantastic food. 7his evening we enMoy dinner with our group in a(nMoy a tour, lunch and a wine local restaurant. 'ay \x15 starts with sightseeing in historic Palermo withtasting at a wine estate on the a local guide, visiting the Palatine &hapel and &athedral. :e continueslopes of Mount (tna, Nnown for to &apo MarNet to sample some of the citys best street food. $fterits e[cellent wine production. time for lunch, we continue to Monreale to visit the fabulous cathedral. 7his evening youre free to e[plore Palermo at your own pace where'iscover the charms of Palermo there is no shortage of inspiring trattorias and other eateries. including the Palatine &hapel.(nMoy guided tours of 7aormina Days 3-4Valley of the Temples and Taormina and Monreale.7oday we travel south for an e[cursion to the enchanting 9alley of the7aNe an e[cursion to 2rtigia island 7emples. 7his vast site features 6icilys most impressive archaeologyand the 6iracusa &athedral.from the +ellenic period. $ local guide introduces us to the fascinating temples of the gods, tombs and sanctuaries. :e breaN for lunch at aWHAT'S INCLUDED nearby farmhouse. our evening is free in Palermo. 2n 'ay \x17 we travel along the north coast to Messina, then on by coach to the coastalExpertise of a UK Tour Manager town of 7aormina. :e enMoy a guided tour of 7aorminas attractions,from start to fi nish including the fascinating *reeN 7heatre. :e stop to sample one of the towns most delicious treats, cannolo, a crisp ricotta\x10fi lled pastry. :eStandard Class Rail and all transfer by coach to *iardini 1a[os, our base for four nights. :e aretransfersfree to settle in to our lovely surroundings before dinner at our hotel.Returnights from London Days 5-6Etna, Circumetnea and Giardini Naxos *atwicN to &atania:e visit Mount (tna, one of 6icilys iconic sights. :e travel to 5ifugio7 nights' \x17\x106tar hotel di 6apien]a, the highest point of vehicle access where you can walN toaccommodationthe 6ilvestri craters, with free time to e[plore the volcanic scenery. :e12 meals including \x1a breaNfasts, then Moin the &ircumetnea 5ailway around the volcano. 7he uniTue\x15 lunches and \x16 dinnerssoils of Mount (tna maNe it an e[cellent place for wine production, which we discover on a visit to a local winery for a tour, lunch and wineAll tour excursionstasting. 7his evening, and on 'ay \x19, youre free to e[plore at your own pace. ou could rela[ at your hotel, visit a nearby beach, or e[plore *iardini 1a[os. ou might taNe a boat tour from the harbour to the marine parN of sola %ella. 7heres a good choice of restaurants in the town, where local specialities include seafood and pasta dishes.Days 7-8Ortigia island and Siracusa Cathedral, London2n 'ay \x1a we visit 2rtigia island for a tour with a local guide. 7his beautiful island has been inhabited for over \x16\x13\x13\x13 years and is renowned for its *reeN heritage. 7he island is the historic centre of 6yracuse, and a 81(6&2 landmarN. :e visit the stunning cathedral, a %aroTue church built on the site of a *reeN temple. (nMoy time to wander the sun soaNed streets, and perhaps treat yourself to a gelatoTour Code: PTJ_ e per person based on \x15 from one of the many delightful cafs. $fter breaNfast at our hotel onsharing. 'eposit from e\x15\x18\x13 per person. 'ay \x1b we bid farewell to 6icily, and transfer to the airport in &atania for6upplement for solo travellers from e\x15\x18\x18.our fl ight to /ondon *atwicN. )or the latest guidance on entry reTuirements, please visit www.gov.uN\x12foreign\x10travel\x10adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details \x18\x1a"