Join Us to Explore Sicily’s Great Castles and Fortresses

As someone with an interest in our sojourns that explore castles and history, we invite you to join us for the inaugural departure of a band-new sojourn that will explore the great castles and fortresses of Sicily.

Castles at the Crossroads will depart for the first time on Friday, May 26, 2023 from Palermo, Sicily. The sojourn will conclude on Saturday, June 3 in Catania, Sicily. The panoramic, 9-day itinerary (view the sojourn map) will take you entirely around Sicily to explore over 2,500 years of its fascinating history with visits to its most significant castles, fortresses, and other stunning historic landmarks, including:

• Palazzo Reale
• Palazzo della Cuba
• Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• The Archaeological Park of Segesta

• Castello di Venere

• The mountain-top city of Erice
• The Archaeological Area of Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Sperlinga Castle
• Caccamo Castle
• Mussomeli Castle
• Lombardia Castle
• Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Milazzo Castle
• Ursino Castle

• And, Mount Etna, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Along the way, we will also immerse ourselves in Sicily’s celebrated culinary tradition, enjoying spectacular meals, wine tastings, as well as a special sampling of Sicilian pastries.

During this fascinating, 9-day sojourn, you will enjoy overnight stays in several of Sicily’s most coveted and scenic locations, including:

• Trapani: 2 nights
• Agrigento: 1 night
• Enna: 2 nights
• Cefalù: 1 night
• Taormina: 2 nights

This fascinating travel program will be led by Paul Martin Remfry, one of the greatest castle scholars of our era. A meticulous researcher, Remfry has spent over 30 years studying medieval history, genealogy, and architecture and has authored over 50 books and scholarly papers on medieval castles, abbeys, and battles.

Book now to secure your space!

The price of Castles at the Crossroads is $4,195 (double occupancy)/$4,795 (single occupancy), and the full detailed itinerary will be published shortly. Please click here to make sure you receive a copy as soon as it is available. But this fascinating journey is limited to just 16 passengers, and there is extraordinary interest in this sojourn, so we encourage you to register soon to avoid disappointment.

RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW!

Consider a tempting combination opportunity…

If you are interested in an extended travel experience, we recently released details on an additional new sojourn which will also depart next year: Castles in the Clouds. This fascinating program will run from June 4 – June 11, 2023, departing from Toulouse, France and it will combine beautifully with Castles at the Crossroads. Those who opt to take both sojourns will save an additional $250, plus receive a free air transfer between Sicily and southern France.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

• Talking travel is our passion! Please call us at 1-800-419-3443 to speak to one of our sojourn advisers if you any questions or if you would like to register by phone. We are here to assist you Monday – Friday, 11AM – 7PM, Eastern time.
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We would certainly be delighted for you to join us for this unique new sojourn as we explore the castles at the crossroads of history!

To register for your sojourn, call us at 1-800-419-3443.
We are here to assist you Monday – Friday, 11:00AM – 7:00PM, Eastern time. 
You can also register online anytime!