FEATURING PALERMO & TAORMINA

SICILY

Featuring Professor Massimo CiavolellaDepartment of Italian

June 11-20, 2016Full Special SpecialPrice Savings Price

$3,545 $250 $3,295*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015. VAT is an additional $295 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do notinclude air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1,2015. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single accommodationsare an additional $395 (limited availability).

Strategically situated between Europe and Africa,the island of Sicily is a culturalcrossroads paved by legendaryMediterranean civilizations. Itsbreathtaking natural beauty isembellished by man-made creations seemingly untouchedby time. Sun-bleached Greektemples stand in peaceful valleys and Roman ruins house spectacular mosaics.Ancient theaters, still valued for their prime acoustics, stand majestically inthe midst of lively towns. Cathedrals built in a multitude of styles stand assilent testament to the diversity that has created the Sicily of today. Discoverthe many treasures of this melting pot of the ancient world.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• Four nights in Palermo at the

deluxe Hotel Excelsior Hilton. • Four nights in Taormina at the

deluxe Grand Hotel Mazzaró SeaPalace.

Transportation• All deluxe motor coach transfers in

the Land Program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfersare included.

Activities and Events• Informative educational

programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Personal VOX listening deviceto hear every word from your expertEnglish-speaking guides.

• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Graduation Ceremonyfollowed by a Farewell Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy eight breakfasts, four lunches

and four dinners; tea or coffee withall meals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a

dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.

• Services of an experienced CampusDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize yourtravel experience.• Enjoy a series of lectures by local experts to enhance

your experience.• Visit the ancient city of Syracuse, a UNESCO World Heritage site.• Sample olive oil during lunch and a visit to an olive farm in Erice.• Visit Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples. • See Taormina’s remarkably-preserved ancient Greek theater.• Immerse yourself in Sicilian traditions of food and wine as you sample

local delicacies.• Discover the charming towns of Segesta and Cefalù.

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featuring PALERMO & TAORMINA

DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Palermo, Italy.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.DAY 2 ~ PALERMOUpon arrival, transferA to the HotelExcelsior Hilton Palermo. Tonight, attend a Welcome Receptionand Dinner.DAY 3 ~ PALERMOEducational Focus: Sicily — ACountry within a Country.Excursion: Palermo. VisitPalermo’s Cathedral, a harmoniousblend of Gothic, Moorish and Normanarchi tecture. See the Palatine Chapelin the Norman Palace and the domesof St. John of the Hermits. Tour themarket to see the bounty of the landand sea.Local Flavor: Lunch is in a Palermorestaurant.Excursion: Monreale. Visit theSanta Maria la Nuova to admire theincredible mosaics and views. DAY 4 ~ ERICE/SEGESTAExcursion: Erice. Established 3,000years ago, Erice is one of Sicily’s fewcities that likely was founded by theElymians, one of three indigenouspeoples believed to be descendantsof Trojan refugees. See Il Duomo, aRomanesque masterpiece, and thetown’s two medieval castles. Local Flavor: Meet the People.Lunch is at a family-owned olive farm.A member of the family will lead a tourand explain the olive oil-makingprocess. Also, enjoy a tasting.Excursion: Segesta. The abandoned city of Segesta occupiesone of the most scenic locales on theMediterranean shores. See the unfinished Doric temple and anamphitheater carved into the rock ofMount Barbaro.Educational Focus: The Mafia:Past and Present.DAY 5 ~ CEFALÙExcursion: Cefalù. A former fishing village along the Tyrrheniancoast, Cefalù has grown into one ofnorthern Sicily’s premier seasideresorts. Visit the town’s 12th-centuryRomanesque cathedral, regarded as

one of the greatest churches insouthern Europe. Independent Exploration: Therest of the day is at leisure in Palermo.DAY 6 ~ TAORMINAThis morning, check out of the hoteland transfer to Taormina.Excursion: Agrigento. VisitAgrigento’s Valley of the Temples. Seethe Temple of Hercules, the oldest; thewell-preserved Doric Temple ofConcord; and the unfinished Temple ofJupiter. Educational Focus: Sicily andWorld War II.Continue to the Grand Hotel MazzaróSea Palace.DAY 7 ~ TAORMINAEducational Focus: History ofSicilian Art and Architecture.Excursion: Taormina. ExploreTaormina, situated high atop MonteTauro, and marvel at spectacular viewsof the Mediterranean. See the ancientGreek theater that is still in use today. Independent Exploration: Delightin Taormina’s many treasures during anafternoon at leisure.Cultural Event and Local Flavor:Watch a pizza-making demonstration,then enjoy a pizza dinner.DAY 8 ~ SYRACUSEEducational Focus: Syracuse,Queen of All Towns. Excursion: Syracuse. On the islandof Ortygia, explore Syracuse’s medievaland baroque Old Town. Also, discoverthe ancient Greek and Roman ruins inthe Neapolis Archaeological Park.DAY 9 ~ MT. ETNAIndependent Exploration: Spendthe day at leisure.Tonight, attend a Farewell Reception,Graduation Ceremony and FarewellDinner.DAY 10 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the Catania airport for thereturn flight to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is prelimi-nary. Itineraries, included features and sched-ules are subject to change. Many excursions inthis program involve an element of walking.

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HOTEL EXCELSIOR HILTONPalermo

Nestled in the heart of the city, this deluxehotel is ideally close to local shops and otherplaces of interest. Return from sightseeing torelax in the sauna, unwind with a work-outin the fully-equipped fitness center or chatwith new friends in the cozy lounge. Savorculinary delights in the hotel’s restaurants,then retire to the comforts of your guestroom. Each is tastefully appointed withsatellite TV, minibar and other amenitiesdesigned to ensure your comfort.

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GRAND HOTEL MAZZARÓ SEA PALACE Taormina a Mare

Set on the edge of Basia di Mazzarò, thebeautiful Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palaceoffers impeccable views of the coast. Thebay, one of the most treasured areas ofTaormina, is the perfect place to enjoywater sports. However, you also maychoose to relax on the hotel’s privatebeach. Amenities include a fitness center, aspa and a sea water pool. Each guest roomboasts sophisticated finishes and modernconveniences.

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