Perillo Tours Italy 2024

The Amalfi Coast 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! 2024 DATES & LAND -ONLY RATES Save $100 per person if ALL payments are made by check or our new easy online ACH payment. Kids rate does not qualify. See page 33 about our low airfares • Triple Room deduct $300 pp from the Double Rate. • Kids under 12 sharing with 2 adults deduct $2000 from the Double Rate. DEPART–RETURN (Fri-Tues) PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE SOLO TRAVELER Mar 15-Mar 26 3695 4695 Mar 22-April 2 4075 5075 Mar 29-Apr 9 4550 5550 Apr 5-Apr 16 4695 5695 Apr 12-Apr 23 4695 5695 Apr 19-Apr 30 4695 5695 Apr 26-May 7 4695 5695 May 3-May 14 4695 5695 May 10-May 21 4695 5695 May 17-May 28 4695 5695 May 31-Jun 11 4695 5695 Jun 7-Jun 18 4695 5695 Jun 14-Jun 25 4695 5695 Jun 28-Jul 9 4295 5295 Jul 5-Jul 16 4295 5295 Jul 12-Jul 23 4295 5295 Aug 30-Sep 10 4695 5695 Sep 6-Sep 17 4795 5795 Sep 13-Sep 24 4795 5795 Sep 20-Oct 1 4795 5795 Sep 27-Oct 8 4795 5795 Oct 4-Oct 15 4695 5695 Oct 11-Oct 22 4695 5695 Oct 18-Oct 29 4650 5650 Oct 25-Nov 5 4075 5075 Nov 1-Nov 12 3695 4695 2 5