Monday, March 29, 2010

A Southern Italy & Sicily Tour for Food, Wine & History Lovers

September 27 - October 8, 2010

Plato had it right when he boasted of the abundance of this ancient land, for Sicily and southern Italy are stunning regions whose extravagance has been famous since antiquity. On this magical journey with Earthbound Expeditions you will discover Sicily’s quaint hill towns, rub elbows with the locals in colorful markets and experience first-hand the glories of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Earthbound's Sicily journey is timed perfectly so that you'll beat the crowds and the heat. If you love spicy pasta, strolling through ancient ruins and relaxing in colorful seaside villages, this expedition is for you!

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Ancient Pompeii ¨ Naples’ stunning Archeological museum
The glistening Amalfi Coast & The white-washed village of Positano
A day trip to Amalfi and Ravello
The beehive UNESCO Trulli dwellings of Puglia
The cave-like UNESCO Sassi dwellings of Matera made famous in the Passion of the Christ
Excursions to the magnificent Greek temples of Agrigento and Selinunte
Bronze 5th century BC Riace warriors
Taormina and her ancient Greek theater
An expedition to Mount Etna accompanied by a wine tasting
The Roman mosaics of the Villa Casale
Sicily's towering hill towns
Palermo's colorful outdoor markets
The Byzantine/Norman mosaics of Monreale, Sicily's grandest monastery
Historic walks with local guides
An interesting small group of like-minded travelers.


TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS

Length: 12 Days/11 Nights
Price: $3,475 (18 to 22 participants)
Price: $3,695 (13 to 17 participants)
Single Supplement: $795 (waived if you are willing to share)
Trip begins in Rome at 9:00am on September 27
Trip ends on the morning of October 8 in Palermo

Italy is a remarkable country full of surprises at every turn. It is teeming with national pride for it's world-famous wines, culinary creations, and classic culture. Come with Earthbound Expeditions and experience it for yourself! Check our website for more details at www.earthboundexpeditions.com.

Happy traveling!

Matthew Brumley, founder
Earthbound Expeditions
800-723-8454

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