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Far left: PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Fonte Aretusa, INCLUDED FEATURES Great epochs of Greek, a 1,000-year-old Accommodations • Explore Sicily from two prime locations, fresh water Syracuse and Palermo. Roman, Arab and Norman spring, Ortygia, •Four nights in Syracuse at the Syracuse first-class Hotel des Etrangers • Discover the history of storied Mount civilizations have flourished Center et Miramare. Etna before ascending the volcano. on Sicily, resulting in a blend (upper): Noto •Four nights in Palermo at the • Visit beautiful Taormina, home to of architectural styles and Center archaeological treasures. (lower): Detail first-class Excelsior Hilton Palermo. a famous Greek amphitheater. of mosaic, Meals • Wander through the baroque town Explore entrancing Sicily Romana Villa del Casale of Noto, rebuilt after a devastating and discover its rich history, • Enjoy an extensive meal program, Left: Palermo 17th-century earthquake. culture and cuisine. including eight breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners, in addition to in-flight • Admire the exquisite mosaics at DAY ONE dining service. Tea or coffee is included a Roman villa in Piazza Armerina and at Depart your gateway city for organic olive oil, and a member of the family with all meals, plus wine with dinner. the cathedral in Monreale. Catania, Sicily, aboard will lead a guided tour of the facilities and Take advantage of leisure time to try the Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Syracuse tallest in Europe, rising 10,958 feet above explain the process of making olive oil. • Visit the scenic and historic towns of scheduled jet service. (Provided for local cuisine independently. sea level. Etna is known as the “friendly Air Program participants only.) Excursion: Segesta. Ancient Segesta is • Sample authentic regional special- A CCOMMODATIONS Erice, Segesta and Cefalù. giant” because people are rarely harmed home to a Doric temple, spectacular though ties at featured local restaurants. • Enjoy specially arranged dining S YRACUSE during its eruptions. Ascend Etna to a unfinished, and an amphitheater carved into experiences that showcase Sicily’s vantage point where several of the volcano’s • Attend a special Welcome Reception DAY TWO the rock of Mount Barbaro. Dinner natural bounty. craters can be viewed. and . SYRACUSE • Gather for a Farewell Reception and Local Flavor: An Italian Lemon Farm. DAY NINE Upon arrival, transfer by deluxe motor CEFALÙ Graduation Ceremony followed by a coach to Syracuse and the Hotel des The soil around Mount Etna is very fertile. Educational Focus: Contemporary Farewell Dinner in the hotel. ® Etrangers et Miramare on Syracuse’s Enjoy lunch at a farmhouse restaurant on Alumni Campus Abroad Sicily. Discuss Sicily’s current issues and island of Ortygia. (Provided for Air Program the slope of the volcano. Learn about the Your Exciting Travel examine its geopolitical role within Italy and Advantages participants only.) workings of the farm, which grows lemons Discuss Sicily’s strong families, its infamous Program used in making limoncello. the European Union. (For full details please refer to the This program offers unique value-added Join an orientation walk led by your Campus Mafia culture and omerta, the code of Excursion: Cefalù. Cefalù, a pretty trategically situated between features that promise you an outstanding Director around the Old Town, as Ortygia is Excursion: Taormina. Settled by the UNESCO silence. Day-by-Day Itinerary.) fishing village, is anchored between the Europe and Africa, the island of educational experience in a very special locally known. Greeks in the sixth century B.C., Taormina Syracuse (2005), the Late Baroque Town of Excursion: Palermo, the Sicilian •Informative educational programs, Tyrrhenian Sea and a limestone promontory. S environment: blossomed in the Middle Ages and is home Noto (2002), the Romana Villa del Casale Capital. Palermo’s Cathedral is a presented by local experts, will enhance Sicily is a cultural crossroad paved Tonight, gather with fellow travelers for a to 14th- and 15th-century palaces. (1997) and the Archaeological Area of harmonious blend of Gothic, Moorish and Its highlights include a 12th-century your insight into the region. • Settle into Sicily for a stay of eight Welcome Reception and Dinner in the hotel. Romanesque cathedral regarded as one of by legendary Mediterranean civilizations. Its Taormina’s most famous monument is a Agrigento (1997) are UNESCO World Heritage Norman architecture. See the Palatine •All excursions: nights and the opportunity to immerse the greatest churches in southern Europe. breathtaking natural beauty is embellished DAY THREE Greek theater, rebuilt by the Romans in List sites featured in this program. These sites Chapel in the Norman Palace; its resplen- – Enjoy a walking tour of Syracuse. yourself in the local culture and Flanked by two towers, the interior houses SYRACUSE about A.D. 200. The theater still is used are distinguished due to universal scenic, dent mosaics combine Islamic motifs and – Journey up Mount Etna. by the sun-bleached stone columns of lifestyles of two locales. today because of its near-perfect acoustics. historic, artistic or scientific value. Christian iconography. The Islamic-influ- remarkable remnants of Byzantine mosaics. Educational Focus: A Country Within – Stroll through lovely Taormina. enced domes of St. John of the Hermits, a Independent Exploration: The afternoon classic Greek temples. Cobbled medieval • Two first-class hotels provide a Country. Strategically located between DAY FIVE – Wander through historic Noto. Europe and Africa, Sicily has long