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Magnificent Sicilian Duo Catania Palermo 3 Nights - December 30 Departure on a Special Ajet Airlines Flight (New Year’s Special)
Tour Program
Day 1: Istanbul (Saw) – Catania
Meeting at the Ajet counter in front of the Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Catania at 06:00 on Ajet Airlines' special flight VF5547. Upon our arrival at 06:40 local time, our city tour of Catania begins with our waiting vehicle. During our city tour, Duomo Cathedral, Fontana dell'Elefante, Piazza Repubblica, and Etna Street will be among the places visited. After our tour, we have free time. Then, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Catania – Cefalù – Palermo – Catania
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can additionally join the Grand Cefalù & Palermo tour (100 Euro). Located on the northern coast of Sicily, Cefalù is a charming coastal town known for its historic character and natural beauty. Its cobblestone narrow streets, colorful squares, golden sandy beaches, and impressive views stretching to the Mediterranean Sea create unforgettable moments for visitors. The symbol of the town, Cefalù Cathedral, stands out with its Norman-era architecture and magnificent Byzantine mosaics, and it is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After our tour, our next stop will be Palermo, the capital of Sicily. This city has hosted many civilizations from the Phoenicians to the Romans, Arabs, and Normans. During our tour in this city, places to see include the Palermo Cathedral, Canti Square, and Teatro Massimo (Opera House). After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Catania. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Catania – Syracuse – Noto – Catania
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Siracusa & Noto tour. (75 Euro) Our first stop is Siracusa, with its unique historical heritage stretching from the ancient Greek period to the present day. Founded as a Greek colony in the 8th century BC, Siracusa was once one of the most important cultural and trade centers of the Mediterranean; it is also known as the birthplace of the famous scientist Archimedes. The most impressive area of the city is Ortiga Island, famous for its narrow stone streets, elegant squares, and Baroque architecture. The ancient temple ruins, historic fountains, and seaside walking paths located here give visitors a sense of traveling through time. After the tour we will conduct here, our second stop will be Noto. Known as the "capital of Sicilian Baroque," Noto was rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1693 and has acquired a unique appearance with its magnificent structures made of golden-colored limestone. The historic center of the city, with its impressive churches, aristocratic palaces, ornate balconies, and wide squares, is like an open-air museum. In particular, Noto Cathedral, with its grand staircases and Baroque details, stands as the symbol of the city. Located on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Noto offers visitors an unforgettable cultural experience with its romantic atmosphere, historic fabric, and traditional flavors of Sicily, and thanks to its elegant architecture and quiet streets, it is considered one of the most enchanting and photogenic stops in Sicily. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Catania. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Catania – Taormina – Savoca – Etna – Catania – Istanbul (Saw)
After the morning breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Taormina & Savoca & Etna tour. (75 Euro.) Our first stop will be Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. Starting from the slopes of Etna, we will experience thousands of years of lava flows, extinct craters, and the unique views at the foot of the mountain. Then, we will move to the authentic mountain village of Savoca, where Francis Ford Coppola's cult masterpiece The Godfather was filmed, a place where time seems to stand still; we will have the opportunity to visit the historic Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone asked for permission to marry, and take a nostalgic walk through the streets where the Church of Saint Lucia, bearing traces of The Godfather film, is located. We will conclude the day in Taormina, Sicily's pearl, with its magnificent position overlooking the Ionian Sea; you will have an unforgettable Sicilian experience by exploring the Greek – Roman Ancient Theatre offering grand views, the stylish boutiques filling the lively historic streets, and Umberto Street with its beautiful harbor views. After our tour, transfer to the airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart at 20:40 on Ajet Airlines' special flight VF5548 to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Arrival at 01:05 local time and the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Ajet Airlines’ special flight ticket Istanbul (Saw) – Catania – Istanbul (Saw)
- Airport taxes
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers
- 3 nights 4 days room with breakfast accommodation in a selected category hotel
- Panoramic Catania city tour
- Turkish guide services
Not Included
- Exit tax,
- Visa fee,
- Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
- Extra tours and personal expenses,
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Tourist City Taxes - To be paid at the reception on the first day of the tour.
- Optional Guide and Driver Tips,
General Information
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the minimum tour duration is required for this tour.
- Atlas International acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
- In group tickets, airline rules apply; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage allowance is 20Kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the destination countries, this allowance may drop to 15 Kg. Rules regarding excess baggage weight/fees are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Atlas International.
- If there are insufficient participants for the package tour, cancellation will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day than specified due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day than specified due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- Extra tours can only be conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may still be conducted at the guide's discretion, and prices may be adjusted if necessary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited for at the rest stop.
- Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Museum and historical site entrance fees are not included in the price.
- Atlas International reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names mentioned in the programs, etc., (and similar) are written as examples to indicate star category and distance. This does not mean accommodation will be made at the named hotels.
- In triple rooms, an extra bed arrangement applies; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/extending bed.
- Children under 18 years of age who are not considered legal adults must have notarized consent letters from one or both parents present during travel if they are not participating in the tour with them.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" applies.
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