Sicilian Escape
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Book Early and Save up to 10%!
Book Early and Save!
Book your 2025 vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour. Offer does not apply to Monograms (Independent Tours) or Avalon Waterways (River Cruises). Offer is not combinable with other promotional offers except Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Offer applies to new bookings only. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Save 5%! When Traveling in a Group of 5 or More!
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Small groups of 5, 6 or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations. Larger groups of 8 to 15, receives one person traveling at half-price and in a group of 16 or more, one person travels FREE. All members in the group must be traveling together and offer applies to land-only portion of the vacation (does not include extra-night accommodations). Promotion does not apply to Monograms (Independent Vacations) or Avalon Waterways (River Cruises) and is not combinable with other promotional offers except Journeys Club members. Travelers already traveling at a discount, such as children, does not count towards the party total. Additional restrictions may apply.
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10% Discount for Young Travelers!
Young Travelers Save Big!
Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land only portion of their vacation. Discount does not apply to Avalon small ship or river cruises. Traveler must be 8 - 17 on date of travel. Additions restrictions may apply.
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Book a 2nd Tour in 2025 to Save 5%!
Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. If you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2024 and December 31, 2025. Discount is calculated off the least expensive tour. Not combinable with any other offer or discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2025 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Day 1 - ARRIVE IN PALERMO, ITALY Welcome to Palermo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)PALERMO-PIAZZA.jpg
Day 2 - PALERMO Sicilian Specialties PALERMO Guided sightseeing includes the Church of Immacolata, and a visit to the cathedral. Drive up to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d'Oro and visit the Norman Cathedral. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT The story of the splendid Monreale cathedral starts when the Arabs took control of Palermo. They transformed the cathedral into a mosque and banished the Bishop of Palermo from town. Not wishing to venture too far from his beloved cathedral, the Bishop settled in a small village in the hills overlooking Palermo, the site of modern-day Monreale. There, he built a modest church to keep the flame of local Christian worship alive. Today the cathedral is known for its stunning mosaics that cover an area of over 64.500sq ft.MONREAL-CATHEDRAL.jpg
Day 3 - PALERMO - AGRIGENTO Timeless Temples AGRIGENTO Take a guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples. (B,D) 87 mi / 140 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTANCIENT ARCHAEOLOGY The ruins of Akragas remain Sicily's most amazing archaeological site. The impressively well-preserved Tempio della Concordia sits in spectacular setting upon a ridge where it served as a beacon for homecoming sailors and today draws enthralled visitors to revel in the remarkable Valley of the Temples.AGRIGENTO.jpg
Day 4 - AGRIGENTO - PIAZZA ARMERINA - SYRACUSE Ancient Artistry In Sicily PIAZZA ARMERINA Take a guided visit of the Villa Romana del Casale with the largest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world. Enjoy lunch with regional specialties at a local restaurant. (B,L) 162 mi / 260 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE Explore the extraordinary example of Roman power in one of the most luxurious villas of its kind in the Italian countryside. Marvel at the magnificently preserved mosaics that embellish the Villa Romana del Casale, designed and installed by African mosaic workers and the strength of the Roman influence and power throughout the Mediterranean region.PIAZZA-ARMERINA-VILLA-ROMANA-DEL-CASALE.jpg
Day 5 - SYRACUSE - CATANIA - TAORMINA RIVIERA Coastal Treasures SYRACUSE Guided visit to the Greek and Roman ruins of the Archaeological Park features the Greek Theatre and the Roman Amphitheater. CATANIA [LF] Arancino tasting and free time on the way to Taormina Riviera. (B) 75 mi / 120 kmLOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Sicily's love affair with food goes back a long way. Cooking traditions originating from the Greeks, Arabs, and Normans blend with those from Spain and North Africa resulting in a fabulous melting pot of flavors and unique dishes. Celebrate this feast of cultures with a traditional arancino tasting one of Sicily's most famous street food.CATANIA-ARANCINO.jpg
Day 6 - TAORMINA RIVIERA The Pearl of the Mediterranean TAORMINA RIVIERA Guided excursion to Mount Etna. Orientation walk through Taormina town and free time. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDER Mount Etna, Europe's tallest volcano and one of the most active in the world. Learn how in 1669, an eruption that lasted 112 days developed a record long stream of lava that destroyed the city of Catania.TAORMINA-MOUNT-ETNA.jpg
Day 7 - TAORMINA RIVIERA Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Catania.) (B)TAORMINA-TOWN.jpg
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| Tour Duration | 7 Days | ||||||
| End City: | Taormina | ||||||
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| 2024-11-08 | $2,099.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-11-17 | $1,549.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-11-17 | $1,549.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-11-22 | $2,099.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-12-01 | $1,499.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-02-02 | $1,499.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-02-09 | $1,499.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-02-16 | $1,399.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-02-21 | $1,999.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-02-23 | $1,499.00 | See in Cart | |
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All Escape by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save Discounts, Second Tour Discount and Small Group Discount.
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AGRIGENTO|CATANIA|ESCAPES|EUROPE|FIRST-CLASS|GL_ESCAPES|GL_EUROPE|GL_ITALY|ITALY|MOUNT ETNA|PALERMO|PIAZZA ARMERINA|Private Touring|SICILY|SYRACUSE|TAORMINA
- UNESCO Sites
Arab-Norman cathedral of Monreale|Archeological area of Agrigento|Mount Etna|Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica|Villa Romana del Casale
- Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $1,432*18 guests in a party: $370*
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Sicilian Escape
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Sicilian Escape
- Inclusions
We've packed everything you need for the perfect vacation"from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world's most iconic sites! Touring in spacious comfort by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi is included on board your coach and in most hotel lobbies and common areas.
- Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There's always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers"while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you've been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour"without the crowds.
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Sicilian Escape