been the 12th-century Norman church, are built on is at leisure. H O TEL DES E XCELSIOR towns and Norman fortresses cling to comfortable accommodations and the NOTO Excursion: Roman Mosaics and Greek – Marvel at the Roman villa in Piazza crossroad of many civilizations. As a result, Temples. The Villa Romana del Casale, the grounds of a mosque. A tour of a market Tonight, gather with fellow travelers for a E TRANGERS ET H ILT ON perfect bases from which to explore Excursion: Noto. In 1693, an earthquake Armerina. E TRANGERS ET H ILT ON craggy cliffs. Vineyards and the verdant Sicily’s culture and history are unique from a fourth-century country house near Piazza reveals the bounty of the land and sea. Farewell Reception and Dinner and the region’s renowned landmarks and ravaged about 60 towns in the southeastern – Visit the temples of Agrigento. M IRAMARE P ALERMO the Italian mainland. Armerina, is home to some of the best Local Flavor: Graduation Ceremony in the hotel. slopes of Mount Etna terrace their way off-the-beaten-path treasures. corner of Sicily. Noto, rebuilt six miles away Enjoy lunch at a restaurant – Discover the capital of Palermo. mosaics of the Roman Empire. The in Palermo. SYRACUSE PALERMO down to meet the sparkling sea. Savor • An extensive meal plan is seasoned Excursion: Magnificent Syracuse. from its original location, became one of a DAY TEN – Explore Erice and Segesta. monuments in Agrigento’s Valley of the Explore the Old Town, a showcase of archi- group of towns noted for its Sicilian Excursion: The Mosaics of Monreale. Transfer by motor coach from the hotel Cefalù The seaside Hotel des Etrangers The Excelsior Hilton Palermo, fresh, seasonal cuisine blended with the with traditional specialties. Temples were built in the late sixth century – Journey to . tecture between the medieval and baroque baroque architecture. Local architects Like many of Sicily’s churches, the Santa to the airport in Catania for the flight to et Miramare sits on the historic built in 1891 for the National fruit of silvery olive groves in this great • Meet the People during excursions and eras, and the Piazza del Duomo, one of B.C. The Temple of Concord is one of the Many Included Extras combined traditional Sicilian elements with Maria la Nuova is composed of many Germany, where you’ll overnight at a island of Ortygia and is close to Exposition of Palermo, is steps events that allow you to mingle with Sicily’s most elegant squares. Continue to most spectacular surviving Doric temples. architectural styles. However, most people •Consultation services of a dedicated melting pot of the ancient world. the fashionable baroque architecture of the deluxe hotel. (Provided for Air Program the center of the city. Enjoy from the historic center of the area residents and gain personal insight Archaeological Park to see the ancient ruins. time to create a unique style. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a local come to look at its mosaics, which cover participants only.) Passenger Service Representative into everyday life in their community. restaurant during this excursion. prior to departure. dining and panoramic views in city. The hotel, which recently Independent Exploration: Lunch and the Independent Exploration: The afternoon 68,243 square feet (6,340 square meters). DAY ELEVEN the rooftop restaurant, and meet underwent a complete “[I] LIKE SICILY EXTREMELY—A • Informative educational lectures afternoon are at your leisure. Educational Focus: Sicily in World War •Services of a professional Campus and evening are at your leisure. DAY EIGHT Embark the return trans-Atlantic flight are presented by local experts and Local Flavor: Dinner is served at a family- II. Examine the events of Operation Husky, Director and expert English- friends in the lounge. Elegantly renovation, has a fitness center GOOD ON-THE-BRINK FEELING— ERICE & SEGESTA to your gateway city. (Provided for Air excursions led by knowledgeable guides. P ALERMO the World War II battle in which more than speaking local guides throughout decorated guest rooms feature and guests have access to a owned trattoria. Excursion: Elymian Erice. Erice’s Program participants only.) ONE HOP AND YOU’RE OUT OF 160,000 Allied troops landed on Sicily’s your stay. • An experienced Campus Director DAY SIX Duomo is a Romanesque masterpiece. The every comfort, including air nearby spa. The hotel also has DAY FOUR southeastern beaches. NOTE: Itinerary and flight schedule(s) may change •Tipping of all guides and drivers. EUROPE....” ensures attentive services for the PIAZZA ARMERINA & conditioning, cable and satellite a restaurant and lounge. Each MOUNT ETNA & TAORMINA town also features two medieval castles. due to local conditions. Many excursions in this •Detailed travel and destination AGRIGENTO television, a minibar, hair dryer, well-appointed guest room – D.H. LAWRENCE, ENGLISH WRITER, duration of your stay. Educational Focus and Excursion: DAY SEVEN Cultural Event: Olive Farm—Meet the program involve an element of walking as some of the information to assist you in your 1885-1930, LETTER, 25 MARCH 1920 • All gratuities for excursion guides The Friendly Giant. Mount Etna, one of This morning, depart for Palermo and the PALERMO People. Enjoy lunch at an olive farm. This finest attractions are located in areas not closely planning. direct-dial telephone and has air conditioning, satellite Excelsior Hilton Palermo. and drivers are included. the world’s most active volcanoes, is the Educational Focus: The Cosa Nostra. family operation produces award-winning accessible by motor coach. •Complimentary travel wallet. Internet access. television, a minibar, hair dryer Above: Cathedral, Palermo and wireless Internet