The Phoenicians called Palermo ‘ziz’ which meant ‘flower’.
The beauty of this complex city may no longer always be immediately obvious
to modern visitors, but, beneath chaos and grime, Palermo reveals itself
as one of Italy’s great art centres. Its singular allure stems
from the different traditions of successive conquerors, from the Romans
to the Byzantines, from the Arabs to the Normans, from the Swabians to
the French, Spanish and Austrians, resulting in a variety of original
artistic, architectural and decorative creations. As well as giving you
a thorough introduction to Palermo, our tour will take you to some of
the most beautiful sites in the west of Sicily, from the grand Greek
temples of Selinunte and Segesta to the resplendent mediaeval mosaics
of Monreale.
This is the first of three independent tours covering the
whole island. Parts 2 and 3 will look at the heart of Sicily and the
southern coast, and at Taormina and the east.
You can download a tour booking form and booking conditions here,
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Tel: 01280 820521 and fax: 01280 820307 Email: info@artpursuits.com
This Art Pursuits study tour includes:
Scheduled return flights with Alitalia from London Heathrow
via Milan to Palermo; airport transfers and excursions (as appropriate)
by private coach
Six nights bed and breakfast in an elegant
4* hotel, centrally located, yet quiet, within easy walking distance
of many of Palermo’s main sites
Guided visits to the
places listed in the programme
Three dinners and two lunches
Services
of the lecturer and tour manager
All entrance fees and gratuities
Services of the lecturer and tour manager, detailed programme
and site notes
Not Included:
Three dinners and three lunches
Travel insurance. We strongly advise you to be covered by
adequate travel insurance.
Price
£1,680 per person (based on two people sharing; double room
for sole use £200). 'No flights option' £1,550 per person.
Deposit (non-refundable) payable at the time of booking £220
per person.
