Santo Domingo Inverno

Situato in una posizione tranquilla, a 10 minuti a piedi dal centro di Città di Castello, l'Hotel offre una vista panoramica sulle colline umbre e un ampio giardino con piscina e angolo idromassaggio.   Le camere sono climatizzate e dotate di minibar, TV e balcone con vista sulla città e sulla campagna circostante. La connessione Wi-Fi è disponibile gratuitamente in tutto l'hotel e nella hall troverete un internet point gratuito.     Pacchetto: Relax Ponte dell’Immacolata                      validità dal 01/12 al 10/12   L’offerta comprende: -Pernottamento in camera matrimoniale -Dolce risveglio con prima colazione a buffet -1 gustosa cena a lume di candela -1 “Little Rituale dei Sensi” (60’ minuti) Il “Rituale dei Sensi” ha origini molto antiche e ha proprietà purificanti, riequilibranti e di rigenerazione del corpo. Aiuta ad eliminare le tossine, favorisce il recupero dopo attività fisiche rilassando la muscolatura, rende la pelle più morbida e tonica. -1  Massaggio all’Olio di Argan (30 minuti) -1 Massaggio alla Delizia di Riso (30 minuti) -Wifi gratuito -Ampio parcheggio esterno gratuito. No tassa di soggiorno   Prezzo in camera comfort € 109,00 a persona Prezzo in camera deluxe € 119,00 a persona Prezzo in suite con vasca idromassaggio € 147,00 a persona   Supplemento notte aggiuntiva* con pernottamento e prima colazione: camera comfort € 40 a persona camera deluxe € 45 a persona suite 73 € a persona     Pacchetto: Relax Per Due              Validità fino al 29/12/2017   L’offerta comprende: -1pernottamento in camera matrimoniale -1 dolce risveglio con prima colazione a buffet -1 cena romantica a lume di candela -1  “Little Rituale dei Sensi” Il “Rituale dei Sensi” ha origini molto antiche e ha proprietà purificanti, riequilibranti e di rigenerazione del corpo. Aiuta ad eliminare le tossine, favorisce il recupero dopo attività fisiche rilassando la muscolatura, rende la pelle più morbida e tonica. (60’ minuti) -Wifi gratuito -Ampio parcheggio esterno gratuito. No tassa di soggiorno   Una notte in Camera Comfort € 74 a persona Una notte in Camera Deluxe € 84 a persona Una notte in Romantic Suite con vasca idromassaggio € 112 a persona   Supplemento notte aggiuntiva* con pernottamento e prima colazione: Camera Comfort € 33 a persona Camera Deluxe € 48 a persona Suite € 73 a persona   *il supplemento notte aggiuntiva è inteso su disponibilità e potrebbe subire variazioni in base all’occupazione attuale dell’Hotel

Sicilian Secrets 2017 – Tour of Sicily 8 Days Guided Tour Catania/Catania – 8 days / 7 nights. Overnights in 4* hotels, departures every Saturday from April 1st to October 28th.   Day 1 – Saturday: CATANIA – (hotel in Catania) Independent arrival at the hotel in the charming city of Catania (optional private transfer on request). Meet with our tour-leader; dinner and overnight in hotel.   Day 2 – Sunday: SIRACUSA – NOTO (hotel in Catania) After breakfast in hotel we will visit Siracusa, the most beautiful and greatest Greek colony in Sicily and World Heritage Site! The visit will start with the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, with its Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the Ear of Dionysius. We will continue visiting the splendid Ortigia, a small island which is the historical centre of Siracusa. In Ortigia you will admire the beautiful Cathedral which dominates the square with its authoritative presence. The present façade is a powerful Sicilian-Baroque composition but it gives no hint that this building was once a Doric temple! From Piazza Duomo you will reach a wide terrace on the waterfront surrounding the famous Arethusa’s Fountain, one of the most famous fresh-water sources of the Greek world. Free time for lunch. Departure to Noto, the capital of Sicilian baroque, famous for its fine buildings of the early eighteenth century and declared Unesco World Heritage Site. Inspired by Baroque ideals of “open city”, Noto is a rare masterpiece and the most clear example of theatrical tastes in 18th century architecture whose local limestone has been burnt gold by the sun. Noto’s Baroque is in fact a game of elegant curves, floral weaves, perspective views palaces and gardens, capitals and ornaments that adorn the facades of churches and monasteries. We will visit Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata, beautiful noble residence in Baroque style and once the residence of Don Giacomo Nicolaci, a patron of the arts. Back to Catania for dinner and overnight in hotel.   