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Prof. Kathryn MorganDepartment of Classics

Kathryn Morgan is chair ofthe UCLA Department ofClassics and teachescourses on ancient Greekliterature, mythology andculture. Her most recentbook focused on the praisepoetry of Pindar (5th c.B.C.) and the way poeticsand mythology merge tocreate positive image ofmonarchy for Pindar's royalpatrons. Morgan is currentlybeginning a new project on how the historianThucydides and thephilosopher Plato use historiography to advanceparticular and competingviews of the world. She hasa longstanding interest inthe interactions of ancientMediterranean civilizations,particularly in the realm ofmythology, and regularlyteaches courses that explore the movement of mythological narrativesacross space and time,from stories of the greatgoddess to the complications involved in investigating the myth of Atlantis.

Single accommodations are an additional $745 (limited availability).

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*Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $395 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated).

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Air Program dates: June 17-26, 2020

Land Program dates: June 18-26, 2020

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Sicily, a sun-drenched multicultural crossroads, aboundswith natural beauty, man-made creations seemingly untouched by time and a vast history spanning 3,000 years.On this thrilling eight- night adventure, stand in the shadowsof Greek gods and unlock a fascinating time capsule filledwith centuries of civilization’s great treasures.

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A Note About Activity Levels

We want you to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. That’s why we have ratedall of our excursions with activity levels to helpyou assess this program’s physical expectations.Depending on the excursion, more leisurely alternatives may be available. Please call or visitour website to review the itinerary for full detailsabout our activity levels.

Excursions on this program require:

>walking on cobblestones, unpaved paths and/or uneven surfaces

> getting on/off motor coaches and trains

Day 1 | In Transit

Depart your gateway city for Palermo, Italy.

Day 2 | Palermo, Italy

Upon arrival, transfer and check in to the Excelsior Palace Palermo.

Gather with your fellow travelers at a WelcomeReception, followed by a Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 | Monreale | Palermo

Discovery: Monreale and Palermo.Uncover the influences of the various peopleswho settled in Sicily, one of the great culturalcrossroads. Visit Monreale’s Santa Maria laNuova, a cathedral with splendid mosaics, andadmire the Conca d’Oro, the Golden Basin.

Continue to Palermo to experience a Sicilianmarket. The outdoor markets here are knownfor their lively energy and unique assortment ofwares. Enjoy regional favorites during lunchbefore continuing to Palermo’s imposingcathedral, a blend of Moorish, Gothic and Norman architecture. Step inside the PalatineChapel in the Norman Palace to admire unusual mosaics that contain both Christianand Islamic motifs. Then see the Arab-Normandomes of Saint John of the Hermits and theTeatro Massimo, Italy’s largest theater.

Enrichment: Mafia — Past and Present.Join a lecturer to examine the legacy of theCosa Nostra and its effect on Sicilian society.

Free Time: Spend an evening at leisure toencounter charming Palermo. Discover thepasseggiata, a traditional evening stroll that offers time for people watching and socializing.

Day 4 | Segesta | Erice

Discovery: Ancient Segesta. Visit timewornSegesta, home to a spectacular Doric templethat rises from the land. Admire a well-preserved theater carved into the side ofMount Barbaro. The structure is perched on a mountain plateau and offers a soul-stirring panorama of the Gulf of Castellammare.

AHI Connects: Sicily’s Olive Industry.Visit an award-winning, family-owned olivefarm for lunch. Taste the oil, learn about theproduction of olive oil and talk with the family.

Discovery: Erice Walking Tour. Continueto lovely Erice, nestled high on Monte San Giuliano. Erice has more than 60 churches and monasteries. During a walking tour, seetwo medieval castles and walls that date from the Phoenician era, and marvel at the Romanesque architecture of the NormanDuomo. Stroll along the village’s winding lanes,paved with shiny stones, and pass by court-yards, fountains and craft shops.

Day 5 | Agrigento | Caltagirone

After breakfast, transfer to Caltagirone, stopping in Agrigento for an informative tour.

Discovery: Agrigento and the Valley ofthe Temples. Visit the Valley of the Templesto see the Temple of Hercules, the Temple ofConcord and the Temple of Jupiter.

Lunch is served at a restaurant in Agrigento.

Continue to Caltagirone and check in to ColleSan Mauro, an agriturismo hotel located in theheart of the Val di Noto. Tonight, indulge in adinner of local, organic ingredients and wine.

Day 6 | Piazza Armerina | Caltagirone

Discovery: Mosaics and Ceramics.Delight in Piazza Armerina, known for the Villa Romana del Casale, and see mosaics withscenes of daily life, flowers and plants.

Return to Caltagirone, noted for its tradition ofcreating hand-painted ceramics. Many of thecity’s buildings, as well as its gardens, are embellished with these colorful ceramic tiles.During a walking tour, see the unique SantaMaria del Monte, a staircase where each step is lined with vivid ceramic tiles.

You may choose to return to the hotel or stayin Caltagirone for lunch and time at leisure.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Agriculture.Marvel at the beauty of the Sicilian countrysideduring a tractor ride of the property. Along theway, learn more about the farm’s operations.

