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Sicily - Cultural Crossroads of the Mediterranean
Destination:
Europe
Countries:
Italy
Travel Style:
Cultural Tours & Journeys
Departure Dates:
5/8/2010, 9/18/2010
Centuries of diverse histories are preserved on—and within—the island of Sicily. The cities of this rocky volcanic island hug the coastline and are extraordinarily beautiful. Palermo, the capital, bears traces of Moorish and baroque Spain, the Arab-Norman fusion, and the Roman and Byzantine empires. See Palermo, the delightful village of Taormina, and a villa with magnificent Roman mosaics. Along with the tumultuous history, you’ll enjoy a Norman folk tale told with traditional Sicilian puppets, sample many regional specialties, and take in the beauty of this sparse land with its panoramic views of the seas that surround it.
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3495.00
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Mediterranean Interlude: A Celebration of Music, Culture & Cuisine
Destination:
Europe
Countries:
Italy, France, Spain
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
6/1/2010
Western civilization was born in the Mediterranean, and for this voyage we have custom-designed a remarkable itinerary that combines three hallmarks of a great civilization: grand art and architecture, sublime music, and fine cuisine prepared by master chefs. In Naples you’ll explore the haunting remains of Pompeii and one of the world’s finest art collections in the National Gallery. On the island of Sicily, after visiting the Capella Palatina, a masterpiece created by Byzantine, Arab, and Norman artists, you’ll attend a private concert in the grand salon of the Palazzo Raffadali. At Lucca you’ll sample the region’s wonderful cuisine, explore its Romanesque churches, then take an excursion to the home of the composer Giacomo Puccini. The medieval village of St.-Paul-de-Vence is home to the Maeght Foundation’s rich collection of works by such modernist masters as Miro, Braque, and Picasso. And in Barcelona you’ll discover centuries of magnificent architecture and an equally long tradition of fine dining. Our ship for this unforgettable voyage is the elegant, beautifully designed all-suite Corinthian II.
On this voyage we are accompanied by novelist Frances Mayes.
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9395.00
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