Day 3 – Monday: ETNA – TAORMINA (hotel in Catania) This morning we will leave to visit Etna the highest (c. 3350m) volcano in Europe and one of the largest and most active in the world, nowadays Unesco World Heritage Site. Its regional park protects 59.000 hectares of unique geology, flora and fauna, villages and farms, and traditional methods of forestry, bee-keeping, wine manufacture, stonework and carpentry. We will reach the “Crateri Silvestri”, small volcanic cones now inactive, surrounded by ancient lava flows. The view beyond the mountain’s hundreds of subsidiary cones and craters, can extend across the whole of Sicily , the Aeolian islands and Calabria. The spectacle is unique! Later we will visit a company of beekeeping: visit of the honey extraction lab, tasting of homemade honey and typical products of the area. We will proceed to Taormina, charming town renowned for its magnificent position above the sea commanding a celebrated view of Etna! Lunch in a typical restaurant where you will assist to a show-cooking lesson for some typical Sicilian cuisine dishes. In the afternoon we will visit Taormina’s fascinating Greek theatre, and then you will have free time for a nice walk among the picturesque medieval typical narrow streets and go shopping and looking around the local handycraft (coral jewels, precious laces, ceramics, sweets and much more). The day will end with an overview of the beautiful Riviera dei Ciclopi. Back to our hotel in Catania for dinner and overnight.   Day 4 – Tuesday: CATANIA – CEFALU’ (hotel in Palermo) Today, tour of Sicily starts visiting the historical centre of Catania stated Unesco World Heritage Site, with its original baroque style and its unique streets built with black lava stone. The colour scheme of the city-centre building in fact is black and dark grey, relieved with white limestone details around the doors and windows. The result is extremely elegant! The city still preserves ruins of the Imperial Roman period despite having been rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693. Catania was the capital of the Kingdom of Sicily under the Aragonese dynasty. The walking tour will start across the “pescheria” (the ancient fish market) to reach the scenic Duomo square with its magnificent Cathedral and the famous “Liotru” statue, antique lava-stone elephant, symbol of the city. Not far from here we will reach the University Square and we will have a walk along the splendid baroque Via dei Crociferi, the most representative 18th century street in Catania, where we will admire the famous S. Benedict Monastery, Unesco World Heritage Site. We will continue walking along the precious historical city centre. Free time for lunch. Transfer to Cefalù, charming medieval town situated at the northern coast of Sicily. We will visit its stunning Norman Dome and you will have free time to stroll through the town or to visit the famous and well-known Mandralisca Museum. We will proceed to Palermo for overnight. Dinner at the hotel or in a restaurant nearby.   Day 5 – Wednesday: PALERMO – MONREALE – MARSALA (hotel in Marsala) After breakfast in hotel, the morning will be spent visiting the capital of Sicily Palermo, one of the richest towns in the island for its history and art. Palermo stands on a bay at the foot of Mt Pellegrino, a headland described by Goethe as the loveliest he had ever seen. While the Baroque predominates, there is a profusion of different architectural styles reflecting the city’s multicultural past, including an elegant opera house! We will visit the wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral, the astonishing Martorana Church and the amazing Cappella Palatina, mirable example from an historical and an artistic point of view, of how different cultures, religions and way of thinking apparently incompatible can coexist. Ruggero II in fact employed both Bizantyne, Muslim and Latin workers. Continuing our walk we will admire the debated fountain in Pretoria Square, situated in the ancient Kalsa area and adorned with XVI century sculptures. Along the visiting day we will have a stop for a food surprise in the famous Antica Focacceria San Francesco. Free time for lunch. Later on we will proceed to Monreale to visit its huge Norman Cathedral, proclaimed the Eighth Wonder of the World, and its splendid Cloister in Arab-Norman style: admirable masterpiece of art, sculpture, and semi-precious stones marquetry! In the afternoon we will continue to Marsala in whose port Garibaldi landed in 1860. Visit of a prestigious wine cellar and wine tasting. Dinner and overnight in hotel.   