Relax over dinner at your agriturismo tonight.

Day 7 | Taormina

Following breakfast, depart for Taormina.

Discovery: Taormina Walking Tour.Gain insight into Taormina’s fascinating Greek,Roman, Byzantine and Norman chapters inhistory, and witness the city’s Greek theater,constructed in the third century.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Pizza. Visit afamily-owned restaurant for a pizza cookinglesson, followed by a flavorful lunch!

Check in to the Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Free Time: Craft your own path in Taormina.

Day 8 | Syracuse

Discovery: Syracuse. Explore significantruins at Syracuse’s Archaeological Park, including its Teatro Greco, once a stage forplays, performances and public meetings.Marvel at the storied amphitheater, an arenawhere crowds gathered for gladiator battles.Then visit a former limestone quarry.

Continue to the Old Town of Ortygia to witness the Piazza del Duomo, the cathedral,the Fonte Aretusa and other masterpieces.

Day 9 | Taormina

Free Time: Join today’s Elective Activity orpursue your own interests in Taormina.

ELECTIVE | Mount Etna and Sicily’sLemons. Encounter Europe’s largest activevolcano starting with a winding ascent to theSilvestri craters. Gaze at remnants of pasteruptions and learn fascinating history aboutthe region. Cap off your excursion at a locallemon farm where you will meet the property’sowners and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Celebrate your adventure at a Farewell Dinner.

Day 10 | In Transit

Transfer to the Catania airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.

Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.

Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants.

Elective experiences available at an additional cost.

Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providingopportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully.

Before you go:

> Travel Consultants | These experts stand ready to answeryour questions about activities, meals, accommodations andmore as they guide you through the reservation process.

> Passenger Service Representative | Once you have reserved your spot, enjoy personalized assistance from yourone point of contact who will help you with everything from arranging flights to booking electives to fulfilling requests.

> Travel Information | Receive extensive destination information and travel tips compiled by our travel-savvy team to prepare you fully for your journey.

Once you arrive:

On the ground, three layers of top-quality professionals offer theirinsiders’ perspective. From suggesting the best café or pub tosharing a laugh over the stories of the day, our dedicated team takes your adventure to the next level.

> Travel Director | Throughout your journey, you will be in thecare of a seasoned AHI travel professional who will manage allthe logistics, allowing you to relax and soak up the ambience.Resourceful, knowledgeable and attentive, your Travel Directorhelps to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable travel experience.

> Expert Guides | Who better to show you around than the people who live there? We’ve specially selected informedand enthusiastic local professional guides who understand the needs of our educated and curious travelers.

> Lecturers | Coming from all walks of life, our entertaining local lecturers open your eyes to history and current events.The breadth of their knowledge deepens your appreciation for the region and its heritage.

AHI Travel ExpertiseFrom your reservation to your return home, we are here to ensure you have the adventure of a lifetime.

The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport.

It should weave together discovery, education and humanity,

the best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story

begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences

with local people.

The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized

care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you

gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home.

By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel

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surroundings. This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe

and important by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere.

The other important characters in this story are the guides

and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider

perspective and commentary.

Ancient Greek temples, Islamic honeycomb vaults and gilded

Byzantine icons tell just a few chapters of Sicily’s epic multicultural

story. Come and savor the sites, sounds and flavors of this

timeless treasure trove encircled by the Mediterranean Sea.

A World Apart

Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History

Accommodations(with baggage handling)

• 3 nights in Palermo, Italy, at the first-class Excelsior Palace Palermo.

• 2 nights in Caltagirone at the Colle San Mauro, an agriturismo hotel.

• 3 nights in Taormina at the deluxe Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Transfers• Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program, plus baggage handling.

Extensive Meal Program• 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners;tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.

• Opportunities to sample authentic cuisineand local flavors.

Your One-of-a-Kind Journey• Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region.

• Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history:

– Uncover rich history in Monreale andPalermo.

– Visit historic Erice and Segesta with a memorable lunch at a family olive farm.

– Discover the importance of ancient Agrigento and its Valley of the Temples.

– See mosaics at the Villa Romana delCasale, and tour Caltagirone.

– Delve into Taormina’s rich history.– Learn to cook authentic Sicilian pizza.– Delight in the great ruins of Syracuse.

• AHI Connects: Local immersion.

• Free time to pursue your own interests.

• Welcome Reception to mingle with fellowtravelers.

• A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.

• Tipping of guides and drivers.

>Gaze in wonder atancient monumentsand timeless Sicilian treasures.

> Soak up thespian history at Taormina’sspectacular theater.

> Indulge in the peace andbeauty of Sicily’s country-side while staying at anagriturismo hotel.

> Savor authentic Sicilianpizza after a cookingdemonstration.

>Witness intricate Romanfloor mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale.

> Tour a family-run olivefarm and sample the property’s organic olive oil.

> Explore former centers of the Elymian civilization:Segesta and Erice.

