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An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Members of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Featuring Dr. Colleen Yarger, Assistant Curator of European Art and the Mellon Collections Southern Italy & Sicily with Apulia & the Amalfi Coast March 31-April 14, 2021 15 days for $5,174 total price from Washington, DC ($4,695 air & land inclusive plus $479 airline taxes and fees) This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited, six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.

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Page 1: Southern Italy & Sicily€¦ · Day 1: Depart U.S. for Taormina (Catania), Sicily Day 2: Arrive Taormina We arrive today in Catania on Italy’s autonomous island of Sicily then transfer

An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Members of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Featuring Dr. Colleen Yarger, Assistant Curator of European Art and the Mellon Collections

Southern Italy & Sicily with Apulia & the Amalfi Coast

March 31-April 14, 2021

15 days for $5,174 total price from Washington, DC($4,695 air & land inclusive plus $479 airline taxes and fees)

This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,

six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s

Best Tour Operators award.

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Dear VMFA Members,

Join us on an exclusive 15-day journey to discover enchanting Southern Italy and the remarkable island of Sicily. Beginning with the cross-cultural heritage, ruins, and magnificent landscapes of Sicily, this unique tour then traverses the “boot” of Italy, combining the traditional and unspoiled region of Apulia with the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. Traveling with you will be Dr. Colleen Yarger, Assistant Curator of European Art and the Mellon Collections at VMFA.

Begin your tour in Taormina, on the island of Sicily, where you visit the “Valley of the Temples” and the well-preserved Temple of Concordia. Venture to Europe’s largest active volcano, Mt. Etna, before traveling to the Apulia region to visit the cave dwellings of Matera and Alberobello’s medieval white-washed buildings. Discover Lecce’s Baroque-era churches and maze of narrow streets on a walking tour, then continue on to Otranto, overlooking the Adriatic. Traveling to Sorrento, tour the UNESCO site of Pompeii, enjoy a day trip to the storied Isle of Capri, and experience a breathtaking drive along the Amalfi Coast. For those who wish to extend their Italian adventure, an optional 4-day/3-night post-tour extension in Rome is available.

Space on this exciting program is limited and will fill quickly. Your deposit is fully refundable up until 95 days prior to departure. Book risk-free today!

Sincerely,

Adele “Hutch” Livingston Coordinator of Member Travel

VMFA RESERVATION FORM: SOUTHERN ITALY & SICILY

Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Southern Italy & Sicily, departing March 31, 2021. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., Attn: Special Interest Groups, One Newton Place, 275 Washington Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458. You may also call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at 888-370-6765.

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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure, and is payable by check or credit card.

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Day 1: Depart U.S. for Taormina (Catania), Sicily

Day 2: Arrive Taormina We arrive today in Catania on Italy’s autonomous island of Sicily then transfer by motorcoach to Taormina and our boutique hotel overlooking the Ionian Sea. Tonight we gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel. D

Day 3: Taormina Highlights of our morning walk-ing tour of this delightful medieval town include the spectacular ancient Greek theater dating to the 3rd century bce, the popular 13th-century cathedral, and grand Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. This afternoon is at leisure: perhaps to relax by the hotel pool, visit a lovely Taormina beach; or stroll along Corso Umberto, lined with shops and restaurants. With lunch and dinner on our own today, perhaps a culinary adven-ture is in order … and thanks to Sicily’s strategic Mediterranean location that lured many invaders, Sicilian food incorporates Italian, Arabic, and African influences into a singular, and delicious, cuisine. B

Day 4: Taormina/Agrigento On today’s excursion we visit the “Valley of the Temples,” the archaeological zone of Agrigento, whose Doric temples and sanctuaries date to Greek rule in the 5th century bce. Known in its heyday as the “most beautiful city of mortals,” Agrigento’s highlight is the stunning, well-preserved Temple of Concordia (c. 430 bce). A visit to the museum here lends context to our explorations. Late this afternoon we return to our hotel, where we dine tonight. B,L,D

