You, Me & Sicily
“A Sicilian Adventure”
May 18 – 28, 2016
Paola & Eszter would like to invite you to join them for this tailor made
11 Days fully escorted tour of Western Sicily. Travelers will experience the simple beauty, the
unsophisticated small charming village, the slow life, the genuine cuisine and the warmth of the people.
Sit back, relax and let our professional local tour guide explain the many aspects of a culture that has
traces of Greeks, Arabs, Turkish, Spanish, English and Normans which is reflected in the architecture,
culture, food and language.
Wednesday, May 18 - Departure from USA
Thursday, May 19 – Arrival Palermo Airport. Private Transfer to Castellammare
Del Golfo to check into your B & B where your will be served a light lunch. In the
late afternoon, you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the Village and will have a
welcome pizza party at “Ristorante Bella Vista”. (L,D)
Friday, May 20 – This morning we will have breakfast at Bar Millennium “the
best cappuccino and espresso” a small bar where local Sicilians go every morning.
Soon after we will head for Cefalu’ famous for its Norman Cathedral, a World
Heritage Site. The Norman Cathedral is dramatically situated in front of the
mountain (Rocca di Cefalu`) and is one of Sicily’s most important buildings from
the Norman domination of the Island. It was Roger II who started the
construction in 1131 but was still unfinished at the time of his death in 1154, it was
not consecrated until 1267. After a guided tour of the town, participants will have
some free time to explore the village, do some shopping before getting on the bus
that will take us to the famous Castle of Caccamo. A brief sightseeing tour of the
town. Dinner at the Sicilian Specialty Restaurant “A Castellana” (B,D)
Saturday, May 21 – An early wake up, a quick cup of coffee and on the bus by
8:00 am to Salemi to visit Azienda Cucchiara, (www.aziendacucchiara.it),
hopefully on time to see the milking of the sheep. We will visit the factory and
witness the various steps of the transformation of milk into ricotta and then to
cheese. A tasting of hot ricotta, tuma and fresh pecorino cheese will be our lunch
specialty for today. Our next stop will take us to Menfi for a Wine tour of
Cantine Barbera. A delicious home style dinner especially prepared by Donna
Rosa will be served along with matching wines. Return to Castellammare for
overnight. (L,D)
Sunday, May 22 – Breakfast by the Harbor of Castellammare at the well know
“Bar Vogue”. This morning it will be very interesting to see the local fisherman
coming in with their catch of the day. Lunch will be a special celebration for fish,
vegetable and pasta lovers!!! A simple peasant menu prepared by Paola.
Everyone’s participation will be required!! Afternoon free to relax. Early evening
participation to the Festivities in town in Honor of Saint Rita. (B,L)
Monday, May 23 – After breakfast at the residence, we will have an early
departure for a guided tour of Palermo, the Capital of Sicily, featuring Quattro
Canti, the Palace of the Normans with its superb Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral
and many other import highlights of the city. One of the legacies of Palermo’s
past as a commercial center that continues to manifest itself in the present day is
the Palermo market culture. Culture. In particular, Palermo’s Muslim history
has made an imprint on the bazaars and markets of the town. Bustling, crowded,
and full of all kinds of treasures, a stop at the “Ballaro” market is a unique way to
connect with the real lifestyle of the Palermo locals. We will have a chance to
savor Sicilian Specialties in one of the Focaccerie inside the Ballaro Market. Soon
after, our tour will take us to Monreale for a guided tour of the Cathedral. You
will have some free time to sit in one of the many nearby bars for coffee,
cappuccino or a glass of local wine. We will have dinner in Carini at Ristorante la
Baronia (www.ristorantelabaronia.com) before returning to Castellammare for
overnight. (B,L,D)
Tuesday, May 24 – Breakfast at the Residence. Free time to Relax by the pool or
enjoy the sandy beach. Early afternoon excursion to Segesta, followed by a visit
to the famous Borgo of Scopello, and then we will stop of the entrance of the
“Natural Park of lo Zingaro” before going to Castellammare Harbor for dinner at
the family style restaurant “il Patio” (B,D)
Wednesday, May 25 – Breakfast and an early departure for a full day guided tour
of Agrigento. After the guided tour of the Valley of the Temples, lunch will be
arranged at Trattoria dei Templi (www.trattoriadeitempli.com). On the way back
to Castellammare (time permitting) we might stop in Sciacca for some free time
to explore the city. (B,L)
Thursday, May 26 – Breakfast at the Residence. Morning departure for the
Famous Beach of San Vito lo Capo. Weather permitting you can enjoy a good
swim in the turquoise water or a stroll in the white sand beach. Free time to
relax in one of the many seaside bars. After we will proceed for a guided
afternoon tour of the medieval town of Erice. This sober historic town is
surrounded by the defensive town walls, crowned by a castle, and dominates the
surrounding area from its mountainous height of approximately 800 meters
above sea level. Dinner will be served in a cozy restaurant “La Pentolaccia”
(www.ristorantelapentolaccia.it). (B,D)
Friday, May 27 – Breakfast at the Residence. Free time for packing and
some last minute shopping. Light snack will be served. Farewell Dinner
Party at Agriturismo “la Sperone” (www.losperone.it). (B,L,D)
Saturday, May 28 – Private transfers to the airport for your flight back to
the USA
LAND ONLY COST:
$2,649.00 per person based
$300.00 single supplement
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 per person is due by November 20
FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE BY December 31
INCLUDED IN LAND COST:
 Round trip Airport transfers from Palermo Airport
 9 Nights private accommodation
 21 Meals:
 8 Continental Breakfast (B)
 6 Lunches (L)
 7 Gourmet Dinners (D)
 House wine, water & coffee served with meals
 Touring by private air-conditioned motor coach
 Guided tour of Cefalu` & Caccamo
 Guided tour of Palermo & Monreale
 Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples
 Guided tour of Erice
 Sightseeing, including professional local tour guides and entrance fees
 Special Dairy Tasting in Salemi
 Wine Tasting in Menfi
 Assistance throughout the length of the trip
 Baggage Handling
NOT INCLUDED IN LAND COST:
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Tips/Gratuities and anything not mentioned in the itinerary are not
included in the cost.
TRIP CANCELLATON INSURANCE is OPTONAL at an additional cost of $169.00 per person. Even
with the best of intentions, things can happen and for this reason we strongly recommend the purchase
of insurance.
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The Initial Trip Deposit of $500.00(per person) is fully non refundable
70 and 64 days before departure you will lose 40% of the trip cost or deposit whichever is greater
63 and 50 days before departure you will lose 50% of the cost of your trip
49 and 29 days before departure you will lose 70% of the cost of your trip
28 and 11 days before departure you will lose 90% of the cost of your trip
10 days or fewer before departure you will lose 100% of the cost of your trip
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Monreale
Movie shot in Segesta and Catellammare Del Golfo
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