Above: Cathedral of Palermo | Cover photo: Taormina Theater

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Prof. Kathryn MorganDepartment of Classics

Kathryn Morgan is chair ofthe UCLA Department ofClassics and teachescourses on ancient Greekliterature, mythology andculture. Her most recentbook focused on the praisepoetry of Pindar (5th c.B.C.) and the way poeticsand mythology merge tocreate positive image ofmonarchy for Pindar's royalpatrons. Morgan is currentlybeginning a new project on how the historianThucydides and thephilosopher Plato use historiography to advanceparticular and competingviews of the world. She hasa longstanding interest inthe interactions of ancientMediterranean civilizations,particularly in the realm ofmythology, and regularlyteaches courses that explore the movement of mythological narrativesacross space and time,from stories of the greatgoddess to the complications involved in investigating the myth of Atlantis.

Single accommodations are an additional $745 (limited availability).

LAND PROGRAM

Full Price Special Savings Special Price* $3,845 $250 $3,595

*Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $395 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated).

PROGRAM DATES

Air Program dates: June 17-26, 2020

Land Program dates: June 18-26, 2020

Trip #:6-25499WSend to UCLA Alumni Association

Attn: Alumni TravelJames West Alumni Center325 Westwood PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90095-1397Phone: 310-206-0613 Fax: 310-209-4271Email: travel@alumni.ucla.edu

UCLA Alumni Travel is a benefit of the UCLA Alumni Association Gold, Life or Blue Membership. Please select an option below:___ I am currently a (circle one) Gold | Life* | Blue Member of the UCLA

Alumni Association.___ I have enclosed a check made payable to the UCLA Foundation for:

___ $1,000 Gold Membership ___ $100 Blue Membership

Detailed Alumni Association benefit information can be found atalumni.ucla.edu/benefits.*The UCLA Alumni Travel benefit has been grandfathered in for existing Life Members. Life Membership is not currently available for purchase.

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Single Accommodations � I prefer single accommodations at an additional $745 (limited availability).� I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is

available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate befound, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.

Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Reservations to be paid in full by April 3, 2020 (75 days prior to departure).Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Finalpayment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex.Make checks payable to AHI Travel.

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AHI FlexAir | Our experts are ready toassist you in booking flights. Our personalizedair program offers the following advantages:

>price guarantee to protect you from fuel surcharge increases after ticket purchase.

>arrival and departure transfers on group dates.

>flexibility to change or cancel your reservations without penalty up to 60 daysbefore departure on most flights.

>assistance in the event of schedulechanges or delays.

>flight insurance worth up to $250,000, subject to policy terms.

Travel stress-free with AHI FlexAir.

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Sicily, a sun-drenched multicultural crossroads, aboundswith natural beauty, man-made creations seemingly untouched by time and a vast history spanning 3,000 years.On this thrilling eight- night adventure, stand in the shadowsof Greek gods and unlock a fascinating time capsule filledwith centuries of civilization’s great treasures.

Begin in Palermo, where we’ll browse a colorful local market, stroll sites steeped in Greek myths and witness remarkable architecture. Marvel at beautiful majolica ceramicsin Caltagirone; then visit a wonderous amphitheater that stillechoes with the whispers of dramatic playwrights. Concludeyour Sicilian adven- ture in hilltop Taormina, home to spellbinding vistas and notable landmarks. Along the way, indulge in the region’s delectable flavors, including authenticSicilian pizza and savory olive oils.

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Valley of the Temples

Caltagirone Artisan

Inspiring Moments

Castle, Erice

Temple of Segesta

INCLUDED FEATURES

A Note About Activity Levels

We want you to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. That’s why we have ratedall of our excursions with activity levels to helpyou assess this program’s physical expectations.Depending on the excursion, more leisurely alternatives may be available. Please call or visitour website to review the itinerary for full detailsabout our activity levels.

Excursions on this program require:

>walking on cobblestones, unpaved paths and/or uneven surfaces

> getting on/off motor coaches and trains

Day 1 | In Transit

Depart your gateway city for Palermo, Italy.

Day 2 | Palermo, Italy

Upon arrival, transfer and check in to the Excelsior Palace Palermo.

Gather with your fellow travelers at a WelcomeReception, followed by a Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 | Monreale | Palermo

Discovery: Monreale and Palermo.Uncover the influences of the various peopleswho settled in Sicily, one of the great culturalcrossroads. Visit Monreale’s Santa Maria laNuova, a cathedral with splendid mosaics, andadmire the Conca d’Oro, the Golden Basin.

Continue to Palermo to experience a Sicilianmarket. The outdoor markets here are knownfor their lively energy and unique assortment ofwares. Enjoy regional favorites during lunchbefore continuing to Palermo’s imposingcathedral, a blend of Moorish, Gothic and Norman architecture. Step inside the PalatineChapel in the Norman Palace to admire unusual mosaics that contain both Christianand Islamic motifs. Then see the Arab-Normandomes of Saint John of the Hermits and theTeatro Massimo, Italy’s largest theater.

Enrichment: Mafia — Past and Present.Join a lecturer to examine the legacy of theCosa Nostra and its effect on Sicilian society.

