A fish vendor at the morning market , Ortigia , Syracuse
Sicily ’ s Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions
Sicily : Palermo , Mazara del Vallo , Piazza Armerina , Ragusa , Catania , Mount Etna For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / byapricing
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An Italian island with 3,000 years of history , Sicily was once home to a Greek colony , a Roman province , an Arab emirate , a Norman kingdom , and more . Experience Sicily ’ s full enchantment on a journey from the bustling markets of Palermo to the Baroque beauty of Ragusa and Catania . Hear the rumbling groans of Mount Etna , spend a night in an agriturismo , and immerse yourself in Sicily ’ s landscapes , history , and culture .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Fly overnight from the U . S . to Palermo , Sicily .
DAY 2 • Palermo Arrive in Palermo and meet your fellow travelers , including those who took our Puglia : Italy ’ s Undiscovered Heel pre-trip extension .
Hotel Federico II or similar
DAY 3 • Palermo Set off on a walking tour of Palermo , followed by a visit to a traditional market . Later , enjoy a tour along the streets of Palermo by ape calessino , a three-wheeled vehicle , followed by a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant .
B , D — Hotel Federico II or similar
DAY 4 • Palermo • Optional Castelbuono & Cefalù tour • Controversial Topic : Sicilian Mafia Enjoy a day of personal time in Palermo . Or , join a full-day optional tour to Castelbuono and Cefalù on Sicily ’ s northern coast , including lunch at a local restaurant . Later , gather for a Controversial Topic about the Sicilian Mafia .
B — Hotel Federico II or similar
DAY 5 • Monreale • Segesta • Mazara del Vallo Drive to Monreale and enjoy a guided visit . View the town ’ s twelfth-century Norman Cathedral , which sits in the hills overlooking Palermo . Then , head to Segesta for an included lunch at a local agriturismo to learn about wine and olive oil production . Later , continue to Mazara del Vallo .
B , L , D — Mahara Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • Mazara walking tour • Tunisian Kasbah • Home-Hosted Lunch Embark on a walking tour of Mazara . In Mazara ’ s historic Kasbah quarter , we ’ ll visit a museum built to house the famous “ Dancing Satyr .” Later , enjoy a Home-Hosted Lunch with a local family .
B , L , D — Mahara Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Museo del Sale visit • Mothya Island Visit Museo del Sale , a semi-working salt museum and learn about the Trapani tradition of salt production and refinement . Then , take a boat ride ( weather permitting ) to the small island of Mothya . There , explore the ancient island fortress and a local museum .
B , L , D — Mahara Hotel or similar
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