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WhatsApp 978-604-1273

eszternvajda@gmail.com

info@youmeandsicily.com

We offer group and private customized tours on both the East and West coasts of Sicily.

Grand Tour of East Coast of Sicily 


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from May  7 - 17 or May 7-23

PART ONE

Ten days in Sicily, 10 breakfasts and 10 dinners, all  ground transportations listed in the program, entrance to archaeological sites, licensed guided excursions and personalized assistance. Visits to Catania, Taormina, Agrigento, Giardini Naxos, Siracusa, Mount Etna and many other towns on East coast of Sicily.

May 7-17,  2024

PART TWO

Sixteen days in Sicily, 16 breakfasts and 16 dinners, all ground transportations listed in the program, entrance to archaeological sites, licensed guided excursions and personalized assistance. Visits to Catnia, Taormina, Agrigento, Giardini Naxos, Siracusa, Mount Etna and many other towns on East coast of Sicily.

May 7-23, 2024

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May 17

May 7

Day 1 Tuesday May 7th - Depart from your home Airport for an overnight flight to Catania Airport Fontanarossa.
 

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May 8

Day 2 Wednesday May 8th - Arrival and welcome to CATANIA International Airport and greeted by Eszter and Alfred to begin your Sicilian adventure. Private Transfer to Sicilia Residence . Eszter will “show you around” the immediate area. You’ll visit the green-grocer, the market, pharmacy, and two cafe’s located within a stone’s throw away. Later in the evening, we’ll enjoy a Special Sicilian Welcome Dinner. Please note transfers will leave Catania Airport at 3 pm. All other transfers will be at an additional cost.

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May 9

Day 3 Thursday May 9th - After breakfast we’ll tour CATANIA, the city of Black and White. We’ll have a guided tour of the Piazza Duomo, the famous fish market, and walk the famed Via Etnea.  Dinner at Sicilia Antica  

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May 10

 Day 4 Friday May 10th - Breakfast at hotel then depart to the Feast of Saint Alfio to witness one of Sicily's finest festivals. You will visit the Sanctuary of Saint Alfio, visit the Hall of miracles and watch the spectacle of the three saints being paraded on the " vara”. Lots of street foods for you to enjoy as well  Then we are off to our favorite vineyard for a great wine tasting followed by a great home made meal. 

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May 11

Day 5 Saturday May 11th - Rest in the morning! Breakfast at the Residence. In late morning, we will venture off to see two of the most important cities in ancient Greater Greece, SIRACUSA and ORTYGIA in the Province of Siracusa. Once the most powerful city state in antiquity, today you will walk the quaint streets, see the Duomo, visit another market, and experience life as it was two millennia ago. In the evening, we will have an authentic Sicilian dinner. 

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May 12

Day 6 Sunday May 12th - Breakfast at the Residence then off to TAORMINA in the Province of Messina, the Pearl of Europe, later we will visit the Port of Naxos with its own charm and beauty. You will enjoy Taormina with a panoramic view that will blow you away. Dinner locally

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May 13

Day 7 Monday May 13th - Breakfast then travel to Caltagirone known for its hand made ceramics. For those in shape the 142 step staircase Santa Maria del Monte will lead you to the top of the town with majestic views of the valley and along the way you can enjoy many ceramics shops. Dinner in downtowns Catania

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May 14

Day 8 Tuesday May 14th - Breakfast at the Hotel. Day trip to Agrigento and Valley of Temples. After breakfast we will travel to Agrigento and the Valley of Temples. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy. The area was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1997.
 

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May 15

Day 9 Wednesday May 15th - Breakfast off to Mount Etna Day. We depart to ETNA! We will visit Refuge Sapienza where you can see this most special volcano in all her splendor. We will then visit the Sicilian Cart museum in Trecastagni and have early home made dinner at Giuseppe Giuffrida's grand villa.

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May 16

Day 10 Thursday May 16th - After breakfast relax and then early afternoon tour of Acitrezza, home of the volcanic Faraglione rocks and Aci Castello, the Arab Norman Castle. We will then have dinner in Acitrezza.

