Perillo Tours Italy 2025

The Amalfi Coast DAY 6 • AMALFI » DAY AT LEISURE WEDNESDAY: We thought you would enjoy a full day of leisure, so today you are free to explore this beautiful city on your own…or you can relax at the hotel pool! DAY 7 • AMALFI » TAORMINA THURSDAY: In the morning, you will head South to Calabria to board a ferry across the Straits of Messina to Sicily! You’ll arrive in Taormina, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, a picturesque town renowned for its stunning views, rich history, and vibrant culture. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina offers breathtaking panoramas of the coastline, Mount Etna, and the surrounding landscape. Tonight you will be free to enjoy dinner on your own. *This will be a long day so remember to wear comfortable clothes & shoes! DAY 8 TAORMINA CITY TOUR » DINNER OUT FRIDAY: After a leisurely tour in the morning, you will learn why Taormina is known as the “Jewel of Italy”. Its winding streets and secluded gardens are truly enchanting. The snow-covered Mt. Etna volcano serves as a dramatic backdrop to the well-preserved Greek and Roman outdoor theaters you will be visiting. Then, the 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! In the evening, you will enjoy dinner and great “ Vino Siciliano ” (Sicilian wine) at a fine local restaurant. DAY 9 • TAORMINA » MT. ETNA WINERY VISIT & TASTING » LIGHT LUNCH SATURDAY: In the morning, you’ll visit one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mt. Etna, which is in an almost constant state of eruption. Don’t worry — you will be kept at a safe distance! The abundant 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! In the evening, 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: Off to Palermo! You will be stopping along the way for a fascinating visit of Cefalù, a coastal town in Northern Sicily. You will enjoy a guided visit of the famous Norman cathedral, a 12th century fortress-like structure with elaborate Byzantine mosaics and soaring twin towers. You will have some free time to walk around this charming town, shop and have lunch on your own before heading to Palermo. In the evening, enjoy dinner on your own. Be sure to end your dinner with a delicious dessert that originated in Palermo: Cassata Siciliana. DAY 11 • PALERMO » CITY TOUR » DINNER IN HOTEL MONDAY: You will start your day by visiting the Cathedral, built on the ruins of the largest mosque, which houses the relics of Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo. Then you 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, you will admire the grandiose Fontana Pretoria, and end at the Theater of the Sun, also known as “The Quattro Canti”, the heart of the old city. The afternoon will be free to enjoy it as you please… perhaps to buy some last-minute gifts to take home with you. In the evening, you will enjoy a farewell dinner as a group, in the hotel. DAY 12 • FLIGHT HOME » PALERMO » USA TUESDAY: In the morning, you will travel to Palermo airport for your flight home. While you will say “arrivederci” to Italy, you will certainly take a piece of it home with you, maybe some wine too! Arrivederci Bella Sicilia! 2025 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 ai ares • Triple Room deduct $300 pp from the Double Rate. • Kids under 12 sharing with 2 adults deduct $1200 from the Double Rate. DEPART–RETURN (Fri-Tues) PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE SOLO TRAVELER Mar 14 - 25 3795 5295 Mar 21 - Apr 1 3895 5395 Mar 28 - Apr 8 4295 5795 Apr 4 - 15* 5350 6850 Apr 11 - 22 4650 6150 Apr 18 - 29 4650 6150 Apr 25 - May 6 4650 6150 May 2 - 13* 5395 6895 May 9 - 20 4580 6080 May 16 - 27 4595 6095 May 30 - Jun 10* 5395 6895 Jun 6 - 17* 5395 6895 Jun 13 - 24 4595 6095 Jun 27 - Jul 8 4595 6095 Jul 4 - 15 4350 5850 Aug 29 - Sep 9* 5295 6795 Sep 5 - 16* 5395 6895 Sep 12 - 23 4695 6195 Sep 19 - 30 4695 6195 Sep 26 - Oct 7 4695 6195 Oct 3 - 14 4595 6095 Oct 10 - 21 4595 6095 Oct 17 - 28 4595 6095 Oct 24 - Nov 4 4395 5895 Oct 31 - Nov 11 3995 5495 * Tour stays at the Deluxe, 5-Star San Pietro Hotel in Toarmina 2 5