Introduction to Sicily

The stunning volcanic island of Sicily is your destination for this 7 night tour. Based in the resort of Letojanni, you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful Aeolian Islands, picturesque towns and the towering volcanic mountains. This tour offers you a perfect chance to visit Sicily and will be a holiday to remember.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly Dublin – Catania and transfer to your hotel, the 4 Star Hotel Le Terrazze in Letojanni

Day 2-7: Time at leisure to enjoy yourself. There are 3 included excursions during your stay. These excursions are:

 Agrigento

• In the vicinity of the city of Agrigento lies the best conserved Greek Architectural site in the Mediterranean Basin – The Valley of the Temples. Admire the grandeur of the Concordia Temple and Temple of Zeus – the largest, best preserved and most complete Greek temples in the world! The valley and it’s remarkable temples are one of the most famous sites in Sicily’s UNESCO Patrimony. You will have time for a lunch break along the beautiful San Leone Seafront. The tour later continues to the “Villa Romana del Casale” at Piazza Armerina – where polychrome mosaics represent the most important surviving documentation of Roman civilization in Sicily.

Etna Round Alcantara

• This full day tour includes both a great outdoor excursion into the wonders of nature and an opportunity to enjoy one of Sicily’s tourist hotspots. Touring into the heart of the island on the way to mount Etna, the guide will talk you through some interesting facts about Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, that is quite a momeorable sight. The view from the bus parking ground is quite amazing. The tour later continues to the Alcantara Gorges, before returning to the hotel.

Siracusa

• One of the most important sites in the Magna Grecia. You will explore many archaeological wonders. The Greek Theatre, built in the 5th century BC and dedicated to the godess Athena, the Altar of Hiron & the Roman Amphitheatre. We also spend some time in the town of Ortiga with it’s maze of narrow streets.

Day 8: Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your return flight to Dublin.

Price inclusions

• Flight Dublin to Catania as outlined above
• Transfer from the airport to the Le Terraze Hotel - Letojanni
• 7 nights accommodation in the 4 star Hotel Le Terraze based on 2 people sharing on a Half Board basis
• Full day excursion to Siracusa
• Full day excursion to Mount Etna
• Full Day excursion to the Agrigento
• The services of a representative throughout your stay and for coach transfers and tours.
• Transfer to Catania Airport for your return flight
• Flight Catania to Dublin
• Taxes and charges of €103

Booking remarks

• Inclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
• Single room supplement €130
• Non refundable or transferrable booking deposit €100 per person
• Full payment due on confirmation
• 2% surcharge if balance is paid by credit or charge card
• Optional Insurance €20 (conditions apply)
• Entrance fees are included.

Accommodation details

The 7-storey hotel comprises a total of 102 rooms and facilities include an inviting foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange desk, lifts, in addition to a cafe, a selection of shops, a bar, a TV room and an air-conditioned restaurant with a non-smoking area. Moreover, there is a pleasant dining room and Internet access as well as room, laundry and medical services on offer. This pleasant hotel lies within a short distance of its sister hotel and enjoys a fabulous hillside location, which means wonderful views are to be had out over the surrounding area. Links to the public transport network are a mere 5 minutes walk away and a selection of shops are a stone’s throw away whilst restaurants, bars, pubs, nightclubs and the nearest beach are about 500 m from the hotel.

Rooms

Each of the comfortable rooms is wheelchair accessible and comes with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a shower and a bathtub, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a minibar, a double bed, individually regulated air conditioning, central heating, a hire safe and a balcony or terrace.

Facilities

There is an indoor pool to make use of and in the outdoor complex is a further swimming pool with a poolside snack bar. Further leisure options include a spa area with a sauna and massage service (fees apply) and pedaloes are available for hire in the water sports area. Sports enthusiasts may work out in the in-house gym or participate in the gymnastics classes. A seasonal entertainment programme provides some variation and amusement for guests and this hotel is ideal for families, with a vast number of activities available to younger guests.Wellness centre Olimpo to pay on spot.
* Some services at an extra charge

Dates and Prices

55Club pricing is available to members of Citiescapes 55Club. For more information click here.

Date	Price		…….	55Club
18 Apr 2012	€969			N/A
09 May 2012	€969			N/A
13 Jun 2012	€1029			N/A
05 Sep 2012	€1129			N/A
26 Sep 2012	€1129			N/A