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Botanical tour - WILD FLOWERS OF SICILY - May 2005

 

INTRODUCTION

 


Lying in the central Mediterranean Sea, separated from toe of Italy to the east by the Staits of Messina, from Sardinia in the north by Tyrrhenian Sea and from continental Africa to the south by Straits of Sicily, the island of Sicily basks in a warm, mainly dry climate.

 

 

TOUR'S SUMMARY

Day 1
Arrive Catania
Days 2, 3 and 4
Madonie Mountains
Day
5, 6 and 7
Mount Etna
Day
8
Back to the Catania

 

 

Information

 


Focus:
Flowers (in particular Orchids), Birds and Landscapes.

Leader:
Roberto Caudullo.

Walking:
Relaxed and easy. Up to two or three miles a day and always at a slow pace, perfectly suited to flower photographers.

Included in the Price:
All transport, meals and accommodation in Italy. Services of your leaders. Please note: drinks, tips and items of a personal nature including insurance, are not included.

Group Size:
The minimum is 6 and the maximum is 15.

Accommodation:
The spotless modern Fattoria Don Bosco will be our base for the whole week. The Fattoria is perfectly situated for our wants being just a few kilometers from several superb orchid sites. The spacious en suite rooms are light and airy and the hotel has an excellent restaraunt and is renowed as serving some of the finest food in the area.

Climate:
Variable. Often warm and sunny with some showers though sometimes cooler with occasionally prolonged wet weather.

Suggested Variations:
Why not stay on in Sicily for a few days? Contact us for prices.

Booking:

broochure which includes a detailed itinerary for each holiday as well as booking forms and other information.

After Booking;
You will receive confirmation of your place and then a detailed information pack will be dispatched to you about twelve weeks before departure. Trip reports and flower and bird checklists are available.

 

DATES & PRICES

1 Week
3rd–10th April 2005
Ground cost = £985
Deposit = £150
Single Supplement = £65*
*does not apply if you are willing to share and a room-mate can be arranged


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