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1 FREEKIDS GOconditionsapplyMALTA - SICILYON BOARD OUR SUPER FAST CATAMARAN!subject to changeSchedule, fares & excursionsSUMMER 2018 SICILY1st May - 30th , HISTORY & GASTRONOMIC TOURV isiting MARZAMEMI, NOTO and SYRACUSEUNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was completely destroyed in the 1693 earthquake and rebuilt to become The Capital City of Sicilian Baroque. NOTOHas come to epitomize Greek culture in SICILY , Magna Grecia. SYRACUSEIn the old city Ortigia, is a converted Greek temple, one of the oldest places of worship worldwide and equally as DUOMOINCLUDINGA TYPICAL SICILIAN LUNCH IN AN AGRITURISMOADULTS 153 ONE DAY fully guided excursion Arrival at POZZALLO - a typical Sicilian village.

2 Met by fully air-conditioned coaches, accompanied by guides. Departure to MARZAMEMI. We visit the multi coloured fisherman s village and the Campisi establishment, famous for its Sicilian delicacies. Campisi is a leading manufacturer of fish products: fish eggs, raw tuna (bottarga), red tuna, traditional Sicilian sauces, the popular Pachino tomatoes home grown in this area of SICILY . Transfer to a wine cellar which produces wines from local grapes, particularly the Nero D Avola and the famous dessert wine Moscato di Noto. Departure for NOTO - A walk along the main street, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, from the Porta Reale to Teatro Communale takes you to most of the city s prime sites, notably: Palazzo Ducezio (The Municipale), The Duomo, recently rebuilt after it collapsed in 1996 resulting in a national and international outcry, the church of San Carlo and up Via Nicolaci, Palazzo Villadurata with its extravagant balconies.

3 Departure for a typical Sicilian lunch (set menu), included in the price (20 types of antipasto, pasta with sauce, local meat, fruit, water, wine, coffee or liquor). Children s menu consists of pasta, cutlet and fries, fruit & water. Departure for SYRACUSE. Departure for Pozzallo with a running commentary by the guide. Departure by High Speed Catamaran at hrs for Malta. Children under 4 years FREE of charge. To pay local transport only. Local transport in Malta (Hotel/Harbour/Hotel) only extra. (VAT included). Schedule and fares are valid at time of print. Please check our website for any excursion is only held with a minimum of 15 MLA 06:30 ARR.

4 POZ 08:15 DEP. POZ 21:30 ARR. MLA 23:15 When two adults are travelling together, the first two children (4 years till under 14) pay per child & local transport if PLANH ighlights and inclusionsEvery Wednesday and Sunday 126 CHILDREN4 years till under 14 SICILY s prime tourist resort was discovered by the British aristocracy in the mid 1800s. Facing Etna and the blue Mediterranean, this peaceful panoramic resort, 206m above sea level was colonized by the Greeks who built a theatre in the Hellenic period The present Teatro Greco, altered by the Romans, is the venue for classical plays every summer.

5 The main street, the elegant Corso Umberto, with its caf s, restaurants and boutiques is a bustle of &MT. ETNATAORMINATHE LARGESTAND MOSTACTIVE VOLCANO IN EUROPEThe largest and most active volcano in Europe. The climb to the crater takes us through picturesque villages and an ever changing landscape. The lower slopes of the volcano are extremely fertile with groves of oranges, lemons and other Mediterranean flora and of course vines which produce SICILY s best wines. We go through forests of chestnut trees which gradually give way to oak, beech, birch and ETNAONE DAY fully guided excursion Arrival at POZZALLO - a typical Sicilian fishing village, gradually regaining its role as the main port of the province of Ragusa.

6 Departure in air-conditioned coaches, accompanied by guides. Departure for TAORMINA. On the way we pass by ISPICA, a baroque town rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. ROSOLINI, a typical rural town dated back to Roman times, surrounded by orange and lemon groves. SIRACUSA, the home town of Archimedes and home to the world famous archaeological zone and the University City of CATANIA, a thriving commercial centre. TAORMINA: Free time in Taormina to enjoy the unique panoramic view overlooking Giardini Naxos, a former Greek colony, now an international yachting centre. Time for lunch (not included in the price).

7 On the way to Mt. Etna we stop to sample some typical Sicilian delicacies, including wines / almond sweets and honey; these Sicilian specialities are for sale (no obligation to buy). MOUNT ETNA: From the SYLVESTRI CRATER at 2000 metres, we have a panoramic view of this vast base of ETNA and the effects of the most recent eruptions. Souvenir shopping. Departure by High Speed Catamaran at hrs for Malta. FAMILY PLAN: When two adults are travelling together, the first two children (4 years till under 14 years) travel FREE except for the charges, fuel surcharge (when applicable) and local transport (if required).

8 Children under 4 years FREE of charge. To pay local transport only. Local transport in Malta (Hotel/Harbour/Hotel) only extra. (VAT included). Schedule and fares are valid at time of print. Please check our website for any MLA 06:30 ARR. POZ 08:15 DEP. POZ 21:30 ARR. MLA 23:15 Highlights and inclusionsEvery Monday, Wednesday friday and SundayADULTS 127 95 FAMILY PLAN2 CHILDREN GOFREEWITH EVERY 2 ADULTS* to pay charges & local transport (if required) onlyCHILDREN4 years till under 14 QUAD BIKEADVENTUREINCLUDINGA TYPICAL SICILIAN LUNCH IN AN AGRITURISMOP rice : person (sharing quad bike 2 persons.)

9 Single use of quad bike supplement of ).Above fares are inclusive of catamaran crossing and a typical Sicilian lunch including wine, water and coffee. Children 4 years till under 14 years reduction of A valid driving license is required. Any damages to Quads are not covered by accident insurance not included. We suggest that the appropriate footwear and clothing is DAY FUN excursionPick-up from the port of PozzalloArrival at the Quad Centre for briefing and start the excursion with the quad bikes by crossing: - Cisternazza (country track)- Pizzillo (country track)- Fontana di Galermo (country track)- Panoramic route (the canyon of the river Irminio in the Iblei Mountains) - Fiume Irminio (crossing various parts of the river)- Cascata del Fiume (spectacular waterfall near Scicli)Typical Sicilian lunch (set menu) and tasting of Sicilian delicacies.

10 We return to Ragusa through country roads. In the afternoon, transfer to a shopping MLA 06:30 ARR. POZ 08:15 DEP. POZ 21:30 ARR. MLA 23:15 Highlights and inclusionsEvery Friday & SundayThis excursion is only held with a minimum of 2 DAY fully guided excursionThis excursion is only held with a minimum of 8 MLA 06:30 ARR. POZ 08:15 DEP. POZ 21:30 ARR. MLA 23:15 Highlights and inclusions Arrival at POZZALLO, met by fully air-conditioned coaches, accompanied by guides. Departure for Scicli with running commentary by the guide. SCICLI - a dreamy little town under 30 minutes from Pozzallo. In the TV Series Scicli is Vigata , where the Commissario has his police station; Montalbano s immediate superior, Comm.