Sicilian Adventure - self-drive Island Tour staying in farmhouses |
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Sicilian Adventure |
| Self - drive car
tour of the island |
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A
tour of unknown Sicily that offers guests the opportunity
to live like locals in farmhouses and guesthouses (many
with pools) in four different regions of the largest
island in the Mediterranean. We can offer bed and breakfast
or half board – the only catch is that you must
stay at least three nights in each property.
We
have mapped out a four point tour that takes in almost
the whole island over 14 nights. However, subject to
availability, the tour can be tailored to your needs.
A
tour can start in Catania and return from Catania or
from Palermo and end in Palermo.
NOTE: If
you wish to stay at either Fattoria Mose in Agrigento
or Da Camillo Estate in Castellamare del Golfo but
do not wish to tour the island then we have included
their rates in our descriptions below.
 We have recently taken on a farmhouse which offers one week self catering or nightly B&B accommodation.
Click HERE for details.
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YOUR SELF - DRIVE 14 DAY TOUR FROM CATANIA
The
map above shows the tour of Sicily staring and finishing
at Catania. If you would like to
view alternative accommodation details for any of the
four stays shown as blue dots on the map above, then
simply click on the relevant blue dot and view the pop-up
details
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Nights 1
- 4
Collect
your air conditioned car, then drive 60km to
stay for your first four nights in Farmhouse
La Perciata, situated close to Syracuse. All
rooms have shower and WC and breakfast is included.
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LA PERCIATA SIRACUSE
A
four star quality farmhouse in the heart
of the countryside, yet only
6km from the fine sand beaches of Fontane
Bianche and 15km from the ancient historical
city of Syracuse with its Greek and Roman
Amphitheatre and island of Ortygia.
Well
maintained house and gardens with a lovely
swimming pool surrounded by palm and
orange trees. There are two good sized bedrooms
in the original farmhouse and two apartments
each with two bedrooms, bathroom, living
room, kitchen and large balcony; the apartments
are normally rented only for 7 night stays,
but include breakfast in the weekly price.
In addition, are five bedrooms in a converted
stable block each with a terrace outside
and an en suite bathroom of course. All are
fully air-conditioned. |
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Nights 5
- 7
The drive from Siracuse
is a pleasant one, as you skirt the coastline,
passing the medieval towns of Noto and Ragusa
on the 200 km drive to Agrituristica Mose.
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FATTORIA MOSE, AGRIGENTO
Six
apartments located in a former stable block
adjacent to the owner’s manor
house, on a large arable farm of some 150
acres. Just 4km from the Valley of the
Temples – the collection of Greek
temples, some in remarkable condition,
date back to 400 AD.
One of the apartments sleeps six persons
in two bedrooms and has two bathrooms, the
other five have a lounge, separate bedroom
and bathroom and sleep 2/3 persons. No airconditioning.
Outside are quiet terraces with outdoor
furniture and there is also a charming lounge
for the use of guests. |
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ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION: As an alternative, we can offer accommodation at Farmhouse Montalbano, Sciacca which is a further 60km north west of Agrigento.
This property offers a range of self catering accommodation on a weekly basis, BUT they also offer double rooms on a Bed & Breakfast per night basis.
Click HERE for more details.
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Nights 8
- 10
A long drive along
the western coastline to reach Farmhouse da Camillo,
situated near to the lovely Cap San Vito and
not far from the medieval town of Erice. Accommodation
is in a spacious one bedroomed apartment, complete
with kitchen and bathroom.
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DA CAMILLO ESTATE, CASTELLAMARE DEL GOLFO, TRAPANI
PROVINCE
This
is situated high on the slopes of Mount
Sparagio with fantastic panoramic views
of the sea and landscape which almost gives
the main reason for staying here. About 1km
from the Baida Castle, this large farm
offers only apartments, each with one bedroom,
a living room, bathroom and small kitchenette.
