Perillo Tours Italy 2023

DAY 7 • AMALFI » TAORMINA » DINNER IN HOTEL THURSDAY: This morning we drive South to Calabria to board our ferry across the Straits of Messina to Sicily! Our home in Taormina will be the great Villa Diodoro, which boasts stunning views of Mt. Etna and the bay of Naxos. Tonight, we enjoy a delicious Sicilian dinner in our hotel. *This will be a long day so remember to wear comfortable clothes & shoes! DAY 8 • TAORMINA CITY TOUR » DINNER OUT TONIGHT FRIDAY: After this morning’s leisurely tour, you’ll know why Taormina is known as the “Jewel of Italy“. Its winding streets and secluded gardens are truly enchanting. The snow covered volcano, Mt. Etna, serves as a dramatic backdrop to the well-preserved Greek and Roman outdoor theaters we’ll be visiting. This afternoon is all yours! Why not stroll the medieval streets lined with interesting little shops, take a dip in the hotel pool, or treat yourself to one of Sicily’s greatest inventions – the cannoli! It’s like heaven in your mouth! Tonight, we enjoy dinner and great “Vino Siciliano” at a fine local restaurant. DAY 9 • TAORMINA » MT. ETNA WINERY VISIT & TASTING » LIGHT LUNCH SATURDAY: This morning, you’ll meet one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mt. Etna is in an almost constant state of eruption. But don’t worry – we’ll keep a safe distance! The fertile volcanic soil supports extensive agriculture, orchards and vineyards. So let’s visit a local winery for a tour, a wine tasting and a light lunch! Tonight, you can enjoy dinner on your own. Have you tried pesce spada yet? Swordfish is Sicily’s favorite seafood. DAY 10 • TAORMINA » CEFALÙ » PALERMO SUNDAY: We’re off to Palermo, stopping along the way for a fascinating visit of Cefalù, a coastal town in Northern Sicily. We enjoy a guided visit of the famous Norman cathedral, a 12th century fortress-like structure with elaborate Byzantine mosaics and soaring twin towers. The Cathedral has a founding legend: Normal King Roger II made a vow to God during a dangerous sailing trip from Southern Italy. His life was in great danger and he promised to build a wonderful church in the place where he would have landed, if he survived. Roger did in fact survive, disembarked in Cefalù and kept his promise and built a cathedral there. We’ll have some free time to walk around this charming town, shop and have lunch on our own before heading to Palermo. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Be sure to end your dinner with a delicious dessert that originated in Palermo: the Cassata Siciliana. DAY 11 • PALERMO » CITY TOUR » DINNER IN HOTEL MONDAY: Today we will start our day by visiting the Cathedral, built on the ruins of the largest mosque, which houses the relics of Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo. Then we will walk through Ballarò, one of the oldest street markets in Sicily, taking in an explosion of colors and scents of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and fish. Vendors shout very loud—in Sicilian dialect—to attract people and to promote their specialties. This will be the best way to experience the unique atmosphere of daily life in Sicily. After visiting the market, we will admire the grandiose Fontana Pretoria, and we will end our walk at the Theater of the Sun, also known as “The Quattro Canti”, the heart of the old city. This afternoon you will be free to enjoy it as you please… perhaps to buy some last minute gifts to take home with you. Tonight, we enjoy our final dinner together in our hotel. DAY 12 • FLIGHT HOME » PALERMO » USA TUESDAY: This morning we head to the Palermo airport for our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. While we say “arrivederci” to Italy, we realize we’re taking a little piece of it back home with us….and maybe some wine too! Arrivederci Bella Sicilia! 2023 DATES & LAND -ONLY RATES Save $100 per person if ALL payments are made by check. Kids rate does not qualify. See page 26 about our low airfares DEPART–RETURN (Fri-Tues) PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE SOLO TRAVELER Mar 17-Mar 28 3695 4695 Mar 24-April 4 3795 4795 Mar 31-Apr 11 3995 4995 Apr 7-Apr 18 4125 5125 Apr 14-Apr 25 4125 5125 Apr 21-May 2 4125 5125 Apr 28-May 9 4125 5125 May 5-May 16 4125 5125 May 12-May 23 4125 5125 May 19-May 30 4125 5125 Jun 2-Jun 13 4250 5250 Jun 9-Jun 20 4250 5250 Jun 16-Jun 27 4250 5250 Jun 30-Jul 11 3995 4995 Jul 7-Jul 18 3995 4995 Jul 14-Jul 25 3995 4995 Sep 1-Sep 12 4275 5275 Sep 8-Sep 19 4275 5275 Sep 15-Sep 26 4275 5275 Sep 22-Oct 3 4195 5195 Oct 6-Oct 17 4125 5125 Oct 13-Oct 24 4125 5125 Oct 20-Oct 31 3995 4995 Oct 27-Nov 7 3695 4695 Nov 3-Nov 14 3550 4550 • Triple Room deduct $200 pp from the Double Rate. • Kids under 12 sharing with 2 adults deduct $1000 from the Double Rate. Imagine – your own, private Perillo Tour for just you, your friends and family! A normal Perillo Tour allows for up to 40 guests on a coach. But for health, safety and a lifetime of memories, consider reserving the tour, the coach, the driver and guides – all for your private group of 16 passengers or more. What a way to travel! Best of all, your tour rates are only slightly higher than our large group rate – add $400 per passenger for your own bus! 1 7