10Days

Southern Italy & Sicily Pilgrimage

Spiritual Director: Fr. Britto Berchmans

March 15 - 24, 2021

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Sorrento · Amalfi Coast · Capri · Taormina · Siracusa · Agrigento · Menfi · Palermo


Fr. Britto Berchmans

DATES & PRICES
Any Questions?  Contact:
Alexandra

Your trip includes

  • Round-trip air from Chicago
  • Airport taxes & fuel surcharges
  • Centrally located hotels as follows: (or similar)
      ~ 3 nights: Mar 16-19: Sorrento, Hotel Plaza
      ~ 2 nights: Mar 19-21: Taormina, Hotel Belvedere
      ~ 1 night: Mar 21-22: Agrigento, Hotel Castazzurra Museum
      ~ 2 nights: Mar 22-24: Palermo, Hotel Mercure Palermo
  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Breakfast and Dinner daily, Wine with dinners
  • Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
  • Tour Escort and local professional guides in Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Capri, Catania, Taormina, Siracusa, Agrigento and Palermo
  • Whisper Headsets
  • Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
  • Mass daily & Spiritual activities
Centrally located hotels or similar
hotel
Hotel Plaza
Sorrento

3 Nights

hotel
Hotel Belvedere
Taormina

2 Nights

hotel
Hotel Castazzura Museum
Agrigento

1 Night

hotel
Hotel Mercure Palermo
Palermo

2 Nights

Not included
  • Meals and beverages not mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver.
Optional
Travel Protection

Providing you coverage for situations that may arise during your trip, including medical and dental emergencies, loss of luggage, trip delay, and so much more.

Cancel For Any Reason Waiver

A Cancellation Waiver - allowing you to cancel your trip and receive a refund anytime - up until 48 hours prior to departure.

Itinerary

Day 1, Monday, March 15, Depart for Italy

Make your way to the airport where you will board your overnight flight. Your meals will be served on board.

Day 2, Tuesday, March 16, Depart for Italy

Upon arrival in Naples Airport, you will meet your tour escort who will accompany you throughout your tour. You'll enjoy a short panoramic tour of Naples on the way to Sorrento (time permitting and based on time of arrival we'll visit Pompeii on our way to Sorrento for dinner and overnight.) See this famous ancient city buried by the ashes of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. You will walk through one of the most important and interesting archeological museums in the world. This is a preserved site of excavated ruins of streets and homes that pilgrims can freely explore.

Day 3, Wednesday, March 17, The Amalfi Coast, An Excursion From Sorrento

Today you will tour the Amalfi Coast, widely considered one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world; deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site as an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape. You'll follow the 34 miles of winding roads, making a quick stop to view the breathtaking panoramic view of Positano. Continue on through Praiano where you will drive by St. Gennaro Church, to Amalfi, one of the four maritime Republics of Italy, and view the beautiful Amalfi Cathedral consecrated to its patron, Saint Andrew. Some free time for lunch before your last stop on the Amalfi coast, Ravello. View its interesting Cathedral devoted to Saint Pantaleone, and the Villa Rufolo, a venue for many festivals throughout the year and magnificent gardens. View the Gulf of Salerno and its beautiful coastline. Enjoy the landscape on your return to Sorrento, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight.

Day 4, Thursday, March 18, Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento

After breakfast, transfer to Capri. See the top sights on the island with your guide. See the world famous public square, Piazza Umberto, and learn about the islands history and culture! Return to Sorrento for a relaxing dinner and overnight.

Day 5, Friday, March 19, Sorrento - Taormina , Sicily

We'll depart Sorrento and transfer to the airport in Naples for our flight to Catania. Upon arrival we'll transfer to our hotel in Taormina (or vicinity). Dinner and overnight.

Day 6, Saturday, March 20, Taormina

This morning we'll tour Taormina's remarkably situated ancient Greek theater, which is still used today for open air performances. Later you'll be free to enjoy the sights, sounds and aromas of this beautiful cliffside old world town. Later, we'll enjoy a dinner together. Overnight Taormina or vicinity.

