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Grand Hotel Ortigia
The Grand Hotel Ortigia is an ideal base from which to explore the town of Syracuse. This five star property has an ideal location on the island of Ortigia which is the old quarter of Syracuse, divided from the new quarter by two bridges. The marina is situated close to the hotel and the main attractions including the central square, cathedral and the Temple of Apollo are within easy walking distance. Each of the rooms is designed in simple pastel colours with modern amenities and guest may dine at the restaurant which offers Sicilian specialities and has an al fresco dining option.
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Mr and Mrs Harvey"
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Dr Jennifer Somerville"
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Dr Michael James"
"Your guide Turgay is excellent both in his knowledge and helpfulness and very pleasant and fun. The holiday was enjoyable and well worth while.
Ms. Poole"
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Mr Peter Newman"
"There were lots of highlights, but seeing the Hermitage Gallery in St Petersburg, with its room of paintings by Rembrandt, was magical.
Mr Charles Cox"
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Mrs Sigrid Taylor"
"It is always inspiring to become acquainted with other cultures, and to see for oneself places known of through literature and other reportage media. Our experience of Russia was quite different from the present coverage in press. We were not particularly noticeable or significantly different from the generality of Russians. Perhaps the most pleasing moment was having supper in the restaurant of the National Hotel in Moscow, overlooking Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral. We couldn't have been positioned for a more iconic view, and the surroundings were sumptuous.
Ms Rosalind Lavington"
"The Cox & Kings Europe consultant who handled the bookings for our holiday was excellent and made the arrangements extremely efficiently in a pleasant and helpful manner.
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"The visit to Gallipolli was very moving and thought provoking. The cemetery at Anzac cove and the inscription of Ataturk's words will live in our memories for a long time.
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