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Carson City Chamber of Commerce Old World Sicily & Malta November 30 December 14, 2021 Book Now & Save $250 Per Person For more information contact Carson City Chamber of Commerce (775) 882-1565 [email protected] Day 1: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Overnight Flight your way to Sicily an island paradise nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Look past the Italy you think you know and see how this coastal farmland balances ancient traditions and modern comforts. Day 2: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Palermo, Italy - Tour Begins deeply rooted heritage, teeming with Arab- Norman architectural masterpieces and delicate Classical designs. Come to know your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner. (D) Day 3: Thursday, December 2, 2021 Palermo Decide how you explore because r choice! Tour Palermo and head to Monreale Cathedral, ascending on foot to see the gold Byzantine mosaics -OR- descend into a WWII air raid shelter before exploring the historic city center with a guide. No matter how you spend your morning, yo day at a medieval palace, where a countess guides you through her (B) Day 4: Friday, December 3, 2021 Palermo - Impact Moment - Trapani Experience an impact moment with Addiopizzo, an anti- protection fees. Visit Capaci and Cinisi, the site of two terrorist acts led by the Mafia, and pay tribute to fallen activists. Chat with locals reign. As the day draws to a close, settle into Trapani for two nights Small Group Travel rewards travelers with new perspectives. With and watch the sunset fade against the crashing waves and whirling windmills. (B, D) just 12-24 passengers, these are the personal adventures that today's cultural explorers dream of. Day 5: Saturday, December 4, 2021 Trapani - Isle of Mozia - Marsala - Optional Excursion Venture to the isle of Mozia, once a great 15 Days 22 Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners trading port for the Phoenician, Greek and Roman civilizations. On the way, sail next to a submerged Roman road, once traversed on Palermo, Choices on Tour, Impact foot. Explore Mozia with a guide, visiting the ruins of its ancient port, Moment, Trapani, Isle of Mozia, Marsala Winery Tour, and a museum featuring impressive Greek statuary. Then continue to Marsala, heading down into a cellar for a taste of its renowned wine. Olive Oil Farm, Agrigento, Valley of the Temples, The remainder of the day is yours. Perhaps you will join an optional Taormina, Mount Etna Off-Road Excursion, Ragusa, - Malta, Three Cities, Valletta on pastry-making class. (B) Day 6: Sunday, December 5, 2021 Trapani - Gibellina - Agrigento - ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Valley of the Temples - Agrigento Begin in Gibellina, a humble Day 1 Overnight Flight countryside village. See how this town rebuilt itself after an Days 2, 3 Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa, Palermo earthquake, transforming ruins into a sprawling piece of Days 4, 5 I Mulini Resort , Trapani contemporary art. Head to an award-winning olive grove and learn Day 6 Baia di Ulisse , Agrigento about the Slow Food movement, which supports local cultures and preserves traditions. Try their unique olive oil at lunch before Days 7 9 Hotel Villa Diodoro, Taormina departing for Agrigento, where ancient roots and medieval buildings Days 10, 11 Poggio del Sole Hotel , Ragusa blend into modernity. Wander through the Valley of the Temples Days 12 14 The George Urban Boutique Hotel , St. Julian's (UNESCO) with a guide at dusk. (B, L, D) On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Day 7: Monday, December 6, 2021 Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Taormina Explorations: These small group tours give travelers access to the world in a truly authentic way. On these active, immersive journeys, travelers connect with the home of the ancient Villa Romana del Casale (UNESCO), and cultures of the world on a deeper, more meaningful level in ways that are hard to explore the site with an expert insider for a locally guided tour of its replicate. The group size is kept small, allowing these journeys to be the most active, impressive mosaics. In the afternoon, journey along the Ionian Coast engaging, and rewarding experience possible. to Taormina, a seaside hub of ancient Greek theaters and hilly walkways. Settle into your new home for the next three nights before enjoying Sicilian food at dinner, surrounded by local musicians. (B, D) Day 8: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Taormina Discover Taormina and the well-preserved Greek theater. Walk in the footsteps of ancient attendees and take in an unparalleled viewpoint of the adjacent ocean. Book Now Book Now & Save $250 Per Person: & Save $ Double $5,249; Double $4,999* 250 Single $6,049; Single $5,799; Per Person Triple $5,199 Triple $4,949 For bookings made after Jun 01, 2021 call for rates. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Reno Tahoe Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $399 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from RNO Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class $4,290 Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) a sidewalk café, or peruse the local boutiques for handcrafted of medieval heritage. Once the setting of battles by the Knights of souvenirs. (B) Malta, this area preserves endless layers of the past. Connect with the Day 9: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Taormina - Mount Etna - heart of the neighborhood at a Band Club, where locals gather to learn and play instruments together. Enjoy some light snacks as the Taormina -road adventure to Mount musical Maltese culture drifts softly around you. Your day ends in St. Etna. Stare up at the iconic peak as your vehicle climbs along the our home for the next three nights. (B, L) legendary giant, passing by lava formations and basalt rocks. (B) - Optional Excursion The day is yours to experience the island of Malta however you Day 10: Thursday, December 9, 2021 Taormina - Ragusa Make your please. Soak up the sunshine, relax on the beach, or even explore the way to Ragusa (UNESCO), an ancient city perched upon a hill. colorful ha Meander through its Baroque neighborhood with an expert guide, temple complex older than Stonehenge, followed by an intimate look passing by winding lanes, cobblestone streets, and wrought iron at Mdina (B) balconies. Make the most of a free afternoon to explore on your own. As the sun sets, retreat to your countryside resort just outside the city. - Valletta - St. (B, D) Your adventure continues in Valletta, the capital of Malta. Day 11: Friday, December 10, 2021 Ragusa - Optional Excursion The entire day is yours. With free time, you might choose to relax in the the picturesque Barrakka Gardens overlooking the harbor, featuring a charming blend of natural beauty and terraced arches. Then join an optional tour to the picture-perfect towns of Scicli and choice! Visit the private home of a modern-day Knight of Malta - OR- continuing to an Aztec chocolate shop for some sweet samples. (B, D) Preti and Caravaggio. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers as you recount memories of the Day 12: Saturday, December 11, 2021 Ragusa - Pozzallo - Ferry to Mediterranean islands. (B, D) Malta - Three Cities - Grab your bags* and hop on a ferry - Tour Ends Say in Pozzallo. Say goodbye to Italy and venture to the island paradise of goodbye to Malta and the Mediterranean as your tour comes to a Malta, one of the smallest countries in the world. Start your close today. (B) exploration in Three Cities, a conglomeration of three fortified cities For more information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1045407 PLEASE NOTE: Most shops and businesses in Italy are closed on Sundays and on national/religious Book Now rates valid until Jun 01, 2021, valid on air inclusive packages only. holidays. IDENTIFICATION *Guests are responsible for handling their own luggage when getting on and off the Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a ferry. minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for **In the case of adverse sea conditions, the ferry to the isle of Malta may be delayed the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa or cancelled resulting in partial reduction of your time on the isle (or cancellation of requirements. the visit). In case of this event, there will be a replacement accommodation arranged and a comparable program on the mainland. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. -the-go passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. time (1- Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, Zodiac, etc.), and could possibly motor coaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing anticipate changes in elevation.