Day 5: Taormina/Mount Etna This morning’s tour ventures to Europe’s largest active volcano. The ancients believed Mt. Etna to be the forge of Vulcan, god of fire; today, modern-day Sicilians have a very personal relationship with the volcano, which frequently erupts but is seldom destructive. Centuries of lava flows have resulted in a rich, fertile landscape where citrus groves and vineyards thrive. Mid-day we enjoy a small group highlight: lunch at a family-run working farm amidst acres of lemon and kiwi. After returning to our hotel mid-afternoon, the remainder of the day is at leisure. B,L

Delight in a special exploration of Italy’s southern climes, from striking Sicily and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea in creating a prized (and crowd-free) region. Add Italian hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and notable lodgings for la dolce vita, small-group style.

Cover photo: Taormina’s 3rd-century Greek theatre overlooks Mount Etna, which we visit on Day 5.

Small Group Tour HighlightsSicily’s intriguing cultural and historic heritage • “Valley of the Temples,” Agrigento • Mt. Etna excursion • Lunch at a working Sicilian farmhouse • Two Apulia UNESCO sites: Cave dwellings of Matera and Alberobello’s medieval white-washed buildings • Neapolitan cooking demonstra-tion and dinner • Lecce, the “Florence of the South” • Fascinating, uncrowded Apulia region • Stunning Amalfi Coast • Tour of ancient ruins at Pompeii (UNESCO site) • Day trip to Isle of Capri • Unique, well-located small-group style hotels • Pleasing mix of touring and time at leisure

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Taormina (Catania)

2-5 Taormina Eurostars First Class Monte Tauro

6-7 Matera Locanda di First Class San Martino

8-10 Lecce Patria Palace Sup. First Class Hotel

11-14 Sorrento Hotel Antiche First Class Mura

15 Depart Naples for U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.

Southern Italy & Sicilywith Apulia & the Amalfi Coast15 days for $5,174 total price from Washington, DC($4,695 air & land inclusive plus $479 airline taxes and fees)

Avg. High (°F) Mar AprTaormina 60 65Lecce 59 64Amalfi Coast 57 63

NaplesSorrento Matera

Lecce

Catania/Taormina

ITALY Adriatic Sea

Mediterranean Sea

DestinationMotorcoachEntry/Departure

Map Legend

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Day 6: Taormina/Matera We leave Sicily today for the mainland region of Basilicata, a day-long transfer that includes a ferry ride from Sicily to Calabria. Late this afternoon we reach Matera, whose historic troglo- dyte churches and dwellings (Sassi) have been designated a UNESCO site and where our hotel is a renovated cave dwelling in the city’s historic district. B,D

Day 7: Matera Today we explore this city of art and folklore, with its unique ancient urban structure still intact. Home to more than 100 rock churches, Matera resembles ancient Jerusalem and has been used by international film directors as a stand-in for the holy city. Following a guided walking tour, the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently before dinner tonight at a local restaurant. B,D

Day 8: Matera/Alberobello/Lecce Departing Matera this morning, we stop in Alberobello, whose 400 or so trulli – whitewashed conical houses with grey- stone roofs – rank as a UNESCO World Heritage site. We take a walking tour along the pristine cobblestone alleys, stepping inside an artisan’s workshop or trullo tipico, a recreation of an inhabited home. After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue on to Lecce, one of the oldest cities in Apulia, (Italy’s “boot heel”), in time for dinner together at our hotel. B,L,D

Day 9: Lecce We discover the “Florence of the South” on this morning’s tour, so named for the unique dec- orative style for which Lecce is known: barocco leccese, the ornate and intricate sandstone carvings of cherubs and monsters, fruits and flowers that adorn local build- ings from top to bottom. We see Palazzo Vescovile (c. 1632), the exuberantly decorated church of Santa Croce, and the Duomo with its lovely piazza. This after- noon is at leisure to explore this town of 100 churches as we wish; tonight we enjoy dinner together. B,D

Colorful fishing boats along a Sicilian harbor

Day 10: Lecce/Otranto Today’s excursion takes us to the beautiful walled town of Otranto, overlooking the Adriatic. On a walking tour here we see the impos- ing 15th-century Aragonese castle with its traditional moat, and the Romanesque cathedral whose impressive wall-to-wall mosaic floor was created in 1166. We continue on to a local winery for a tasting and lunch then return to Lecce mid-afternoon. Dinner tonight is on our own. B,L

