Discovering Sicily with Lisa

May 23 – June 1, 2025

More Information about the Excursion

We will initially meet up at the Florence Peretola airport at noon on Friday, the 23rd of May and you will be transported for an overnight stay either at Montalla (our regular venue in Tuscany) or in Perugia, prior to our flight to Catania, Sicily on Saturday the 24th of May. NOTE: you will need to depart the USA no later than the 22nd of May to arrive in Italy on the 23rd of May, but I would recommend that you come into Florence at least one day early to avoid any strange delay or cancellation issues that may arise unexpectedly. 

We will fly from Perugia to Umbria, a short flight (costing about $60-70 USD, not included) and be met in Catania by our dedicated driver, Remigio. From there we will travel in a relaxed fashion around Sicily in an air-conditioned van. We will be staying in 3 different hotels/locations over the next 9 days.

Breakfasts are included in the accommodations. Meals are on your own, but you will have adequate choices in the various locales. Prices are very reasonable in Sicily and if you prefer to sometimes eat as a group, it is easily do-able.

Activities will be offered as we make our way around the island, but these are structured so as to allow you choices. You may choose to spend your time painting, sketching, touring, eating, etc. But you will have the security of traveling with a small, friendly group so that you will not feel alone or isolated.

While we are flying INTO Catania, we will be flying OUT of Palermo and into Rome, another short hop. You would likely schedule your return flight home to the USA from Roma Fiumicino International Airport. We will have a second driver waiting for us in Rome, if necessary. However, there are hotels in and around the airport, should you choose to stay over a night and fly home the next day.

Included in the Sicily adventure:

• Welcome dinner on the 24th May
• 10 nights accommodations
• 10 breakfasts
• Ground transportation and driver services
• Farewell dinner in Sicily on the 31st May

Not included in the Sicily package:

• Your flights to/from Italy/USA
• Travel insurance
• Your 2 short flights Perugia/Catania AND Palermo/Rome
• Lunches and dinners, snacks or drinks purchased from in-room services at hotels
• Entrance fees to sites you may like to tour

As always, I strongly encourage everyone to buy travel insurance, as emergencies do occur. Because of the cost-sharing nature of these excursions, I am able to offer the low prices but please note, they are non-refundable.

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