access. Far left: PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Fonte Aretusa, INCLUDED FEATURES Great epochs of Greek, a 1,000-year-old Accommodations • Explore Sicily from two prime locations, fresh water Syracuse and Palermo. Roman, Arab and Norman spring, Ortygia, •Four nights in Syracuse at the Syracuse first-class Hotel des Etrangers • Discover the history of storied Mount civilizations have flourished Center et Miramare. Etna before ascending the volcano. on Sicily, resulting in a blend (upper): Noto •Four nights in Palermo at the • Visit beautiful Taormina, home to of architectural styles and Center archaeological treasures. (lower): Detail first-class Excelsior Hilton Palermo. a famous Greek amphitheater. of mosaic, Meals • Wander through the baroque town Explore entrancing Sicily Romana Villa del Casale of Noto, rebuilt after a devastating and discover its rich history, • Enjoy an extensive meal program, Left: Palermo 17th-century earthquake. culture and cuisine. including eight breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners, in addition to in-flight • Admire the exquisite mosaics at DAY ONE dining service. Tea or coffee is included a Roman villa in Piazza Armerina and at Depart your gateway city for organic olive oil, and a member of the family with all meals, plus wine with dinner. the cathedral in Monreale. Catania, Sicily, aboard will lead a guided tour of the facilities and Take advantage of leisure time to try the Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Syracuse tallest in Europe, rising 10,958 feet above explain the process of making olive oil. • Visit the scenic and historic towns of scheduled jet service. (Provided for local cuisine independently. sea level. Etna is known as the “friendly Air Program participants only.) Excursion: Segesta. Ancient Segesta is • Sample authentic regional special- A CCOMMODATIONS Erice, Segesta and Cefalù. giant” because people are rarely harmed home to a Doric temple, spectacular though ties at featured local restaurants. • Enjoy specially arranged dining S YRACUSE during its eruptions. Ascend Etna to a unfinished, and an amphitheater carved into experiences that showcase Sicily’s vantage point where several of the volcano’s • Attend a special Welcome Reception DAY TWO the rock of Mount Barbaro. Dinner natural bounty. craters can be viewed. and . SYRACUSE • Gather for a Farewell Reception and Local Flavor: An Italian Lemon Farm. DAY NINE Upon arrival, transfer by deluxe motor CEFALÙ Graduation Ceremony followed by a coach to Syracuse and the Hotel des The soil around Mount Etna is very fertile. Educational Focus: Contemporary Farewell Dinner in the hotel. ® Etrangers et Miramare on Syracuse’s Enjoy lunch at a farmhouse restaurant on Alumni Campus Abroad Sicily. Discuss Sicily’s current issues and island of Ortygia. (Provided for Air Program the slope of the volcano. Learn about the Your Exciting Travel examine its geopolitical role within Italy and Advantages participants only.) workings of the farm, which grows lemons Discuss Sicily’s strong families, its infamous Program used in making limoncello. the European Union. (For full details please refer to the This program offers unique value-added Join an orientation walk led by your Campus Mafia culture and omerta, the code of Excursion: Cefalù. Cefalù, a pretty trategically situated between features that promise you an outstanding Director around the Old Town, as Ortygia is Excursion: Taormina. Settled by the UNESCO silence. Day-by-Day Itinerary.) fishing village, is anchored between the Europe and Africa, the island of educational experience in a very special locally known. Greeks in the sixth century B.C., Taormina Syracuse (2005), the Late Baroque Town of Excursion: Palermo, the Sicilian •Informative educational programs, Tyrrhenian Sea and a limestone promontory. S environment: blossomed in the Middle Ages and is home Noto (2002), the Romana Villa del Casale Capital. Palermo’s Cathedral is a presented by local experts, will enhance Sicily is a cultural crossroad paved Tonight, gather with fellow travelers for a to 14th- and 15th-century palaces. (1997) and the Archaeological Area of harmonious blend of Gothic, Moorish and Its highlights include a 12th-century your insight into the region. • Settle into Sicily for a stay of eight Welcome Reception and Dinner in the hotel. Romanesque cathedral regarded as one of by legendary Mediterranean civilizations. Its Taormina’s most famous monument is a Agrigento (1997) are UNESCO World Heritage Norman architecture. See the Palatine •All excursions: nights and the opportunity to immerse the greatest churches in southern Europe. breathtaking natural beauty is embellished DAY THREE Greek theater, rebuilt by the Romans in List sites featured in this program. These sites Chapel in the Norman Palace; its resplen- – Enjoy a walking tour of Syracuse. yourself in the local culture and Flanked by two towers, the interior houses SYRACUSE about A.D. 200. The theater still is used are distinguished due to universal scenic, dent mosaics combine Islamic motifs and – Journey up Mount Etna. by the sun-bleached stone columns of lifestyles of two locales. today because of its near-perfect acoustics. historic, artistic or scientific value. Christian iconography. The Islamic-influ- remarkable remnants of Byzantine mosaics. Educational Focus: A Country Within – Stroll through lovely Taormina. enced domes of St. John of the Hermits, a Independent Exploration: The afternoon classic Greek temples. Cobbled medieval • Two first-class hotels provide a Country. Strategically located between DAY FIVE – Wander through historic Noto. Europe and Africa, Sicily has long been the 12th-century Norman church, are