Day 7, Sunday, March 21, Taormina, Siracusa, Agrigento

We'll depart Taormina and travel to Siracusa. We'll visit this place which illustrates the ancient history of the Mediterranean and Europe. Its vast archeological site, on the edge of the modern city, is a rare treasure of temples, amphi-theatres and an ancient castle. Located near the southeastern corner of Sicily on the Ionian coast, Siracusa is built on an ancient Greek settlement founded by Corinthians in 734. We'll continue on to Agrigento for dinner and overnight. (our tour of Agrigento may occur this afternoon or tomorrow morning !)

Day 8, Monday, March 22, Agrigento - Menfi- Palermo

After breakfast to our hotel we'll depart to Palermo, and make a stop at the half-way mark in Menfi, an ancient village located on the southwest coast of Sicily and inhabited by settlements since ancient times. See the interesting old town centre and take some time to browse this beautiful village. Later, continue to Palermo, the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballaro street market and the Vucciria, near the port. Take some time to relax before dinner and overnight.

Day 9, Tuesday, March 23, Palermo Touring

After breakfast, Spend a day exploring the best of Palermo. We'll tour through Palermo's colorful and bustling Ballaro street market - all spiced with an evocative whiff of Africa. See the top attractions in the old town of the Sicilian capital of Palermo, including the Teatro Massimo, Cathedral, and Politeama Theater.

Day 10, Wednesday, March 24, Return Home

Prepare for your departure to the airport and your return flights home with memories for a lifetime!

Why buy "With Airfare" from 206 Tours

  • 1000’s of flights are being cancelled. 206 Tours will assist getting you to your destination.
  • Your transfer will be waiting for you upon arrival, even if your flights are rescheduled.
  • In the event your tour is not operating we will refund you all your money back or provide a full credit
  • Your seats will be assigned according to your request (most online fares do not include seat assignment appox. $300)
  • If you need to travel few days prior or stay few days later, make a stop-over, we will arrange it for you.

If you do not buy Airfare from 206 Tours

  • With many flight cancellations and overbookings, we feel that you should know:
    If your flight is cancelled - 206 Tours will not be able to assist you.
  • In order to guarantee your arrival and departure transfer, we need your detailed flight arrival / departure by 45 days prior, Any changes within 45 -3 days prior, additional transfer cost may apply.
  • For changes in arrival / departure within 3 days of departure, we will not be able to rebook your transfer and you will need to make your own way to / from hotel or airport at your own cost
  • Often times low online fares, do not include seat assignments ($300 approx.). It will be a challenge to get a good seat assigned at the airport.
  • If you book your own airfare, travel insurance provided by 206 Tours will not reimburse expenses caused by your flight changes.

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$400 Deposit is due at the time of Registration

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Options & Upgrades

*All pricing is per person

Single Supplement / Solo Traveler Upon Request

Business Class Trans-Atlantic (One-Way) Upon Request

Business Class Trans-Atlantic (Round-Trip) Upon Request

Options and upgrades

Options & Upgrades

*All pricing is per person

Single Supplement / Solo Traveler Upon Request

Business Class Trans-Atlantic (One-Way) Upon Request

Business Class Trans-Atlantic (Round-Trip) Upon Request

Would you like to arrive
earlier or stay later?

Let us know at the time of registration if you would like to arrive earlier, or stay later, than the scheduled tour dates, and pending availability, we will change your airline reservations accordingly, at no additional cost. Pre- and/or post-stays at the hotel will cost an additional fee. These options should be available to you when registering online, or simply contact us: [email protected]

About your trip

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  • Rome (Pope Francis)
  • Pompeii
  • Sorrento
  • Naples
  • Amalfi Coast
  • Orvieto
  • La Verna
  • Assisi (St. Francis)
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