Day 6 – Thursday: MARSALA SALT ROAD – SELINUNTE – AGRIGENTO (hotel in Agrigento) This morning the guided tour will continue along the charming and well-known Salt Road: the west coast of Sicily with many salt marshes, which have given rise to one of the oldest salt-extracting industries in the world. Between Trapani and Marsala they are now protected, in part because of the interesting birdlife, and also as important sites of industrial archaelogy. On the way you will see the nice Island of Mothia (situated at the centre of a large lagoon in Marsala, known today as ‘Stagnone‘), and the famous Salines and windmills. Departure to Selinunte to visit the largest Archaeological Park in whole Mediterranean and World Heritage Site! Surrounded by a splendid landscape near the African Sea, we will walk among the rests of the ancient Greek city. Free time for lunch. Transfer to Agrigento and visit of the Valley of the Temples stated World Heritage Site, where among hundreds of almond trees, the rests of the ancient Akragas rise. It was defined by Pyndar “the most beautiful city of mortals”. Once one of the most prosperous of the ancient Greek cities on the island, Agrigento presents a remarkable series of Doric Temples of the 5th century. You will see the “Temple of Hera”, the “Temple of Concordia” and the “Temple of Heracles”. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.   Day 7 – Friday: PIAZZA ARMERINA – RAGUSA (hotel in Catania) Proceeding on we will reach Piazza Armerina where we will admire the splendid polychrome mosaics of the famous Villa Romana del Casale, World Heritage Site. The complex, which has some of the most extensive and most beautiful Roman mosaics known, is a World Heritage Site. This majestic villa, belonged to a member of the Roman Senatorial aristocracy, hosts prestigious mosaics representing mythological and historical episodes and scenes of hunting and entertainments! After free time for lunch, departure to Ragusa Ibla and visit of its historical centre cradle of Sicilian baroque, with its Cathedral, situated in the beautiful square of the Dome and the “giardino Ibleo”. Used as a location of the extremely popular Police Inspector Montalbano Tv series, it is today stated among the 44 Italian World Heritage Sites. This little precious ancient city, well known thanks to the Commissario Montalbano television series, hosts more than 50 churches and many baroque architectural treasures. We’ll conclude the visiting day with a tasting of local products. Proceed to Catania for dinner and overnight in hotel.   Day 8 – Saturday: CATANIA Breakfast in hotel and end of services.   Rate per person:  € 849,00 in double room   Guaranteed departure min 2 pax Single room supplement € 219,00 3rd bed reduction: € 30,00   The rates include Multilingual Tour leader and professional travel guide (English, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese) for the whole tour (from the evening of the 1st day to the evening of the 7th day), local guides or audio-guides where necessary. Modern and comfortable bus, minibus or minivan for group with less than 15 pax for the whole tour (from the 2nd day to the 7th). Accommodation in charming 4 stars hotels mostly located in the city centres of the main Sicilian towns. Visit of the main suggestive Unesco World Heritage Sites: Siracusa, Noto, Etna, Catania city centre, Palermo, Cefalù, Monreale, Selinunte, Agrigento, Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, Ragusa. Half board basis (dinner – 3 main courses menu to have a taste of Sicilian cuisine) + 1 lunch on day 3. Tasting of Sicilian typical products: Etna (day 3): visit of a beekeeping honey company and honey and typical Sicilian preserves tasting; Taormina (day 3): Sicilian lunch and show cooking. Catania (day 4): tasting of Sicilian “granita & brioche”; Palermo (day 5): tasting of local street food; Marsala (day 5): visit of a wine cellar and wine tasting; Ragusa (day 7): tasting of local products;   The rates do not include Transfers in/out, all lunches except for the one on the day 3, beverages, entrance fees at monuments/museums, city taxes (where compulsory), tips and extras in general, anything not specified under “The rates include”.   Contact us for more informations and prices !!

