Sicilian Adventure

17 September 2025 

Coach departs Sprucefield and then Portadown for onward journey to Dublin Airport. You will depart Dublin at 2.10pm arriving in Catania at 6.50pm – Sicily is one hour ahead of GMT.  Transfer to your hotel in Cefalu approximately 2.5 hours away so it is best to grab a bite at the airport and/or on your flight.  Light bites available on arrival. Overnight at 

HOTEL SANTA LUCIA LE SABBIE D'ORO ****, in CEFALU' www.lesabbiedoro.it

The hotel is conveniently connected to the historic centre through the State Road 113, the hilly ring road and the city waterfront which can be accessed by a special staircase. It is possible to take advantage of the urban bus stop located in front of the reception.

The hotel consists of three multi-storey buildings connected to each other, all equipped with elevators and large terraces that invite you to admire the wonderful coastal panorama. 

From the staircase you can also access the underlying beach equipped for heliotherapy, with very fine and golden sand, where you can take a healthy bathe in the crystal-clear waters while admiring the characteristic cliffs and the luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation. Alternatively, there is a large swimming pool.  You are based here for your 7night stay

 18 September 2025

International buffet breakfast at hotel.  After breakfast set off on a tour of Cefalu’ and Madonie Park with lunch at a local farmhouse included. This trip involves 1-2 hours of walking with an English-speaking licensed guide.  Cefalu is a fascinating fishing village which stems from Arab-Norman times. Return to hotel for 3 course evening meal.  Overnight at hotel.

19 September 2025 - Free day to enjoy the hotel or take the local bus into Cefalu.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

20 September 2025

Day trip to Mt Etna and Taormina.

Mt Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano. Along the Etna wine route, you will get a taster of the

regional excellences at a local farmhouse – wine, honey, pistachio and olive oil. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

21 September 2025

Free Day to enjoy the hotel and relax.
 
22 September 2025

Breakfast at hotel. Palermo and Monreale excursion, Palermo is an electric mix of architectural styles from Byzantine mosaics to Arab Norman palaces.  Walk through bustling markets and experience the aromas of Sicilian cuisine.  Finish your day at the fantastic Monreale Cathedral for a short tour.  Dinner and overnight at hotel.

23 September 2025

Free Day to enjoy the hotel and relax

 
24 September 2025

Relax at the hotel. Depart hotel at approximately 2.30pm for return flight from Catania at 7.40pm.  Arrive Dublin Airport at 10.30pm.  Coach departs Dublin stopping at Portadown and Sprucefield

Price includes: -

• Return flights from Dublin with 20kgs of luggage
• 7 nights at 4* hotel in Sicily
• Return transfers in Sicily
• Half board throughout
• Air-conditioned coaches on excursions days
• International buffet breakfast & 3 course evening meal
• Services of a tour escort from Thompson Travel International
• Services of a licensed guide for excursions
• Lunch at local farmhouse
• Airport taxes

Not included: -

• Items of a personal nature
• Personal insurance
• Tips: approx. £25pp