Sicily sightseeing week tour in September. Excursion tours to Sicily

CLASSIC TOUR OF SICILY (PALERMO) + PALERMO (CITTA DEL MARE)

Combined tour of Sicily: for those who want to do everything in a short time - spend a couple of days at sea and get to know the main sights of Sicily. Main sightseeing tours and walks through the unique medieval towns are included in the tour price.

Summer period from 06/02/2016 to 10/01/2016

Arrival airport: Palermo
Departure airport: Palermo
Group tour, Classic level. Arrivals on Thursdays: from 06/02/2016 to 09/22/2016 (last arrival date)
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Route: Palermo - Cefalu - Taormina - Piazza Armerina* - Agrigento* - Catania - Syracuse - Mount Etna - Erice - Marsala - Segesta - Castellammare del Golfo - Scopello - San Vito Lo Capo - Monreale - Palermo

Tour program:

The tour includes:

• Accommodation in hotels:
  • in the Taormina area, 3*/4* hotels, 3 nights;
  • in the Palermo area, hotel Citta del Mare 3*S, 5 nights;
• Meals: half board;
• Group transfer airport - hotel - airport**;
• Transfers according to the program;
• Excursions with Russian speaking guide and walks with an escort:
  • Syracuse;
  • Palermo, Monreale;
  • Walks: Catania, Mount Etna, Erice, Marsala, Segesta, Castellammare del Golfo, Scopello, San Vito Lo Capo;
• Accompanying person on the route with the group;
• Air travel.

Additional charge (on the spot):

• Entrance fees to archaeological parks and museums during the tours:
  • Archaeological Park in Syracuse - 10 €;
  • Doric temple and theater in Segesta - 8 €;
  • Villa Romana del Casale - 10 €;
  • Valley of the Temples - 11€;
• City tax - obligatory payment directly at the hotel (obligatory payment directly at the hotel);
• Optional guided tours and walks*:
  • Cable car and jeep on Mount Etna - 60 €;
  • Tour of Palermo in an APE car - 25 €;
  • Excursion "Night Taormina" - 30 €;
  • Excursion to Agrigento and Piazza Armerina - 52 €.

Notes:

* Prices for additional group tours are calculated for a group of min. 15 people In the event of a reduction in the group, prices change, as the guide informs on the spot, or the tour is canceled.

Have you already been to Milan, Naples, San Marino, Rome and the island of Sardinia? We invite you to experience something new: buy wonderful sightseeing tours to Sicily!

Sicily is large and very picturesque island in the warm Mediterranean Sea, which is located 5.5 kilometers from the Apennine Peninsula.

This region sunny Italy is in great demand among tourists of all categories and ages. On the island, everyone will find entertainment to their liking and affordability. Spassky Gate-Tourism offers the most interesting sightseeing tours in Sicily, classic beach holidays on the island coast or combined leisure. Clean golden sandy beaches, located in the flat part of the island, are an excellent choice for traveling with small children. Smooth descent into the water and exciting animation will delight the whole family. Apart from luxurious beaches, fragrant olive groves, the Sicilian Apennines, the volcanoes of Stromboli and Etna await you.

Cultural program talk about rich history ancient Sicily. Wide range of excursions true pride islands. Those who want to feel the spirit of real Italy should visit:

• The city of Palermo is the capital of the island, founded in 754 BC. e. the ancient Phoenicians. Thanks to his unique climate, Palermo pleases tourists with good weather for 11 months a year. It gets cold here only in February. The eventful history of the city a large number of attractions. Among them are Foro Italico - pedestrian promenade stretching from Via Giulia to Cala Bay. Mannerist fountain built in 1550, 900 years old gothic cathedral Santa Rosalia, the 12th century Norman churches, Giovanni degli Eremiti and San Cataldo - you can visit all this by purchasing interesting tour to Sicily. Fans of aristocratic chic should visit the royal palace and the Capuchin Catacombs. In total, there are about 500 attractions in the city and its wide surroundings.
• City of Taormina locality, about which many tourists have already read in ancient myths. The city itself is located on the top of a small mountain, at an altitude of 206 meters above sea level. Here you can look at the Greek theatre, the ruins of an indoor Roman theater - the odeon, and an ancient pool used as an arena for naval battles. The city is rich in ancient churches and buildings, against which you can make stunning photos.
• Monreale is a beautiful town, formed next to a medieval Benedictine monastery. This settlement is extremely interesting in that it has not changed much since its construction in 1170 and keeps the spirit of the times of the 12th century.
• Catania - the city near which it is located great volcano Etna is over 3300 meters high.