Day 11: Lecce/Sorrento This morning we depart by coach for Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of Naples. En route we stop for a traditional trattoria lunch in the small town of Polignano a Mare. Dinner tonight is on our own in lively seaside Sorrento. B,L

Day 12: Sorrento/Pompeii Today we visit the evo- cative UNESCO site of Pompeii for a guided tour of

April 14-17, 2021

Rome – On Your Own4 days/3 nights for $795 total price

Single Supplement: $295

Explore the Eternal City at your leisure.

Your Tour Price Includes

• Air transportation Naples/Rome, inclusive of airline taxes and fees

• 3 nights’ accommodations at Empire Palace Hotel (Superior First Class)

• 3 meals: 3 breakfasts• Transfers to/from airport

Post-Tour Extension

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the city frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 ce (the city was accidentally rediscovered in 1749). Late this afternoon we gather for a hands-on Neapolitan cuisine cooking lesson, followed by din-ner to savor the fruits of our labors. B,D

Day 13: Sorrento/Capri Today we travel by hydro- foil to the storied Isle of Capri, a popular resort since Roman times. We explore cozy Capri town; visit the terraced Gardens of Augustus, rich with Mediterranean flora, coastal pines, and stunning views of the azure sea; then enjoy free time for lunch and to explore on our own before we return to Sorrento early afternoon. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy this city with views of Mt. Vesuvius as we wish. Dinner tonight is on our own in Sorrento. B

Day 14: Sorrento/Amalfi Coast We embark this morning on a breathtaking drive along the winding, cliff-top Amalfi Coast road. This stretch of terraced coastline from Sorrento to Amalfi has inspired movies, music, and books; indeed, it is one of the most glorious drives in the world. During our leisurely excur-sion, we make several photo stops along this spectacular, hair-raising coastline, with the dazzling Mediterranean

a sheer 500-foot drop below. This afternoon is at leisure; tonight we bid “arrivederci” to Italy and our fellow travelers at a farewell dinner. B,D

Day 15: Depart for U.S. This morning we transfer to Naples airport, where we connect with our return flight to the U.S. B

Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities• 13 nights’ accommodations in Superior First Class

and First Class hotels• 26 meals: 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all

entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout

your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,

airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

Tour Departs: March 31, 2021Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.

New York $4,874

Boston, Philadelphia $5,074

Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland,

$5,174 Detroit, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Washington, DC

Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis,

$5,274 Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle

Land Only (transfers not included) $4,195

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per per-son based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $479, which are subject to change until final payment is made.

Single travelers please add $1,295. All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.

Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: Business Class – $3,795 per person; Premium Economy – $1,595 per person, in addition to the above costs (upgrades are subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).

Please note: This trip involves a significant amount of walking uphill and on uneven or cobblestone streets, and at sites of ancient ruins. You must be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest.

For reservations and information, please call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at

888-370-6765Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time

For further information, contact VMFA Member Travel at

804-340-1519

Museum CuratorDr. Colleen Yarger, Assistant Curator for European Art and the Mellon Collections, joined the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in 2010. She received a PhD in art his-tory from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2014, an MA in art

history from Syracuse University in 2009, and a BS in art education and art history from Nazareth College of Rochester in 2007. Most recently, Yarger has served as co-curator of Hollar’s Encyclopedic Eye: Prints from the Frank Raysor Collection and was the site curator for VMFA banner exhibition Napoleon: Power and Splendor. Previously, she served as the Research Specialist for the Mellon Collections at VMFA. Yarger authored the catalogs for the two internationally travel-ing exhibitions, Van Gogh, Monet, Degas: The Mellon Collection of French Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and A Sporting Vision: The Paul Mellon Collection of British Sporting Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

A long journey begins with A single step.”

– siciliAn proverb

We spend two nights in ancient Matera.

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curit

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our

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ll pa

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full.

VMFA

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vel

200

N. A

rthur

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ard

Rich

mon

d, V

A 23

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