Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Mazara del Vallo, Agrigento, Pozzallo, Val di Noto, Siracusa, Mount Etna, Taormina, Aci Castello, Catania
Ship
Privately Owned, 89-passenger Ship
Includes airfare
During your trip, you will have the opportunity to join optional tours to further your discoveries—all of which are noted below. Most of these tours can only be reserved onsite with your Trip Experience Leader, however due to limited space and other special requirements, some optional tours must be reserved before your departure from the U.S. If this trip has optional tours that need to be purchased in advance, they will be noted with a disclaimer below.
Day 4 | $120 per person
Day 4 | $120 per person
Head to the small hilltop village of Castelbuono, which boasts centuries of rich history and a charming medieval town center. Embark on a discovery walk with your Trip Experience Leader here, including a visit to Castelbuono's most famous attraction: its medieval castle. In fact, the name Castelbuono means "good castle" in Italian. Construction on the castle began in the 14th century, and over the centuries it underwent more changes and additions as members of the wealthy Ventimiglia family moved from Palermo to Castelbuono. Today, the castle houses the Castelbuono Civic Museum and a chapel featuring impressive medieval art. Afterwards, savor an included lunch at a local restaurant, accompanied by live music. Enjoy some time for independent exploration before driving back to Palermo.
Day 11 | $135 per person
Day 11 | $135 per person
On this full-day optional tour, you’ll witness some of the best examples of the Sicilian Baroque architecture in the area, when you visit towns in Val di Noto (southeast Sicily)—part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your day begins with a visit to the Ragusa Ibla (Ancient Ragusa), where you’ll tour the majestic Church of Saint George. This afternoon, your journey continues in the city of Modica, where you’ll entice your taste buds with local chocolates during a tasting, followed by an included lunch.
Day 8 | $145 per person
Day 8 | $145 per person
Located in the westernmost point of Sicily, Marsala is most known for its sweet amber wine, but it is also an elegant seaside town with a historic Baroque city center. Upon arrival, enjoy a discovery walk with your Trip Experience Leader, followed by a visit to a local winery. Learn about the process of crafting the city’s namesake wine; then sit down for an included lunch paired with a Marsala wine tasting.