FH and I always wanted to go to Italy for our honeymoon - but since we are getting married and would be honeymooning the last week in march and the first week in april, i thought it was out of question....
So, I'm poking around and found a Sicily tour (he's Sicilian) that sounds amazing with WINTER prices and they first tour leaves on Monday night (overnight flight). So it's perfect for us since we'll need to get back to Jersey after the wedding.
All the other tours leave on Thursdays... anyways, here are the highlights... this tour operator only books 20 people on a tour.
But do you think it's not honeymoon-y enough?
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Transportation Round trip trans-Atlantic airfare, all on-tour private air conditioned vehicles and all transfers and luggage handling
Accommodations 7 nights in first class hotels including a stay at a magnificent Sicilian country manor near Trapani
Meals Daily breakfast (B), 3 lunches (L) and 4 dinners (D) including wine with every meal
Escorted Tour Highlights Services of a General Tours Sicilian tour manager and local guides Ascend Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe Tour Taormina’s Greek theater Enjoy free time in Taormina, Sicily’s most famous – and romantic – resort town Visit Siracusa’s Archaeological Park and the Ortigia, Siracusa’s medieval town See the Baroque architecture in Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Discover the Villa del Casale, the largest collection of late Roman mosaics in the world Visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento — one of the most important archeological sites in the world Enjoy an illuminated night tour of the Valley of the Temples and a performance of Sicilian folk music, songs and dances at the “La Posta Vecchia” theater Visit a local estate and find out how olive oil is made Discover Selinunte, the largest archaeological site in Europe with its magnificent temples and acropolis Visit a winery in Marsala and then taste the pastries of Erice See how sea salt is harvested on a visit to the salt pans of Trapani Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Monreale with its beautiful Byzantine-style mosaics Explore Palermo’s Norman Palace, the Cathedral and the Cappella Palatina General Tours travel bag, document folder and luggage tags GeneralAssist, a network of toll-free 24 hour-a-day emergency on-tour assistance
The General Tours Difference Visit Selinunte, Europe’s largest archeological site Enjoy fine wine as you dine like Sicilians in authentic settings
Explore Noto’s fabulous Baroque city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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It sounds wonderful. I'm sure there will be a number of other honeymooners on the tour as well. I say go for it!!!
We're doing a Med. cruise (I definitely wanted to see Venice) but all the cruises left the Sun. after our wedding (w/ an overnight flight, etc., no happening). Carnival just added a ship & it leaves on Tuesday. We are so thrilled!
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I wanted Italy, too, but it's cold there in Feb!
It's a beautiful country and I think it sounds honeymoony enough!!!
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I say go for it! Only thing to think about...The high temps in Sicily in March are only 59! So if you want something warmer, then Italy is not the answer
Angel2006
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I was in Italy in January and it was 70!! You just never know... I think that it sounds great!
leese
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I'm not 100% into wanting to spend the h-moon on the beach anymore...
Looking at a lot of prices, I'd rather spend the money and see some cool stuff.
Then do a beachie vacation later on...
Ok, time to show FH! Hope he doesn't shoot it down!
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Posted by leese
I'm not 100% into wanting to spend the h-moon on the beach anymore...
Looking at a lot of prices, I'd rather spend the money and see some cool stuff.
Then do a beachie vacation later on...
Ok, time to show FH! Hope he doesn't shoot it down!
Good luck! Honeymoon's are all about preferences! FH & toyed with the idea of doing the cruise but FH didn't want to be on a time schedule...So for us, we wanted relaxation & the freedom of our time...
Trust me though, I wish we could do Italy or Greece...But I think we are going to save our free HM from FT in Greece for our 1 yr anniversary!
leese
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Posted by leese
I'm not 100% into wanting to spend the h-moon on the beach anymore...
Looking at a lot of prices, I'd rather spend the money and see some cool stuff.
Then do a beachie vacation later on...
Ok, time to show FH! Hope he doesn't shoot it down!
Good luck! Honeymoon's are all about preferences! FH & toyed with the idea of doing the cruise but FH didn't want to be on a time schedule...So for us, we wanted relaxation & the freedom of our time...
