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Optional Pre-trip Extension
Two-Nights in Palermo
November 7–10, 2006
Spend two nights exploring Sicily’s dynamic capital, with accommodations at
the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea. Built around a spacious bay against Mount
Pellegrino, Palermo has inherited a tremendous artistic legacy, from the
Phoenicians who established the city in the 9th century B.C. to the Normans
who left their mark with the spectacular Cathedral in Monreale. Enjoy a tour
of the city’s principal landmarks, including the Archaeological Museum; La
Martorana church, noted for its beautiful mosaics; and the glorious Cappella
Palatina, one of Italy’s finest works of art. Also, take an excursion to the
medieval town of Monreale to visit its famed Norman Cathedral and elegant
Cloister. The excursion continues to Cefalu, tucked beneath the formidable
crag of La Rocca, which features a spectacular mosaic-adorned Cathedral dating
from the 12th-century reign of Roger II.
Rates: $695 (per person, double occupancy)
Single supplement: $240
Included:
Two nights at the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, with breakfast daily; tours
of Palermo, as described; group transfers from airport to hotel and from hotel
to ship
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