The tour operator "Spasskiye Vorota-Tourism" offers the most interesting and exciting trips, during which you will have time to have a good rest and broaden your horizons. Everyone who arrives on the island of Sicily is expected by a rich excursion program:

• Trip to Malta
• Journey to the very high mountain islands;
• Excursion to the legendary volcano Etna, around which there is an amazing nature reserve. After getting acquainted with rare representatives of flora and fauna, a comfortable bus will take you directly to the Silvestri craters, which are located at an altitude of 1900 meters;
• A visit to the city of Syracuse - one of the most interesting places in Sicily from an archaeological point of view. A Russian-speaking guide will visit with you and tell you about all the advantages of the Archaeological Park, where the Greek Theatre, the Grotto of the rope-makers, the Roman Amphitheater and the cave of the Ear of Dionysius are located;
• Trip to Ortigia beautiful island in the bay, located next to Syracuse and connected to them by three bridges.

Tours to Sicily deserve special attention, which include a trip to the Aeolian Islands. Amazing awaits you cruise on Lipari and Vulcano, two famous islands.

Lipari is considered to be one of the most picturesque corners peace. Volcanic activity islands is rather weak, but it is easily compensated by colorful landscapes. Mysterious old quarter surrounded by a wall Archaeological Museum in Castello, the Norman Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew, built in the 12th century. The villages of Canneto, Rokke Rosse, located along the entire coast, add romance and delight the eye and surprise original culture. The famous "faraglioni" - rocks, here and there protruding from sea ​​water off the coast.

The second island - Vulcano - is located very close to Sicily. Despite the fact that the last major eruption volcano on this island was in 1880, it retained its name. locals the island is said to be named after ancient god fire - Vulcan, whose forge was located here. Today, arriving tourists have a unique opportunity to capture boiling mud baths and gushing geysers. lovers beach holiday will appreciate the beaches with volcanic sand near the port of Porto Levante, not far from the crater of the Great Crater. A sightseeing tour in Agrigento will be remembered for visiting the Valley of the Temples, which is recognized as one of the wonders of the world and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will visit the temples of Concordia, Hercules, Hera, Zeus, Olympus, Castor, Pollux. At the end of the walk, all guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, olive oil tasting and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. The afternoon will be marked by a visit to the city of Piazza Armerina, which is famous for the most beautiful mosaics of the Roman Imperial Villa.

You will always be warmly welcomed in local taverns where you can taste authentic Sicilian cuisine, the taste of which is priceless. Cozy hotels are always happy to welcome guests.

Thanks to such a variety of places of interest to visit, the tour operator Spassky Gate-Tourism tries to fill the proposed tours as much as possible so that when you buy a ticket, you can not only have a quality, but also a cultural rest.

Italy has 2/3 of all cultural property Europe, but even for Italy - the island of Sicily is a special place.
Sicily is a separate continent with its own ancient original culture, richest history, beautifully preserved monuments of architecture, magnificent nature, wonderful climate and noble and hospitable inhabitants!
According to the monuments of Sicily, you can study the history of European civilization, the Greeks and Romans, Byzantines and Arabs, Normans and Franks left their mark here. Did not offend Sicily and nature - majestic mountains and the highest active volcano in Europe - Etna, the emerald sea and wide sandy beaches, picturesque coves, bays and islands, greenery of citrus orchards, olive groves and vineyards, soft mediterranean climate. The combination of these factors has made Sicily, along with Venice, Florence and Rome, one of the most interesting and visited destinations. excursion tourism in Italy.
The first regular sightseeing tours to Sicily took place back in 1700 - Sicily with its monuments was part of the European "Grand Tour", a kind of pilgrimage to the most beautiful places, which artists, writers, philosophers and scientists from all over Europe were obliged to make.
With the opening of regular flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg to the airports of Sicily - Catania and Palermo and Russian tourists had the opportunity to enjoy the cultural, historical and natural beauties islands.

In the spring-summer-autumn 2016 season, the SNP Tour Operator together with the Eurialo Viaggi Company (Sicily) offers group group excursion tours to Sicily. Excursion tours are designed for 7 days / 6 nights - during this time tourists visit the most beautiful cities of Sicily and get acquainted with the multifaceted architectural and cultural heritage islands.

In the 2016 season, flights to Palermo will be carried out in the early morning on Saturday, and returns from Palermo will be carried out late in the evening on Friday, so the standard excursion tour is designed for 7 days / 6 nights:

Combined tours: 7 days excursion tour - 7 days of rest at sea.
Many tourists after the end of the sightseeing tour stay for another week - they choose to stay in hotels in Sicily.
Here is an example of such a combined excursion tour:

Full list combined tours look in the left column-navigator on the site.