Trust me though, I wish we could do Italy or Greece...But I think we are going to save our free HM from FT in Greece for our 1 yr anniversary!
so are we!!! same week??
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FH & I are also planning on going to Italy... We've decided to not do a tour...we just want to be able to take our time and see different places... the tour highlights seem really nice...I think it depends on what you guys want to do...if you decide to do a tour you have to keep in mind that you are on their time frame and that you'll be on the run if you want to be able to go and come as you please you really won't be able too...jmo...I would go and talk to a travel agent and see what they would recommend you must see...(Taromina is BEAUTIFUL that should def be on your list )and then from there see if you guys would have a better time doing it yourselves or if you would feel more comfortable doing it with a tour...
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Posted by leese
I'm not 100% into wanting to spend the h-moon on the beach anymore...
Looking at a lot of prices, I'd rather spend the money and see some cool stuff.
Then do a beachie vacation later on...
Ok, time to show FH! Hope he doesn't shoot it down!
Good luck! Honeymoon's are all about preferences! FH & toyed with the idea of doing the cruise but FH didn't want to be on a time schedule...So for us, we wanted relaxation & the freedom of our time...
Trust me though, I wish we could do Italy or Greece...But I think we are going to save our free HM from FT in Greece for our 1 yr anniversary!
so are we!!! same week??
We will have to request rooms near each other!!! Just wait til Frank & Jay here this one!
leese
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Posted by kissy27
Posted by leese
I'm not 100% into wanting to spend the h-moon on the beach anymore...
Looking at a lot of prices, I'd rather spend the money and see some cool stuff.
Then do a beachie vacation later on...
Ok, time to show FH! Hope he doesn't shoot it down!
Good luck! Honeymoon's are all about preferences! FH & toyed with the idea of doing the cruise but FH didn't want to be on a time schedule...So for us, we wanted relaxation & the freedom of our time...
Trust me though, I wish we could do Italy or Greece...But I think we are going to save our free HM from FT in Greece for our 1 yr anniversary!
so are we!!! same week??
We will have to request rooms near each other!!! Just wait til Frank & Jay here this one!
they'll FREAK!
Shorty McBride
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I'm leaving for Italy tomorrow
I'll be sure to take and post LOTS of pics!!!
JessicaM.
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I LOVE ITaly and actually prefer most of Europe in the cooler months (less tourists, less expensive, more bang for your (declining) dollar)
I was just in Sicily over Christmas...the days were beautiful, 60's and the nights go cooler. for me, it was perfect.
Taormina, Siracusa, Catania, Messina...just on the east coast there are so many things to see- plus all of the small towns dotting Mt. Etna
Even in the north it's awesome. yes, it's cold ( about the same as here) but it is so vibrant- and soccer season to boot!!)
you can do that whole tour on your own with a good guidebook and little patience, and the internet...
and, oh yes, if all else fails, tell FH about the little thermal island of Ischiahttp://www.ischiaonline.it/
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that sounds awesome-I've been to Italy twice both times in March/April....it's a bit chilly & windy during that time so pack your sweaters and coat!
but sounds beautiful
leese
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Posted by JessicaM.
I LOVE ITaly and actually prefer most of Europe in the cooler months (less tourists, less expensive, more bang for your (declining) dollar)
I was just in Sicily over Christmas...the days were beautiful, 60's and the nights go cooler. for me, it was perfect.
Taormina, Siracusa, Catania, Messina...just on the east coast there are so many things to see- plus all of the small towns dotting Mt. Etna
Even in the north it's awesome. yes, it's cold ( about the same as here) but it is so vibrant- and soccer season to boot!!)
you can do that whole tour on your own with a good guidebook and little patience, and the internet...
and, oh yes, if all else fails, tell FH about the little thermal island of Ischiahttp://www.ischiaonline.it/
wow! thanks so much.
he'll definitely want to go as this is his 'homeland'!!! But I'm hoping he'll be into this tour... it sounds perfect for me!
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Posted by Shorty McBride
I'm leaving for Italy tomorrow
I'll be sure to take and post LOTS of pics!!!
have a great time!!!! please post pics when you get back!
