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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.

DAYS 1-8 VALLETTA, MALTA / AGRIGENTO / SELINUNTE / ERICE / SEGESTA / PALERMO / CEFALÙ Fly to Valletta, Malta, embark, and cruise to

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.

Doric temple. In Palermo, tour the fabled Monreale Cathedral, whose interior is covered with dazzling gold-leafed mosaics, and stroll through Palermo’s picturesque

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

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

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

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

DATES Sep 26-Oct 8, 2017

TRIP COST From $8,980

Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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