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ITINERARY 2024
Palermo & Beyond: Eclectic Crossroads
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Groups up to 10-12 people max, ensuring an intimate experience
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Hosted by Viaggia Discover Sicily's owner Chef Alessandro & Tour Curator Polina Pen
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Itinerary & Schedule depends on season & availability and may vary from the exact description below; valid for both spring and fall sessions
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Day 1: ARRIVALS
am & PM: Arrivals, pick up from airport and drive to Villa
2 PM - 4 PM: settle in villa
4 PM -6 PM: orientation session & Aperitivo!
6 pm - 8 PM: stroll in village, free time
8 PM - 10 PM:
Welcome Dinner at the Villa: Music, Drinks & Great Food
Day 2: PALERMO, STREET FOOD TOUR & SIGHTSEEING​
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8 AM - 9 AM: BREAKFAST IN VILLA
9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Ballaro Market
10 AM - 12:00 PM: Tour Ballaro market & Taste various Sicilian street food Delicacies; Lunch & Drinks at the market
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Sightseeing around Centro Storico di Palermo, including guided tour of the Santa Catherina Monastery
3:00 PM - 6 PM: Shopping time & more sightseeing in Palermo. Free time on your own, we will provide you with a map and suggestions.
6 PM - 7 PM: Aperitivo with a view in Palermo!
7 PM - 9 PM: Pizza in Palermo!
9 PM - 10 PM: Drive back to Villa
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Day 3: MONREALE & PIANA DEGLI ALBANESI
8 AM - 9 AM: BREAKFAST IN VILLA
9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Monreale
10 AM - 12 PM: Visit the Monreale Cathedral, climb the rooftop, Sightseeing around Monreale
12:30 PM - 2 PM: Lunch at Local trattoria
2 PM - 3 PM: Drive to Piana Degli Albanesi
3 PM - 4 PM: Taste the famous cannoli
4 pm: Drive back to Villa
5 PM - LATE: Free time for the evening
Day 4: SCOPELLO, CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO & BOAT EXCURSION
8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa
9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Castellammare del Golfo
10 AM - 12 PM: Sightseeing, visit viewpoint
12 PM - 4 PM: Boat tour around the bay, visit Scopello, Visit Nature reserve Lo Zingaro, swim from the boat, Lunch on Boat
4 PM - late: Drive back to Villa &
Free time
Day 5: TRAPANI & ERICE
8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa
9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Trapani
10 AM - 12 PM: Sightseeing in Trapani, including visit to the 2000 year old salt pans & Salt Museum!
12 PM - 1:30 PM: LUNCH - trying the famous cous cous with seafood in Trapani!
2 PM: - Take the Gondola up the mountain to Erice and enjoy the fantastic views of the Egadi Islands
2:30 - 4:30 PM: - Sightseeing in magnificent medieval Erice, perfect spot to purchase authentic artisanal souvenirs
5:00 PM: Drive back to Villa & Free Time
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Day 6: BEACH DAY, FREE TIME
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8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa
9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to San Vito Lo Capo, voted one of the best beaches in the world!
10 AM - 4 PM: Beach time & Free Time, enjoying the Beach Club, Opportunity to roam the village & relax
4 PM: Drive back to villa
5 PM - 6 PM: Aperitivo with music at Villa
6 PM - 8 PM: Cooking Class with Chef Alessandro!
8 PM- 10 PM: Enjoying the food you made with Chef Alessandro!
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Day 7: MARSALA, WINE TOUR & WINE TASTING
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8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa
9 AM - 11 AM: Pool Time, Free Time
11 AM - 12 PM: Travel to Marsala
12 Pm - 2:30 PM: Wine Tasting with Lunch at
Florio Cantine, Tour of the Florio Winery
3 PM - 4 PM: Tour of the Marsala Salines
4 PM - 6 PM: Aperitivo with a view of the salt pans
6 PM - Drive back to Villa
7 Pm - 8 PM - Pizza with Chef Alessandro! Try your best making a pizza!
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Day 8: AGRIGENTO, VALLE DEI TEMPLI & SCALA DEI TURCHI
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8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa
9 AM - 11 AM: Travel to Agrigento's Valle Dei Templi
11 Am - 1 PM: Tour the ancient Greek temples with an expert Guide
1 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch in Agrigento
3:00 PM - 5 PM: Visit the famous Scala Dei Turchi rock formation & beach, Aperitivo on the beach
5 PM - 7 PM: Drive back to the villa
7 PM - Late: Free time
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Day 9: MICHELIN STAR DINNER IN A RESTAURANT
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8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa
9 AM - 4 PM: Pool Time, Free time, Opportunity to pack for tomorrow's departure
4 PM: Drive to Bagheria, Close to Palermo
5 PM - 7 PM: Aperitivo & Snack with Sfincione Bagherere
7 PM - 10 PM: Dinner in a Michelin Star restaurant 'I Pupi" with Chef Tony Lo Coco
10 PM - Drive back to Villa
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Day 10: GOODBYES!
8 am - 9 AM: Breakfast in Villa & goodbyes!
9 am - 11 AM: AIRPORT TRANSFER OR DROP-OFF in Palermo
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Palermo & Beyond:
Eclectic Crossroads
REGISTER TODAY!
To secure your spot, a deposit of $1,000 pp is required.
Click Below to Book NOW
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If you have any questions,
please email us at info@viaggia.ca
PRICING 2024
Palermo & Beyond: Eclectic Crossroads
10 days, 9 nights
CA$4,999/person, double occupancy
CA$1,000 Single Supplement
What's Included:
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10 days, 9 nights
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airport transfers on pre-designated dates for both arrival and departure
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Four-star accommodation - Villa with a pool in a strategic location
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9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners (all but 1 meals)
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All transportation, entrance fees, tickets to entertainment, all trip excursions in the itinerary
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all wine and snacks at the villa
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most gratuities while dining with us
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professional driver and transportation on daily basis
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Licensed, local guides at major sites presenting in English
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Wine tasting experience
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Olive Oil farm visit (fall session ONLY) and/or cheese farm visit
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Cooking class with Chef Alessandro in our private villa
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street food tour
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Michelin starred restaurant dinner
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major historic sites & museums visit
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a live performance (Theatre or music)
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excursion with a boat
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Beach trip
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cooking recipe booklet with favourite Sicilian recipes
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Limited to 10-12 people and fewer to ensure intimate experience
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Hosted by Viaggia Discover Sicily's owner Chef Alessandro & Tour Curator Polina Pen
Cities & Sights to visit:
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Palermo
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Monreale
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Piana degli Albanesi
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Scopello
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Castellammare a Golfo
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Trapani
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Erice
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Marsala
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San Vito Lo Capo
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Agrigento
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Vallei Dei Templi
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Scala dei Turchi
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a number of small towns and villages on the way
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What's Not Included:
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Flights to and From Palermo
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personal travel insurance
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FLIGHT DETAILS:
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fly into & fly out of Palermo Airport. We can help you arrange pre- and post-tour accommodations and transportation. Send us an email to info@viaggia.ca
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*** Itinerary & Schedule depends on season & availability and may vary from the above
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