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DAYS 1-8 VALLETTA, MALTA /
AGRIGENTO / SELINUNTE / ERICE /
SEGESTA / PALERMO / CEFALÙ Fly
to Valletta, Malta, embark, and cruise to
Agrigento for a guided
tour of the Valley of the
Temples, dating back to
the 4th and 5th centuries
BC. At the sprawling
7th century BC site
of Selinunte, visit the
Sanctuary of Demetra
Malophoros and the
Acropolis. Step ashore
in the thriving fishing
port of Trapani, then
head to Erice, a charming village perched
on a mountaintop with stunning views of
the Tyrrhenian Sea. Alternatively, visit the
ruins of Segesta, home to a magnificent
Doric temple. In Palermo, tour the fabled
Monreale Cathedral, whose interior is
covered with dazzling gold-leafed mosaics,
and stroll through Palermo’s picturesque
streets graced with Baroque
churches and domed Arab
mosques. A walking tour of
Cefalù includes the splendid
Norman-Arab cathedral,
famous for its glittering
Byzantine mosaics.
DAYS 9-13 LIPARI,
AEOLIAN ISLANDS /
MT. ETNA / TAORMINA
/ SIRACUSA Explore
Lipari’s impressive 16th century fort, built
upon the ruins of an ancient Greek acropolis,
then cruise past active Stromboli Island’s
volcano at sunset, with the chance to watch
for the Stromboli “fireworks” as darkness
falls. Heading to 9,500-foot-high Mt. Etna,
reach the main crater at 9,000 feet, with
the opportunity for a short hike. A walking
tour of charming Taormina includes the 3rd
century Greco-Roman theater. Heading
inland to Piazza Armerina, view the superb
Roman mosaics in the Villa Romana del
Casale. Highlights of Siracusa include the
Roman amphitheater of Augustus, the Ear
of Dionysius (a limestone grotto with an
extraordinary echo), the massive 15,000-
seat Greek theater, and the Piazza Duomo,
built around the ancient Temple of Minerva.
Depart on Day 13 via Valletta.
DATES
Sep 26-Oct 8, 2017
Circumnavigation of Sicily
ABOARD THE VARIETY VOYAGER
Sicily is an enchanting world all its own, and your circumnavigation of
this beautiful island reveals its many wonders. Explore stunning Greek
and Roman ruins, marvel at exquisite mosaics in ancient cathedrals,
cruise past still-active Stromboli Volcano at sunset, walk on the slopes
of Mt. Etna, and see the incredible Roman mosaics of the Villa Romana
del Casale. You’ll also enjoy wine tastings and attend a cooking
demonstration of authentic dishes with a local chef.
TRIP COST
From $8,980
Price is per person and
depends on cabin type