Chianalea di Scilla , Calabria , Italy
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Sicily , the Aeolian Islands , Calabria & Puglia
Sicily : Taormina , Aeolian Islands | Italy : Reggio Calabria , Sila National Park , Martina Franca , Trani For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / simpricing
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Seek out the undiscovered gems of southern Italy on a journey through Sicily , the Aeolian Islands , Calabria , Puglia , and beyond . You ’ ll discover ancient ruins set against backdrops of mountains , small medieval villages blooming with wildflowers , and the natural wonders of Italy . Castles , cathedrals , quaint harbors , and olive groves are all waiting for you on this adventure through the lesser-visited regions of Sicily and southern Italy .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Fly to Catania , Italy .
DAY 2 • Catania , Sicily • Taormina Arrive in Catania , where we ’ ll meet our Trip Experience Leader and fellow travelers , including those who took our The Maltese Archipelago pretrip extension .
Excelsior Palace Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Taormina • Greco-Roman Amphitheater Explore Taormina during a walking tour , including the upper city ’ s historic center and its greatest landmark , the Greco-Roman amphitheater . Tonight , enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant .
B , D — Excelsior Palace Hotel or similar
DAY 4 • Taormina • The Godfather tour • Home-Hosted Lunch Step into the setting of Francis Ford Coppola ’ s The Godfather as you visit a few of the film ’ s Sicilian locations . Then , enjoy a Home-Hosted Lunch with a rural Sicilian family ,
B , L — Excelsior Palace Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Taormina • Ferry to Aeolian Islands • Lipari Take a ferry to the Aeolian Island of Lipari , where we ’ ll embark on a discovery walk to see the Marina Corta square overlooking the sea , the Castle of Lipari , the Archaeological Museum , and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele market .
B , L , D — Arciduca Grand Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • Lipari • Salina • A Day in the Life of an Aeolian Island farm Take a ferry to another island , Salina , for A Day in the Life experience , where you ’ ll spend time on an Aeolian Island farmstead . You ’ ll see how daily life is here before sitting down for a farm-fresh lunch .
B , L — Arciduca Grand Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Lipari • Ferry to Reggio Calabria • Scilla Board a ferry in Lipari for Messina , and then transfer to a ferry to Reggio Calabria on Italy ’ s mainland . We ’ ll explore nearby Scilla , known for its cliffside castle and pristine beaches before settling into our hotel in Reggio Calabria .
B , L — Hotel Medinblu or similar
DAY 8 • Reggio Calabria • Museo Archeologico Nazionale • Optional Pentedattilo Tour Explore Reggio Calabria today on a walking tour with a local guide , ending in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale to see the incredibly preserved Bronzes of Riace . You can choose to take
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