However, cooking is not necessary as the
price includes breakfast, the farm has a
large restaurant, and unbelievably within
a 100 yard walk in this remote area, is another
restaurant and pizzeria – so competition
is fierce.
Less than 5 minutes from the beaches, the
pretty village of Scopello, and the walking
trails of the Zingaro National Park, and
30 minutes drive to the spectacular Cap St
Vincent and mediaeval town of Erice.
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Nights 11
- 14
Stay your last four nights at the Santa Margherita farmstead in the province of Messina. All bedrooms are with en suite bathrooms. The views from the farm gardens of the Lipari volvanic islands are outstanding. |
SANTA MARGHERITA FARM (MASSINA REGION)
This lovely farm overlooks the sea and the distant volcanic Lipari Islands and offers accommodation as well as a large restaurant, which is popular with locals at weekends. Lovely rural setting the farm is only about 20 minutes drive away from Milazzo from where the ferries depart to the islands and a great idea is to take a day excursion. Sandy beaches are within ten minutes driving time from the farmhouse.
The gardens of palms and banana trees make for a pleasant area to relax and the owners offer mountain bikes for rental, table- tennis, tennis courts, horse riding facilities and even archery.
The farm has 13 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, balcony and terrace most with sea views. About 500 yards away is a separate granite building, which has four apartments – ideal for a family with two bedrooms, a kitchen and one bathroom. One room is suitable for the handicapped.
Evening meals can be reserved if required and breakfast is included into our rates. |
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Day 15
A 180 km drive via
the autostrada will bring you to Catania airport
where you will return your car and head for home..
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2009 TARIFF
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Prices in GB (£) sterling
per person |
No. of persons in car |
2009 |
SELF DRIVE 14 NIGHTS
(Flights not included) |
| Rest of year |
1st July
to 31st August |
Sicilian Adventure
XSI1 |
4 |
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NOTE:
- SINGLE ROOM SUPPLIMENT - 16-22 euros per ROOM ( - ) per night
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The
above prices are per person sharing
an air conditioned Punto 1.2 3-door or Ford Fiesta. The
per person rate includes room and breakfast for 14 nights in a room with en suite shower and WC.
Flights are NOT included. Flights to Catania with BA or Air Malta departing Gatwick start from £110 one bag being included.With Easy Jet from £88 one bag included. With Ryan Air from Stanstead,Luton or Birmingham to Palermo/Trapani from £50 pp BUT bags and check charges are added.
Special Offer: Half Board (2 courses)at La Perciata extra £2pppn, Baglio Lauria an extra £5 and Da Camillo extra £7 per person .
Extra
nights cost:
per person per night in La Perciata
per night per night in Fattoria Mose.
per night per night in Baglio Lauria.
per night per night in Da Camillo.
per night per night in Margherita. |
If 3 people are travelling, rates are based on a triple room. Single room supplements available for supplement of 16 to 22 euros(£5.50 to £20 per room per night)
Car hire is strictly for 14 days – any extra time will be charged at an EXTRA rate of £32 per day (PER CAR PER DAY– not per person!)
Larger cars: If you would like a larger car then there will be a daily supplement per car (NOT per person) as in the following examples for cars provided by Alamo Car Rental:
- Alfa Romeo 147 5 door £6.00 per day per car;
- Ford Focus Estate £10.00 per day per car;
- Renault Scenic £19.00per day per car.
All rates fully inclusive of any damage excess unlimited mileage etc- in short no extra costs!!
Alternative farmhouse options:
The
following reductions/supplements per person per night
apply if you choose an alternative farm:
| Syracuse: |
Pietra Antico, Mount Etna (B&B) – |
no supplement |
| A Nuciara: |
Taormina – |
no supplement |
| Agrigento: |
Baglio Laura (B&B) – |
no supplement |
| Castellamare del Golfo: |
Da Camillo (B&B) – |
no supplement |
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Tenuta Plaia (B&B) – |
supplement per person |
This tour can be tailored made to any number of nights. |
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