7 DAYS-6 NIGHTS / ATHENS-SANTORINI   Day 01 Arrival Athens Meet and assist at International Athens Airport and transfer to your hotel.Overnight at your hotel.   Day 02 Athens Today after breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and start the half-day tour to Athens. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Presidential residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, the Parthenon and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the New Acropolis Museum,. Return at your hotel. Free evening.Overnight at your hotel.   Day 03 Athens Today after breakfast, the day is free in order to explore the city of Athens or have an optional tour. Overnight at your hotel.   Day 04 Athens-Santorini Today, after breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Piraeus port for your ferry embarkation to Santorini Island. A thousand sunsets, a thousand memories, a thousand heartbeats, colours of blue red & gold streaking the sky ... this is Santorini island ... Poets have written about it, artists attempt to capture its beauty. Nothing can quite describe ... the unsurpassed magic of Santorini. This tiny Greek island in the Aegean Sea, rich in history & steeped in myth, is situated on the southern east tip of the Cyclades Cluster. Once famous for its seafaring captains & thriving trade from Russia towards England, France & Italy, & even further back in time the biblical volcanic catastrophe of 1500 BC, today Santorini is one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide. Arrival in Santorini and transferred at your hotel. Rest of the day is yours to spend in order to explore the island and admire the breathtaking view. Overnight at your hotel.   Day 05 Santorini-Today, after breakfast you will be picked up for a cruise at the caldera and its hot springs. During this tour, you will have the unique chance to visit the active volcano of Santorini, walk on dried lava up to its peak, feel the heat underneath your feet and see the steam of sulphuric gases emerging from the earth bowels. Next, you will sail to the thermal springs where you can dive or step down into the blue waters in order to swim towards the springs (35-36 C). Last you will visit the traditional sister island of Santorini, Thirassia, where you can either swim, go up to the village or simply relax and have something to eat. Return at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel.   Day 06 Santorini-Today, after breakfast the day will be free in order explore the island.Overnight at your hotel   Day 07 Departure Today, after breakfast you will be transferred at Santorini airport for your departure flight via Athens   End of services     Package includes 3 night’s accommodation in Athens hotel on BB basis. Package rates are based in Standard Room Type Half-day City tour of Athens (organized), with English speaking guide + entrance fees and the transportation from/to hotel. Private round trip transfers in Athens from airport-hotel-port- with private air conditioned taxi 3 night’s accommodation in Santorini on BB basis. The package rates are based in Standard Room Type Half-Day volcano tour & hot springs (organized) Round trip transfers in Santorini from port –hotel-Airport on seat in coach basis Economy Class Normal Ferry ticket (Blue Star) from Athens to Santorini Assistance upon arrival in Athens airport. All local taxes applicable *****Extra charges for night transfers supl. 22:00-06:30 hrs per person per way 10 Euros   TARIFF   SEPTEMBER 2017   3* HOTELS : 518 EUR PER PERSON IN DBL / 270 EUR SINGLE SUPPLEMENT   4* HOTELS : 665 EUR PER PERSON IN DBL / 425 EUR SINGLE SUPPLEMENT   OCTOBER 2017   3* HOTELS : 510 EUR PER PERSON IN DBL / 255 EUR SINGLE SUPPLEMENT   4* HOTELS : 594 EUR PER PERSON IN DBL /  345 EUR SINGLE SUPPLEMENT