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Inspiring Moments >Discover ancient Sicilian treasures, and marvel at man-made creations seemingly untouched by time. >Soak up thespian history at ’s ancient theater, which frames a spectacular backdrop of sapphire INCLUDED FEATURES coastline and a brooding Mount Etna. >Sample the region’s delectable pizza ACCOMMODATIONS ITINERARY after an exclusive cooking (With baggage handling.) Day 1 Depart gateway city A demonstration. – Three nights in , , at Day 2 Arrive in Palermo >Gaze at intricate Roman floor the first-class Mercure Excelsior Day 3 | Palermo Palermo City. — including scenes of Day 4 | – Two nights in Caltagirone at the Colle mythological sagas and African Day 5 | Caltagirone San Mauro, an agritourism hotel. animals — at Villa Romana del Day 6 Piazza Armerina | Caltagirone Casale. – Three nights in Taormina at the first- class Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay. Day 7 Taormina >Tour a family-run olive farm, and Day 8 Syracuse sample the organic olive oil produced TRANSFERS Day 9 Taormina on the property. – All deluxe motor coach transfers Day 10 Transfer to airport and >Explore former centers of the Elymian in the Land Program and baggage A handling. depart for gateway city civilization: Segesta and Erice. AFlights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. EXTENSIVE MEAL PROGRAM >Experience four UNESCO World Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Heritage sites. – Eight breakfasts, four lunches and Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces Monreale four dinners, including Welcome may be uneven or unpaved. and Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner. – Sample authentic regional specialties during meals at local restaurants.

YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY – Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history. – Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome Reception to mingle with fellow travelers. – Clearly hear your English-speaking guide with your VOX headset. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos .

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DISCOVERY ENRICHMENT ELECTIVE EXPERIENCE Monreale and Palermo. Visit Monreal’s Mafia—Past and Present. In Sicily, the We have designed an optional Santa Maria la Nuova, a cathedral with Mafia is known as Cosa Nostra. Examine activity to allow you to craft your splendid mosaics, and admire views of the legacy of the Cosa Nostra and its individual trip. the Conca d’Oro. Experience Palermo’s effect on Sicilian society. lively market, and visit the cathedral, a Mount Etna. Get an up-close Sicilian Agriculture. Learn about the blend of Gothic, Moorish and Norman encounter with Europe’s largest active operations of a local farm, including architecture. Visit the Palatine Chapel in volcano. Embark on a winding ascent what types of produce and animals it the Norman Palace; see the Arab- along the lower slopes of the volcano to raises. Norman domes of Saint John of the the Silvestri Crater. As you gaze at Hermits; and see Italy’s largest theater. remnants of past eruptions, learn about the history of Mount Etna. At a local Erice and Segesta. In Erice, see two lemon farm, gain insight into this special medieval castles and walls that date industry, including the unique micro from the Phoenician era, and marvel at climate necessary to grow the key of the Norman ingredient of limoncello, the tasty Italian Duomo. In ancient Segesta, see a liqueur. Enjoy meeting the owners of the spectacular Doric temple and a theater carved into the side of Mount Barbao. farm and relax during lunch on the property. Olive Farm Visit. Visit an award- winning, family-owned olive farm for Elective experiences available at an additional cost lunch. Enjoy a tasting, learn how the oil is made and visit with the family.

Agrigento and the Valley of the Agrigento UNESCO World Heritage Temples. Agrigento was founded in the 1. Arab-Norman Palermo and the sixth century B.C., and it features an Cathedral Churches of Monreale excellent collection of ruins. Visit AHI Travel Expertise 2. Archaeological Area of Agrigento Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, and Passenger Service Representative | 3. see the Temple of Hercules, the Temple Helps with everything from arranging 4. Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto of Concord and the Temple of Jupiter. flights to fulfilling special requests. Sicily’s Mosaics. Visit Piazza Armerina Travel Director | Manages all details and the Villa Romana del Casale. See a to ensure a memorable trip. Let us arrange your flights! display of mosaics that depicts every - A thing from scenes of daily life to flowers Travel information | Prepares you fully AHI FlexAir | Our personalized air and plants. This visual delight is one of for your journey. program offers incredible advantages: – the best examples of Roman mosaics Expert local guides | Provide friendly, price guarantee remaining in the world! knowledgeable service. – arrival and departure transfers – flexibility to change or cancel Caltagirone. One of eight late baroque Lecturers | Share their knowledge – assistance with changes or delays towns in the Val di Noto, Caltagirone is of and passion for their country. known for its hand-painted majolica – flight insurance ceramics. At the Church of Santa Maria de Monte, see the 142-step staircase with a unique painted ceramic riser ACCOMMODATIONS DATES & PRICES between each step. Mercure Excelsior Palermo Syracuse. Visit the Archaeological Park City | Palermo October 9-18, 2019 in historic Syracuse, home to the Teatro http://bit.ly/mercurepalermoexcelsior Greco, a well-preserved ancient theater. From $3,745 Wind through the charming lanes of Colle San Mauro | Syracuse’s Old Town, take in the Caltagirone Special Savings $250 tranquility of the elegant Piazza del http://bit.ly/aziendaagrituristica Duomo, and enter the Duomo, built Special Price $3,495 on the site of the Temple of Athena. Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay | Taormina VAT is an additional $295 per person. Taormina. Explore Taormina atop Monte http://www.atlantisbay.it/ All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Tauro, and visit an theater double occupancy and do not include air transportation with awe-inspiring coastal vistas. costs (unless otherwise stated). Sicilian Pizza. Enhance your culinary Single accommodations are an additional $695 (limited availability). skills during a private pizza-making The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our lesson, then enjoy a delicious lunch. website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 201932