Join Wells College Alumnae and Alumni Travel on a SICILIAN ADVENTURE: Touring the Crossroads of Ancient CivilizaƟ ons June 10-19, 2019

Join us as we visit this lush and once prosperous island, the largest in the Mediterranean Sea and marvel at the fi nest surviving Doric temples and theatres in the entire world - the setting for much of ’s Odyssey. As well as being famed for its superla- tive cuisine, ancient temples and gorgeous landscapes, the island has endless numbers of dramatically perched cliff top villages.

Palermo • • Piazza Armerina • Farm Stay • Syracuse • • Mt. Etna June 13, Thursday: B,L Itinerary Depart this morning for a drive through dreamy landscape of June 10, Monday: Depart shimmering seas and sloping valleys. Independent departures from your gateway city. (Booked The fi rst stop will be at the outstanding Temple of , independently) built in the fi h century B.C. it is a classic example of Doric architecture beau fully set upon a hill surrounded by majes c June 11, Tuesday: Palermo D mountains. Looking down on the temple sits a Greek theatre, built in the third century B.C. and off ering a spectacular view Arrive Palermo early a ernoon. Upon arrival you will be greet- of the Gulf of Castellamare. ed by a wonderful English-speaking guide and check in to your Palermo hotel. Set in a maze of crumbling grandeur, Palermo Drive to the quietly roman c town of a mesmerizing is like nowhere else in Europe with a sizzling mix of Arabic walled medieval town famous throughout the Mediterranean food, Spanish streets, and Norman towers. as the home of where Phoenicians worshipped the goddess Ashtarte, the Greeks worshipped Aphrodite and the Romans This evening, get to know fellow travelers over dinner at Trat- worshipped Venus. toria Torremuzza da Peppuccio which serves fresh swordfi sh cooked over braziers in the street, and a superb caponata with Learn about the interes ng process of making olive oil over fl aked almonds. lunch at a family-owned olive farm.

June 12, Wednesday: Palermo B,D A er lunch wander through the twel h century greying stone Norman walls of the Venus Castle known for its rich history This morning begin exploring Palermo. For millennia at the and interes ng mythology. Explore the private baths of Venus crossroads of civiliza ons admire Byzan ne mosaics, Ara- and experience the hidden secrets told through the rusty iron besque domes and frescoed cupolas. Explore markets in the shackles and dark dungeons. shadow of baroque churches and Gothic palaces in a city that sits at the edge of Europe. End the day at the pastry shop, GrammaƟ co, for a taste of the famous marzipan cakes made with almonds in various diff er- As we walk learn about the role of the Mafi a in the city’s histo- ent fl avors! ry which for years dominated the economy of the island. A er the shocking assassina on of the an -mafi a judges Giovanni Return to Palermo for dinner at leisure. Falcone and Paolo Borsellino in 1992, a grassroots movement has emerged refusing to pay mafi a protec on money and June 14, Friday: Caltagirone B,L,D changing the landscape of the city. This morning depart for Caltagirone, stopping en-route to For our lunch at leisure, we’ll visit il Capo market and have a visit the UNESCO heritage protected archeological park in true taste of authen c Sicilian life. Agrigento. Begin the day with the morning light at Valley of the Temples, a Greek colony over 2,500 years ago and Conclude the day at Monreale’s Santa Maria la Nuova Cathe- boas ng the best-preserved Doric temples outside Greece. dral, a masterpiece of Arab, Norman and Byzan ne art, long What you see today are mere ves ges of the ancient city of considered the most beau ful in . Akragas, which was once the fourth-largest city in the known world. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant. June 16, Sunday: Taormina B,L,D A er enjoying a southern Sicilian lunch at Kalos, drive to Piazza Armerina, a charming market town. At the Villa This morning depart Caltagirone and venture to Syracuse, Romana del Casale, a UNESCO site, admire one of the richest once the decisive ba lefront of the Peloponnesian Wars and collec on of Roman mosaics in the world. rich with history. In its heyday this was the largest city in the ancient world, bigger even than and today ancient Con nue on to Caltagirone and check into Colle San Mauro, Greek ruins rise out of lush citrus orchards. Of great interest a deligh ul farm that welcomes travelers to stay with them. is the famous “Ear of Dionysius”, a 20m-high, slender pointed With the splendid backdrop of the San Mauro countryside, arch cut into the rock face. The Roman amphitheater, hewn enjoy comfortable accommoda ons (with private facili es) out of the rocky hillside, once staged the last tragedies of and unwind over an organic dinner. , including The Persians.

