Donna Carmela, Sicily, Italy

DONNA CARMELA SICILY, ITALY Includes flights, transfers, hotel & half board

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Catania SICILY

The eastern side of Sicily is dominated by the soaring, volcanic peaks of Mt Etna. At its feet sits the ancient port city of Catania. Easily reachable from your hotel, this city is both a bustling modern metropolis with lots of culture to explore, as well as a place with over 2,500 years of fascinating history.

Start your exploration of Catania from its Baroque UNESCO Heritage-listed

centre. Marvel at the large cathedral, lose yourself in the narrow streets and then find your way to the delightful La Pescheria Market, where lots of local treats can be sampled for lunch.

Regardless of where you find yourself in the city, you’ll always be able to see the dark giant figure of Mt Etna, piercing the clouds. If you’ve brought your hiking boots with you, the slopes of the mountain are a great place to go on a

day tour as well. That is, of course, when you’re not exploring the sights of Catania or soaking up the sun by the stunning eastern coast.

Donna Carmela SICILY, ITALY Located between Sicily’s scenic coast and the majestic slopes of Mt Etna, the Donna Carmela invites you to enjoy a great holiday in the sun, amid stunning natural grandeur.

Surrounded by a 10,000 square-metre large, verdant garden with tall palm trees reaching into the light-blue sky, the boutique hotel is housed in a romantic, refurbished 19th-

century Sicilian mansion.

Lounge on the Donna Carmela’s sun terrace, from where you’ll have splendid views of the Mediterranean Sea, take a plunge into the large outdoor pool or book yourself in for a relaxing treatment in the hotel’s own spa. There’s also a fitness centre available within the estate, where yoga classes and various exercise machines can be tried.

The beach is just a short walk from the hotel, while historic cities like Catania, Taormina, Messina and even Palermo are reachable through car rental or guided tours.

Stay in a Classic Room The Classic Room offers an elegant and comfy holiday base during your stay in Sicily. Each room comes with a balcony overlooking the hotel’s garden. The interior has been designed in a sleek Mediterranean style with light colours and features a range of great amenities, including free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and an en-suite bathroom.

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per room per night Treat yourself to absolute luxury and ultimate relaxation, by upgrading your stay to one of the Donna Carmela’s lodges. Here you can savour an abundance of amenities, including panoramic views from your own 12 square-metre large balcony. Inside, spread across 40 square metres, the lodge features a minibar with wines from the local vineyard, a 50’’ smart TV and lavish bathroom – to name just a few.

Dining The Donna Carmela’s restaurant, La Cucina di DonnaCarmela, awaits you after a day of exploring the sights of Sicily and here you can order gourmet samples of the island’s cuisine, made from the finest, local ingredients, including homemade Sicilian pasta. Under the guidance of head chef Andrea Macca the restaurants offers not only exquisite gastronomy, but also a warm and friendly dining atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner.

SAMPLE menu PASTA Pasta con bottarga di tonno

A sumptuous dish consisting of tuna fish roe, breadcrumbs and fresh basil

Spaghetti di tumminia integrali

DESSERT Tortino con cioccolato e mandorle

Chocolate and almond cake served with sorbet made with seasonal flavours

Millefoglie con torrone

Wholewheat tagliatelle served in a Mediterranean sauce made from traditional pesto from the Erice region

Nougat cake with lemon cream, fresh fruit and frozen mint

Ravioli ripieni di tenerezze

Traditional sponge cake from Sicily served with cocoa sorbet

Maccaroni al pesto di basilica

Four variations on Bronte pistachio: crumble, mousse, sponge cake and pistachio ice cream

Tender ravioli made with courgette emulsion and freshly-picked sage Potato dumplings served in a white ragu made from guinea fowl, basil pesto and a dash of lemon

Cassata Siciliana

Concetto del pistacchio di Bronte

SECONDI Pesce spada con mollica profumata

Swordfish with traditional Sicilian Caponata, breadcrumbs and mint sauce

Dentice

Fish of the day, served in clam sauce al cartoccio with fennel

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Costoletta di suino nero

Cutlet of black pig with herbs, fennel and saffron sauce

Pollo al mattone

Free-range chicken served with tender vegetables and purple potatoes.

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MAGIC OF SICILY TOUR from

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per person Explore ancient Roman and Greek sites and marvel at unrivalled natural splendour on this tour of Sicily. Experience Mt Etna up close, see the fantastic ruins of Erice and Selinunte, and delve into the cultural hubs of Catania, Palermo and Taormina.

Book yourself in for a 7-day tour that will reveal what a unique diamond Sicily is.

WHAT’S included Return flights Hand luggage Return airport transfers Transportation throughout Accommodation in 4-star hotels Half board (daily breakfast and dinner) Tour guide (Monday to Friday) Welcome cocktail Vineyard tour with a sample tasting A Sicilian tasting with kumquat, or ice or granita with brioche (depending on the season) Use of audio-receivers during the tours Local guides during tours in Selinunte, Valley of the Temples, Piazza Armerina, Taormina, Palermo and Monreale Ecotax in Taormina and Monreale Ecotax in Taormina and Monreale

ITINERARY SATURDAY OR SUNDAY

Eastern Sicily

Arrival at Catania airport and transfer to hotel. Before dinner, you will meet your tour leader. There will be a welcome cocktail and presentation of the tour.

SUNDAY

Day at leisure

Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel, and a day at your leisure to relax and discover Catania on your own.

MONDAY

Taormina/Cefalu

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel. Depart for Taormina and visit to the Antique Theatre.

After this, enjoy a bit of free time, before you head for Cefalu to visit the town. Free time before departing for the western area of the island. Accommodation at tonight’s hotel includes dinner.

TUESDAY

Palermo/Monreale

Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Visit to the centre of Palermo, the Cathedral and the Cloister of Monreale and free time in the centre before returning to the hotel.

WEDNESDAY

Erice/Selinunte

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel. Depart for Erice*. You will head towards Marsala and visit a social cellar with a short wine-tasting session. In the afternoon you will visit the archaeological site of Selinunte. After you will head to Agrigento. Accommodation at tonight’s hotel includes dinner. *Depending on road conditions towards Erice, you may visit the city of Trapani.

THURSDAY

Agrigento/Piazza Armerina

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel, subsequently visiting the Valley of the Temples. You’ll go on towards Piazza Armerina to visit the Villa Romana del Casale. Then head back towards the eastern area of the island for the final part of your journey. Accommodation at tonight’s hotel includes dinner.

FRIDAY

Etna/Catania

Half board in hotel. Excursion to Mount Etna by bus. Here there is the possibility of an excursion (with an extra charge) by 4x4 minibuses with an authorised guide to visit the main craters. Afterwards you will go to Catania, where we take a walk through the historical centre. Free time. Brunch with kumquat ice cream or granita with brioche. (depending on the season). Return to the hotel and dinner.

SATURDAY OR SUNDAY

Eastern Sicily

Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel & the end of the tour. For those who arrived on Saturday subsequent transfers to airport are included today for your journey home.

Sunday arrivals have an extra day of leisure including Sunday breakfast at the hotel.

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