A Day in the Life experience , Val di Noto Monreale Cathedral , Palermo
then help with the preparation of the midday meal which we ’ ll share with the family . Meals : B , L , D | M / V Clio
DAY 11 • Pozzallo • Optional Baroque Heritage of Sicily tour Today is free to spend exploring Pozzallo at your leisure . Or , join a full-day optional tour , the Baroque Heritage of Sicily . The day begins with a visit to the Ragusa Ibla ( Ancient Ragusa ), where we ’ ll tour the Church of Saint George . Then , explore the city of Modica , where we ’ ll sample local chocolates . Meals : B , L , D | M / V Clio
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 13 , hike the slopes of Mount Etna , then learn more about the volcano from a local vulcanologist .
DAY 12 • Explore Siracusa • Home- Hosted Lunch Discover Siracusa today with a local guide . We ’ ll set off on a discovery walk of Ortigia , a small island packed with history . Highlights include the fountain of Arethusa , the Temple of Apollo , and the Piazza del Duomo , the pedestrian square that serves as the heart of Ortigia . Later , enjoy a Home-Hosted Lunch with a local family . Meals : B , L , D | M / V Clio
DAY 13 • Mount Etna hike Visit magnificent Mount Etna , Europe ’ s largest active volcano . We ’ ll hike up to view the Sartorius Craters — a vantage point that offers views of the sea , pine woods , and ancient craters in the valley below . Later , take part in an exclusive discussion with a local vulcanologist . Meals : B , L , D | M / V Clio
DAY 14 • Disembark ship • Taormina • Aci Castello Bid our ship arrivederci today , then drive to explore hillside Taormina . Visit its famous amphitheater and take in the commanding view . Moving on , we ’ ll explore Taormina ’ s more contemporary delights : winding streets lined by pastel-hued buildings , many accented by wrought-iron balconies . Meals : B , L | Grand Hotel Faraglioni or similar
DAY 15 • Catania • World War II Museum Explore Catania , Sicily ’ s second-largest city , with a local guide . A UNESCO-protected landmark , Catania features a rich blend of Norman and Baroque architecture . Our Trip Experience Leader will also guide us on a tour of one of Catania ’ s bustling outdoor markets . After lunch , visit the city ’ s World War II Museum . Meals : B , D | Grand Hotel Faraglioni or similar
DAY 16 • Return to U . S . or begin your post-trip extension Fly home this morning . Travelers taking our Italy ’ s Itria Valley & Ancient Matera post-trip extension will fly to the Italian mainland .
Meals : B
See the full deck plan for the M / V Clio small ship on page 200 .
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170 Jewels of the Sicilian Coast : Palermo , Siracusa & Mount Etna