EXCURSIONS & VISITS Day 3Florence( included). We visit this famed Renaissance city rich in architectural splendour where you'll have free time to explore the sights, such as the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio ( old bridge). Day 4Rome( included); Guided Sightseeing( optional). Explore alone or join our optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot, seeing the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and many other famous sights of this legendary city. Day 5Sorrento( included); Isle of Capri( optional). Wander the narrow streets and the harbour area of Sorrento, browsing the souvenir shops, or relax with an Italian pastry and cappuccino. Join our optional excursion, as we sail across the Bay of Naples to magnificent Capri, 24 The volcano of Stromboli, off the north coast of Sicily A compelling tour combining the dramatic volcanoes of Stromboli, Mount Etna & Florence, the classical ruins of Sicily & the culture of Rome. To enjoy the beauty of the Norwegian Fjords, see page 56 Marvels of Ancient Sicily & Italian Highlights HOLIDAY AT A GLANCE Day 1Local departure by coach then onwards to northern France for an overnight stay. Day 2Continue south to the Lake Como area for an overnight stay. B, D Day 3VisitFlorence then to Chianciano Terme for an overnight stay. B, D Day 4Rome, then continue to the Sorrento area for a two- night stay. B, D Day 5Sorrento & Isle of Capri. B, D Day 6To the ' foot' of Italy and across by ferry to Sicily for a six- night stay. B, D Day 7Mount Etna and Taormina B, D Day 8Stromboli. B, D Day 9Syracuse. B, D Day 10Catania. B, D Day 11Enjoy a day at leisure in resort. B, D Day 12Return to Italy to Fiuggi, near Rome, for an overnight stay. B, D Day 13To Pisa, then toMontecatini Terme in Tuscany for an overnight stay. B, D Day 14To the Austrian Tyrol for for an overnight stay. B, D Day 15To Belgium for an overnight stay. B Day 16To Calais then return home. B Included Meals: B= Breakfast, D= Dinner Florence Fiuggi Sorrento Rome SWITZERLAND Etna AUSTRIA Austrian Tyrol SICILY Stromboli Milazzo Pisa Montecatini Lake Como ITALY



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Chianciano 1 Messina Taormina Mt Etna Catania Syracuse SICILY Stromboli 1 2
Looking in awe of the magnificent smoking crater of Stromboli volcano is just breathtaking. Ian Henry, Managing Director, Leger Holidays.

WHAT'S INCLUDED . Excursions & visits as detailed in the itinerary . 15 nights' accommodation with breakfast & 13 evening meals . FREElocal joining points - see page 159 for full details a popular home to the rich and famous. Explore the island's cliff- top panoramas, with views across to Vesuvius. Day 7Mount Etna and Taormina ( included). Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe at 3350 metres. Our coach takes us to within 1900 metres and, if the weather is good, you can visit the summit by local bus ( optional), before you return to the town of Taormina for sightseeing. Day 8Stromboli( optional). Enjoy a boat ride from Milazzo to the island of Panarea, where you can go swimming at Zimmari Beach. Then we travel to the port of San Pietro, from where you can walk or, if you wish, take a local taxi to the village for some dinner and another bathe! In the evening, the boat leaves for the island of Stromboli to view the mighty volcano at night - the best time to see the mountain's fiery explosions. We watch from offshore, before returning by sea to Milazzo, with a light meal of pasta with wine and water included on board. Day 9Syracuse( included). Drive to what is probably Sicily's most beautiful city, once the most powerful of all Mediterranean cities, and home of the famous Archimedes. Our guide will show us the main highlights. Day 10Catania( optional). Situated in one of Sicily's most fertile areas between the Ionian Sea and the slopes of Mount Etna, Catania is outstanding for the production of citrus fruits, whilst the surrounding area is rich in farming. Visit the local fish market and stunning City Hall and Cathedral. Day 13Pisa( included); Guided Tour ( optional). See the famous Leaning Tower and enjoy the history on our optional guided tour. 16 days from £ 1269 Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £ 269; travel insurance from £ 44.95. Apr 24£ 1269 May 15£ 1299 Jul 3£ 1349 Aug 28£ 1349 Sep 18£ 1349 Oct 14£ 1239 SILVERSERVICETour ref: 16ISCV Holiday Highlights . MOUNT ETNA AND STROMBOLI- mighty volcanoes . TAORMINA AND SYRACUSE- beautiful scenery and great history . CATANIA- rich in culture and atmosphere . ROME AND FLORENCE- ancient sights and great culture . PISA- famous Leaning Tower Visit Taormina with its views of Etna and a Greek Roman theatre which is the second largest in Sicily Travel by Silver Service luxury coach . EXTRA legroom for your added comfort . Porterage at your hotels See pages 8 & 9 for full details Travel Door- to- Door See page 3 Climb the 138 Spanish Steps in Rome Enjoy outstanding views from Taormina, a picturesque town on the east coast of Sicily Visit historic Syracuse on the south- east corner of the beautiful island of Sicily YOUR HOTELS You'll stay in 3- star ( minimum) hotels for one night in the Lake Como area, and Chianciano Terme and two- nights on the Sorrento Peninsula. You'll then stay for six nights in Sicily at a 3- star ( minimum) hotel such as the Kings House Hotel in Fondachello, Hotel San Pietro in Letojanni or the Hotel Kennedy in Sant' Alessio Siculo. On the return journey, you'll stay at 3- star ( minimum) hotels for one night in Fiuggi, Montecatini Terme and in the Austrian Tyrol. Overnight stays in northernFrance and Belgium are in city- style hotels. Discover the beauty of Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast, see page 7025