Sicily - Palermo, Agrigento & the Aeolian Islands

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Journey to the Sun

Combine the relaxed pleasures of a beach holiday with exploration of Italy’s fascinating, sun-kissed southern island outpost.

To holiday in Sicily might be to bathe in some of the Mediterranean’s warmest waters and enjoy some of its best food and wine. Equally, however, it may be to take a passage through time, as you explore a land that was once the centre of the Ancient Greek world, and was temporarily ruled by Roman, Carthaginian, Norman and Spanish conquerors, all of whom have left their marks.

What does this price include?

Seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Artemis*, Cefalu, or dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Acacia Resort Hotel, near Cefalu
Return flights
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Your Itinerary

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Day One – Fly to Italy

Meet your tour manager as you arrive at the airport in Sicily, then transfer to your hotel, close to the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Depending on the time you arrive, perhaps take a stroll along the sandy beach before dinner.
Day Two – Rest and relax

Today you're free to rest and relax, either enjoying the hotel's amenities or perhaps venturing into Cefalu. This colourful resort town is dominated by the craggy outcrop of La Rocca, and a mighty cathedral that is home to one of the world’s finest Byzantine mosaics. The town is fringed by a long, sandy beach, and the surrounding maze of medieval cobbled streets is a delight to wander through.

Consider climbing to the Temple of Diana, on the slopes of La Rocca, then rewarding yourself with lunch or an ice cream in one of the many restaurants and pavement cafes around lively Piazza Duomo, in the shadow of the cathedral.
Day Three – Included tour of Palermo

Your first included excursion takes you to the Sicilian capital, Palermo, where the island’s heritage is reflected in its buildings – the Cattedrale, the Royal Palazzo dei Normanni, the Archaeological Museum – in the streets of its four historic quarters (the Quattro Canti), and also in its vibrant, cultured inhabitants who believe their city to be the equal of any on the mainland.

After a fascinating morning, and perhaps the chance for lunch in the city, spend the afternoon exploring Monreale’s great Benedictine monastery and Norman cathedral, with its extraordinary mosaics. Don’t miss the ornate cloisters, or the chance to enjoy the wonderful view of the capital from this exquisite hill town.
Day Four – Included visit to Agrigento

Journey back in time as you explore Agrigento, a vast archaeological area boasting some of the finest and best preserved Ancient Greek relics outside of Greece itself. The magnificent temples of Hera Lacinia, Concordia, Heracles, Zeus and Hephaestus (who the Romans called Vulcan) are laid out along the Valle dei Templi, which is actually a ridge above the nearby medieval town of Agrigento.

This afternoon, heading inland, you’ll call at the medieval town of Piazza Armerina, set in wooded hills, close to the Roman villa at Casale, which offers a fascinating insight into Imperial life.
Day Five – Rest and relax

Today is another left free so that you can enjoy the hotel, its amenities and its surroundings, including the beach itself.
Day Six – Included cruise to the Aeolian Isles

On today’s included tour, you’ll journey to the Ionian port of Milazzo to board the ferry for the one-hour crossing to the volcanic Aeolian Isles, which rise out of the blue waters. You'll call, first, at the largest island, Lipari, after passing Vulcano with its brooding crater. Spend a pleasant couple of hours in delightful Lipari Town. Wander the colourful streets that spread out beneath the 1,000-year-old castle, or head to a more secluded corner of the island for a dip in pristine azure waters. The energetic might hire bicycles, or the brave a scooter, while the more relaxed might just enjoy an ice cream in the sun. Return to the mainland this evening at the end of an especially enjoyable day.
Day Seven – Optional excursion to the Madonie Mountains

Enjoy a last day soaking up the atmosphere of the hotel and its surroundings, or join an optional excursion that will see you head inland from Cefalu into the rugged Madonie Mountains. Home to wildcats and wolves, as well as over 2,500 colourful plant species, and where age-old agrarian practices including sheep farming and olive growing still continue, this protected natural reserve is sure to intrigue. You’ll pause for the opportunity to enjoy lunch in stunning, hill-top Castelbuono, which is something of a foodie mecca thanks to its selection of speciality shops and restaurants serving traditional Sicilian fare.
Day Eight – Fly back to the UK

Bid "arrivederci" to your Sicilian hosts, and transfer to the airport to board your flight home.

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Hotels

Hotel Acacia, Cefalu

About 10 miles west of Cefalu, at the entrance to Madonie National Park, this very smart, stylish modern hotel boasts beautifully landscaped gardens leading down to a private stretch of beach. A local bus runs from the hotel to the centre of Cefalu three times each day.

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Hotel Artemis, Cefalu

A stone’s throw from the beach, and very close to the many shops, cafes and restaurants of Cefalu town centre (as well as the town train station) this modern hotel is housed in a former convent and is ideal for the more independent-minded traveller. There is a great pizzeria opposite the hotel.

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Further Information

Hotel choices

*Hotel Artemis is available on 2022 departures.
Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.
Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Entrance fees

Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. This applies to excursions that are included in the price of your holiday and to excursions booked as optional extras.
Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Travelling to Europe after Brexit

New rules apply when travelling to European Union countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. Note that these new rules do NOT apply when travelling within the United Kingdom or to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. You do require government issued ID when travelling by air though.

Passport

British passport holders need to have at least six months validity left on their passport and it needs to be less than ten years old; passports which have a longer validity than ten years are not valid for travel once the tenth anniversary of issue has passed. These rules do not apply to travel to Ireland where you can continue to use your passport as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay.

Visa

If you’re a tourist, you do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. Different rules will apply to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania; if you visit these countries, visits to other EU countries will not count towards the 90-day total. Travel to Ireland will not change and stays there will not count towards the 90-day total.

European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS)

Towards the end of 2022, it is likely that non EU citizens will be required to apply online for an authorisation to visit most European countries. The current details suggest there will be a charge of €7 per person and the authorisation will be valid for all trips made to the EU in a three year period from issue. We will advise you of confirmed details prior to your tour’s departure.

Border Control

At border control, you may need to show proof of your return journey - your travel documentation issued by us will be sufficient for this. You will also need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens if manual checks are required.

Healthcare Cover

You should always get appropriate travel insurance with healthcare cover before you go abroad which covers pre-existing conditions. You should understand the terms and conditions of your travel insurance and be happy with its cover for healthcare and travel disruption. Newmarket sell a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Ask our travel consultants for more information.
You should also apply for a UK Global Heath Insurance Card (GHIC) which lets you get urgent state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. Note GHIC is only valid in EU countries and not in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Mobile Roaming

Roaming charges have been re-introduced by some UK providers when visiting the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Prior to travel, please do check with your phone operator for the most up to date information.