Free Time: Spend an evening at leisure toencounter charming Palermo. Discover thepasseggiata, a traditional evening stroll that offers time for people watching and socializing.

Day 4 | Segesta | Erice

Discovery: Ancient Segesta. Visit timewornSegesta, home to a spectacular Doric templethat rises from the land. Admire a well-preserved theater carved into the side ofMount Barbaro. The structure is perched on a mountain plateau and offers a soul-stirring panorama of the Gulf of Castellammare.

AHI Connects: Sicily’s Olive Industry.Visit an award-winning, family-owned olivefarm for lunch. Taste the oil, learn about theproduction of olive oil and talk with the family.

Discovery: Erice Walking Tour. Continueto lovely Erice, nestled high on Monte San Giuliano. Erice has more than 60 churches and monasteries. During a walking tour, seetwo medieval castles and walls that date from the Phoenician era, and marvel at the Romanesque architecture of the NormanDuomo. Stroll along the village’s winding lanes,paved with shiny stones, and pass by court-yards, fountains and craft shops.

Day 5 | Agrigento | Caltagirone

After breakfast, transfer to Caltagirone, stopping in Agrigento for an informative tour.

Discovery: Agrigento and the Valley ofthe Temples. Visit the Valley of the Templesto see the Temple of Hercules, the Temple ofConcord and the Temple of Jupiter.

Lunch is served at a restaurant in Agrigento.

Continue to Caltagirone and check in to ColleSan Mauro, an agriturismo hotel located in theheart of the Val di Noto. Tonight, indulge in adinner of local, organic ingredients and wine.

Day 6 | Piazza Armerina | Caltagirone

Discovery: Mosaics and Ceramics.Delight in Piazza Armerina, known for the Villa Romana del Casale, and see mosaics withscenes of daily life, flowers and plants.

Return to Caltagirone, noted for its tradition ofcreating hand-painted ceramics. Many of thecity’s buildings, as well as its gardens, are embellished with these colorful ceramic tiles.During a walking tour, see the unique SantaMaria del Monte, a staircase where each step is lined with vivid ceramic tiles.

You may choose to return to the hotel or stayin Caltagirone for lunch and time at leisure.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Agriculture.Marvel at the beauty of the Sicilian countrysideduring a tractor ride of the property. Along theway, learn more about the farm’s operations.

Relax over dinner at your agriturismo tonight.

Day 7 | Taormina

Following breakfast, depart for Taormina.

Discovery: Taormina Walking Tour.Gain insight into Taormina’s fascinating Greek,Roman, Byzantine and Norman chapters inhistory, and witness the city’s Greek theater,constructed in the third century.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Pizza. Visit afamily-owned restaurant for a pizza cookinglesson, followed by a flavorful lunch!

Check in to the Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Free Time: Craft your own path in Taormina.

Day 8 | Syracuse

Discovery: Syracuse. Explore significantruins at Syracuse’s Archaeological Park, including its Teatro Greco, once a stage forplays, performances and public meetings.Marvel at the storied amphitheater, an arenawhere crowds gathered for gladiator battles.Then visit a former limestone quarry.

Continue to the Old Town of Ortygia to witness the Piazza del Duomo, the cathedral,the Fonte Aretusa and other masterpieces.

Day 9 | Taormina

Free Time: Join today’s Elective Activity orpursue your own interests in Taormina.

ELECTIVE | Mount Etna and Sicily’sLemons. Encounter Europe’s largest activevolcano starting with a winding ascent to theSilvestri craters. Gaze at remnants of pasteruptions and learn fascinating history aboutthe region. Cap off your excursion at a locallemon farm where you will meet the property’sowners and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Celebrate your adventure at a Farewell Dinner.

Day 10 | In Transit

Transfer to the Catania airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.

Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.

Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants.

Elective experiences available at an additional cost.

Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providingopportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully.

Before you go:

> Travel Consultants | These experts stand ready to answeryour questions about activities, meals, accommodations andmore as they guide you through the reservation process.

> Passenger Service Representative | Once you have reserved your spot, enjoy personalized assistance from yourone point of contact who will help you with everything from arranging flights to booking electives to fulfilling requests.

> Travel Information | Receive extensive destination information and travel tips compiled by our travel-savvy team to prepare you fully for your journey.

Once you arrive:

On the ground, three layers of top-quality professionals offer theirinsiders’ perspective. From suggesting the best café or pub tosharing a laugh over the stories of the day, our dedicated team takes your adventure to the next level.

> Travel Director | Throughout your journey, you will be in thecare of a seasoned AHI travel professional who will manage allthe logistics, allowing you to relax and soak up the ambience.Resourceful, knowledgeable and attentive, your Travel Directorhelps to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable travel experience.

> Expert Guides | Who better to show you around than the people who live there? We’ve specially selected informedand enthusiastic local professional guides who understand the needs of our educated and curious travelers.

> Lecturers | Coming from all walks of life, our entertaining local lecturers open your eyes to history and current events.The breadth of their knowledge deepens your appreciation for the region and its heritage.

AHI Travel ExpertiseFrom your reservation to your return home, we are here to ensure you have the adventure of a lifetime.

The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport.

