pilgrimage to southern italy & sicily
pilgrimage to southern italy & sicily
$4,090
CAD
$4,090 CAD | 11 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
October 10
Departure from Canada
Evening departure from Toronto to Rome.
October 11
San Giovanni Rotondo
Early afternoon arrival in Rome. Upon arrival we travel to San Giovanni Rotondo. Time for rest, dinner and overnight.
October 12
Monte de San Angelo
We start our day with Mass at the Church where Padre Pio said Mass most of his days, and then we visit His tomb and the museum. Afternoon we depart for Monte de San Angelo, the oldest shrine in Europe dedicated to the archangel Michael. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
October 13
Matera - Sorrento
After morning Mass we travel to Sorrento. En route we visit Matera. Continue to spectacular Sorrento on the Gulf of Naples. Mass, dinner and overnight.
October 14
Sorrento - Capri
After breakfast, Mass. We explore beautiful Sorrento. Free time to relax, shop. Later return to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Optional excursion to Capri.
October 15
Taormina
After breakfast we depart to Taormina in Sicily. We pass through wonderful landscapes of Campania and Calabria and take a ferry from Villa san Giovanni to Messina in Sicily. Upon arrival in Taormina Mass, dinner and overnight.
October 16
Taormina - Mt Etna
Today we explore Taormina founded 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea. We see the Greek theatre and the sub-tropical terraced gardens before strolling along the elegant Corso Umberto to the Piazza for splendid views across the bay to the Ionian Sea. Afternoon we visit observation point for Mt. Etna. Upon return Mass, dinner and overnight in Taormina.
October 17
Agrigento
This morning we leave for Agrigento. Upon arrival we tour its Valley of the Temples designated as UNESCO World Heritage site. We visit well-preserved Greek temples and the ruins of the ancient city of Akragas. Continue to Palermo for dinner and overnight.
October 18
Palermo
Morning tour of Palermo, Monreale Piazza Bellini, the 12th century Norman Cathedral, Piazza Pretoria and Palermo famous markets. Dinner, overnight on ferry to Naples.
October 19
Naples
Morning arrive in Naples, third largest city in Italy. We visit the Cathedral, Piazaaz Bellini, Ovo Castle, imposing fortress, some free time for shopping, dinner and overnight.
October 20
Return to Canada
After breakfast we leave for the airport for a flight to Toronto.
* Promotion valid for new bookings only until January 7, 2023. No other discounts applicable
COST $ 4,090.00 INCLUDES:
Please call, book online or send registration form . A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
COST $ 4,090.00 INCLUDES:
- air transportation from Toronto (unless specified otherwise), airport taxes and surcharges,
- hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy – single supplement $600.00
- 2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
- all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide – all tips in restaurants and hotels.
- tips to bus driver and guides
Please call, book online or send registration form . A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TOUR:
- meals not specified, insurance, documentation.
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**