TRAVELING |
it leaves you | SPEECHLESS |
then turns you into a | STORYTELLER
Ibn Battuta
Benvenuti in Sicilia!
November 12-22, 2024
Welcome! We are the Ehrenhardts and we put this scrapbook together to share the story of our Sicilian travel adventures in November, 2024. We absolutely loved the Best of Sicily in 11 Days tour, and count our blessings that we are able to gain new experiences and perspectives through travel.
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This was our 6th Rick Steves' tour, and our second tour of the year. We took the Athens & the Heart of Greece in 14 Days tour in March of 2024 and booked this Sicily trip shortly after returning from Greece. Little did we know that we would see as many, if not more, Greek ruins throughout Sicily! The two tours turned out to be the perfect pair to feed our love of history, and experience such beauty that left us speechless. We hope this visual account of our travels will entice you to fly away and become your own storyteller!
“As an artist, I seek out God's beauty, both natural and
man-made. Sicily presented beauty around every corner!"
– Teri
“You can't beat the
great November weather,
pizza and other food
we enjoyed in Sicily."
– Kevin
Learn more about this tour and other Rick Steves' Tours by clicking on the following links:
What We Love About Rick Steves' Tours
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EVERYTHING! Including:
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Organized and culturally immersive experiences often without the long lines.
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​Small group size and fun, like-minded travel-mates (these tours are also very friendly to single travelers).
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Knowledgeable, inspiring and personable guides.
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Rick Steves' Tours is very well respected across Europe.
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Good food and drink with opportunities to try new cuisine.
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All breakfasts included and many dinners or lunches.
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Cozy, unique and often family-owned boutique hotels.
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Large, comfortable buses and experienced drivers with safety in mind.
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Many resources online at www.ricksteves.com and in the guidebooks to enhance your travels.
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Surprises along the way!
Travel Tips
You can find an extensive list of Rick's great travel tips online.
Our personal Tips and Observations are listed on the PROLOGUE page.
Table of Contents
Prologue
The Story
Chapter 1 - Arrival & Pre-Tour
Chapter 2 - Palermo, Monreale
Chapter 3 - Segesta, Erice
Chapter 4 - Trapani, Mozia
Chapter 5 - Agrigento
Chapter 6 - Syracuse, Isle of Ortigia
Chapter 7 - Mount Etna, Taormina
Chapter 8 - Catania & Post-Tour
Epilogue
How to Navigate this Scrapbook
You can always return to the Home Page
by clicking this Sicily/Trinacria logo.
External links within the story are indicated by underlined blue text or buttons. Bold black text is for emphasis only.
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Navigate to individual pages by clicking on the images or buttons below.
THE STORY
Chapter 3 - Segesta, Erice
Scrumptious
Sicilian Food
You don't have to be a foodie to lose yourself in the deliciousness of the food you will find in Sicily. Sicilian's are adamant that their food is unique from Italian cuisine—and it's better! Ingredients are fresh and are often selected daily from the busy street markets which have an exciting ambiance all their own. Learn to be adventurous and enliven your taste buds! I've made it a point to try to duplicate one of my favorite tour dishes when I return home. This time I made Sicilian almond cookies. Look for food photos throughout this scrapbook but beware, they'll make you hungry!
Sicilian Lodging
I'll share some photos of our hotel accommodations throughout this scrapbook. We've always had great hospitality and helpful staff on our Rick Steves' travels. The lodging is in convenient locations and often with scenic views. The buffet breakfasts they provide nourish you for the day's adventures. Laundry is usually available and bathrooms are equipped with a blow dryer and shower essentials. And, hey...if you're lucky, the bathroom will also have a bidet!
Finding Your Roots
Do you have family roots in Sicily? Several of our tour members have Sicilian heritage and were interested in finding their roots. In Agrigento, our great local guide, Michele, took the details shared with him and promised to further research their genealogy. He will provide the individual with any details he discovers. His brother helps him in this endeavor and the assistance was appreciated by our group members.