It should weave together discovery, education and humanity,

the best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story

begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences

with local people.

The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized

care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you

gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home.

By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel

Director allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your

surroundings. This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe

and important by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere.

The other important characters in this story are the guides

and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider

perspective and commentary.

Ancient Greek temples, Islamic honeycomb vaults and gilded

Byzantine icons tell just a few chapters of Sicily’s epic multicultural

story. Come and savor the sites, sounds and flavors of this

timeless treasure trove encircled by the Mediterranean Sea.

A World Apart

Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History

Accommodations(with baggage handling)

• 3 nights in Palermo, Italy, at the first-class Excelsior Palace Palermo.

• 2 nights in Caltagirone at the Colle San Mauro, an agriturismo hotel.

• 3 nights in Taormina at the deluxe Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Transfers• Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program, plus baggage handling.

Extensive Meal Program• 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners;tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.

• Opportunities to sample authentic cuisineand local flavors.

Your One-of-a-Kind Journey• Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region.

• Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history:

– Uncover rich history in Monreale andPalermo.

– Visit historic Erice and Segesta with a memorable lunch at a family olive farm.

– Discover the importance of ancient Agrigento and its Valley of the Temples.

– See mosaics at the Villa Romana delCasale, and tour Caltagirone.

– Delve into Taormina’s rich history.– Learn to cook authentic Sicilian pizza.– Delight in the great ruins of Syracuse.

• AHI Connects: Local immersion.

• Free time to pursue your own interests.

• Welcome Reception to mingle with fellowtravelers.

• A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.

• Tipping of guides and drivers.

>Gaze in wonder atancient monumentsand timeless Sicilian treasures.

> Soak up thespian history at Taormina’sspectacular theater.

> Indulge in the peace andbeauty of Sicily’s country-side while staying at anagriturismo hotel.

> Savor authentic Sicilianpizza after a cookingdemonstration.

>Witness intricate Romanfloor mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale.

> Tour a family-run olivefarm and sample the property’s organic olive oil.

> Explore former centers of the Elymian civilization:Segesta and Erice.

Above: Cathedral of Palermo | Cover photo: Taormina Theater

EXCELSIOR PALACE PALERMO | PALERMO

COLLE SAN MAURO | CALTAGIRONE

GRAND HOTEL ATLANTIS BAY | TAORMINA

Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay

Excelsior Palace Palermo

Coast of Ortygia

Valley of the Temples

Caltagirone Artisan

Inspiring Moments

Castle, Erice

Temple of Segesta

INCLUDED FEATURES

A Note About Activity Levels

We want you to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. That’s why we have ratedall of our excursions with activity levels to helpyou assess this program’s physical expectations.Depending on the excursion, more leisurely alternatives may be available. Please call or visitour website to review the itinerary for full detailsabout our activity levels.

Excursions on this program require:

>walking on cobblestones, unpaved paths and/or uneven surfaces

> getting on/off motor coaches and trains

Day 1 | In Transit

Depart your gateway city for Palermo, Italy.

Day 2 | Palermo, Italy

Upon arrival, transfer and check in to the Excelsior Palace Palermo.

Gather with your fellow travelers at a WelcomeReception, followed by a Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 | Monreale | Palermo

Discovery: Monreale and Palermo.Uncover the influences of the various peopleswho settled in Sicily, one of the great culturalcrossroads. Visit Monreale’s Santa Maria laNuova, a cathedral with splendid mosaics, andadmire the Conca d’Oro, the Golden Basin.

Continue to Palermo to experience a Sicilianmarket. The outdoor markets here are knownfor their lively energy and unique assortment ofwares. Enjoy regional favorites during lunchbefore continuing to Palermo’s imposingcathedral, a blend of Moorish, Gothic and Norman architecture. Step inside the PalatineChapel in the Norman Palace to admire unusual mosaics that contain both Christianand Islamic motifs. Then see the Arab-Normandomes of Saint John of the Hermits and theTeatro Massimo, Italy’s largest theater.

Enrichment: Mafia — Past and Present.Join a lecturer to examine the legacy of theCosa Nostra and its effect on Sicilian society.

Free Time: Spend an evening at leisure toencounter charming Palermo. Discover thepasseggiata, a traditional evening stroll that offers time for people watching and socializing.

Day 4 | Segesta | Erice

Discovery: Ancient Segesta. Visit timewornSegesta, home to a spectacular Doric templethat rises from the land. Admire a well-preserved theater carved into the side ofMount Barbaro. The structure is perched on a mountain plateau and offers a soul-stirring panorama of the Gulf of Castellammare.

AHI Connects: Sicily’s Olive Industry.Visit an award-winning, family-owned olivefarm for lunch. Taste the oil, learn about theproduction of olive oil and talk with the family.

Discovery: Erice Walking Tour. Continueto lovely Erice, nestled high on Monte San Giuliano. Erice has more than 60 churches and monasteries. During a walking tour, seetwo medieval castles and walls that date from the Phoenician era, and marvel at the Romanesque architecture of the NormanDuomo. Stroll along the village’s winding lanes,paved with shiny stones, and pass by court-yards, fountains and craft shops.

