Sicily in Depth

Canceled

time AUG. 24 - SEP. 4, 2023

ticket $4,195

activity Activity Level: Moderate Activity

Overview

pin Palermo, Agrigento, Syracuse, Taormina

Crossroads of the Mediterranean … the “toe” in Italy’s boot … “God’s Kitchen” … Sicily is all this, and much more, as this stellar small group journey, limited to 24 travelers, reveals.  It’s lively cities and ancient ruins, hospitable people and delectable cuisine – a feast for all the senses.  This 12-day Sicilian sojourn begins in 2,700-year-old Palermo, where highlights include the prized Arab-Norman architecture – one of the itinerary’s four UNESCO sites – and world-class street food.  Discover the medieval walled town of Erice, boasting panoramic mountaintop views, and tour Trapani’s famed salt pans where Sicilians still harvest salt.  Stopping in Monreale, admire the celebrated cathedral’s breathtaking mosaics, then sample the offerings at a family-owned winery before proceeding to Agrigento.  Here in the ancients’ “most beautiful city of mortals,” take in the impressive Valley of the Temples, including the beautifully preserved Temple of Concordia, and the archaeological museum.  A small group highlight follows:  a Sicilian cooking class.  En route to Syracuse for a three-night stay, see the elaborate Villa Romana del Casale’s magnificent mosaics.  Explore Syracuse’s renowned Archaeological Park of Neapolis, whose monuments include a 5th-century BCE Greek theater, and embark on a cruise along Sicily’s Ionian coast.  A walking tour gives an in-depth look at Ortigia, Syracuse’s historical center.  After an excursion to Mount Etna, one of Europe’s largest active volcanoes, enjoy a small group highlight:  lunch with excellent Sicilian wines at a private farm.  The final destination is Taormina, with touring and time at leisure in this delightful medieval town. 

Cost: $4,195
Odysseys Unlimited

Activity Level: Moderate Activity

Health and Safety Protocols

  • Odysseys Unlimited will waive the $200 per person penalty associated with tour deposits.
  • Each guest’s $500 deposit will be fully refundable up until the final payment due date: 95 days prior to tour departure.

Book this Tour

STEP 1
Download the tour Reservation Form here. This tour is booked quickly, so sign up early to reserve space.

STEP 2
Enclose a check or provide credit card information for $500 per person, per tour, as a deposit for the selected tour. Make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited. Deposits are provisional and fully refundable pending your acceptance of final brochure terms.

STEP 3
Mail completed reservation form and your deposit to:
UCLA Alumni Association
Attn: Alumni Travel
James West Alumni Center
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397

A brochure will be mailed to you as soon as it is available.

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