built on is at leisure. H O TEL DES E XCELSIOR towns and Norman fortresses cling to comfortable accommodations and the NOTO Excursion: Roman Mosaics and Greek – Marvel at the Roman villa in Piazza crossroad of many civilizations. As a result, Temples. The Villa Romana del Casale, the grounds of a mosque. A tour of a market Tonight, gather with fellow travelers for a E TRANGERS ET H ILT ON perfect bases from which to explore Excursion: Noto. In 1693, an earthquake Armerina. E TRANGERS ET H ILT ON craggy cliffs. Vineyards and the verdant Sicily’s culture and history are unique from a fourth-century country house near Piazza reveals the bounty of the land and sea. Farewell Reception and Dinner and the region’s renowned landmarks and ravaged about 60 towns in the southeastern – Visit the temples of Agrigento. M IRAMARE P ALERMO the Italian mainland. Armerina, is home to some of the best Local Flavor: Graduation Ceremony in the hotel. slopes of Mount Etna terrace their way off-the-beaten-path treasures. corner of Sicily. Noto, rebuilt six miles away Enjoy lunch at a restaurant – Discover the capital of Palermo. mosaics of the Roman Empire. The in Palermo. SYRACUSE PALERMO down to meet the sparkling sea. Savor • An extensive meal plan is seasoned Excursion: Magnificent Syracuse. from its original location, became one of a DAY TEN – Explore Erice and Segesta. monuments in Agrigento’s Valley of the Explore the Old Town, a showcase of archi- group of towns noted for its Sicilian Excursion: The Mosaics of Monreale. Transfer by motor coach from the hotel Cefalù The seaside Hotel des Etrangers The Excelsior Hilton Palermo, fresh, seasonal cuisine blended with the with traditional specialties. Temples were built in the late sixth century – Journey to . tecture between the medieval and baroque baroque architecture. Local architects Like many of Sicily’s churches, the Santa to the airport in Catania for the flight to et Miramare sits on the historic built in 1891 for the National fruit of silvery olive groves in this great • Meet the People during excursions and eras, and the Piazza del Duomo, one of B.C. The Temple of Concord is one of the Many Included Extras combined traditional Sicilian elements with Maria la Nuova is composed of many Germany, where you’ll overnight at a island of Ortygia and is close to Exposition of Palermo, is steps events that allow you to mingle with Sicily’s most elegant squares. Continue to most spectacular surviving Doric temples. architectural styles. However, most people •Consultation services of a dedicated melting pot of the ancient world. the fashionable baroque architecture of the deluxe hotel. (Provided for Air Program the center of the city. Enjoy from the historic center of the area residents and gain personal insight Archaeological Park to see the ancient ruins. time to create a unique style. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a local come to look at its mosaics, which cover participants only.) Passenger Service Representative into everyday life in their community. restaurant during this excursion. prior to departure. dining and panoramic views in city. The hotel, which recently Independent Exploration: Lunch and the Independent Exploration: The afternoon 68,243 square feet (6,340 square meters). DAY ELEVEN the rooftop restaurant, and meet underwent a complete “[I] LIKE SICILY EXTREMELY—A • Informative educational lectures afternoon are at your leisure. Educational Focus: Sicily in World War •Services of a professional Campus and evening are at your leisure. DAY EIGHT Embark the return trans-Atlantic flight are presented by local experts and Local Flavor: Dinner is served at a family- II. Examine the events of Operation Husky, Director and expert English- friends in the lounge. Elegantly renovation, has a fitness center GOOD ON-THE-BRINK FEELING— ERICE & SEGESTA to your gateway city. (Provided for Air excursions led by knowledgeable guides. P ALERMO the World War II battle in which more than speaking local guides throughout decorated guest rooms feature and guests have access to a owned trattoria. Excursion: Elymian Erice. Erice’s Program participants only.) ONE HOP AND YOU’RE OUT OF 160,000 Allied troops landed on Sicily’s your stay. • An experienced Campus Director DAY SIX Duomo is a Romanesque masterpiece. The every comfort, including air nearby spa. The hotel also has DAY FOUR southeastern beaches. NOTE: Itinerary and flight schedule(s) may change •Tipping of all guides and drivers. EUROPE....” ensures attentive services for the PIAZZA ARMERINA & conditioning, cable and satellite a restaurant and lounge. Each MOUNT ETNA & TAORMINA town also features two medieval castles. due to local conditions. Many excursions in this •Detailed travel and destination AGRIGENTO television, a minibar, hair dryer, well-appointed guest room – D.H. LAWRENCE, ENGLISH WRITER, duration of your stay. Educational Focus and Excursion: DAY SEVEN Cultural Event: Olive Farm—Meet the program involve an element of walking as some of the information to assist you in your 1885-1930, LETTER, 25 MARCH 1920 • All gratuities for excursion guides The Friendly Giant. Mount Etna, one of This morning, depart for Palermo and the PALERMO People. Enjoy lunch at an olive farm. This finest attractions are located in areas not closely planning. direct-dial telephone and has air conditioning, satellite Excelsior Hilton Palermo. and drivers are included. the world’s most active volcanoes, is the Educational Focus: The Cosa Nostra. family operation produces award-winning accessible by motor coach. •Complimentary travel wallet. Internet access. television, a minibar, hair dryer Above: Cathedral, Palermo and wireless Internet access. Far left: PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Fonte Aretusa, INCLUDED FEATURES Great epochs of Greek, a 1,000-year-old Accommodations • Explore Sicily from two prime locations, fresh water Syracuse and Palermo. Roman, Arab and Norman spring, Ortygia, •Four nights in Syracuse at the Syracuse first-class Hotel des Etrangers • Discover the history of storied Mount civilizations have flourished Center et Miramare. Etna before ascending the volcano. on Sicily, resulting in a blend (upper): Noto •Four nights in Palermo at the • Visit beautiful Taormina, home to of architectural styles and Center archaeological treasures. (lower): Detail first-class Excelsior Hilton Palermo. a famous Greek amphitheater. of mosaic, Meals • Wander through the baroque town Explore entrancing Sicily Romana Villa del Casale of Noto, rebuilt after a devastating and discover its rich history, • Enjoy an extensive meal program, Left: Palermo 17th-century earthquake. culture and cuisine. including eight breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners, in addition to in-flight • Admire the exquisite mosaics at DAY ONE dining service. Tea or coffee is included a Roman villa in Piazza Armerina and at Depart your gateway city for organic olive oil, and a member of the family with all meals, plus wine with dinner. the cathedral in Monreale. Catania, Sicily, aboard will lead a guided tour of the facilities and Take advantage of leisure time to try the Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Syracuse tallest in Europe, rising 10,958 feet above explain the process of making olive oil. • Visit the scenic and historic towns of scheduled jet service. (Provided for local cuisine independently. sea level. Etna is known as the “friendly Air Program participants only.) Excursion: Segesta. Ancient Segesta is • Sample authentic regional special- A CCOMMODATIONS Erice, Segesta and Cefalù. giant” because people are rarely harmed home to a Doric temple, spectacular though ties at featured local restaurants. • Enjoy specially arranged dining S YRACUSE during its eruptions. Ascend Etna to a unfinished, and an amphitheater carved into experiences that showcase Sicily’s vantage point where several of the volcano’s • Attend a special Welcome Reception DAY TWO the rock of Mount Barbaro. Dinner natural bounty. craters can be viewed. and . SYRACUSE • Gather for a Farewell Reception and Local Flavor: An Italian Lemon Farm. DAY NINE Upon arrival, transfer by deluxe motor CEFALÙ Graduation Ceremony followed by a coach to Syracuse and the Hotel des The soil around Mount Etna is very fertile. Educational Focus: Contemporary Farewell Dinner in the hotel. ® Etrangers et Miramare on Syracuse’s Enjoy lunch at a farmhouse restaurant on Alumni Campus Abroad Sicily. Discuss Sicily’s current issues and island of Ortygia. (Provided for Air Program the slope of the volcano. Learn about the Your Exciting Travel examine its geopolitical role within Italy and Advantages participants only.) workings of the farm, which grows lemons Discuss Sicily’s strong families, its infamous Program used in making limoncello. the European Union. (For full details please refer to the This program offers unique value-added Join an orientation walk led by your Campus Mafia culture and omerta, the code of Excursion: Cefalù. Cefalù, a pretty trategically situated between features that promise you an outstanding Director around the Old Town, as Ortygia is Excursion: Taormina. Settled by the UNESCO silence. Day-by-Day Itinerary.) fishing village, is anchored between the Europe and Africa, the island of educational experience in a very special locally known. Greeks in the sixth century B.C., Taormina Syracuse (2005), the Late Baroque Town of Excursion: Palermo, the Sicilian •Informative educational programs, Tyrrhenian Sea and a limestone promontory. S environment: blossomed in the Middle Ages and is home Noto (2002), the Romana Villa del Casale Capital. Palermo’s Cathedral is a presented by local experts, will enhance Sicily is a cultural crossroad paved Tonight, gather with fellow travelers for a to 14th- and 15th-century palaces. (1997) and the Archaeological Area of harmonious blend of Gothic, Moorish and Its highlights include a 12th-century your insight into the region. • Settle into Sicily for a stay of eight Welcome Reception and Dinner in the hotel. Romanesque cathedral regarded as one of by legendary Mediterranean civilizations. Its Taormina’s most famous monument is a Agrigento (1997) are UNESCO World Heritage Norman architecture. See the Palatine •All excursions: nights and the opportunity to immerse the greatest churches in southern Europe. breathtaking natural beauty is embellished DAY THREE Greek theater, rebuilt by the Romans in List sites featured in this program. These sites Chapel in the Norman Palace; its resplen- – Enjoy a walking tour of Syracuse. yourself in the local culture and Flanked by two towers, the interior houses SYRACUSE about A.D. 200. The theater still is used are distinguished due to universal scenic, dent mosaics combine Islamic motifs and – Journey up Mount Etna. by the sun-bleached stone columns of lifestyles of two locales. today because of its near-perfect acoustics. historic, artistic or scientific value. Christian iconography. The Islamic-influ- remarkable remnants of Byzantine mosaics. Educational Focus: A Country Within – Stroll through lovely Taormina. enced domes of St. John of the Hermits, a Independent Exploration: The afternoon classic Greek temples. Cobbled medieval • Two first-class hotels provide a Country. Strategically located between DAY FIVE – Wander through historic Noto. Europe and Africa, Sicily has long been the 12th-century Norman church, are built on is at leisure. H O TEL DES E XCELSIOR