Day 5 | Agrigento | Caltagirone

After breakfast, transfer to Caltagirone, stopping in Agrigento for an informative tour.

Discovery: Agrigento and the Valley ofthe Temples. Visit the Valley of the Templesto see the Temple of Hercules, the Temple ofConcord and the Temple of Jupiter.

Lunch is served at a restaurant in Agrigento.

Continue to Caltagirone and check in to ColleSan Mauro, an agriturismo hotel located in theheart of the Val di Noto. Tonight, indulge in adinner of local, organic ingredients and wine.

Day 6 | Piazza Armerina | Caltagirone

Discovery: Mosaics and Ceramics.Delight in Piazza Armerina, known for the Villa Romana del Casale, and see mosaics withscenes of daily life, flowers and plants.

Return to Caltagirone, noted for its tradition ofcreating hand-painted ceramics. Many of thecity’s buildings, as well as its gardens, are embellished with these colorful ceramic tiles.During a walking tour, see the unique SantaMaria del Monte, a staircase where each step is lined with vivid ceramic tiles.

You may choose to return to the hotel or stayin Caltagirone for lunch and time at leisure.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Agriculture.Marvel at the beauty of the Sicilian countrysideduring a tractor ride of the property. Along theway, learn more about the farm’s operations.

Relax over dinner at your agriturismo tonight.

Day 7 | Taormina

Following breakfast, depart for Taormina.

Discovery: Taormina Walking Tour.Gain insight into Taormina’s fascinating Greek,Roman, Byzantine and Norman chapters inhistory, and witness the city’s Greek theater,constructed in the third century.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Pizza. Visit afamily-owned restaurant for a pizza cookinglesson, followed by a flavorful lunch!

Check in to the Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Free Time: Craft your own path in Taormina.

Day 8 | Syracuse

Discovery: Syracuse. Explore significantruins at Syracuse’s Archaeological Park, including its Teatro Greco, once a stage forplays, performances and public meetings.Marvel at the storied amphitheater, an arenawhere crowds gathered for gladiator battles.Then visit a former limestone quarry.

Continue to the Old Town of Ortygia to witness the Piazza del Duomo, the cathedral,the Fonte Aretusa and other masterpieces.

Day 9 | Taormina

Free Time: Join today’s Elective Activity orpursue your own interests in Taormina.

ELECTIVE | Mount Etna and Sicily’sLemons. Encounter Europe’s largest activevolcano starting with a winding ascent to theSilvestri craters. Gaze at remnants of pasteruptions and learn fascinating history aboutthe region. Cap off your excursion at a locallemon farm where you will meet the property’sowners and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Celebrate your adventure at a Farewell Dinner.

Day 10 | In Transit

Transfer to the Catania airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.

Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.

Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants.

Elective experiences available at an additional cost.

Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providingopportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully.

Before you go:

> Travel Consultants | These experts stand ready to answeryour questions about activities, meals, accommodations andmore as they guide you through the reservation process.

> Passenger Service Representative | Once you have reserved your spot, enjoy personalized assistance from yourone point of contact who will help you with everything from arranging flights to booking electives to fulfilling requests.

> Travel Information | Receive extensive destination information and travel tips compiled by our travel-savvy team to prepare you fully for your journey.

Once you arrive:

On the ground, three layers of top-quality professionals offer theirinsiders’ perspective. From suggesting the best café or pub tosharing a laugh over the stories of the day, our dedicated team takes your adventure to the next level.

> Travel Director | Throughout your journey, you will be in thecare of a seasoned AHI travel professional who will manage allthe logistics, allowing you to relax and soak up the ambience.Resourceful, knowledgeable and attentive, your Travel Directorhelps to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable travel experience.

> Expert Guides | Who better to show you around than the people who live there? We’ve specially selected informedand enthusiastic local professional guides who understand the needs of our educated and curious travelers.

> Lecturers | Coming from all walks of life, our entertaining local lecturers open your eyes to history and current events.The breadth of their knowledge deepens your appreciation for the region and its heritage.

AHI Travel ExpertiseFrom your reservation to your return home, we are here to ensure you have the adventure of a lifetime.

The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport.

It should weave together discovery, education and humanity,

the best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story

begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences

with local people.

The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized

care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you

gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home.

By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel

Director allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your

surroundings. This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe

and important by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere.

The other important characters in this story are the guides

and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider

perspective and commentary.

Ancient Greek temples, Islamic honeycomb vaults and gilded

Byzantine icons tell just a few chapters of Sicily’s epic multicultural

story. Come and savor the sites, sounds and flavors of this

timeless treasure trove encircled by the Mediterranean Sea.

A World Apart

Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History

Accommodations(with baggage handling)

• 3 nights in Palermo, Italy, at the first-class Excelsior Palace Palermo.

• 2 nights in Caltagirone at the Colle San Mauro, an agriturismo hotel.

• 3 nights in Taormina at the deluxe Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Transfers• Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program, plus baggage handling.

Extensive Meal Program• 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners;tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.

