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ITINERARY (9 nights/10 days):
Palermo (3 nights) Leonforte (2 nights) Taormina (4 nights)
Day 1 (Saturday): Palermo
Day 3 (Monday):
Erice & Olive Oil Factory/Trapani/Marsala
Winery
Day 4 (Tuesday):
Palermo/Agrigento/Leonforte (Enna)
(From
November 16, 2009 the Roman Villa of Casale in Piazza Armerina will
be closed for a hard renovation and we don't
know which will be the estimated new opening date)
A short drive takes us to the picturesque city of Agira. Visit the Synagogue site and the magnificent stone portal of the aron hakodesh with its Hebrew inscription. The portal, a unique example of Jewish architecture, will give us an insight into the life of a small Jewish community in the heart of medieval Sicily. Then continue to the slopes of Mt. Etna. Weather and volcanic conditions permitting, we experience the lava fields and incredible view of Europe’s highest and most active volcano. Afterwards, we drive to a charming local winery to visit the cellars and taste local wines. Light lunch at winery/farmhouse. Then drive along the coast to Taormina, the world famous resort town of Sicily known for its views and atmosphere. (BB L) Day 7 (Friday) Taormina/Syracuse/Taormina Following breakfast depart for Syracuse. The tour starts in Acradina, the site of the earliest Jewish settlement. We will visit the Catacombs of S. Giovanni and the Crypt of S. Marciano, who, according to legend, was killed by the Jews of the city. Then, we'll move to the island of Ortigia and stroll through the narrow streets of the Giudecca (the ancient Jewish quarter). See the site of the Synagogue and the Miqwè--a Jewish ritual bath, 11 metres below ground level and the most archaic that has ever been found in all of Europe. During the afternoon, our guided visit through the archaeological area showcases the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise Quarry. Then back to Taormina. (BB) Day 8 (Saturday) Taormina/Messina/Taormina Short drive to the centre of Messina to visit its ancient Jewish quarter. Visit the Norman Cathedral--with its Latin inscription against the Jewish city-- the community and the beautiful Palazzo Penso--belonged to a Jewish family. We will follow this with a visit to the Regional Archaeological Museum that, amongst its artistic treasures, has a Hebrew synagogal inscription of unestimated linguistic value. Afternoon back to Taormina to visit of the Greek Theatre and its antiquarium, where Greek inscriptions demonstrate the Jewish presence in the city since the classic age. Later, walk to the site of the Jewish quarter and the mediaeval convent of S. Domenico. (BB) Day 9 (Sunday) Taormina
All
day long at leisure to explore the town on your own or shop.
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