towns and Norman fortresses cling to comfortable accommodations and the NOTO Excursion: Roman Mosaics and Greek – Marvel at the Roman villa in Piazza crossroad of many civilizations. As a result, Temples. The Villa Romana del Casale, the grounds of a mosque. A tour of a market Tonight, gather with fellow travelers for a E TRANGERS ET H ILT ON perfect bases from which to explore Excursion: Noto. In 1693, an earthquake Armerina. E TRANGERS ET H ILT ON craggy cliffs. Vineyards and the verdant Sicily’s culture and history are unique from a fourth-century country house near Piazza reveals the bounty of the land and sea. Farewell Reception and Dinner and the region’s renowned landmarks and ravaged about 60 towns in the southeastern – Visit the temples of Agrigento. M IRAMARE P ALERMO the Italian mainland. Armerina, is home to some of the best Local Flavor: Graduation Ceremony in the hotel. slopes of Mount Etna terrace their way off-the-beaten-path treasures. corner of Sicily. Noto, rebuilt six miles away Enjoy lunch at a restaurant – Discover the capital of Palermo. mosaics of the Roman Empire. The in Palermo. SYRACUSE PALERMO down to meet the sparkling sea. Savor • An extensive meal plan is seasoned Excursion: Magnificent Syracuse. from its original location, became one of a DAY TEN – Explore Erice and Segesta. monuments in Agrigento’s Valley of the Explore the Old Town, a showcase of archi- group of towns noted for its Sicilian Excursion: The Mosaics of Monreale. Transfer by motor coach from the hotel Cefalù The seaside Hotel des Etrangers The Excelsior Hilton Palermo, fresh, seasonal cuisine blended with the with traditional specialties. Temples were built in the late sixth century – Journey to . tecture between the medieval and baroque baroque architecture. Local architects Like many of Sicily’s churches, the Santa to the airport in Catania for the flight to et Miramare sits on the historic built in 1891 for the National fruit of silvery olive groves in this great • Meet the People during excursions and eras, and the Piazza del Duomo, one of B.C. The Temple of Concord is one of the Many Included Extras combined traditional Sicilian elements with Maria la Nuova is composed of many Germany, where you’ll overnight at a island of Ortygia and is close to Exposition of Palermo, is steps events that allow you to mingle with Sicily’s most elegant squares. Continue to most spectacular surviving Doric temples. architectural styles. However, most people •Consultation services of a dedicated melting pot of the ancient world. the fashionable baroque architecture of the deluxe hotel. (Provided for Air Program the center of the city. Enjoy from the historic center of the area residents and gain personal insight Archaeological Park to see the ancient ruins. time to create a unique style. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a local come to look at its mosaics, which cover participants only.) Passenger Service Representative into everyday life in their community. restaurant during this excursion. prior to departure. dining and panoramic views in city. The hotel, which recently Independent Exploration: Lunch and the Independent Exploration: The afternoon 68,243 square feet (6,340 square meters). DAY ELEVEN the rooftop restaurant, and meet underwent a complete “[I] LIKE SICILY EXTREMELY—A • Informative educational lectures afternoon are at your leisure. Educational Focus: Sicily in World War •Services of a professional Campus and evening are at your leisure. DAY EIGHT Embark the return trans-Atlantic flight are presented by local experts and Local Flavor: Dinner is served at a family- II. Examine the events of Operation Husky, Director and expert English- friends in the lounge. Elegantly renovation, has a fitness center GOOD ON-THE-BRINK FEELING— ERICE & SEGESTA to your gateway city. (Provided for Air excursions led by knowledgeable guides. P ALERMO the World War II battle in which more than speaking local guides throughout decorated guest rooms feature and guests have access to a owned trattoria. Excursion: Elymian Erice. Erice’s Program participants only.) ONE HOP AND YOU’RE OUT OF 160,000 Allied troops landed on Sicily’s your stay. • An experienced Campus Director DAY SIX Duomo is a Romanesque masterpiece. The every comfort, including air nearby spa. The hotel also has DAY FOUR southeastern beaches. NOTE: Itinerary and flight schedule(s) may change •Tipping of all guides and drivers. EUROPE....” ensures attentive services for the PIAZZA ARMERINA & conditioning, cable and satellite a restaurant and lounge. Each MOUNT ETNA & TAORMINA town also features two medieval castles. due to local conditions. Many excursions in this •Detailed travel and destination AGRIGENTO television, a minibar, hair dryer, well-appointed guest room – D.H. LAWRENCE, ENGLISH WRITER, duration of your stay. Educational Focus and Excursion: DAY SEVEN Cultural Event: Olive Farm—Meet the program involve an element of walking as some of the information to assist you in your 1885-1930, LETTER, 25 MARCH 1920 • All gratuities for excursion guides The Friendly Giant. Mount Etna, one of This morning, depart for Palermo and the PALERMO People. Enjoy lunch at an olive farm. This finest attractions are located in areas not closely planning. direct-dial telephone and has air conditioning, satellite Excelsior Hilton Palermo. and drivers are included. the world’s most active volcanoes, is the Educational Focus: The Cosa Nostra. family operation produces award-winning accessible by motor coach. •Complimentary travel wallet. Internet access. television, a minibar, hair dryer Above: Cathedral, Palermo and wireless Internet access. Far left: PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Fonte