SICILY & THE MED
18 DAY SICILY & THE MED
- DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF PALERMO & MORE
- CRUISE THROUGH THE BEST OF ITALY, FRANCE & SPAIN
INCLUDES RETURN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Sicily is a world of vibrant colour, mouthwatering cuisine and beautiful weather. On this 18 day tour and cruise package, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in this incredibly special part of the world before setting off on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise around the Mediterranean.
Begin by seeing all the highlights of Sicily on tour, including Palermo, Selinunte, Taormina, Syracuse and Cefalu. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Valley of the Temples; travel the dazzling ‘Salt Road’ from Trapani to Marsala; visit Mount Etna, Europe’s highest volcano; and see Selinunte, a renowned archeological site. Then board your cruise aboard either the ‘MSC Grandiosa’ or the ‘MSC Fantasia’ and take in more of Italy, along with France and Spain. Discover the exuberant port city of Marseille, explore the charming streets of Genoa and see Civitavecchia, the gateway to the city of Rome; plus more, depending on your itinerary chosen.
With return international flights, eight nights hotel accommodation, seven-night cruise, 28 meals, English-speaking tour leader and guide and much more, this gorgeous Mediterranean adventure is yours to remember forever.
Itinerary - 1
Day 1 Australia - Palermo, Italy
Day 2 Welcome to Palermo - Island of Sicily
Day 3 Palermo - Erice - Trapani (approx. 120km day)
Day 4 Trapani - Selinunte - Agrigento (approx. 190km day)
Day 5 ‘The Valley of the Temples’ Archaeological Site - Piazza Armerina - Taormina (approx. 250km day)
Day 6 Giardini Naxos – Noto – Syracuse – Giardini Naxos (approx. 280km day)
Day 7 Giardini Naxos – Etna – Giardini Naxos (approx. 50km day)
Day 8 Giardini Naxos - Cefalù - Palermo (approx. 285km day)
Day 9 Palermo Market – Monreale - Palermo (approx. 30km day)
Day 10 Palermo - Begin MSC’s 7-night Mediterranean cruise - Depart at 5:00pm
Day 11 Valletta, Malta - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Day 12 At Sea
Day 13 Barcelona, Spain - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Day 14 Marseille, France - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Day 15 Genoa, Italy – 8:00am to 6:00pm
Day 16 Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy – 7:00am to 6:00pm
Day 17 Arrive in Palermo 10:00am - Australia
Day 18 Arrive in Australia
Itinerary - 2
Day 1 Australia - Palermo, Italy
Day 2 Welcome to Palermo - Island of Sicily
Day 3 Palermo - Erice - Trapani (approx. 120km day)
Day 4 Trapani - Selinunte - Agrigento (approx. 190km day)
Day 5 ‘The Valley of the Temples’ Archaeological Site - Piazza Armerina - Taormina (approx. 250km day)
Day 6 Giardini Naxos – Noto – Syracuse – Giardini Naxos (approx. 280km day)
Day 7 Giardini Naxos – Etna – Giardini Naxos (approx. 50km day)
Day 8 Giardini Naxos - Cefalù - Palermo (approx. 285km day)
Day 9 Palermo Market – Monreale - Palermo (approx. 30km day)
Day 10 Palermo - Begin MSC’s 7-night Mediterranean cruise - Depart at 5:00pm
Day 11 Cagliari, Italy – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Day 12 Palma de Mallorca, Spain - 1:30pm to 11:59pm
Day 13 Valencia, Spain - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Day 14 Marseille, France – 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Day 15 Genoa, Italy – 8:00am to 6:00pm
Day 16 Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy – 7:00am to 7:00pm
Day 17 Arrive in Palermo 10:00am - Australia
Day 18 Arrive in Australia