• Opportunities to sample authentic cuisineand local flavors.

Your One-of-a-Kind Journey• Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region.

• Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history:

– Uncover rich history in Monreale andPalermo.

– Visit historic Erice and Segesta with a memorable lunch at a family olive farm.

– Discover the importance of ancient Agrigento and its Valley of the Temples.

– See mosaics at the Villa Romana delCasale, and tour Caltagirone.

– Delve into Taormina’s rich history.– Learn to cook authentic Sicilian pizza.– Delight in the great ruins of Syracuse.

• AHI Connects: Local immersion.

• Free time to pursue your own interests.

• Welcome Reception to mingle with fellowtravelers.

• A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.

• Tipping of guides and drivers.

>Gaze in wonder atancient monumentsand timeless Sicilian treasures.

> Soak up thespian history at Taormina’sspectacular theater.

> Indulge in the peace andbeauty of Sicily’s country-side while staying at anagriturismo hotel.

> Savor authentic Sicilianpizza after a cookingdemonstration.

>Witness intricate Romanfloor mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale.

> Tour a family-run olivefarm and sample the property’s organic olive oil.

> Explore former centers of the Elymian civilization:Segesta and Erice.

Above: Cathedral of Palermo | Cover photo: Taormina Theater

EXCELSIOR PALACE PALERMO | PALERMO

COLLE SAN MAURO | CALTAGIRONE

GRAND HOTEL ATLANTIS BAY | TAORMINA

Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay

Excelsior Palace Palermo

Coast of Ortygia

Valley of the Temples

Caltagirone Artisan

Inspiring Moments

Castle, Erice

Temple of Segesta

INCLUDED FEATURES

A Note About Activity Levels

We want you to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. That’s why we have ratedall of our excursions with activity levels to helpyou assess this program’s physical expectations.Depending on the excursion, more leisurely alternatives may be available. Please call or visitour website to review the itinerary for full detailsabout our activity levels.

Excursions on this program require:

>walking on cobblestones, unpaved paths and/or uneven surfaces

> getting on/off motor coaches and trains

Day 1 | In Transit

Depart your gateway city for Palermo, Italy.

Day 2 | Palermo, Italy

Upon arrival, transfer and check in to the Excelsior Palace Palermo.

Gather with your fellow travelers at a WelcomeReception, followed by a Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 | Monreale | Palermo

Discovery: Monreale and Palermo.Uncover the influences of the various peopleswho settled in Sicily, one of the great culturalcrossroads. Visit Monreale’s Santa Maria laNuova, a cathedral with splendid mosaics, andadmire the Conca d’Oro, the Golden Basin.

Continue to Palermo to experience a Sicilianmarket. The outdoor markets here are knownfor their lively energy and unique assortment ofwares. Enjoy regional favorites during lunchbefore continuing to Palermo’s imposingcathedral, a blend of Moorish, Gothic and Norman architecture. Step inside the PalatineChapel in the Norman Palace to admire unusual mosaics that contain both Christianand Islamic motifs. Then see the Arab-Normandomes of Saint John of the Hermits and theTeatro Massimo, Italy’s largest theater.

Enrichment: Mafia — Past and Present.Join a lecturer to examine the legacy of theCosa Nostra and its effect on Sicilian society.

Free Time: Spend an evening at leisure toencounter charming Palermo. Discover thepasseggiata, a traditional evening stroll that offers time for people watching and socializing.

Day 4 | Segesta | Erice

Discovery: Ancient Segesta. Visit timewornSegesta, home to a spectacular Doric templethat rises from the land. Admire a well-preserved theater carved into the side ofMount Barbaro. The structure is perched on a mountain plateau and offers a soul-stirring panorama of the Gulf of Castellammare.

AHI Connects: Sicily’s Olive Industry.Visit an award-winning, family-owned olivefarm for lunch. Taste the oil, learn about theproduction of olive oil and talk with the family.

Discovery: Erice Walking Tour. Continueto lovely Erice, nestled high on Monte San Giuliano. Erice has more than 60 churches and monasteries. During a walking tour, seetwo medieval castles and walls that date from the Phoenician era, and marvel at the Romanesque architecture of the NormanDuomo. Stroll along the village’s winding lanes,paved with shiny stones, and pass by court-yards, fountains and craft shops.

Day 5 | Agrigento | Caltagirone

After breakfast, transfer to Caltagirone, stopping in Agrigento for an informative tour.

Discovery: Agrigento and the Valley ofthe Temples. Visit the Valley of the Templesto see the Temple of Hercules, the Temple ofConcord and the Temple of Jupiter.

Lunch is served at a restaurant in Agrigento.

Continue to Caltagirone and check in to ColleSan Mauro, an agriturismo hotel located in theheart of the Val di Noto. Tonight, indulge in adinner of local, organic ingredients and wine.

Day 6 | Piazza Armerina | Caltagirone

Discovery: Mosaics and Ceramics.Delight in Piazza Armerina, known for the Villa Romana del Casale, and see mosaics withscenes of daily life, flowers and plants.