June 15, Saturday: Caltagirone B,L,D Drive to the heart of Syracuse at Ortygia, the li le island, now bridged to the mainland, which guards and almost closes the This morning, explore the aristocra c town of Caltagirone, mouth of the great harbor. brimming with splendid palaces and churches. The highlight of the town is undoubtedly the unique Scalinata di Santa A er an incredible panini made fresh for you at the local mar- Maria del Monte, 142 steps of that connects the lower town ket, head north toward Taormina and check into the Atahotel with the older upper town. Accompanied by a local cerami- Capotaormina, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. cist, learn more about the millennium-old tradi on of creat- ing ceramics of swirling pa erns, vibrant colors, and painstak- Enjoy dinner here this evening. ingly detailed designs. June 17, Monday: Taormina B,L A er lunch, delve into Sicily’s agricultural tradi ons as you meet with staff from the farm who will take you through the Today explore Taormina, Sicily’s prized jewel set on the rocky picturesque property and show you the various produce and eastern coast with a stunning view of Mount Etna. animals they raise. Begin with an early morning visit to the perfect horse-shoe Enjoy another wonderful dinner at the farm this evening. shaped Greek Theater suspended between sea and sky. Built in the 3rd century BC, it’s the most drama cally situated to court his daughter and the Church of San Nicolo where Greek theatre in the world and the second largest in Sicily, Michael married in the fi lm. a er Syracuse. We have been given special permission to visit the catacombs Close by is the Bam Bar, known to locals as the best branita, built beneath a Cappucini monastery where the macabre gelato and Brioche vendor in Taormina. bodies of several mummifi ed nobles stand in a series of wall niches. Take a stroll through the peaceful and shady Trevelyan Gar- dens, an English-style garden with a panoramic walkway that For lunch, enjoy a typical fresh tagliatelle pasta made by faces the sea and glorious Mount Etna. hand, dressed with wild fennel and accompanied with local homemade bread. Enjoy lunch in the quaint hilltop village of Castelmola with magnifi cant sweeping views and a ruined castle. A er lunch, Return to Taormina stopping at a local farm to see the tradi- visit the Duomo of Castelmola, also known as the church of onal way of making Sicilian cheese. Enjoy a tas ng of the San Niccolo’di Bari. farm’s fresh rico a, pistachios and honey from the bees of Mount Etna. A er lunch, head south towards Etna to sample wine at the family owned CoƩ anera Winery where the vineyards were Spend the remainder of the a ernoon on your own at Corso planted over lava stone, two thousand feet above the sea, on Umberto, the well-known main pedestrian street that runs the northern slopes of Etna. through Taormina and delight at the gelato, jewelry shops, produce vendors and street entertainment. Dinner is at your leisure tonight. Feast on a lovely farewell dinner and a chance to refl ect with June 18, Tuesday: Taormina B,L,D your fellow travelers, on the rich Sicilian experiences you have had! Discover the area around Taormina with its lush valleys dot- ted with ny hilltop villages, old stone buildings and winding, June 19, Wednesday: Return B tree-lined roads set against the gli ering Mediterranean Sea. It is in this magnifi cent landscape that Francis Ford Coppola Depart this morning for your return fl ight home. set his seminal gangster movie The Godfather.

Stop fi rst at the ny village of Forza d’Agro, dominated by the ruins of a castle from the 16th century, The village seems unchanged with its gated walls, rus c stone co ages and haun ng churches. Godfather II fans will recognize the village as the town of Corleone in the fi lm.

Con nue on to where an old cobblestone pathway winds through town, and buildings look almost medieval with their octagonal wall lamps, old wooden doors and vines snak- ing all over the facades. Godfather I fans will recognize Bar Vitelli where Michael asks Apollonia’s father for permission Program Costs and Inclusions Reservation Instructions

Trip Price: $3,390 per person To confi rm your space on this trip, please fi ll out and sign Single supplement: $610 per person (limited availability) the accompanying applica on form and return it to Distant Horizons along with a deposit check in the amount of $500 Tour cost includes: Educa onal program of lectures and per person and a very legible photocopy of the photo page(s) discussions, accommoda ons in hotels as outlined in the of your passport(s). i nerary based on double occupancy, all meals listed, one drink with lunch and one with dinner, bo led water kept on Please make checks payable to “Distant Horizons.” Your the bus, sightseeing and excursions as listed, transporta on in deposit is refundable up to 60 days prior to departure less a a deluxe air-condi oned motor coach, the services of a local $250 per-person administra on fee. Sicilian guide, and all basic gratui es Mail applicaƟ on to: Tour cost does not include: Roundtrip airfare to Sicily, meals Distant Horizons not specifi ed, beverages outside of one drink at meal mes, 350 Elm Avenue luggage charges, trip cancella on, medical, and lost baggage Long Beach, CA 90802 insurance, items of a purely personal nature, and any items not listed. For addiƟ onal informaƟ on or a more detailed iƟ nerary, please contact Melissa Costa at Distant Horizons at 1-800- 333-1240 or via email at [email protected]

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RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: Reserva ons for this tour require a nonrefundable deposit of $500 per person and an applica on form signed by the par cipant. Full balance of the trip cost is due upon receipt of invoice no later than 60 days prior to departure.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Educa onal program of lectures and discussions, accommoda ons in hotels as outlined in the i nerary or similar based on double occupancy, all meals listed, one drink with lunch and one with dinner, bo led water kept on the bus, sightseeing and excur- sions as listed, transporta on in a deluxe air-condi oned motor coach, the services of local Sicilian guide, and all basic gratui es.

TOUR COST: Based on rates of currency exchange at me of prin ng (October 2018) and is subject to change with or without previous no ce. If there is a price increase prior to the day of departure in the basic costs, such increases may be passed on to the par cipant. The minimum group size of this departure is 20 paying par cipants, should the number of par cipants fall below this number, a small group surcharge and/ or revised staffi ng will apply.

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