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SICILIAN ISLANDS FANTASY 2019
Ability Level: Athletic Beginner/Family / Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Sicilian Islands Fantasy ITINERARY OUTLINE
Trip Essence / Page 2
A dream multi-active tour for families Daily Itinerary / Page 3-5
An active journey of the most important Mediterranean Island, an Arrival & Departure / Page 6
unsurpassed blend of humanity, culture, pristine nature, scents and Bike Information / Page 6
colors: from the heights of Mt. Etna to the depths of the Aeolian sea, a
kaleidoscope of emotions that will be hardly forgotten. Terms & Conditions / Page 7
This tour is athletic beginner, perfect for families with active kids that love Reserve Your Space! / Page 7
water, mountains, ice cream and fun. The rocky nature of Etna and the
Aeolian Islands does not make this tour suitable for small children.
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SICILIAN ISLANDS FANTASY 2019
Ability Level: Athletic Beginner/Family / Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
TRIP ESSENCE TRIP DETAILS
2019 Trip Dates
• Delicious pizza feast and ice cream tasting • Jun 23-30
• Jul 14-21
• Visit Etna, Europe’s tallest volcano • Jul 28-Aug 4
• Cycle, hike, kayak and snorkel in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands Ability Level
• Athletic Beginner/Family
• Discover Lipari, the capital of the Aeolian Islands, and dive in it’s coves
and grottoes Summary of Daily Activities
• Day 1: hike
• Learn how to sea kayak and snorkel • Day 2: hike
• Day 3: hike or bike
• Visit Stromboli, location of one of three active volcanoes in Italy • Day 4: kayak
• Day 5: hike
• Explore the fascinating ancient history of Salina • Day 6: snorkel
• Day 7: bike
• Day 8: arrivederci!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Optional extra loops available
• Use of a carbon road bike and rentals for adults and children (see
page 6 for details) Trip Price
• $4,995
• Service of local, professional guides throughout the program • Single Supplement: $800
• Kids 8-16 less 15%
• Ciclismo jersey and water bottle • Kids 4-7 less 25%
• Up to 3 yrs $750
• All accommodations
• Delicious pizza feast and ice cream tasting
• Visit Etna, Europe’s tallest volcano
• Cycle, hike, kayak and snorkel in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands
• Discover Lipari, the capital of the Aeolian Islands, and dive in it’s coves
and grottoes
• Learn how to sea kayak and snorkel
• Visit Stromboli, location of one of three active volcanoes in Italy
• Explore the fascinating ancient history of Salina
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Ability Level: Athletic Beginner/Family / Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
DAY 1 Highlights
Welcome to Sicily!
CATANIA
Activity - 2.5 hr hike suitable Group meets at the hotel at 9 am for introductions. We’ll discover the
for all levels secret spots of this ancient city on an urban trek led by our unique local
guide, Paolo “the King of Sicily”. After a delicious pizza feast and ice cream
Hotel - Paradiso dell’Etna tasting, we’ll have a 20 min shuttle to our beautiful hotel at the foothill of
• Location: Catania Etna, where we can relax and find refreshment at the outdoor pool. An
• Duration: 1 Night unforgettable musical performance will help us better understand Sicilian
• www.paradisoetna. history, tradition and way of life.
it/?lingua=2
The 4-star Villa Paradiso dell’Etna allows you to stay in a real Sicilian villa. All
rooms have panoramic views of the gardens or Mount Etna. The Villa boasts
a cordial and helpful staff, piano bar, panoramic roof garden, wine cellar,
outdoor pool, and much more!
DAY 2 Highlights
An early shuttle will drop us at the base camp of mount Etna, Europe’s
HIKE ETNA tallest volcano; here we meet our guide, an expert in volcanoes, that will
Activity - 2-5 hr hike lead us on a field trip on a totally new landscape and explain how this gentle
giant sleeps and wakes up every million years; together with informative
Terrain - Sandy and rocky moments there will also be many fun ones. At the end of the visit we’ll move
to Taormina, a town overlooking the sea, famous for its many boutiques and
Hotel - Hotel Diodoro amazing lookout of the Greek roman theatre.
• Location: Taormina
• Duration: 1 Night The 4-star Hotel Villa Diodoro boasts a hillside position and an outdoor
• www.hotelvilladiodoro.com/ pool with panoramic sea views, a 5 minute walk from the historic center of
en/home.html Taormina. Rooms are air conditioned and bright.
