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Your holiday w Welcome to Palermo You'll start your Sicilian journey in Palermo, whose rich trading history has left its unforgettable mark on the city’s Italian, Arab and Norman-styled piazzos, street markets and churches. Enjoy some free time to relax before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception to kick-start your Sicilian adventure. (WR) Hotel: Garibaldi Explore the Capital of Sicily Discover hidden Palermo as you join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER? Experience, and learn about the civil anti-mafia movement. Head to Monreale on the slopes of Monte Caputo where a Local Specialist will quide you through one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture, the 12"-century Cattedrale di Monreale. This evening, why not join an Optional Experience to the beautiful fishing village of Sferracavallo, at the foot of Mount Capo Gallo? Here you'll feast on Palermitano specialties, perfectly paired with delicious Sicilian wine. (B, $) Journey to Ancient Marsala Leaving Palermo behind, we stop in the fishing village of Mondello, historically a favourite seaside retreat for the who's who of Palermo. Breathe in the cool sea air and savour the easy-going atmosphere before you head to Erice, the hilltop ‘Town of a Hundred Churches’. Youll have some free time for lunch before continuing to Marsala, home to the nutty-flavoured wine which shares its name. Dive Into Culture along the way, stopping at the salt pans to visit the Infersa Mill to learn about the ancient ‘culture of salt’ and industry which has shaped this region. You!l be thrilled with an evening at leisure in picture: perfect Marsala with its marble streets and expansive piazze filled with colourful restaurants. (B, 5°) Hotel: Seawater Onwards to Agrigento and Ragusa Today's frst stop is Agrigento where youll join a Local Specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-lsted Valley of the Temples. You'll explore one of the world's most treasured centres of Greek art and architecture, including the seven sandstone Doric temples overlooking the city. Theres time for lunch before we head to Ragusa, a city with two very different souls - the lower and older Ragusa Ibla and higher Ragusa Superiore are separated dramatically by a deep ravine, the Valle dei Ponti. (B, D) oggio del Sole Explore Beautiful Baroque Modica This morning we pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Modica. Your Travel Director will show you the sights on an orientation of this Baroque beauty before we Dive Into Culture and learn the secrets of Modican chocolate. Later we return to Ragusa to learn about the rebuilding of the city following a 17°-century earthquake which destroyed most of it. Your Local Specialist will reveal how this devastating seismic event led to the development of an entirely new city on a nearby ridge, while some of its brave residents remained to rebuild what was lost. You'll hear how it was only in the early 20th century that the two were eventually fused together. This evening is yours to enjoy at leisure, or perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience to a unique local farm restaurant. (B, 5) Off to Historic Syracuse Once a major Mediterranean power and the birthplace of Archimedes, the historic city of Syracuse takes centre stage this morning as you join your Local Specialist for in-depth insights into its colourful past. Youll see some of its treasures at the Archaeological Museum, then visit the island of Ortygia, the ancient heart of the city connected to the @ Connect With Locals {Stays With Stories WR Welcome Reception L Lunch B Breakfast D Dinner 5 Dive Into Culture RD_ Regional Dinner FD Farewell Dinner mainland by a stone bridge. Your afternoon is open to spend as you wish. This evening youll join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant. (B, RD) Hotel: Mercure 7 Venture Past Mount Etna to Taormina Continue up the coast to Catania, the city that lies in Mount Etna’s, shadow. Youll have some free time to explore on your ‘own and perhaps sample arancini, a favourite Catania snack, Later join a Local Specialist to delve into the history and culture of the ancient town of Taormina: A particular highlight of this afternoon will be a visit to the beautifully preserved ruins of the Teatro di Taormina. Imagine masked actors performing against the backdrop of glorious sea views more than 2,500 years ago. You'll have an evening on your own to spend as you wish or consider joining our Optional Experience evening enjoying Sicilian specialties. (B) ‘aesar Palace Giardini Naxos Taormina Free Day Taormina is yours for the taking today. You could choose to visit the 10-century Palazzo Corvaja with its Islamic-style tower or explore the elegant boutiques along Corso Umberto, Work up an appetite and stop for some of the city’s, signature cannoli or cool down with a famous Sicilian granita, a half-frozen dessert served with a piping- hot brioche. Movie buffs will delight in an Optional Experience to Mount Etna and Savoca, the hilltop village of ‘The Godfather’. Later this evening, learn the art of Sicilian cuisine on a charming Be My Guest experience. (B, BMG,@) 9 Farewell Sicily Your journey through Sicily has come toan end, All that's lefts to say a fond farewell to new friends and take your airport transfer for your return journey home. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. (B) sea alae Tery mboli PUES TCCry ‘® MAKE TRAVEL MATTER? BMG Be My Guest Your holiday planner See below for a selection of departure dates. ‘Speak to your Travel Agent or search ‘Colours of Sicily’ on trafalgar.com for all available departures and pricing. 2023 Apr 152229 Aug 05 12 19 26 2 09 16 23 May 06 Jun 03 Jul 01 08 15 22 Oct o7 4 2 29 2024 Apr 1320 27 Aug 03 10 17 24 May 04 11 18 25 3 Jun 01 08 15 22 Sep 07 14 2 28 29 Oct 05 12 19 Jul 06 13 20 27 Deals & discounts For Today’s Best Travel Deals and year-round offers including past guest offers, group booking discounts for 9+ guests, multi-trip savings and more visit trafalgar.com/deals @ see what happens on trip: #TTColoursOfsi Trip code: ISIC 55 cet
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