Walking Holiday in Sicily with Travelsphere. 8 days from £799.

Walking Holiday in Sicily with Travelsphere. 8 days from £799. Fly from Gatwick

This superb holiday takes you to northern Sicily and the beautiful Saracen Coast. It is an area of secluded bays and coves, fertile mountains and charming villages. You will walk in the lovely Nebrodi National Park, rich in flora and fauna and, of course, on the slopes of the famous volcano, Mount Etna.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to reserve your space

What's Included
* Return scheduled flights to Catania
* Transfers between airport and hotel
* Services of an air-conditioned executive coach
* Seven nights’ half board accommodation
* Welcome drink
* Services of a Get Up & Go Tour Manager
* Three walks with a local guide and excursions as detailed
* Sicilian evening
* Two picnic lunches and wine tasting
* All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
* Insurance and cancellation cover

Walking Information
Our walks require a reasonable level of fitness and ideally some previous walking experience. You will need comfortable walking boots, a small rucksack, waterproofs, a hat and sunglasses. A local guide will also accompany you on your walks.

Grade 1 Walks
These are for anyone of any age. Plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery with up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. Ascent less than 300m per day.

Grade 2 Walks
These are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. Still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery, however up to 5 hours walking a day on slightly more rugged terrain. Ascent less than 500m per day.

Accommodation
You will stay in the comfortable family run Hotel il Mulino, centrally located in Capo d’Orlando. recently renovated, the hotel enjoys a seafront location and amenities include a bar, lift and restaurant which serves buffet breakfast. All bedrooms have private facilities, TV, minibar and telephone.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - UK/SICILY
Depart on your scheduled flight to Catania. On arrival transfer to your resort hotel for a seven night stay.

DAYS 2 TO 7 - CAPO D’ORLANDO
Free to relax and enjoy our great range of included walks:

Mangalaviti Woodland Walk - This marvellous three-quarter day excursion takes you to this lovely wood set in a picturesque ravine in the Nebrodi National Park. A picnic lunch is included (approx. 4 hours’ walk). Landscapes of the Nebrodi Mountains - A wonderful walk along the verdant Nebrodi hillsides, with magnificent views of the mountains. A picnic lunch is included (approx. 5 hours’ walk).

Mount Etna - We drive through beautiful forests to Piano Provenzana, from where you can join a walk around the lava flows from the 2003 eruption (approx. 2½ hours’ walk), or take a jeep ride to the highest accessible point on the mountain (extra cost). You will have time for lunch (not included) followed by a visit to a nearby cantina for a guided tour and a tasting of the local wine plus traditional specialities such as cheese and olives.

Tindari - This half day tour takes you to the Sanctuary of the black Madonna, an icon of Byzantine origin housed in a modern church. Enjoy a walk around the ancient town with its well preserved Greco-roman theatre and basilica. The following excursions are optional:

Lipari - A full day trip to the largest of the Aeolian Islands, just off the north coast of Sicily.

Taormina - A three-quarter day tour to this picturesque cliff-top resort, famed for its Greek amphitheatre and views over Mount Etna. Take a stroll through the historic centre and the beautiful public gardens. On one evening there will be an included Sicilian dinner at a local restaurant with traditional live music.

DAY 8 - SICILY/UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: GEISI

Departure Dates & Price
08/05/2009 - £819
11/06/2009 - £889
08/09/2009 - £889
06/10/2009 - £799

Deposit £100 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities

Surcharges
The Pound has recently fallen significantly in value against other European currencies and, in common with many other businesses, our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these additional costs.

Supplements
* Single room supplement £90
* Insurance

Travel Information
Flights are by scheduled services of British Airways
Departing London Gatwick 1030 hrs, Return arr. 1740 hrs
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.

Regional Connecting Flights
If you can’t fly direct to your destination from your local airport we offer the choice to take a regional connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick from as little as £29 per person return.

Fly from Aberdeen, Belfast, Durham Tees Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle or Newquay. (From £29 for Worldwide holidays and from £69 for European holidays.)

Transfers
Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 2 hours.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to reserve your space