b"Stromboli UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCESITALYPALERMO CATHEDRAL, DAY 2 Panarea2 Lipari Discover the incredible volcanicMilazzo island of Stromboli, the Palermo Messina 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean'.2Mount Etna 3 Taormina Visit one of the oldest family SICILY homes in Palermo, where we're welcomed with an exclusive drinks reception.Nights in hotel Standard Class Rail CoachSample some of Mount Etna's local wines at the Frank YOUR ITINERARY Cornelissen winery.Enjoy visits to Palermo, Monreale Days 1-2 - London, Palermo and Palazzo Conte Federicoand Taormina.We meet in London and fly to Sicily for seven nights. On Day 2, weExplore the beautiful Aeolian explore historic Palermo, seeing the 'Quattro Cante', or Four Songs,islands by boat.a Baroque square with a fountain on each corner, as well as the Palatine Chapel and Palermo's Cathedral. We continue to CapoWHAT'S INCLUDED Market to sample some of Palermo's best street food, arancino - friedrice balls crammed with tasty fillings. After time for lunch, we continue to Monreale to visit the cathedral, with its mosaics and multi-colouredUK Tour Manager throughoutmarble. This evening, we visit the Palazzo Conte Federico for a drinksStandard Class rail travelreception with one of Palermo's oldest families, discovering a historic SICILY AND THEhome that lies behind a nondescript door in the heart of the city. Return flights from London to SicilyAEOLIAN ISLANDS Days 3-4 - The Aeolian Islands, Lipari, Panarea and Stromboli Complimentary luggage serviceWe travel by train along the coast to Milazzo. Here, we board a ferry to the Aeolian Islands. A volcanic archipelago rising from7 nights' hotel accommodation8 DAYS FROM 1,595 BY STANDARD CLASS RAIL cobalt waters, these seven UNESCO-protected islands are a piece12 meals including 7 breakfasts of paradise. We arrive in Lipari, where we spend two nights. Thisand 5 dinnersUncover the charms of Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, discovering historic towns,evening, we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant, owned for over 100 years by the Bernardi family. After a free morning in Lipari on DayAll tour excursionsnatural wonders, and rich Italian culture. Visit one of the world's most active4, we sail to Panarea, possibly the most elegant of the islands. After time to explore, we continue to Stromboli, one of the world's mostYOUR HOTELS volcanoes, discover historic architecture, and enjoy a taste of Italy as we sampleactive volcanoes. The volcano is fringed by a black sand beach and Sicilian wines and local street food. is thought to have been erupting almost continually for at least 2000Days 1-3years, providing an incredible, natural pyrotechnics show. We land onHotel Palazzo Sitano, Palermo4Stromboli and enjoy dinner before returning to the boat to see the eruptions by night, the best time to see the fiery outbursts.Days 3-5Hotel Tritone, Lipari4Days 5-6 - Taormina Days 5-8 THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS, DAY 3 TAORMINA. DAYS 5-6 We sail back to Milazzo and transfer to Messina. Here, we join theHotel Villa Esperia, Taormina Bay4train for a journey to Taormina-Giardini station, an Art-Deco building featured in The Godfather films. We transfer to our seaside base in Taormina Bay, linked to the Old Town by cable car, where we spend three nights. This afternoon, we learn about Taormina's history on a guided walk, seeing the Greek Theatre and tasting one of the town's delicious treats, Canolo, a pastry filled with ricotta cheese. Enjoy a day to explore Taormina on Day 6. Maybe stroll through the winding lanes and myriad of shops. You could visit Bam Bar, a local institution, for a 'granita', a refreshing sorbet usually served with brioche bread.Max 25 people Days 7-8 - Mount Etna and LondonWe visit Mount Etna, one of Sicily's iconic sights. Arriving at the highest2022 TOUR DATESpoint accessible by road, you have free time, during which you might like to walk to the Silvestre Craters or journey further by cable car orMay121,695 Sep151,7954x4. We continue to Adrano to join the Circumetnea Railway, viewingJun91,795 Oct61,595the volcano from a different angle. The volcanic earth of Mount EtnaSep11,895offers a unique place to grow grapes for wine, which we discover at the Frank Cornelissen Winery with a tour and a tasting. On Day 8, we transfer to the airport for our flight back to London.Tour Code: PSJ| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 300 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 275.56 ITALY Call us on 01904 521995 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 57Visit your local Travel Agent"