DAY 3 Highlights
Free morning in Taormina, transfer to Milazzo and hydrofoil to Lipari, capital
LIPARI TOWN STROLL of the Aeolian Islands, our home for the next 5 nights. Once in Lipari you
Activity - 2 hr hike or optional can decide whether to visit the ancient village, discovering its incredible
16 mile bike ride history, or take a bike ride around the island, maybe bringing your towel to
stop and refresh at the best coves. Geologically, the island of Lipari is quite
Riding Terrain - Hike: town rugged with deep caverns, steep cliffs, and splendid views. Here you’ll find
stroll, bike: hilly beautiful scenery, volcanoes, castles, thermal resorts, water sports, and,
of course, magnificent beaches. If you love coastal views, the entire ride is
Hotel - Villa Bougainville one highlight after another. Because the island is so compact and quaint, it
• Location: Lipari should be pedaled at a leisurely pace so as to take in all of the small villages
• Duration: 5 Nights and to observe the landscape with its fascinating geology.
• www.hotelbougainvillelipari.
com/en/ The 4-star Villa Bougainville was designed with the intent of recreating
a typical environment of Aeolian dwellings. All rooms are modern,
soundproofed and air-conditioned and have a private terrace or balcony.
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DAY 4 Highlights
KAYAK AROUND A quick hydrofoil trip will bring us to Vulcano, a small volcanic island, where
VULCANO we’ll meet our kayaking guides that will teach us how to handle a sea kayak
and lead us on a beautiful journey on the most beautiful coves.
Activity - Kayaking
Don’t forget your snorkeling equipment!
Hotel - See Day 3
DAY 5 Highlights
Free morning, with optional visit of the archaeological museum of Lipari,
NIGHT HIKE AT one of the most important of the Mediterranean for ancient history. Mid
STROMBOLI afternoon we embark for a cruise to the conical island of Stromboli, with its
round shape this Island is a perfect volcano emerging from the deep sea.
Activity - Hike Late in the evening we’ll hike to the top to watch the fireworks of constant
Riding Terrain - Rolling hills eruptions in the dark, then return with a night boat at our base.
Hotel - See Day 3
DAY 6 Highlights
SNORKELING AT Another day on a boat, this time we’ll have our private boat sail around the
PANAREA Island of Lipari and dive in coves and grottoes looking for the huge variety
of fish and shells that live in those shallow waters.
Activity - Snorkeling
In the afternoon, hands-on cooking lesson to learn some typical local
Riding Terrain - Rolling hills dishes, like pane cunzatu (a kind of huge bruschetta).
Hotel - See Day 3
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DAY 7 Highlights
SALINA BY BIKE Today we take a private boat to the island of Salina. Interspersed with
a stop to take a dip or two, we have a relaxing boat ride with our native
Activity - Bike seamen through calm, turquoise blue Mediterranean waters. On our bikes,
we explore Salina’s beauty as well as its fascinating ancient history. Salina’s
Hotel - See Day 3 ancient Greek name, Didyme (twin) derives from the shape of the island:
two reliefs separated by a saddle. Its present name, Salina, originates from a
coastal lake that was once utilized as a “salt pan.” Situated along the Lingua
point, it has a depth of a few meters and extends close to two hectares. The
coastal cordons encircling it are formed by the strong marine currents that
cross the channel between Salina. After our short bike ride, we are off to the
cove featured in the movie “Il Postino.” In Salina, we’ll have a Aeolian lunch
and the best granita!
DAY 8 Highlights
Around 8:30 am after breakfast we leave from the island of Lipari and offer
ARRIVEDERCI! a group hydrofoil (1 hour) to Milazzo, followed by a group shuttle (2 hours)
to Catania airport for international connections or to continue your travels to
Italy and beyond.
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ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OTHER INFORMATION
For Flight Reservations
GETTING TO CATANIA Valerie Wilson Travel
Call: 1-855-780-2022 or
Fly to Catania airport (CTA) from Rome (FCO) or Milan (MXP) and take a 10
E-mail: ciclismoair@vwti.com
minute taxi to Il Principe Hotel, the cost will be around 30 Euro per family.
