Sicily November 7-15, 2004	Taormina Sircusa Mt. Etna Messina Viagrande Agrigento Catania Giardini Naxos
	9-Day Tour Includes Roundtrip Airfare 7 Nights’ Accommodation Luxury Motor Coach Tour Manager Vineyard Visit Gourmet Cooking Lessons Breakfast Daily 14 Meals Sightseeing per Itinerary $1,699 p/p dbl occ. Plus air taxes Single supplement: $300

Daily Itinerary (subject to change):

Day 1: Depart USA
Overnight transatlantic flight with meals and snacks served on board.

Day 2: Arrive Catania - Taormina
Our World Cultural Tours tour manager and driver welcome us at the airport and escort us to our deluxe motor coach. After a short drive to Taormina, one of Sicily’s most picturesque towns, we check in to our hotel. We enjoy a walking tour this afternoon prior to our welcome dinner at the hotel this evening.
(D) Hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos

Day 3: Taormina - Cooking Lesson
This morning’s guided walking tour or Taormina features the Greek Amphitheater with its spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea. We walk down to the exotic villa and
the local cathedral and spend the remainder of the morning exploring interesting back streets and the craft shops of Taormina. This afternoon we return to the hotel for a special Cooking Lesson. Dinner at the hotel.
(B, D) Hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos

Day 4: Siracusa
Driving along the coast this morning, past Catania, we see thousands of orange and tangerine trees that line both sides of the road. Our full-day guided tour of Syracuse leads through the archaeological park. We are reminded that this was once the capital of Magna Grecia--the Great Greece--the land where the Greek’s chose to rebuild their country. Syracuse became the center of the ancient world’s art and sciences, and was at one time more important and powerful than Athens itself. A local guide enlightens us and we enjoy a pizza lunch here today. We return to Taormina for overnight. Dinner is self-arranged this evening.
(B, L) Hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos

Day 5: Mt. Etna – Zafferana Etnea
Today we drive to Mt. Etna, climbing winding roads, above the tree line to the base of the volcano for a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. Later we visit the fascinating town of Zafferana Etnea, which sits at the confluence of three volcanic valleys. At 600 meters above sea level the view of the Ionian Sea from the public gardens is fantastic. Off the square is the Church of Madonna della Providenza, a classic example of Sicilian baroque architecture with its white stone facade and twin bell towers. We have the opportunity to sample one of the town’s foremost agricultural products here–all natural honey. We return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
(B, D) Hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos

Day 6: Viagrande – Lecture & Cooking Lesson
Our excursion today takes us to Viagrande, a town on the southeast slopes of Mt. Etna, whose year-round mild climate creates a gardener’s paradise. We enjoy a special lecture and Cooking Lesson on Mediterranean Cuisine by Mrs. Consoli, a famous Italian gastronomy journalist, followed by lunch at her home.
(B, L) Hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos

Day 7: Messina – Furnari/Vineyard Visit
After breakfast today we enjoy a full-day excursion to the towns of Messina and Furnari. Our tour includes a vineyard visit and ceramic pottery factory. We return to
the hotel for dinner and overnight.
(B, D) Hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos

Day 8: Catania - Acitrezza
Today we have a half-day excursion to two varied cities: the provincial capital of Catania, and fascinating Acitrezza, a typical Sicilian fishing village, where, only
minutes from the fashionable high-class resorts, we are immersed in the traditional local life. We enjoy our Farewell Dinner together this evening.
(B, D) Hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos

Day 9: Taormina - USA
A final breakfast precedes the transfer to Catania airport for our flight home. (B)

A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR U.S. CITIZENS

RESPONSIBILITY: World Cultural Tours, Assumption College, and WISE act solely as agents in arranging transportation, hotel accommodations, and other services. We do not assume, and in fact, we expressly disclaim, any liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay due to any act, negligence or default of the tour guide or any company or person engaged in transporting the passengers or rendering any service, or carrying out the arrangements for any tour, or their agents, servants and employees.

INSURANCE: We strongly recommend travel insurance. We are happy to provide a brochure for our carrier, Global Alert. Please review the brochure carefully to understand coverage. Important: The exclusion for Pre-Existing Conditions is waived provided the premium is received no later than fifteen days after the initial deposit for your trip and you are not disabled from travel at the time you pay your premium.

TOUR PRICES: All tour prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, levies, and exchange rates known at the time of booking. In case of currency fluctuations of more than 3.00% we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly. Airline & Airport Taxes & Charges: Any domestic and international departure or arrival taxes, security charges, and other types of taxes or charges imposed by airlines, airports, governments, etc., not include in the tour price will be passed on to each passenger.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations are effective on date received in writing. Full refund (minus a $75 administration fee) will be made for cancellations up to 91 days prior to departure. After that period, additional cancellation fees will be assessed as follows:
90- 61 days prior to departure – loss of deposit
60-45 days prior to departure - 35% of total tour price is forfeit
44-31 days prior to departure - 50% of total tour price is forfeit
30-0 days prior to departure - 100% of total tour price is forfeit. Please note that any unused tour portions are non-refundable.

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