May 12 - 21, 2025
Sicily
Sicilian Pilgrimage
Join Fr. Daniele Criscione, PIME on a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage and wine and food tour to Sicily. Explore the beauty, faith and rich history this Mediterranean island on this all-inclusive pilgrimage with Mass each day, four wine tastings and two cooking classes. Each location and experience has been carefully planned by Fr. Daniele for you to enjoy the best of Sicily...his "home." This is an extraordinary opportunity you won't want to miss!
Trip Code: 87127 | Group Code: 7563
INCLUSIONS
•Eight nights’ accommodations at four-star hotels
•Five nights in Palermo
•Three nights in Catania
•Meals and culinary experiences:
•Breakfast daily
•Seven lunches
•Eight dinners with wine
•Four wine tastings
•Two cooking classes
•Local, Catholic tour manager
•Licensed local guides where required
•Sightseeing and entrance fees
•Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historic churches
•All locations are tentative and subject to confirmation
•Luxury private motor coach throughout Sicily
•Airport transfers for passengers (if traveling on optional group air)
•Hotel & city taxes and porterage for one piece of luggage
•Gratuities payable to local tour manager, guides, and drivers
•Once-in-a-lifetime PIME pilgrimage of faith, fellowship and fun with:
•Fr. Daniele Criscione, PIME US Mission Center Director
•Michelle Regner, PIME US Mission Center Administrator
YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
•Roundtrip airfare to Sicily unless selecting optional group air
•Airport transfers unless selecting optional group air
•Tour Manager from the USA
•Meals and beverages with meals unless specified
•Travel insurance
ITINERARY
Day 1: Monday, May 12 - Depart USA
Depart on overnight flight to Palermo, Italy.
Day 2: Tuesday, May 13 - Arrive Palermo
Pending arrival time enjoy a panoramic tour of the capital city. Late afternoon hotel check in and welcome dinner. Overnight in Palermo.
Day 3: Wednesday, May 14 - Palermo
This morning celebrate Mass (location TBD) and explore the city, including the Cathedral of Palermo. Group lunch then onto the Palazzo dei Normanni and the Cappella Palatina, known for its stunning mosaics. Authentic Sicilian group dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Palermo.
Day 4: Thursday, May 15 - Monreale | Caccamo
Depart for Monreale to visit the magnificent Duomo di Monreale. Celebrate a private Mass in the San Castrense Chapel. Group lunch followed by a wine tasting at Cantine Duca di Salaparuta. Later tour the Medieval village of Caccamo. Group dinner before returning to Palermo for overnight.
Day 5: Friday, May 16 - Segesta | Paceco
This morning celebrate Mass in Palermo at the Casa Professa Church (Church of the Gesù). Afterward tour Segesta Temple, a well-preserved Doric temple. This afternoon’s lunch will be a cooking class (couscous experience) at Firriato Baglio Soria. Special sunset group dinner at Trattoria del Sale – Paceco. Return to Palermo for overnight.
Day 6: Saturday, May 17 - Trapani | Marsala | Erice
Depart this morning for Tripani to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Maria SS. Annunziata di Trapani. Stop in Marsala for a group lunch and then onto a wine tasting at Cantine Florio. Later, visit the medieval town of Erice for group dinner. Return to Palermo for overnight.
Day 7: Sunday, May 18 - Cefalu | Castelbuono | Catania
Check out of the hotel and depart for Cefalu. Celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Cefalù. Enjoy a group lunch followed by a wine tasting at Abbazia Sant’Anastasia. Later visit Castelbuono, a small medieval town nestled in Madonie Park. Continue to Catania for hotel check in and group dinner.
Day 8: Monday, May 19 - Siracusa
Depart for Siracusa. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica di Santa Lucia al Sepolcro. Group lunch followed by wine tasting at Cantine Pupillo. Later visit Ortigia which is full of great restaurants and shops. Group dinner in Ortigia. Return to hotel and overnight in Catania.
Day 9: Tuesday, May 20 - Noto | Catania
Depart for Noto for special cooking class at the Hotel La Corte del Sole. This afternoon celebrate Mass at Santa Chiara then return to Catania for a leisurely afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a celebratory farewell dinner. Overnight in Catania.
Day 10: Wednesday, May 21 - Return to USA
Depart for Catania International Airport and return flights back home.
Itinerary is tentative and subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
$5,989* - Price per person, double occupancy
*This price reflects a $200 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before 12/31/2024 and an $180 per person Check Discount for those paying the remaining balance by check after the initial deposit.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $800
OPTIONAL GROUP AIR + $1,600
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel protection is highly recommended.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Deposit: $1,250 additional due on or before 1/11/2025
Final Payment: Balance due on or before 2/11/2025
Please note late payments will incur a $50 late fee.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Payments are non-refundable and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions, including the CTS Liability Release. CTS reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payments are not made according to the payment schedule. A $25 fee will be added to any reinstated reservation.
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