Roads Less Traveled LLC
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150 reviews
May 30 - Jun 7, 2024
Group size: 6 - 16
Sicily Pleasures 2024
98039 Taormina, Province of Messina, Italy
Roads Less Traveled LLC
- Email address verified
150 reviews
May 30 - Jun 7, 2024
Group size: 6 - 16
About this trip
Do you know Sicily? If you’ve been once, it’s just scratching the surface. In this tour, we will surprise and delight return visitors and also welcome first-timers who prefer the quiet of the country and the pace of village life. We don’t want to spoil the surprises, so the following is an outline. This tour complements our Highlights tour and can be done together for a full Sicilian experience.
What’s included
- Lodging8 nights accommodations
- Mealsmeals as listed in the itinerary
- Entry Feesfees for entry into sights and activities that are included in itinerary
- Transportationall transportation from point to point during the tour
- Tipstips for hotels, tour guides, and included meals
What’s not included
- International Traveltravel to/from Sicily
- Mealsmeals not listed in the itinerary
- Free-time Sightseeingactivities and sights you choose to visit outside of the panned itinerary
- Insurancetravel insurance
Itinerary
Days 1-2
NORTH FACE OF ETNA
Day 1 - Today we will meet in the town of Taormina for our orientation meeting, and then head off to the north face of Etna. We will dine together at our countryside hotel and sample the famous local wines.
Day 2 - We will get a fully immersive experience with the mother of Sicily, Etna. First, we will take a cable car and 4×4 vehicle to the top and inspect the smoking craters. Then, we will head into wine country and sample the culinary gifts of this famous volcano.
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Reviews
MJ
This was my first tour with Adventures with Sarah, which was inspired by watching the 2024 Olympics in Paris. I had been twice before, with a stay in the ‘90s with family, and thought I was done. I has never seen Paris at Christmas, and was eager to see the city at its finest after the preparations for the Olympics. As the trip neared, it was announced the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral would occur the week prior to our visit. The city was beautiful, the Cathedral was breathtaking and a true miracle of reconstruction. The hotel location and accommodations were excellent. The itinerary allowed ample free time and some flexibility in the Christmas markets visited. Sarah’s son Lucca led the tour with some assistance from Sarah. He and Sarah both provided insights from the architectural and city planning perspectives of Paris that were interesting to learn about, and they are both just enjoyable to be with. I enjoyed meeting everyone on our tour, and the group size was perfect. The trip left me wanting to see more of Paris, which I did not expect. Hopefully, I will be able to support Sarah and her company by traveling with them again.
By Mary Jane H for StayCation Paris Christmas 2024 on Jan 01, 2025
From the perfectly located boutique hotel to the carefully curated itinerary this trip was an absolute dream for my first trip to Paris. There was a just right blend of group activities vs free time (with Sarah and Lucca providing expert advice and suggestions based on our individual "free time" interests). Our merry band of travelers arrived as strangers, but left as friends.
By Victoria M for StayCation Paris Christmas 2024 on Dec 30, 2024
What a trip. First, the location and charm of our accommodations were perfect. Breakfasts were plentiful: pain au chocolat, cheeses, omelettes, fresh fruit. And coffee and bakery in the afternoons. A luncheon cruise on the Seine. Walking tour of medieval Paris with a hilarious guide. A Christmas concert in a magnificent church. Shopping at markets for fresh ingredients for cooking lessons and savoring the sea bass in pastry and chocolate yule logs. These were just some of the highlights of the careful planning of Sarah and Lukka. Lovely.
By Julie K for StayCation Paris Christmas 2024 on Dec 30, 2024
AWS provided the best, cozy, centrally located accommodations and a solid introduction to Paris: food, metro, museums, a history-oriented walk, and Christmas markets! We were so fortunate in being able to visit Notre Dame shortly after it re-opened. We ate very well. We even visited the country-side, or at least a small city with a Flemish Christmas market. What is not to love? When I return to Paris, I will come with the knowledge of places I really want to re-visit or explore for the first time. I may choose a somewhat quieter time – if there is such a time! Thanks, AWS.
By Debra S for StayCation Paris Christmas 2024 on Dec 27, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed traveling through Jordan with Muhammad. A great mix of experiences, exploring history, culture, and natural wonders as well.
By Melissa M for Jordan November 2024 on Nov 21, 2024