Central Holidays Unveils Sicily Program as Part of New Budget-Priced Tour Collection

February 16, 2009) – Central Holidays is pleased to unveil the next program in their new line-up of budget-priced Escorted Tour itineraries, Glimpse of Sicily, that enables travelers to delve into the intriguing island of Sicily with lots of value-added inclusions, and all at a price to suit today’s travel budgets.  This affordable travel opportunity showcases the captivating corners of Sicily on a 10-day adventure, featuring stays in Palermo, Marsala, Catania, Syracuse, and Taormina with rates starting from just $1471.

“On the heels of our just released Treasures of Italy Tour, we are pleased to bring agents and their clients another economically-priced and value-focused program created with feedback from travelers that includes Central Holidays’ signature service offerings – like our exclusive Dining Plan – and offers enough  time for exploring Sicily on one’s own,” said Fred Berardo, President and CEO of Central Holidays. 

“We have received great interest in our recently launched new tour collection that keeps the hottest European travel destinations within budget reach for today’s traveler and look forward to announcing several new additions to the series in the upcoming weeks.  Travelers yearn to visit these destinations and we are proud to present these great options that further stretch consumers’ travel dollars,” continued Berardo.

Sicily, is eventful, exotic, intriguing and fascinating in every aspect.  The biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily beckons with its legendary tales, art, history and traditions.  On the Glimpse of Sicily program, travelers can embrace the island’s mystique…from the fascinating city of Palermo, the enchanted beauty of Taormina and the majestic ruins of the ancient Greek city of Agrigento, to the millenary salt mine of Trapani, breathtaking panorama of Catania, and archeological treasures of Syracuse, plus much more!  The tour also includes special wine tasting events in Marsala and Mt. Etna. 

Very competitively-priced from $1,471 per person, the 10-day/8-night Glimpse of Sicily (LAND ONLY) -- includes first class hotel accommodations; 16 included meals consisting of: eight buffet breakfasts & six dinners at hotel restaurants, plus one dinner at a popular local restaurant (including wine, mineral water and cappuccino or coffee), and one lunch at an authentic farmhouse in Mt. Etna; professional tour director throughout the program; sightseeing per the day-by-day itinerary including local guide and much more!  Prices listed are per person, land only, based on double occupancy.  Special pricing on air travel and extra nights are available upon request.

Founded in 1972, Central Holidays offers superior travel programs, value and service to enchanting destinations throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece and Turkey, plus dozens of Mediterranean and European River Cruise itineraries and worldwide Ski programs!  For more information, contact Central Holidays at 1-800-935-5000 or visit their Web site at www.centralholidays.com.

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