Highlights of Sicily + Ischia
Moulded by the Italian, Greek, Arab, Spanish and French cultures, Sicily offers a charming mosaic of history, beauty and warmth.
Why not add a 7 night stay in the picturesque island of Ischia?
Choose any of the hotels in Ischia, if the prices for the combination of your choice are not shown on this page, please ask your reservations advisor for details.
On day 8 (Fri) of your holiday you will be transferred to your chosen hotel for a week's stay before returning to Naples airport for your flight home to the UK.
The Greco Amphitheatre at Taormina
Ischia's famous Castle
Pretty Ischia
Sicily's pretty coastline
The Greek Theatre at Taormina
Casamiacciola
Ischia
One of the mosaics at the Piazza Armerina
Selinunte
Ischia
Ischia's famous Aragonese Castle
Some of the ruins at Agrigento
Sicily
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Naples - Sorrento.
Fly to Naples where you will be met by our representative and transferred by coach to your hotel in Sorrento. (D)
DAY 2: Sorrento - Villa San Giovanni - Taormina area.
We travel through the wild and mountainous scenery of Italy's far south to board the ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Sicily. It is then a short coach journey to your hotel in the Taormina area. (B, D)
DAY 3: Taormina.
The day is yours to get your bearings and explore the beautiful resort of Taormina. For a breathtaking view of the coast and Mount Etna, head to the Piazza Nove Aprile, the heart of the town set spectacularly on a precipice overlooking the sea. You may wish to join us for an optional Sicilian evening. (B, D)
DAY 4: Taormina - Mount Etna - Syracuse.
Called 'Mountain of Mountains' by Sicily's Arab settlers, Europe's largest active volcano is an impressive sight, its towering peak rising up from a landscape of pine woods and citrus groves. Join us for an included visit, during which you can enjoy stunning views from the heights of the volcano and, if you choose, take an optional jeep ride (or cable car when operating) to approximately 7,500 feet.
DAY 5: Syracuse - Noto - Agrigento.
Today we travel south to the town of Noto a unique UNESCO heritage site, referred to as the Baroque Jewel and built on a plateau overlooking the citrus tree valley of Asinara. Then it's on past the sulphur mines of Caltanissetta to Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, one of Italy's most impressive archaeological sites. Your included sightseeing tour with a local guide will include visits to the exceptionally well preserved Greek Temple of Concord and the awe-inspiring Temple of Juno Lacinia. You will stay overnight in Agrigento. (B, D)
DAY 6: Agrigento - Selinunte - Palermo.
Our next stop is Selinunte, another of Sicily's fascinating heritage sites (entrance fee included). Much of the city still lies buried, but there are extensive remains to be explored, including the Acropolis, which has ruins of temples and fortifications, as well as the foundations of rows of shops. We then head north east to Sicily's capital, Palermo, where you will stay for the night. (B)
DAY 7: Palermo.
A full day to explore Sicily's busy and colourful capital, set in a valley called 'Conca d'Oro' (the 'Golden Shell'). In the afternoon, why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour for a more in-depth look at the city, which has a wealth of lovely squares and market places, churches and palaces? Also included is a visit to nearby Monreale with it's unique Arab-Norman style Cathedral. In the late afternoon, we head for the harbour to take the overnight ferry to Naples. (B)
DAY 8: Naples - UK.
The ferry arrives in Naples in the early morning, after which you will transfer to your choice of hotel on the island of Ischia. (D)
DAY 9 to 14: Ischia. At Leisure.
Enjoy a relaxing week in Ischia where you can marvel at the rugged coastline or visit one of the many spas on the Island. (B, D)
DAY 15: Ischia - Naples - UK.
Transfer to Naples airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
Hotel Gran Paradiso
Welcome to the Hotel Gran Paradiso
Relaxing by the pool
A typical bedroom
Dining with lovely views
The Bar
Close to the harbour
The restaurant
THe lounge/reception area
Hotel Gran Paradiso
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Gran Paradiso
Set in its own small garden, this hotel is ideal for those who want to be close to the resort centre yet enjoy a relaxing time in the sun.
Location: Just 150 metres from the resort centre of Casamicciola Terme, the superbly situated Hotel Gran Paradiso offers incomparable views over the harbour and the Bay of Naples. Casamicciola beach is just 200 metres away.
Facilities: 2 thermal pools; one with free sunbeds and parasols; panoramic sun terrace; lounge; American bar; TV area; restaurant; beauty treatments and massages (charge); lift; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; air-conditioning (mid Jun-mid Sep); satellite TV; safety deposit box and hairdryer.
Options: Sole occupancy (not available 27 Jul-23 Aug); balcony and sea view; full board.
Official category: 4 star.
Special offer: 2 saunas, 2 turkish baths and 1 mud facial mask FREE for stays between 4-17 May and 21 Sep-19 Oct.
Highlights of Sicily + Ischia 14 nights
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Highlights of Sicily + Ischia
Price from £1159.00
Holiday Highlights
- Mount Etna Visit
- Noto Visit
- Agrigento Visit archaeological site
- Selinunte Visit to the Acropolis
- Overnight Ferry Palermo - Naples
Departures from
- Birmingham
- London Gatwick
- Manchester
- London Stansted
Departures between
08 Jun 2012 to 05 Oct 2012
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS: All prices shown include ALL compulsory charges (Fuel Supplement, Air Passenger Duty & Flight Supplement where applicable). Book with confidence: We are members of ABTA and all our air-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme
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