Experience Sicily and the Very Best of Southern Italy

Have you ever dreamed of getting into the heart of Southern Italy? Where you will be embraced like family by every person you meet? Where the culinary indulgences will make you scream Mamma Mia! Travel with Earthbound Expeditions this fall on our 12 day journey, September 27 - October 8, 2010 and find out what the magic is about!

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 fantastic journey you’ll 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 Sizzling 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!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

3 Nights Amalfi Coast
2 Nights Matera
3 Nights Taormina and Towering Mt. Etna
1 Nights Agrigento
2 Nights Palermo, Sicily’s Colorful Capital

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.

IT'S INCLUDED

A savvy Earthbound Expeditions guide.
Eleven nights of accommodation in charming hotels, historic inns and country lodges (all rooms with private bath).
All breakfasts and eleven additional multi-course meals featuring regional specialties.
Transportation throughout by air-conditioned mini-bus.
An excursion to towering Mount Etna.
Entrances to cathedrals, Greek temples, museums and other special events listed in your itinerary.
Historic walks with knowledgeable local guides.
Gratuities for guides and driver (tips for room service & porters is not included).
Complimentary wine and cheese gatherings.
A special wine tasting with a producer.
Fun, introductory Italian lessons offered by your guide.
Regional and city maps and a reading and video list.
Alumni appreciation discounts applied toward future Expeditions.

Intrigued? Get more details at www.earthboundexpeditions.com. We'd love to travel with you!

Happy traveling,
Matthew Brumley, owner
Earthbound Expeditions