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Northern
Sicily Splendors
04 - 08 JULY
25 - 29 JULY
15 – 19 AUGUST
VISITING:
MONDELLO PALERMO,
MONREALE, NATIONAL
PARK MADONIE MOUNTAINS,
GIBILMANNA, GRATTERI,
CASTELBUONO, CEFALU,
FORUM SHOPPING MALL
DAY 1 – MALTA – PALERMO - MONDELLO
Meet the tour manager at Malta
International for your flight to Palermo.
Drive to Mondello which is more than
just a beach resort, it’s an education in
Sicilian custom, rituals and adolescent
bonding. The road which curves behind
the beach makes a pleasant stroll. Up at
the far end of the bay, the ‘centre’ of the
town, a waterfront piazza rather blighted
by advertising boards for eateries, is
useful for eating and shopping.The most
historic sight is the old stone watchtower
which predates the beach resort. It’s
worth wandering up as far as the harbour,
though, where small fishing boats bob up
and down and old men fish from the jetty.
The symbol of Mondello is the striking Art
Nouveau building on a pier in the middle of
the bay, the Charleston. Dating back to the
more elegant heyday of the resort, this has
been restored and sits in yellow glory over
the blue waters of the bay. Transfer to your
4*hotel for check in.
DAY 2 – MONREALE - PALERMO
Breakfast and today we will start our tour
by driving to Monreale where one can see
the magnificent Norman Duomo with the
imposing “Cristo Pantocratore”. This church
is covered with mosaics with scenes from
the Old Testament. Drive to Palermo with a
visit to the Palazzo dei Normanni (entrance
fee not included). From here one can follow
on foot Via Vittorio Emanuele towards Via
Maqueda. Visit the Cathedral which dates
back to 1184, I Quattro Canti, The chuch of
St Joseph dei Teatini and Piazza Pretoria.
Further down on Via Vittorio Emanuele
one can stroll along ‘Via Roma’ which is
famous for its shops, Teatro Massimo and
the Politeama Garibaldi theatre.
DAY 3 – NATIONAL PARK MADONIE
MOUNTAINS – GIBILMANNA – GRATTERI
- CASTELBUONO
Breakfast and the tour today will lead
you to the National Park of the Madonie
Mountains. First stop will be at Gibilmanna,
which means ‘gibil’ a mountain of manna.
The name Manna comes from a sweetish
substance that is collected from local
Mountain Ash trees in late summer. Here we
visit the Sanctuary and the Baroque Chapel
of the Virgin Mary. Later drive to Gratteri
which is a typical laid back Sicilian village.
It is surrounded by beautiful pine, oaks
woods and sites such as Pizzo Dipilo. The
city boasts areas of historical importance
to Sicily. Although probably founded by the
Romans, as a coin discovered at the area
seems to confirm, the town design betrays
clear Arab-Medieval features. Here we stop
for a Sicilian typical lunch(not included).
Proceed to Castelbuono, famous for the
old Castel built by the Ventimiglia family,
and the famouse chapel of St Anna inside.
St Anna is patron saint of Castelbuono
(entrance fee to the Castel not included).
Later walk in the picturesque streets and
taste of some typical pastries and manna.
DAY4 – CEFALU – FORUMSHOPPINGMALL
After breakfast proceed for an orientational
tour of Cefalu which is notable for beautiful
sunsets, unpretentious charm, and a very
appealing blend of ingredients for an
Italian seaside holiday. Sandy beaches,
a picturesque historic town on a rocky
headland, some high culture in the shape of
a fine Norman Cathedral, decent transport
links, Sicilian food and sunshine all add
up to make the town one of Italy’s most
attractive seaside destinations.
Unlike the modern beach resorts and
developed fishing villages which dot Italy’s
coast, Cefalù has some grandeur in its
past, it was important enough that one
of Sicily’s Norman rulers, Roger II, would
build a glorious cathedral here. While its
later history was less distinguished, there
are some substantial and elegant buildings
in the town, as well as reminders of Sicily’s
varied influences, not just Norman and
Byzantine, but also Arab, Spanish and finally
Italian. Drive to Forum Shopping Mall.
A stunning state-of-the art architecture,
iconic design and over 120 shops Forum-
Palermo offers a truly unique shopping
experience.
Add 2400 parking spaces, kids play centre
and there’s even a cinema to complete
your perfect day out. Clothes, accessories,
shoes, sports wear, underwear, electronic
products, but also treatments such as nails,
make-up, facials and solarium can be all
found under one roof.
Wherever you are in Forum Palermo, you
are never too far from somewhere to sit,
drink or eat. There is a good range of
cafes ( sip your espresso at Segafredo or
Lavazza),bars, pizzerias, fast food places(
try Old Wild West) and restaurants (
Rossopomodoro and Rossosapore serve
up authentic Neapolitan cuisine) giving
you plenty of options when you are looking
to drop your bags and take a load off.
DAY 5 – PALERMO – MALTA
Breakfast and transfer to Airport for your
flight to Malta.
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON BOOK
BEFORE
31-MAR
BOOK
AFTER
31-MAR
Triple Sharing 289 389
Twin Sharing 299 399
Single 389 489
Child sharing with 2 Adults 189 289
OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
P P RETURN FLIGHTS TO PALERMO
P P 4 NIGHTS IN 4* ACCOMMODATION
P P DAILY BREAKFAST
P P AIRLINE TAXES AND CHARGES
P P EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER
*Quoted package price above are only applicable when full packages are taken. €60 supplement will be applicable for those requesting a package only option. All bookings are subject to our general information,
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PACKAGE OF EXCURSIONS
HALF DAY MONDELLO
FULL DAY MONREALE AND PALERMO
FULL DAY NATIONAL PARK MADONIE MOUNTAINS,
GIBILMANNA, GRATTERI AND CASTELBOUNO
FULL DAY CEFALU AND FORUM SHOPPING MALL
RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS
ADULT € 109 CHILD €89
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