Aretusa, INCLUDED FEATURES Great epochs of Greek, a 1,000-year-old Accommodations • Explore Sicily from two prime locations, fresh water Syracuse and Palermo. Roman, Arab and Norman spring, Ortygia, •Four nights in Syracuse at the Syracuse first-class Hotel des Etrangers • Discover the history of storied Mount civilizations have flourished Center et Miramare. Etna before ascending the volcano. on Sicily, resulting in a blend (upper): Noto •Four nights in Palermo at the • Visit beautiful Taormina, home to of architectural styles and Center archaeological treasures. (lower): Detail first-class Excelsior Hilton Palermo. a famous Greek amphitheater. of mosaic, Meals • Wander through the baroque town Explore entrancing Sicily Romana Villa del Casale of Noto, rebuilt after a devastating and discover its rich history, • Enjoy an extensive meal program, Left: Palermo 17th-century earthquake. culture and cuisine. including eight breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners, in addition to in-flight • Admire the exquisite mosaics at DAY ONE dining service. Tea or coffee is included a Roman villa in Piazza Armerina and at Depart your gateway city for organic olive oil, and a member of the family with all meals, plus wine with dinner. the cathedral in Monreale. Catania, Sicily, aboard will lead a guided tour of the facilities and Take advantage of leisure time to try the Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Syracuse tallest in Europe, rising 10,958 feet above explain the process of making olive oil. • Visit the scenic and historic towns of scheduled jet service. (Provided for local cuisine independently. sea level. Etna is known as the “friendly Air Program participants only.) Excursion: Segesta. Ancient Segesta is • Sample authentic regional special- A CCOMMODATIONS Erice, Segesta and Cefalù. giant” because people are rarely harmed home to a Doric temple, spectacular though ties at featured local restaurants. • Enjoy specially arranged dining S YRACUSE during its eruptions. Ascend Etna to a unfinished, and an amphitheater carved into experiences that showcase Sicily’s vantage point where several of the volcano’s • Attend a special Welcome Reception DAY TWO the rock of Mount Barbaro. Dinner natural bounty. craters can be viewed. and . SYRACUSE • Gather for a Farewell Reception and Local Flavor: An Italian Lemon Farm. DAY NINE Upon arrival, transfer by deluxe motor CEFALÙ Graduation Ceremony followed by a coach to Syracuse and the Hotel des The soil around Mount Etna is very fertile. Educational Focus: Contemporary Farewell Dinner in the hotel. ® Etrangers et Miramare on Syracuse’s Enjoy lunch at a farmhouse restaurant on Alumni Campus Abroad Sicily. Discuss Sicily’s current issues and island of Ortygia. (Provided for Air Program the slope of the volcano. Learn about the Your Exciting Travel examine its geopolitical role within Italy and Advantages participants only.) workings of the farm, which grows lemons Discuss Sicily’s strong families, its infamous Program used in making limoncello. the European Union. (For full details please refer to the This program offers unique value-added Join an orientation walk led by your Campus Mafia culture and omerta, the code of Excursion: Cefalù. Cefalù, a pretty trategically situated between features that promise you an outstanding Director around the Old Town, as Ortygia is Excursion: Taormina. Settled by the UNESCO silence. Day-by-Day Itinerary.) fishing village, is anchored between the Europe and Africa, the island of educational experience in a very special locally known. Greeks in the sixth century B.C., Taormina Syracuse (2005), the Late Baroque Town of Excursion: Palermo, the Sicilian •Informative educational programs, Tyrrhenian Sea and a limestone promontory. S environment: blossomed in the Middle Ages and is home Noto (2002), the Romana Villa del Casale Capital. Palermo’s Cathedral is a presented by local experts, will enhance Sicily is a cultural crossroad paved Tonight, gather with fellow travelers for a to 14th- and 15th-century palaces. (1997) and the Archaeological Area of harmonious blend of Gothic, Moorish and Its highlights include a 12th-century your insight into the region. • Settle into Sicily for a stay of eight Welcome Reception and Dinner in the hotel. Romanesque cathedral regarded as one of by legendary Mediterranean civilizations. Its Taormina’s most famous monument is a Agrigento (1997) are UNESCO World Heritage Norman architecture. See the Palatine •All excursions: nights and the opportunity to immerse the greatest churches in southern Europe. breathtaking natural beauty is embellished DAY THREE Greek theater, rebuilt by the Romans in List sites featured in this program. These sites Chapel in the Norman Palace; its resplen- – Enjoy a walking tour of Syracuse. yourself in the local culture and Flanked by two towers, the interior houses SYRACUSE about A.D. 200. The theater still is used are distinguished due to universal scenic, dent mosaics combine Islamic motifs and – Journey up Mount Etna. by the sun-bleached stone columns of lifestyles of two locales. today because of its near-perfect acoustics. historic, artistic or scientific value. Christian iconography. The Islamic-influ- remarkable remnants of Byzantine mosaics. Educational Focus: A Country Within – Stroll through lovely Taormina. enced domes of St. John of the Hermits, a Independent Exploration: The afternoon classic Greek temples. Cobbled medieval • Two first-class hotels provide a Country. Strategically located between DAY FIVE – Wander through historic Noto. Europe and Africa, Sicily has long been the 12th-century Norman church, are built on is at leisure. H O TEL DES E XCELSIOR towns and Norman fortresses cling to