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Best of Sicily 2010

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Starting Price:	$2,185
Tour Length:	11 Days
Countries Visited:	Italy

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Regional

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-ITSC-2010

Cities Visited:
Rome, Taormina, Syracuse, Agrigento, Palermo, Monte Cassino, Monreale, Mondello, Isle of Capri

With its vibrant capital, fresh cuisine, and ancient ruins and temples that rival the grandeur of Athens, there''s no other place quite like Sicily!

Sightseeing Highlights

Taormina Orientation tour includes the CorsoUmberto.
Syracuse Visit its archeological excavations andvisit Ortygia Island.
Piazza Armerina Visit the Roman Villa of Casale.
Enna View this town.
Agrigento Visit the Valley of the Temples.
Rome Guided visit of St Peter''s Basilica in theVatican City. Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum andColosseum.
Erice Visit the castle gardens.
Palermo Sightseeing including Piazza Bellini andthe cathedral.
Monreale View the Conca d''Oro and visit the Normancathedral.
Mondello Visit the fishing village.
Monte Cassino View the Abbey
Isle of Capri Orientation includes a visit to someof the famous gardens. Funicular to Capri town.

Dining Highlights

9 hot buffet breakfasts.
3 three-course dinners.
''Be My Guest'' speciality dinner with wine in a family runrestaurant.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Palermo.

14 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and awashroom onboard.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingualTour Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Rome, Capri, Taormina, Syracuse,Agrigento and Palermo.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 11.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Welcome to Rome, capital of Italy, and the Eternal City! The restof the day is free to relax or explore on your own. This evening weenjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelers.Afterwards, maybe enjoy an evening illuminations tour of the cityor join the evening throng in cosmopolitan Piazza Navona with itscenterpiece of Bernini''s magnificent fountain.Hotel: Grand Hotel Tiberio (2 nights)

Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
A local guide introduces you to the grandeur of the city today.Your tour begins at St. Peter''s Basilica, mother church of theCatholic faith and built around the tomb of St Peter. Once inside,marvel at Michelangelo''s early masterpiece- the ''Pieta'', as well asthe splendid dome, completed after his death. Now cross the RiverTiber to see one of the wonders of ancient Rome - the Colosseum,where gladiators, and sometimes martyrs, fought to the deathagainst armed warriors or wild beasts. Your tour concludes with aview over the remains of the Roman Forum, once the bustling centerof commerce, law and religion. This afternoon is free to shop,relax on the Via Veneto, or continue sightseeing? Perhaps visit theCatacombs, the Pantheon, or the Spanish Steps. This evening, whynot try a typically Roman dinner in one of the many restaurants?(Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - Rome - Capri - Sorrento - Bay of Naples
Passing Monte Cassino, we drive to Naples where we cruise to theIsle of Capri. Our local guide takes us by funicular to Capri townto visit the famous gardens and admire the Faraglioni Rocks. Laterwe head for cliff-top Sorrento by boat and continue to our hotel.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Grand Hotel La Medusa

Day 5 - Bay of Naples - Taormina (Giardini Naxos) (3 nights)
After visiting an inlaid wood workshop, we drive to Calabria viaSalerno. Later we take the ferry across the Straits of Messina toSicily and to the resort of Taormina for three nights. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Caesar Palace (3 nights)

Day 6 - Taormina orientation & at leisure
Today we will discover a Hidden Treasure! But first we exploreTaormina with our local guide, founded in 400 BC and beautifullylocated perched on the slopes of Mount Tauro, overlooking the sea.We see the Greek theater and the glorious subtropical terracedgardens before strolling along elegant Corso Umberto to the Piazzafor splendid panoramic views across the bay to the Ionian Sea.Later, enjoy free time perhaps to shop for handmade lace on theCorso. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 7 - Syracuse excursion
Today we leave for Syracuse, the ''Greek city'' and birthplace of themathematician Archimedes, where the local guide, using the audiosystem, shows us the archeological excavations including the Greektheater, the so-called Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheater.In the afternoon we visit the Ortygia Island, the historical centreof Syracuse. Later we return to Taormina and enjoy a deliciousdinner in a family run restaurant where we taste all the localspecialties. (Buffet breakfast / ''Be My Guest'' Dinner)

Day 8 - Taormina - Enna - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento
This morning we leave Taormina and soon have views of theimpressive fortress town of Enna. Then we visit Piazza Armerinawhere we find the 4th century Roman Villa of Casale which isrenowned for its unique mosaics covering almost the entire floor.Later, on arrival in Agrigento, our local guide takes us to visitthe Valley of the Temples, considered the finest Greek sanctuary inSicily and rivaling those of Athens in their Grecian grandeur. Wesee the splendid Temple of Concord and the Temple of Junooverlooking the sea before continuing to our hotel. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Grand Hotel Dei Templi

Day 9 - Agrigento - Erice - Palermo (2 nights)
This morning we drive to Erice, the only Sicilian town that hasbeen inhabited since pre-history, and which lies 800 metres abovesea level on a small peak near the coastal town of Trapani. Theoldest structure in the town is the protective thick boundary wallwhich dates back to Punic times. Since then, the town has been hometo the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Greeks and the Romans,the Arabs and the Normans who built the castle above the harbor. Weenjoy wonderful views from the castle gardens before continuing toPalermo the vibrant Sicilian capital which was founded by thePhoenicians and later became part of the Roman Empire. (Buffetbreakfast) Hotel: Astoria Palace (2 nights)

Day 10 - Palermo sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning guided sightseeing tour, using the audio equipment,takes us to Piazza Bellini and the cathedral. Later we stop to viewthe Conca d''Oro from Monreale where we visit the 12th centuryNorman Cathedral. Finally we visit the fishing village of Mondellobefore time at leisure. Tonight, we get together with our travelingcompanions and Tour Director for a festive Farewell Dinner withwine in a local restaurant to celebrate the end of our tourtogether. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 11 - Palermo - USA
Farewell to Sicily, our Tour Director and new-found friends as ourItalian vacation comes to an end. There are airport transfersavailable, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

Free airport transfers:
Transfers on Day 2 at Catania Airport will operate at 9.30, 12.30& 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way tothe first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day willarrive at Palermo Airport at 06.30 and 08.30.

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Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations! Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream. And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours. Trafalgar Great Ways to Save Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money. Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries. There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money! The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour. The earlier you pay - the more you save! Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! 5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/5/2010 - 8/15/2010	$2,250
8/12/2010 - 8/22/2010	$2,275
8/19/2010 - 8/29/2010	$2,199
8/26/2010 - 9/5/2010	$2,199
9/2/2010 - 9/12/2010	$2,250
9/9/2010 - 9/19/2010	$2,250
9/16/2010 - 9/26/2010	$2,250
9/23/2010 - 10/3/2010	$2,250
9/30/2010 - 10/10/2010	$2,250
10/7/2010 - 10/17/2010	$2,185
10/14/2010 - 10/24/2010	$2,185
10/21/2010 - 10/31/2010	$2,185

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Rome
Taormina
Syracuse
Agrigento
Palermo
Monte Cassino
Monreale
Mondello
Isle of Capri

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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