Perillo Tours

Begin your dream vacation with three exciting nights in Palermo. A city noted for its rich culture, architecture and delectable cuisine. Your tour guide will personally escort you to all the sites. Palermo, Monreale, Marsala, Selinunte, Piazza Armerina, Noto, Siracusa. We’ll also visit a wine cellar to enjoy a taste marsala wine.

Some people claim Taormina to be the most beautiful place on earth. And we’ll spend four unforgettable nights there! As you arrive in Taormina, you will feel the magical, mythical atmosphere spread over you. Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe (often capped with snow) is your next door neighbor! Breathtaking beauty surrounds you. Once again, your tour guide is on hand to explore with you.

There’s no place on earth like Sicily. A true melting pot of cultures, you’ll see Greek and Asian influences in the exotic architecture, unique cuisine and faces of her people. If you happen to be of Sicilian heritage, you’ll be surprised by how the ‘old country’ has very much joined the 21st century while retaining its unique charm.

• Great Hotels. Centrally-located, Deluxe hotels, exclusively.
• NEW Smaller Groups. 20-to-40 guests per tour.
• More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom.
• Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy.
• Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day!
• 5 Dinners & 1 Lunch. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink.
• NEW Wine Tasting. Vineyard tour, wine tasting and lunch.
• Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places.
• 1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included.
• Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports).
• Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel.
• Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides.

At a Glance:

• Day 1 (Saturday) - Depart USA
• Day 2 (Sunday) - Arrive in Palermo, Afternoon Free, Dinner in Hotel
• Day 3 (Monday) - Palermo & Monreale Sightseeing, Afternoon Free
• Day 4 (Tuesday) - Palermo, Marsala, Selinunte, Palermo, Dinner Out
• Day 5 (Wednesday) - Palermo, Piazza Armerina, Taormina, Dinner in Hotel
• Day 6 (Thursday) - Taormina Sightseeing, Afternoon of Leisure, Dinner Out
• Day 7 (Friday) - Taormina, Mt. Etna Visit, Wine Tasting & Lunch, Taormina
• Day 8 (Saturday) - Taormina, Noto, Siracusa, Taormina, Dinner Out
• Day 9 (Sunday) - Depart from Catania to USA

Day 1 (Saturday) - Depart USA

Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off on our Sicilian adventure. Buon viaggio!

Day 2 (Sunday) - Arrive in Palermo, Afternoon Free, Dinner in Hotel

Benvenuti a Palermo! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Palermo airport to your hotel at scheduled times. A Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. Relax this afternoon, or take a stroll around the neighborhood.

This evening we enjoy a welcome drink followed by dinner and the first of many great local wines to be sampled in the days ahead. D

Day 3 (Monday) - Palermo & Monreale Sightseeing, Afternoon Free

This morning we explore Palermo, the fascinating capital city. We’ll visit the Royal Palace which General George Patton turned into his headquarters in 1943. We’ll also take in the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel, the Palermo Cathedral, the great Norman Cathedral of Monreale and other highlights of the city.

This afternoon and evening are on your own for free time, shopping or explorations. Ask your guide for dining suggestions this evening. BB

Day 4 (Tuesday) - Palermo, Marsala, Selinunte, Palermo, Dinner Out

This morning’s drive passes the salt pans of Trapani and the beautiful Island of Mozia. We soon arrive in Marsala, where Englishman John Woodhouse introduced the famous fortified wine in 1796. We’ll have a chance to visit a wine cellar and enjoy a taste of the thick, dark wine. This afternoon we visit the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Selinus – an acropolis of majestic temples overlooking the sea.

Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner out with local wines and our new friends. BB, D

Day 5 (Wednesday) - Palermo, Piazza Armerina, Taormina, Dinner in Hotel

We bid farewell to Palermo this morning, with stunning Taormina in our sights. On the way, we’ll stop off for a fascinating visit to the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina. The elaborate villa, owned by a Roman aristocrat from the 4th Century, is famous for it’s intricate mosaics. And who said the Bikini was invented in St. Tropez in the 1950s? You’ll see positive proof that the Romans invented it centuries ago!

