AGRIGENTO/RIBERA  A  FANTASTIC  EXPERIENCE

 June 26th – June 30th 2023

A full 5 days break for you and all the family. A NEW DESTINATION TO EXPLORE, Ribera  is famous for its excellent oranges. Full of charm and history, offers a panorama of great naturalistic, environmental, cultural and food and wine value. A mediaeval village with many tourist attractions. Founded  in 1635 by a group of people coming from  Caltabellotta.

Day 1

Monday – June 26th

Departure on AirMalta flight KM 640 to Catania at 6.am.  Group has to reach airport by 3.30 am.  On arrival in Catania at 6.40 we board our coach and proceed for a quick breakfast before continuing to the centre of Catania. Those who wish, may  spend some time doing some shopping from the local market  or touring Giardino Bellini and the big piazzas. An optional  buffet at Happy  Wok  before  we leave for  Ribera where  we are given our rooms.  Instead,  on our way  to  Ribera ,group may choose to stop at Fashion village Outlet  instead of spending long hours at Catania Market and in this case  one can enoy an optional lunch at the Outlet . On arrival in Hotel  we are given our rooms and  Free time for some rest  before meeting for our dinner.

Day 2

Tuesday – June 27th

After our buffet breakfast we set out for  the famous Temples  of Agrigento  just about 40 kms away , known for the ruins of the ancient city of Akragas  and the well –preserved Greek Temples. Enjoy taking photos in this famous Valley of the Temples.Those interested  may visit The Acheological Museum. Nearby here are the famous Turkish steps which  for us to enjoy . The afternoon after lunch will be devoted to a Tour of Burgio  known as the City Of  Bells   but also very  famous for its beautiful  ceramics., After such a full  interesting day  Dinner awaits us  in our comfortable Hotel.

Day 3

Wednesday – June 28th

After  our  buffet breakfast today we’re off to Marsala  internationally famous for its wine. Be ready for some wine tasting while we visit  the renowned  Cantine ( Wine  cellars) . MOST FAMOUS  in Italian History for the landing of the Thousand. Called by the Arabs Port of God , Marsala has an interesting city centre.  Today our Lunch is optional in one of the many restaurants here and we enjoy some free time afterwards also for our personal shopping .  Back to our Hotel  for some relaxation before we meet for our delicious  dinner  will give us the possibility to enjoy a special evening.

Day 4

Thursday – June 29th

This morning after our buffet breakfast  we set out for the very important baroque village of Sambuca  that has been given the prize of Borgo dei   Borghi.  We will not only enjoy  the  most beautiful panoramas around the place but we will also  be shown around the history of this charming   laid back village where we could visit a  local  frantoio (olive pressing) to buy their special olive oil as well as their local wines  before returning to our Hotel  for lunch. Some free time afterwards  to relax  because this evening   we shall visit  Sciacca that  welcomes so many  tourists in the  summer months  besides  being an attraction for its famous Carnival.

Day 5

Friday – June 30th

Buffet breakfast and later in the morning we board our coach to start our journey back to Catania.  A stop for some last shopping in CENTRO SICILIA.( opened PRIMARK)  Last hours at Porte di Catania for other shopping before we reach Fontanarossa airport.  Airmalta KM643 leaves Catania at 23.25 (11.25pm).  Arrival in Malta is at  00.04 (  four minutes past midnight).

PRICE €690 includes:

  • AirMalta flights Malta/Catania/Malta.  TAXES INCLUDED
  •  Four nights accommodation in very comfortable 4-star hotel. FULL BOARD  (except Wednesday in Marsala).
  • Fully air-conditioned coach for the whole trip  (5 days)

    Pls. phone 9949 9072 or 21414788.  BOOK EARLY as seats are limited