past centuries-old homes and take you to a pastry workshop for a demonstration and tasting. Tonight, you are a welcomed guest of La Principessa di Raffadali at a reception, dinner and tour of her palazzo! Meals BD
4. THE GODFATHER & WINES Drive along the Yellow Roads of Sicily past olive, grape and prickly pear groves to Corleone, a name synonymous with The Godfather. Your guided visit to CIDMA, the documentation center dedicated to studying the Mafia, sheds light on the Anti-Mafia movement currently underway. Outside of town, a winery tempts with a wine tasting and a Sicilian lunch. Arrive in Sciacca late afternoon. Meals BLD
5. TEMPLES & COLORFUL CERAMICS Experience a close-up look at the Tomb of Theron, Polluz and the temples of Zeus, Concord, Hercules and Castor in the Valley of Temples on a guided excursion to Agrigento. Have lunch on the “Terrace of the Gods” at the Hotel Villa Athena, where gardens blend with almond and olive trees amidst views of the surrounding temples. Then make your way up to the hill town of Caltagirone to see how beautiful Majolica pottery is handcrafted by local artisans. Dine tonight at your hotel. Meals BLD
6. BAROQUE GEMS & CHOCOLATE A World Heritage Site, the town of Modica is renowned for its Sicilian Baroque architecture – and for its chocolate sweets. Stroll through town and stop in a small pastry shop that creates this confection from a recipe handed down from the Aztecs for a tasting. Explore the UNESCO Baroque town of Noto this afternoon on a guided tour, entirely rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. Journey to Siracusa this afternoon for a two-night stay. Meals BD
7. SIRACUSA,THEN AND NOW Visit the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Siracusa. A guided tour includes the Baroque Duomo, the 16,000-seat Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysius, one of the most impressive stone quarries, and the 3rd-century Roman Theatre. Lunch at a family-owned palace in Siracusa is followed by a very special tasting of the family’s locally produced wines. Meals BL
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MT.ETNA & WINE TASTING Hot-headed Mt. Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, made its debut thousands of years ago in the days of Greek mythology. You’ll have a chance to see it this morning, hopefully before the clouds roll in! Wine tasting is on the menu during lunch at the Tenuto (Murgo) winery, after which we’ll head to Taormina where your hotel offers scenic views. Meals BL
9. TIMELESS TALES OF TAORMINA The glories of Taormina’s storied past are reflected in relics left by the Greeks and the Romans; explore the Teatro Greco on a guided excursion. Join us this evening for a cocktail reception and farewell dinner that celebrate the splendors of Sicily. Meals BD
10. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Taormina. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the San Domenico Palace Hotel to Catania Airport; allow 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
10 DAYS FROM $4,990* (9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 6 Dinners)
BEGINS PALERMO
May 5, 16, 26 Jun 6, 16 Sep 5, 15, 26 Oct 6, 17
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GREAT LOCATIONS
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Grand Hotel Wagner Palermo
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort (A Rocco Forte Hotel), Sciacca
Poggio del Sole Resort Ragusa
Des Etrangers Hotel & Spa Siracusa
San Domenico Palace Hotel Taormina
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Tauck Value Includes
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! – Dine with a Principessa at her palazzo in Palermo, built in the 14th century
Guided excursion to hilltop Monreale and its Arab-inspired cathedral and Benedictine cloister depicting Sicily’s Norman history
Pastry-making demonstration and tasting at La Pasticceria Grammatico Maria in Erice
Drive along the Yellow Roads for an insider look at the history of the Mafia at the Centro di Documentazione sulle Mafie e Movimento Antimafia (CIDMA) in Corleone, followed by a wine tasting and Sicilian lunch at a family-owned winery
An informative visit with a local craftsman in Caltagirone to see firsthand how colorful Majolica tin-glazed pottery is made
A lesson in the art of chocolate making in Modica, with candy-making traditions that have remained unchanged for centuries
A guided visit to Noto
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
20 meals (9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
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