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<p style="font-size: 20px; text-align: center;"><strong>Join Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely Island of Sicily! </strong></p>
The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is inviting us to explore its treasures from coast to coast! Take a look around you, at some of the most spectacular nature Italy has to offer with miles of vineyards rivaling any in Tuscany or Piedmont, endless olive groves sprouting from emerald-green carpets of grass, veritable forests of shiny citrus and fruit trees, rugged silver mountains, all against a backdrop of the deep blue sea. Sicily has a massive amount of world-class art, ranging from Greek to Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, French, and Spanish, and some of it enjoys the most astonishing settings, abandoned on a hillside or nestled into a deserted cove where you can come upon it so naturally that you almost think you've stepped into a time machine. Join this special tour led by FamTrips.travel executives Gary and Melody Fee for a beautiful discovery of all that Sicily has to offer!
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<span style="font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;">DAY 1: March 2nd - ARRIVE IN PALERMO, SICILY</span>
On arrival, meet with your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Palermo. The remainder of your afternoon is free to relax. This evening, the group will enjoy a special welcome dinner in a local restaurant.

<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (D)</strong>
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<span style="font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;">DAY 2: March 3rd - PALERMO / MONREALE / PALERMO</span>

After breakfast, we will visit the historical center of Palermo, including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, and the Royal Palace. Our group will then proceed to Monreale, residing on the slope of Monte Caputo. Once a mere village, Monreale started its expansion when the Norman Kings of Sicily chose the area as their hunting resort and building their palace at this site. We wll visit the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, with its Moorish architecture and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-Normal style. Enjoy lunch on our own, followed by the afternoon at leisure.

<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (B)</strong>

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<span style="font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;">DAY 3: March 4th - PALERMO / SEGESTA / ERICE / SELINUNTE / AGRIGENTO</span>
After breakfast, depart for Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stones the weight of a long history. Then we proceed to Erice, a medieval town full of myth, history and art. It sits on top of Mt. Erice, overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. After lunch on our own, we depart to the Archaeological park of Selinunte, the largest in the Mediterranean area, with its impressive Temples and Acropolis. Afterwards, our group will proceed to Agrigento for our overnight stay.

<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Colleverde Park. (B)</strong>
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<span style="font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;">DAY 4: AGRIGENTO / PIAZZA ARMERINA / SIRACUSA</span>

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Temples, including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Continue to Piazza Armerina. Enjoy lunch on our own. This afternoon, visit Villa Romana del Casale to view the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world. Afterwards, we proceed to Siracusa for dinner and overnight.

<strong>Hotel Name: Una Hotel One. (B/D)</strong>

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<span style="font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;">DAY 5: March 6th - SIRACUSA / NOTO / ACIREALE AREA</span>

After breakfast in our hotel, we depart for a guided visit of Siracusa, thearchaeological area, including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. We continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city center of Siracusa. Visit the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Enjoy lunch on our own.
This afternoon, our group departs for Noto, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily, renowned for the harmony and unity of its Baroque style. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, we proceed to Acireale for overnight.
<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>

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<span style="font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;">Day 6: March 7th - ACIREAL / MOUNT ETNA / TAORMINA / ACIREAL</span>

After breakfast, we depart on an excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, across fascinating landscapes, we will reach a height of 1800 meters, and here you will enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Ionic Sea. Enjoy lunch on our own before continuing on to Taormina, called the Pearl of the Ionic Sea. Founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Visit the fascinating Roman – Greek theatre and enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics and home-made sweets. By the way, this was the home of Fam Trips.travel founder, Gary Fee’s grandfather, who was a boot maker in Sicily! Overnight in Acireal.

<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>

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<span style="font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;">DAY 7: March 8th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / RIVIERA DEI CICLOPI / ACIREAL
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After breakfast, we depart for a visit to Catania, the second largest city in Sicily. Two devastating events completely destroyed the city; the eruption of 1669, and the earthquake of 1693. The city was rebuilt, following the Baroque style. We will visit the famous Etnea with its Baroque palaces and churches and the cathedral. Enjoy lunch on your own. On the way back to the hotel, visit the fascinating “Riviera dei Ciclopi. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant And while we are dining, we can celebrate a special birthday toast with Melody Fee, VP of FamTrips.travel for her birthday in Sicily!

<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B/D)</strong>

<span style="font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;">DAY 8 - March 9th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / USA</span>

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight home to the US. (B)
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