Sicilian Splendors

Join Roundtable’s architectural historian Francis Morrone, named by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the thirteen best tour guides in the world, for an exploration of Sicily’s art and architecture.

Known as the crossroads of the Mediterranean — a land conquered by Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Normans — Sicily is distinctly an island unto itself. Its strategic location in western trade routes and rich agricultural lands placed it on the world stage for thousands of years. That tumultuous, fascinating history means that today, Sicily is home to one of the greatest collections of architecture to be found in the region. From ancient temples and amphitheaters to Renaissance palaces and Baroque cathedrals, the island is rich in cultural and natural wonders.

Tour highlights includes:

• Walking tours with Francis Morrone that explore some of Sicily’s most well-known landmarks and picturesque towns
• Daily private group tours, curated by experts in art, architecture, and archeology featuring picturesque Baroque city centers, Arab-Norman influenced cathedrals, and Greek and Roman archeological sites
• Food and wine tour of Palermo’s vibrant markets
• An evening performance at Syracuse’s Greek Theater
• Private dinner in a palazzo, lunch on a rooftop overlooking a piazza, and daily breakfast
• Accommodations for seven nights at four- and five-star hotels, including stays in Ortigia and Palermo

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Register by January 31.