Asia Vacation Group offers you a “Instalment Payment Plan”, you will be required to settle a small deposit followed by a series of instalments when you select to book your departure tour.

• First payment: you will be required to settle a $300 per person deposit online through our website link
• Final payment: will be collected within 7 days of the deposit payment

However, you will have a 7-day cooling off period. Please refer to the “Flexible Cancellation” section.

Flexible Cancellation
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7-day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.

Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.

This is a land package only.

If you would like to add airfares to your booking, please select the departure city where we have the economy return flights add-on for your selection.  If you would like to book the business class or premium class, please contact us anytime and our ticketing expert would assist you. Currently we use Emirates Airlines or similar.

Flight requests, amendments or preferences
We understand customers may wish to request changes to their included airfares. If you wish to fly with a certain airline, land at a certain time or change your flight in other ways we will gladly provide you with a personalised quote tailored to your specific requirements.

We would be more than happy to provide you with a quote for the following requests:
Airline Preferences – You may wish to fly with a particular airline
Cabin Preferences – These include upgrading to premium economy or business class
Extensions (start and end cities must remain the same) – You may request to extend your stay pre or post tour.
Meal Requests – You may request a specific meal for dietary requirements.
Seat Requests – If you would like to request particular seating. However please note, not all airlines allow the selection of pre-purchased seat arrangements.

Tour by AVG Travels
Our AVG Travels Experts have crafted this itinerary, blending local insights and travellers preferences to create this unforgettable experience. We have considered attractions, logistics, and unique opportunities, ensuring each detail aligns perfectly. Our expertise transforms trips into seamless adventures, offering bespoke inclusions that will ultimately enhance your time touring with AVG Travels.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement
Single supplement is $593 per person in addition to the twin share price.

Physical Requirements
A reasonable level of fitness is required. Participants should be comfortable navigating stairs, boarding and disembarking from the coach and ship, and walking reasonable distances, typically around 2 kilometres per day or more. Please disclose any physical conditions at the time of booking to assess suitability for the tour.

Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package.
Industry standard is USD$10-15 per person per day – however the final amount you may wish to give, is completely at your discretion.

Group Size
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 20

Please do not book your international flights until this tour is guaranteed. If you are wanting to know the status of your departure, please contact our Call Centre for this information.

Visa & Passport Information
It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages.

AU Passport holders:
No visa is required for travelling up to 90 days within the Schengen region – inclusive of Italy.

IMPORTANT: Visa requirements may change at any time without notice. You should contact the nearest high commission/embassy or consulate for the latest details.

Children
Children under the age of 12 years will not be permitted to travel on this tour.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while travelling. We have partnered with NibTravel Insurance to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book Comprehensive or Essentials cover for your domestic, international or multi- trip journeys simply with us.

Entrance Fees
There are some costs not included in your tour price as we are unsure if they are of your taste – therefore we have excluded some entrance fees so you can pick and choose at your leisure. Please note, these prices are accurate as of November 2024 and are subject to change.
– Syracuse: Neapolis & dome €16.50 + €2.00
– Agrigento: Valley of the Temples €15.00
– Palermo: Santa Caterina Church €3.00
– Monreale: Dome €4.00

You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour. On this tour you can pay extra for arriving early or extending your trip.

Pre tour accommodation in Catania, including breakfast – $154 per room, per night for double/twin/single.
Post tour accommodation in Taormina, including breakfast – $205 per room, per night for double/twin/single.

Transfer from Vincenzo Bellini Catania Airport (CTA) to Catania Hotel – $79 per car (maximum 2 passengers).
Transfer from Taormina Hotel to Vincenzo Bellini Catania Airport (CTA) – $202 per car (maximum 2 passengers).

Transfer information:
MAXIMUM WAITING TIME FOR PRIVATE TRANSFER:
1 hour waiting time for arrival transfers from airport.
15min waiting time for departure transfers to airport.
In the event of any delay, reaching the arrivals area please send one person to the driver meeting point as it is must you make contact within 1 hour of landing. Customers themselves or through their travel agent must advise flight delay or its cancellation up to 3 hours before the scheduled time for the transfer; failing that the service will be charged.

BOARD:
Driver will wait for clients in airport arrival hall or in front of train track or hotel reception with name board; please identify yourself and you will be escorted to your vehicle. For every booking you are requested to transmit all relevant details: dates of arrival/departure, times with full flight details and the name of your hotel.

DRIVER:
Please note that your driver may not speak fluent English. If you prefer a fluent English-speaking guide, please contact our sales consultants.