Perillo Tours Italy 2025

Catania, Sicily DAY 5 • TAORMINA » CEFALÙ » PALERMO » DINNER OUT FRIDAY: Today, you’re off to Palermo, stopping along the way for a fascinating visit of Cefalù, a coastal town in Northern Sicily. 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. You’ll have some free time to walk around this charming town, shop and have lunch on your own before heading to Palermo. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a dinner out at a local restaurant. DAY 6 • PALERMO » CITY TOUR SATURDAY: Today you will enjoy a city tour of Palermo which will start with a visit to the Cathedral, built on the ruins of the largest mosque, which houses the relics of Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo. Then you’ll walk through 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. You’ll get to try Panelle , which are a very popular Sicilian street food made from chickpea flour, along with some other Sicilian delicacies. After visiting the market, you’ll see the grandiose Fontana Pretoria, and your walk will end at the Theater of the Sun, also known as “The Quattro Canti”, the heart of the old city. This afternoon you’ll be free to enjoy as you please! Explore this beautiful city and perhaps stop for an aperol spritz. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Be sure to end your dinner with a delicious dessert that originated in Palermo: The Cassata Siciliana. DAY 7 • PALERMO » TRAPANI » MARSALA » SALINE ETTORE INFERSA » WINE TASTING » DINNER OUT SUNDAY: This morning, you’ll depart from your hotel and head to Trapani, a picturesque city located on the western coast of Sicily, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant cultural heritage. This crescent shaped city, with almost 2300 years of history, is also renowned for its historic salt beds, an integral part of the region’s culture and economy. These salt pans, known locally as "saline," stretch along the coastline between Trapani and Marsala, forming a unique landscape of shallow basins and dikes that have been used for salt production since ancient times. You’ll visit the historic center, embellished with baroque churches and noble palaces. You’ll see the church of Purgatory which houses 20 groups of statues, called "MYSTERI", carried in a procession every year on Good Friday. You’ll have some free time to visit coral, ceramic and other shops with locally sourced products. This afternoon you’ll depart for the “Salina Ettore Infersa”, where you’ll see a 16th century mill and learn about the history and method of sea salt production, introduced by the Phoenicians almost 2800 years ago. Next, you’ll depart for Marsala, a charming coastal town perhaps best known for its production of Marsala wine, a fortified wine that has been produced in the region since the 18th century. You’ll visit the historic center, which still preserves the remains of the first Punic city, but also the Arab layout, with narrow and winding streets. There is no shortage of baroque churches, such as the Cathedral of San Tomaso Becket or the Church of Purgatory. The city brings memories of Garibaldi's landing in 1860, such as Porta Garibaldi, the Monument of the Thousand, various gravestones and statues. Next, you’ll enjoy a tasting of Marsala wines; you’ll sample a variety of wines, from sweet and luscious to dry and robust. After an enriching wine tasting experience, you’ll enjoy an early dinner. After dinner, you’ll return to your hotel in Palermo. DAY 8 • FLIGHT HOME » PALERMO » USA MONDAY: Transfer to Palermo Airport in time for your return flight to the USA. • Triple Room deduct $100 pp from the Double Rate. • Kids under 12 sharing with 2 adults deduct $500 from the Double Rate. Rate variations are pa ly due to our hotels in Taormina: • NH Collection Taormina: 5-Star Deluxe • Grand Hotel San Pietro: 5-Star Deluxe • UNA Hotel Capotaormina: 4-Star First-Class Beachfront Hotel This 6-night tour can also be an extension of one of the following tours: • Rome & Amalfi • Wonders • Giubilee • Best of Southern Italy (ends on Sunday, so an additional night would need to be booked) • No h Sunday (ends on Sunday, so an additional night would need to be booked) Please ask our staff about adding this package onto one of the tours listed above. DEPART–RETURN (Mon-Mon) PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE SOLO TRAVELER Mar 31 - Apr 7 3695 4895 Apr 14 - 21 3395 3895 Apr 21 - 28 3395 3895 May 5 - 12 3395 3895 May 12 - 19 3395 3895 May 19 - 26 3395 3895 Jun 2 - 9 3395 3895 Jun 9 - 16 3695 4895 Jun 16 - 23 4195 6195 Jun 23 - 30 4195 6195 Jun 30 - Jul 7 3695 4895 Jul 7 - 14 3595 4795 Jul 28 - Aug 4 3595 4795 Aug 25 - Sep 1 3595 4795 Sep 8 - 15 4395 6395 Sep 15 - 22 4395 6395 Sep 22 - 29 3395 3895 Sep 29 - Oct 6 3395 3895 Oct 6 - 13 3350 3850 Oct 13 - 20 4295 6295 Oct 20 - 27 4250 6250 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 9