comfortable accommodations and the NOTO Excursion: Roman Mosaics and Greek – Marvel at the Roman villa in Piazza crossroad of many civilizations. As a result, Temples. The Villa Romana del Casale, the grounds of a mosque. A tour of a market Tonight, gather with fellow travelers for a E TRANGERS ET H ILT ON perfect bases from which to explore Excursion: Noto. In 1693, an earthquake Armerina. E TRANGERS ET H ILT ON craggy cliffs. Vineyards and the verdant Sicily’s culture and history are unique from a fourth-century country house near Piazza reveals the bounty of the land and sea. Farewell Reception and Dinner and the region’s renowned landmarks and ravaged about 60 towns in the southeastern – Visit the temples of Agrigento. M IRAMARE P ALERMO the Italian mainland. Armerina, is home to some of the best Local Flavor: Graduation Ceremony in the hotel. slopes of Mount Etna terrace their way off-the-beaten-path treasures. corner of Sicily. Noto, rebuilt six miles away Enjoy lunch at a restaurant – Discover the capital of Palermo. mosaics of the Roman Empire. The in Palermo. SYRACUSE PALERMO down to meet the sparkling sea. Savor • An extensive meal plan is seasoned Excursion: Magnificent Syracuse. from its original location, became one of a DAY TEN – Explore Erice and Segesta. monuments in Agrigento’s Valley of the Explore the Old Town, a showcase of archi- group of towns noted for its Sicilian Excursion: The Mosaics of Monreale. Transfer by motor coach from the hotel Cefalù The seaside Hotel des Etrangers The Excelsior Hilton Palermo, fresh, seasonal cuisine blended with the with traditional specialties. Temples were built in the late sixth century – Journey to . tecture between the medieval and baroque baroque architecture. Local architects Like many of Sicily’s churches, the Santa to the airport in Catania for the flight to et Miramare sits on the historic built in 1891 for the National fruit of silvery olive groves in this great • Meet the People during excursions and eras, and the Piazza del Duomo, one of B.C. The Temple of Concord is one of the Many Included Extras combined traditional Sicilian elements with Maria la Nuova is composed of many Germany, where you’ll overnight at a island of Ortygia and is close to Exposition of Palermo, is steps events that allow you to mingle with Sicily’s most elegant squares. Continue to most spectacular surviving Doric temples. architectural styles. However, most people •Consultation services of a dedicated melting pot of the ancient world. the fashionable baroque architecture of the deluxe hotel. (Provided for Air Program the center of the city. Enjoy from the historic center of the area residents and gain personal insight Archaeological Park to see the ancient ruins. time to create a unique style. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a local come to look at its mosaics, which cover participants only.) Passenger Service Representative into everyday life in their community. restaurant during this excursion. prior to departure. dining and panoramic views in city. The hotel, which recently Independent Exploration: Lunch and the Independent Exploration: The afternoon 68,243 square feet (6,340 square meters). DAY ELEVEN the rooftop restaurant, and meet underwent a complete “[I] LIKE SICILY EXTREMELY—A • Informative educational lectures afternoon are at your leisure. Educational Focus: Sicily in World War •Services of a professional Campus and evening are at your leisure. DAY EIGHT Embark the return trans-Atlantic flight are presented by local experts and Local Flavor: Dinner is served at a family- II. Examine the events of Operation Husky, Director and expert English- friends in the lounge. Elegantly renovation, has a fitness center GOOD ON-THE-BRINK FEELING— ERICE & SEGESTA to your gateway city. (Provided for Air excursions led by knowledgeable guides. P ALERMO the World War II battle in which more than speaking local guides throughout decorated guest rooms feature and guests have access to a owned trattoria. Excursion: Elymian Erice. Erice’s Program participants only.) ONE HOP AND YOU’RE OUT OF 160,000 Allied troops landed on Sicily’s your stay. • An experienced Campus Director DAY SIX Duomo is a Romanesque masterpiece. The every comfort, including air nearby spa. The hotel also has DAY FOUR southeastern beaches. NOTE: Itinerary and flight schedule(s) may change •Tipping of all guides and drivers. EUROPE....” ensures attentive services for the PIAZZA ARMERINA & conditioning, cable and satellite a restaurant and lounge. Each MOUNT ETNA & TAORMINA town also features two medieval castles. due to local conditions. Many excursions in this •Detailed travel and destination AGRIGENTO television, a minibar, hair dryer, well-appointed guest room – D.H. LAWRENCE, ENGLISH WRITER, duration of your stay. Educational Focus and Excursion: DAY SEVEN Cultural Event: Olive Farm—Meet the program involve an element of walking as some of the information to assist you in your 1885-1930, LETTER, 25 MARCH 1920 • All gratuities for excursion guides The Friendly Giant. Mount Etna, one of This morning, depart for Palermo and the PALERMO People. Enjoy lunch at an olive farm. This finest attractions are located in areas not closely planning. direct-dial telephone and has air conditioning, satellite Excelsior Hilton Palermo. and drivers are included. the world’s most active volcanoes, is the Educational Focus: The Cosa Nostra. family operation produces award-winning accessible by motor coach. •Complimentary travel wallet. Internet access. television, a minibar, hair dryer Above: Cathedral, Palermo and wireless Internet access. Reserve your trip to Sicily today! e Temple of Juno, l g e d d

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