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      A Sicilian Odyssey

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      Apr - Jun, Aug - Oct
      Cities & Landmarks
      Mt. Etna, Siracusa, Palermo, Temples of Agrigento, Taormina, Cefalù
      Culture Through the Ages Escorted Sicily Tour
      Taormina, Sicily
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      TAUCK EXCLUSIVES – Private lunch at a Baron's palazzo in Siracusa with a wine tasting from the family vineyard and dinner and an art tour with the son of a baroness at their private villa in Palermo

       

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      Visit to Palermo's grand Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele, the largest opera house in Italy

       

      Visits to the Sicilian Baroque UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Noto and Ragusa Ibla

       

      A tour, lunch and tasting at a local winery

       

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      Active components such as hiking, bicycling and walking longer distances may be included, and hills and/or uneven terrain may be encountered on several days. Guests should be able to walk two to three miles and stand for long periods of time with no difficulty.

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      Often robust – may include long days, active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, significant travel times.

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      Along Europe's Scenic "Yellow Roads"

      Discover cultural footprints forever present... Over the centuries, the island of Sicily was colonized by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, Normans and assorted others before becoming part of Spain, then the Bourbon Kingdom, and finally part of Italy. And today...

      Vestiges of the ancient Greeks and Romans entice in Agrigento and Taormina... the presence of the Normans lingers in Palermo... a distinctive style of Sicilian architecture began in the Baroque Valley centuries ago and flourishes today... Byzantine and Arab art mingle with Italian influences... taste impressive wines from grapes grown in volcanic soil... all for a taste of the authentic Sicily.  Join us for an odyssey through time as you discover a history book of experiences, authentically engaging and always enlightening, as you become a part of Sicily's extended family. Read Less

      Private tour of Palermo's Teatro Massimo

      Behind-the-scenes at Italy's largest opera house, Palermo's Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele

      The largest theatre in Italy and Europe's third-largest opera house, Palermo's Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele opened in 1897 – 22 years after construction began – with a production of Verdi's "Falstaff." Its neoclassical exterior was inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture, while its auditorium reflects the style of the Renaissance and features excellent acoustics, as you'll see (and hear) on your guided tour of this grand venue. Closed for 23 years starting in the 1970s, the Teatro Massimo – the location where the final scenes of "The Godfather, Part III" were filmed – was restored and reopened in time for its centennial in 1997.

      Reception and dinner at a private villa

      An exclusive reception, dinner and art tour hosted by a family member at a private villa in Palermo

      Built in the 18th century for the King of Naples, Ferdinand I and Queen Maria Carolina of Borbone (an older sister of Queen Marie Antoinette of France) during their exile in Sicily, Villa Chiaramonte Bordonaro is still home to the Barons Chiaramonte Bordonaro today, and its gardens rank among the most beautiful parks in Palermo. The villa's current owners often open up their home for special events… like your exclusive private visit and gala dinner, to which you are welcomed by the son of the current Baroness, who hosts a tour of his family's villa and their private art collection housed in a building designed by Ernesto Basile, the architect of the Teatro Massimo.

      Verdura Golf & Spa Resort

      Nights 3 and 4

      An alluring Sicilian escape....

      An irresistible destination boasting miles of private Mediterranean coastline, Verdura Golf & Spa Resort is a place where your room will seem woven subtly into the Sicilian landscape... where you'll enjoy a true sense of space and uninterrupted views of the azure waters from your private terrace.

      Sicily is an island of wild beauty and history, with a culture that dates back to antiquity. The tour encapsulated the passion and pride of a Sicily one must experience.

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      Grand Hotel Ortigia

      Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

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      Eremo Della Giubiliana

      Ragusa, Sicily, Italy

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      Verdura Resort

      Sciacca, Sicily

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      Grand Hotel et des Palmes

      Palermo, Italy

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      Grand Hotel Timeo

      Taormina, Sicily, Italy

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