On day 1 your guides meet you at 9 am in the hotel lobby for introductions Travel Insurance
and a spin in the area. World Nomads
Call: 1-816-905-3963 (Direct/
DEPARTING FROM LIPARI Collect)
1-844-207-1930 (Toll-Free
We offer one group hydrofoil in the morning after breakfast, around 8:30 within USA)
am (1 hr) to Milazzo, followed by a group shuttle (2 hours) to Catania airport https://www.worldnomads.com/
(CTA) to make your international connections. travel-insurance/
Transportation
Rome2rio
http://www.rome2rio.com
BIKE INFORMATION ON THE BIKE
Included:
Bianchi Intenso and Vertigo • Ciclismo Classico water bottle
• The carbon frame guarantees maximum performance with • Two water bottle holders
minimum stress for the riders, thanks to Bianchi’s special C2C • Map holder on handlebars and a Garmin Edge
(Coast to Coast) frame design/geometry and different material GPS
combination. Carbon bikes are equipped with compact crank • Handlebar bag
and 11/32 cassette. • Tire pump
• Bianchi Vertigo included free on all Easy and Athletic Beginner • Combination bike lock
tours. • Gel-padded saddle
• Bianchi Intenso included on all Intermediate and Advanced • Choice of pedals
tours. • Card with your tour leaders’ mobile phone
numbers
Bianchi C-Sport 2.5
• More relaxed riding at a look-around-you pace, this is a high- Pedal Options:
performance aluminum hybrid bicycle with straight handlebars. • Flat pedals
It has a sloping design for superior comfort and bigger tires • Half-toe pedals (without straps)
and hydraulic disc brakes. Included on all tours. • Toe cage pedals
Tandems Things to Bring:
• Cannondale RT 2: Racing position with 700 c wheels. Available • Helmet
for $400, limited availability. • Optional: clipless pedals with shoes
• Honey bicycles: Racing position with 700 c wheels. Available • Optional: your own saddle
for $400, limited availability.
• Co-motion Periscope: Racing position with 700 c wheels.
Accommodates smaller team or even children. Available for
$400.
• Cannondale Hybrid MT800: Upright position with 26 c wheels
and straight handlebars. Available for $400.
E-Bike: Bianchi Manhattan
• Available on all Easy and Athletic Beginner tours, and some
Intermediate and Advanced tours. Please contact us for more
information. Available for $400.
Bike type outside of Europe may vary, please contact us at 800-866-7314 for
more information.
Ciclismo Classico 1-800-866-7314 | info@ciclismoclassico.com | www.ciclismoclassico.com 6SICILIAN ISLANDS FANTASY 2019 Ability Level: Athletic Beginner/Family / Duration: 8 days / 7 nights INSURANCE, TERMS & CONDITIONS Insurance Ciclismo Classico will not assume responsibility or liability for any loss or damage of personal effects or for any injury or loss during the duration of the tour. Therefore, we highly recommend that you obtain travel insurance. Information on travel insurance will be sent to you via email once trip deposit is received. We recommend MH Ross, but travelers may choose the insurance carrier of their choice. Cancellations and Refunds All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing as soon as possible to Ciclismo Classico. Exceptions to their cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies. There is no refund for unexpectedly leaving a trip early or arriving late. The purchase of short-term travel insurance policy is strongly recommended. Cancellation fees are determined as followed: Days before departure – Cancellation fee 121+ days - 50% of the deposit* 91-120 days - 100% of the deposit* 61-90 days - 30% of the trip price 31-60 days - 60% of the trip price 0-30 days - 100% of the trip price *You may transfer your trip deposit to another departure in the same tour season up to 90 days before your original departure with payment of a $100 per person transfer fee. Prices quoted are subject to adjustment without prior notification. OR your deposit (currently $600) may be carried forward to the following year as a credit toward the final balance of a tour. At the time of booking, we will ask for another $600 deposit to secure your spot. Carried-forward credits expire at the end of the year to which they are applied. Alterations to the tour itinerary Sometimes modifications may be made to the itinerary. We will notify you of any changes that may affect your arrival, departure or lodging. Any changes to the program are made in the best interest and safety of the group. To review our policies, please visit http://www.ciclismoclassico.com/plan-your-trip/policies/ RESERVE YOUR SPACE! To reserve a space, call Ciclismo Classico at 800-866-7314. Or, mail your deposit and contact information to: Ciclismo Classico attn: Rosa 30 Marathon St Arlington, MA 02474 At the time of registration, a deposit of $600 per person is due, payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or check, made payable to Ciclismo Classico, along with your full name, mailing address, phone number(s) and email address. We cannot confirm reservations without a deposit. Final payment is due 90 days before departure payable by check, credit card, wire transfer or money order. All travelers must review and sign a terms and conditions statement and a waiver form. Ciclismo Classico 1-800-866-7314 | info@ciclismoclassico.com | www.ciclismoclassico.com 7
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