The main sights and excursion objects of Sicily

Main excursion object islands created by nature itself - it is majestic and mysterious Mount Etna- the largest of active volcanoes Europe. The top of the volcano is located at an altitude of 3320 meters and is a key element of the landscape of Sicily. At present, the volcano and the territory adjacent to it are under state protection as a natural biosphere reserve and one of the most popular excursion objects islands.

The next largest and most important sightseeing object in Sicily is the capital of the island is the city of Palermo. During its long and glorious history, Palermo has been Arab emirate, and the capital of the Norman kingdom, at one time it was considered the most beautiful city Europe. The main attractions of the city: Palazzo dei Normani, founded in the 9th century by the Arabs, the Royal Palace, was rebuilt several times. Now it is the building of the government of Sicily. A remarkable example of Arab-Norman architecture, the Palatine Chapel, which has preserved Byzantine mosaics. One of the most revered monuments of Palermo is the Norman Cathedral, built in the 12th century, here are the royal tombs and the ashes of St. Rosalia, patroness of Palermo.
There are so many attractions in Palermo that enough for an average European state, among the most significant we mention the Oratory of San Lorenzo, the church of St. Francis of Assisi, Villa Giulia and botanical gardens, Arab-Norman castle of the 12th century, National Museum archeology, where you can see the Siculus, Phoenician and Greek sculptures, household items of the Ymers and Etruscans, the International Puppet Museum, in whose collection there are more than 2000 dolls. Makes a strong impression visiting the underground catacombs ancient monastery, where there are mummified bodies and skeletons of about 8,000 wealthy residents of Palermo who died in the 17th-19th centuries.

Attractions in the province of Messina
One of the most famous architectural monuments Sicily - Greek theater of the 3rd century BC is in city ​​of Taormina- popular seaside resort, here you can also see the ancient aqueduct, the ruins of the temple of Serapida and the church of St. Pankratia.
The capital of the province - the city of Messina was founded by Greek colonists. Of the interesting monuments in Messina, it is worth seeing the church of Santa Maria d'Alemana, the church of Santa Maria Annunziata dei Catalani, the Dome Cathedral, the fountain of Neptune.

Attractions in the province of Catania
City of Catania- the capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Greeks in 729 BC. In Catania, there are the ruins of the largest Roman theater in Sicily, it is interesting to look at the Cathedral of St. Agatha, built at the beginning of the 11th century on the site of the Achilles Baths, Ursino Castle, built in the 13th century, which is an example of the Sicilian Baroque Biscari Palace.
Interesting monuments antiquity and renaissance are also found in small towns provinces of Catania - in Acireale, Patermo and Caltagirone.

Attractions of the province of Syracuse
In the city of Syracuse many monuments of the Greek and Roman eras have been preserved - the Greek theater, the altar of Hieron II, the Roman amphitheater, the castle of Euryal - the largest castle of antiquity, built in the period from 407 to 397 BC.
In the province of Syracuse, it is interesting to visit the cities of Pantalica, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide - with many monuments from different eras.
Many interesting sights, well-preserved monuments of antiquity, renaissance and the Middle Ages have been preserved in the cities of Ragusa and Cava d'Ispica in the province of Ragusa, in the cities of the province of Caltanissetta, Enna, Trapani.

Attractions in the province of Agrigento
The capital of the province - Agrigento - the city of Agrigento is one of the most ancient cities in Sicily. In antiquity, this place was the site of the city of Akragas, founded in the 6th century BC.
Main attraction Agrigento - Valley of the Temples- famous throughout the world is a complex of ancient buildings built in the 4th-5th century BC. The Temple of Concord, the Temple of Hercules, the Temple of Jupiter, the Temple of Aesculapius and the Temple of Juno are unusually beautiful and harmoniously integrated into the surrounding landscape.
Of the monuments of the Middle Ages in Agrigento, it is worth seeing the Abbey of Santo Spirito (Holy Spirit), the Church of San Lorenzo, the churches of St. Dominic and Santa Maria dei Greci, the Cathedral.
Another interesting sightseeing site in the province of Agrigento is the city of Sciacca, here it is worth visiting the Dome Cathedral dedicated to Mary Magdalene, the Church of St. Margaret, the gates of St. Salvador, the Palace of Steripinto, built in the 15th century.