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May 17

May 17

Day 11 Friday May17th -

Departure for Group A to USA transport of Catania Airport

 

Group B Shore drive along the Ionian Sea through towns like Riposto, Giarre, Mascali and then Giardini Naxos for a pizza at Roberto's.

PART TWO - Grand Tour of East Coast of Sicily continues!

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May 18

Day 12 Saturday May 18th - After breakfast we head to the Province of Ragusa and Scicli. The town situated on a hill is filled with Baroque palaces and churches and is the site for the popular Commissioner Montalbano series.  

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May 19

Day 13 Sunday May 19th - After breakfast at the Residence, we are off to NOTO and the famous Flower Festival known as The Infiorata - it will make your jaw drop! Set again the backdrop of perhaps one of the finest Baroque cities in Sicily,  you will have time to stroll around and take in the sights and sounds. 

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May 20

Day 14 Monday May 20th - After breakfast we head to the Province of Enna and visit the Villa Romana del Casale and the mosaics. The Villa Roman del Casale is a large and elaborate Roman Villa or palace located about 3 km from the town of Piazza Armerina

Excavations have revealed one of the richest, largest and varied collections of Roman mosaics in the world, for which the site has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If there is time we will stop at the Outlet Mall in Agira. Dinner at local restaurant

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May 21

Day 15 Tuesday May 21st - Breakfast at the hotel then day tour Pachino, Porto Paolo and Marzamemi. These are three small fishing villages off the beaten path with lots of history and spectacular sites.  We will enjoy a nice late lunch in Marzamemi right in the piazza.

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May 22

Day 16 Wednesday May 22nd -  to relax and pack. Farewell dinner.

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May 23

Day 17 Thursday May 23rd - Depart for the airport. Start planning next trip to Sicily.

NOTE: If on any of the days listed above you would like to take another excursion to another destination, we can assist you with a private driver at your expense.
To ensure your spot, book your reservation with Alfred and Eszter TODAY! 

SPACE IS LIMITED. BOOK TODAY WITH A DEPOSIT!

Cost for tour Part A May 7-17: $4,199.00 Land Cost Only. 

Per person based on double occupancy, $400.00 single occupancy supplement. 

 

Cost for entire tour May 7- 23 $5,499.00 P/p based on double occupancy, $500.00 single occupancy supplement

$4,199.00 or  $5,499.00
 

A non-refundable deposit of $ 750 per person is due upon  reservation, with FINAL PAYMENT due by April 5, 2024 

*CREDIT CARD PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL a 3% fee may apply


Eszter Vajda: eszternvajda@gmail.com

 

*Or by check to  Eszter Vajda, 22 Railroad Street, #305, Andover, MA 01810

* Pay with Venmo or  Zelle Eszter-Vajda 978-604-1273.

 

NOT INCLUDED IN LAND COSTS:

• Tips/Gratuities and anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Any pre or post hotel nights, car rental, private tours, and airfare 

TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED. Even with  the best intentions, things can happen and for this reason we strongly recommend the purchase of insurance.

CANCELLATION PENALTIES:
Cancellations must be received in writing (can include email). The charges below will apply from the date we receive your written notice.
• The Initial Trip Deposit of $750 per person is fully non-refundable

• 60 to 50 days before departure you will lose 50% of the trip cost or deposit, whichever is greater
• 49 to 11 days before departure you will lose 80% of the cost of your trip
• 10 days or fewer before departure, you will lose 100% of your trip

 

EXPRESS DISCLAIMER

You Me & Sicily acts only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, meals, activities, or other services connected with this tour. 

 

Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers.

 

You, Me & Sicily, its respective employees, agents,  representatives, and assigns accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which 
may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company  or person performing these services. 

 

You, Me & Sicily does not accept responsibility for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, labor strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such causes.

 

All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which they are provided, on this case, Italy.

 

You, Me. & Sicily is not responsible for any lost or stolen baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in the tours/trips it arranges.

 

Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy that will cover some of the expenses associated with the loss of luggage or personal effects as well as trip 
insurance.

Price is guaranteed on a minimum of 10 participants.
TOUR IS BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.  WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU RESERVE YOUR SPOT(S) BY SENDING A DEPOSIT TODAY.

** Tour Schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and client feedback

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