The Wayfarers are so smitten by the traditional, unspoilt beauty of Sicily that they offer two unique and contrasting trips to Western and Eastern Sicily on the 2014 schedule. Take both trips and you’ll enjoy a free night in the magical village of Cefalu at the special price of US$7,500 for 13 nights, per person, based on two sharing – a saving of US$890.

Sicily, apparently ‘booted off’ the spike-heeled toe of Italy, is a featherweight in surface area. Twelve Sicilies would fit into mainland Italy, but the island packs a mighty punch to the senses with its colors, food, flavors, antiquity and scenery. And there’s certain rough-around-the-edges charm which is irrestible to The Wayfarers, who above all else, love unspoilt natural beauty and traditional ways of life. 

On the Western Sicily Walking Vacation we explore traditional fishing villages including Bonagia and Scopello and the medieval walled town of Erice. We enjoy fabulous walking in the remote peace and beauty of Lo Zingaro and Monte Cofano nature reserves. The Greco Roman antiquities in Sicily are quieter, less well-known but are said to be more plentiful and better preserved than those in Greece. We visit the temple and theatre at Segesta, dating back from the 3rd century BC, the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento and Selinunte. A tasting of marsala wine at the famous Florio winery and an island trip to Mozia complete this rich exploration of the western side of Sicily.
 

Western Sicily: ancient temples, nature reserves and fortified wine

• Walk Level 3 of 5
• Mixed terrain walking, 5-10 miles per day.
• Departure dates: April 27 – May 3 & October 5-11, 6 nights
• Price US$4,195 per person based on two sharing
• Walk itinerary: http://bit.ly/1eQnX5w

The Wayfarers Eastern Sicily Walking Vacation runs back-to-back to Western Sicily, to offer a fortnight’s immersive trip. On this Walk we hike up Mount Etna, the most active volcano in Europe and one of the most active volcanoes in the world. We enjoy a walking tour of Siracusa, where St Paul preached, plus the famous Greek amphitheatre of Taormina. The Baroque magnificence of Noto is contrasted with wonderful walking across wild, open spaces of coastal marshland and the impressive gorges and canyons of the Reserve of Pantalica.

Throughout the trips, we eat in traditional Sicilian trattorias and restaurants and stay in traditional, characterful and very comfortable local hotels. The Wayfarers Walk Leader and Manager are Italian nationals and experts in the history, geography and wildlife of the region.

Eastern Sicily: Mount Etna, classical sites and coastal paths
 

• Walk Level 3 of 5
• Mixed terrain walking, 5-10 miles per day
• Departure dates: May 4-10 and October 12-18 2014, 6 nights
• Price US$4,195 per person based on two sharing
• Walk itinerary http://bit.ly/1lwb1Fq

Bella Sicilia Walk Package 
 

Experience the best of Sicily in two weeks by booking both Walks back to back. The package includes full ground transportation between Walks and a magical night in Cefalu.

Special price US$7,500 per person based on two sharing.

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For more information on any of our Walks and destination images, please contact Alicen Dines at Watershed PR on 00 44 1308 420785 email alicen@watershedpr.co.uk.

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About The Wayfarers Walking Vacations:

Now in its 30th year, The Wayfarers Walking Vacations was Named by National Geographic Traveler as purveyor of one of the ‘50 Tours of a Lifetime,’ and by National Geographic Adventure as one of the ‘Best Hiking Companies,’ The Wayfarers offers an eco-sensitive walking vacation of both culture and fitness in 19 countries with 40+ itineraries.

Walks cover England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, New Zealand, Patagonia, Alaska, Colorado, Southwest USA, and a barging/walk combination in Burgundy, France.

Wayfarers Walks offer exclusive entrees into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public, graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents. Walks are from 6-13 days and are rated on a five-level challenge scale. Price per person is all-inclusive from Day One: including all transfers, hotel accommodation, full board plus twice daily snacks, wine with dinner, tips, entrance tickets, maps and postcards.

The Wayfarers is a member of Trusted Adventures, www.trustedadventures.com, dedicated to the highest standards of small-group travel and supporting local economies.

The Wayfarers Walk Away Guide explains the benefits and practicalities of walking vacations and is guaranteed to inspire new walkers. Available free of charge at http://www.thewayfarers.com/walkawayguide

The Wayfarers 2014 brochure http://bit.ly/1kuhpgv

www.thewayfarers.com Tel: 1-800-249-4620

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