Sicily - largest island Mediterranean. It is washed by three seas - Ionian, Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian. And it consists of many small islands around. The capital of Sicily is the city of Palermo, and the main resorts are Taormina, Catania, Syracuse, Agrigento. Sicily is one of the most beautiful islands mediterranean sea with the most beautiful sandy beaches, magnificent mountains, patterned rocky shores and green olive valleys. First of all, Sicily is associated with the mafia. In fact, this is a calm and beautiful island, with a huge number of attractions. It is this mysterious mixture that makes tours to Sicily very popular every season.

Excursions on the island of Sicily:

• Excursion to the suburb of Palermo Monreale.
• Excursion to Piazza Armenina, Mount Etna.
• One day excursion to the city of Archimedes of Syracuse.
• Excursion tour to the Maltese archipelago or to the nearby islands of Lipari.

Entertainment on the island of Sicily:

Tours to Sicily are very popular among tourists who are looking for a calm and at the same time interesting vacation. Attractions, magnificent nature, traditions and cuisine of Sicily make it special. Tourists do not need noisy discos for entertainment here, it is enough to feel the atmosphere of the island. Thrill-seekers will be attracted by the craters of the legendary volcano Etna. thermal springs adults will be given minutes of relaxing recovery, and children will be interested in the Sicilian Zoo and the largest amusement park in Europe - Etnaland.

The average price of lunch per person is 15 USD, 20 USD with alcohol.

How to choose and buy a tour to Sicily, Italy

Tours to Sicily will allow you to enjoy the interesting relaxing holiday tourists of all income levels. Most often, tourists stay in hotels of three or four stars, choosing tours with the type of food "breakfast". Ticket prices vary depending on the season this moment most cheap tour for two to Sicily from Moscow for 7 nights in a 3-star hotel and breakfast included. The most popular months for tourists to visit are July, June, August. You can buy a tour to Sicily as follows: make a purchase online or pay in cash at the office (Moscow, metro Park Kultury).

ALL SICILY (CATANIA)

The tour program includes not only the most famous addresses in Sicily - Palermo, Catania and Syracuse, but also small medieval cities, archaeological parks, a trip to Etna and much more. Four nights of the program take place in the Taormina area, three in the Palermo area. This tour can be combined with a seaside holiday.

Summer period from 06/16/2019 to 09/22/2019

Arrival airport: Catania
Departure airport: Catania
Group tour, Classic level. Sunday arrivals: 06/16/2019, 06/30/2019, 07/14/2019, 09/01/2019, 09/08/2019, 09/15/2019, 09/22/2019 (last arrival date)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Catania - Taormina area - Mount Etna - Taormina - Taormina area - Catania - Syracuse - Taormina area - Agrigento - Palermo - Erice* - Marsala* - Palermo - Monreale - Taormina area - Catania

Tour program:

Tour itinerary

The tour price includes:

• Accommodation in 3*/4* hotels:
• in the Taormina area, 5 nights;
• in the Palermo area, 2 nights;
• Meals: half board;
• Group transfer airport - hotel - airport**;
• Transfers according to the program;
• Excursions with a Russian-speaking guide and walks with an escort:
• Syracuse;
• Taormina;
• Agrigento;
• Palermo and Monreale;
• Walks: Catania, Mount Etna.
• Accompanying person on the route with the group;
• Airfare (for a full tour package).

Additional charge (on the spot):

• All entrance fees to archaeological parks and museums during the tours, in particular:
• Archaeological Park in Syracuse - 10 euros;
• Capuchin catacombs - 4 euros;
• Valley of the Temples in Agrigento - 10 euros;
• Ancient Greek theater in Taormina - 10 euros;
• Capuchin monastery - 3 euros;
• Cathedral in Montreal - 4 euros;
• Headphones in Montreal and Palermo - 3 euros;
• Tastings in Palermo and Taormina - 10 euros each;
• Travel by boat to Mozia and fare tax - 5 +10 euros;
• city ​​tax (compulsory surcharge)- directly at the hotel;
• Optional guided tours and walks*:
• Cable car and jeep on Mount Etna - 63 euros;
• Excursion Erice-Marsala - 45 euros;
• Excursion "Taormina Sea Exprerience" on a boat - 25 euros.

Notes:

* Prices for additional group tours are calculated for a group of min. 15 people In the event of a reduction in the group, prices change, as the guide informs on the spot, or the tour is canceled.

** Group transfer airport - hotel - airport is provided only for charter flights from Moscow and Riga.
Attention! For tourists arriving on S7 flights from Moscow, it is possible to provide a group transfer with an additional charge of 15 euros / person.
For other flights, it is possible to order individual transfers for a surcharge or independent transfers to / from airports to hotels.

In the event of a delay in entering a group or private transfer there is an additional charge for waiting on site. Tourists must inform the assistant by phone.