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ISLAND IN THE SUN
Splendors of Sicily
October 19 – 28, 2011

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. Writers, poets and historians have claimed that the Gods personally took part in its creation. A melting pot, it retains souvenirs from many great cultures—ancient Greek temples, Roman amphitheatres, Norman castles, Byzantine domes and Moorish flourishes. Sicily boasts unique art, history, architecture, folklore, and scenery, not to mention spectacular food. Revel in all the splendors of Sicily!

Highlights:
• Palermo, with visit to Monreal
• Selinunte, 7th century Greek city
• Agrigento, and its spectacular Valley of the Temples
• Siracusa, an ancient rival of Athens
• Overnight in the historic old center of the island of Ortigia
• Mt. Etna, and 4-wheel-drive adventure to the summit
• Taormina, Sicily’s most famous resort town