Many have proclaimed Taormina to be the most beautiful place on earth. Now you can decide for yourself. After an exciting and educational day, a delicious, relaxing dinner is served in our hotel with fine local wines. BB, D

Day 6 (Thursday) - Taormina Sightseeing, Afternoon of Leisure, Dinner Out

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 theater.

This afternoon is all yours! Why not stroll the medieval streets lined with interesting little shops, take a dip in the water, or just relax.

Tonight, we enjoy dinner and great Sicilian wines at a charming local restaurant. BB, D

Day 7 (Friday) - Taormina, Mt. Etna Visit, Wine Tasting & Lunch, Taormina

This morning we meet one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mt. Etna is in an almost constant state of eruption. Don’t worry, we’ll keep a safe distance! The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, orchards and vineyards. So let’s visit a local winery for a tour, a 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. BB, L

Day 8 (Saturday) - Taormina, Noto, Siracusa, Taormina, Dinner Out

This morning we motor south to Noto, a “World Heritage Site.” Noto is also known as Sicily’s “Baroque City” because it consists entirely of palaces, churches and houses in the Baroque style.

This afternoon we’ll visit Sicily’s most important Greek city of antiquity – Siracusa. Archimedes, the Greek mathematician, was slain here by the Romans. Plato taught here! The archaeological garden is peppered with attractions: the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater and the “Ear of Dionysus.”

But what an ear! Nearly 200 feet long, you can enter the inner chamber of the “ear” where tearing a piece of paper sounds like a gun shot. A forerunner to modern day “bugging” – the tyrant Dionysus eavesdropped on prisoners in the “ear.” Tonight is our last dinner out together. No tears. You’ll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future.

How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D

Day 9 (Sunday) - Depart from Catania to USA

This morning we board our flight home, but we realize we’re taking a little piece of Italy back with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon. BB

Let Perillo book your flights.

We will be happy to arrange your roundtrip flights to Italy. The following “sample airfares” are based on current airfares (October 2009).

Airfares include your roundtrip airport transfers in Italy, at scheduled times, provided you arrive and depart on scheduled tour dates. If you wish to arrive earlier or extend your stay, airport transfers are not included.

To extend your air, a $50 each direction, air deviation charge, per person will apply. Airfares and seasonal dates are subject to change and do not include government imposed departure taxes or fuel surcharges.

Your exact airfare will be advised within 48 hours of booking your tour.

Step 1: Choose the zone of your departing city.

Step 2: Match your zone to find the sample airfare which depends on your exact departure date.

Choose the zone of your departure city and match it with the tour departure date to find airfare examples.

SAMPLE AIRFARES

Book Early

Airfares and airfare seasons are subject to change. Fares are capacity controlled and limited. If service from your departure city is cancelled by the airlines, it is the passenger’s responsibility to arrange transportation to the nearest available international gateway city at the passenger’s own expense. Again, a word to the wise — BOOK EARLY!

Air Upgrade

Did you know that the normal cost of a Business/First Class upgrade to Europe is now around $6000 per person from New York? Now, if you buy your coach ticket through Perillo Tours, you can upgrade for a surcharge of as little as $2199 per person. Here’s a chance to spend a little of your children’s inheritance and travel in the lap of luxury!

Below are the hotels you will experience on this Perillo Tour. If unexpected change of hotels occur, the hotel substituted will be of a similar category

There are no optional tours offered on this fully inclusive tour

Want to start your vacation early or extend your stay in Italy?  A Perillo Tour’s representative will be happy to help with the arrangements.  Along with extra night hotel accommodations, your air tickets may be booked to arrive before your tour begins or remain after your tour ends.  

Many customers prefer to arrive early to unwind and relax prior to the tour’s start date. Others like to extend their stay to visit with friends or relatives or explore on their own.

Whatever you desire Perillo’s team will help you plan and coordinate your entire journey.

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