Return to Caltagirone, noted for its tradition ofcreating hand-painted ceramics. Many of thecity’s buildings, as well as its gardens, are embellished with these colorful ceramic tiles.During a walking tour, see the unique SantaMaria del Monte, a staircase where each step is lined with vivid ceramic tiles.

You may choose to return to the hotel or stayin Caltagirone for lunch and time at leisure.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Agriculture.Marvel at the beauty of the Sicilian countrysideduring a tractor ride of the property. Along theway, learn more about the farm’s operations.

Relax over dinner at your agriturismo tonight.

Day 7 | Taormina

Following breakfast, depart for Taormina.

Discovery: Taormina Walking Tour.Gain insight into Taormina’s fascinating Greek,Roman, Byzantine and Norman chapters inhistory, and witness the city’s Greek theater,constructed in the third century.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Pizza. Visit afamily-owned restaurant for a pizza cookinglesson, followed by a flavorful lunch!

Check in to the Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Free Time: Craft your own path in Taormina.

Day 8 | Syracuse

Discovery: Syracuse. Explore significantruins at Syracuse’s Archaeological Park, including its Teatro Greco, once a stage forplays, performances and public meetings.Marvel at the storied amphitheater, an arenawhere crowds gathered for gladiator battles.Then visit a former limestone quarry.

Continue to the Old Town of Ortygia to witness the Piazza del Duomo, the cathedral,the Fonte Aretusa and other masterpieces.

Day 9 | Taormina

Free Time: Join today’s Elective Activity orpursue your own interests in Taormina.

ELECTIVE | Mount Etna and Sicily’sLemons. Encounter Europe’s largest activevolcano starting with a winding ascent to theSilvestri craters. Gaze at remnants of pasteruptions and learn fascinating history aboutthe region. Cap off your excursion at a locallemon farm where you will meet the property’sowners and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Celebrate your adventure at a Farewell Dinner.

Day 10 | In Transit

Transfer to the Catania airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.

Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.

Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants.

Elective experiences available at an additional cost.

Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providingopportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully.

Before you go:

> Travel Consultants | These experts stand ready to answeryour questions about activities, meals, accommodations andmore as they guide you through the reservation process.

> Passenger Service Representative | Once you have reserved your spot, enjoy personalized assistance from yourone point of contact who will help you with everything from arranging flights to booking electives to fulfilling requests.

> Travel Information | Receive extensive destination information and travel tips compiled by our travel-savvy team to prepare you fully for your journey.

Once you arrive:

On the ground, three layers of top-quality professionals offer theirinsiders’ perspective. From suggesting the best café or pub tosharing a laugh over the stories of the day, our dedicated team takes your adventure to the next level.

> Travel Director | Throughout your journey, you will be in thecare of a seasoned AHI travel professional who will manage allthe logistics, allowing you to relax and soak up the ambience.Resourceful, knowledgeable and attentive, your Travel Directorhelps to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable travel experience.

> Expert Guides | Who better to show you around than the people who live there? We’ve specially selected informedand enthusiastic local professional guides who understand the needs of our educated and curious travelers.

> Lecturers | Coming from all walks of life, our entertaining local lecturers open your eyes to history and current events.The breadth of their knowledge deepens your appreciation for the region and its heritage.

AHI Travel ExpertiseFrom your reservation to your return home, we are here to ensure you have the adventure of a lifetime.

The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport.

It should weave together discovery, education and humanity,

the best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story

begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences

with local people.

The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized

care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you

gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home.

By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel

Director allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your

surroundings. This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe

and important by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere.

The other important characters in this story are the guides

and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider

perspective and commentary.

Ancient Greek temples, Islamic honeycomb vaults and gilded

Byzantine icons tell just a few chapters of Sicily’s epic multicultural

story. Come and savor the sites, sounds and flavors of this

timeless treasure trove encircled by the Mediterranean Sea.

A World Apart

Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History

Accommodations(with baggage handling)

• 3 nights in Palermo, Italy, at the first-class Excelsior Palace Palermo.

• 2 nights in Caltagirone at the Colle San Mauro, an agriturismo hotel.

• 3 nights in Taormina at the deluxe Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Transfers• Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program, plus baggage handling.

Extensive Meal Program• 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners;tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.

• Opportunities to sample authentic cuisineand local flavors.

Your One-of-a-Kind Journey• Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region.

• Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history:

– Uncover rich history in Monreale andPalermo.

– Visit historic Erice and Segesta with a memorable lunch at a family olive farm.

– Discover the importance of ancient Agrigento and its Valley of the Temples.

– See mosaics at the Villa Romana delCasale, and tour Caltagirone.

– Delve into Taormina’s rich history.– Learn to cook authentic Sicilian pizza.– Delight in the great ruins of Syracuse.

• AHI Connects: Local immersion.

• Free time to pursue your own interests.

• Welcome Reception to mingle with fellowtravelers.

• A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.

• Tipping of guides and drivers.

>Gaze in wonder atancient monumentsand timeless Sicilian treasures.

> Soak up thespian history at Taormina’sspectacular theater.

> Indulge in the peace andbeauty of Sicily’s country-side while staying at anagriturismo hotel.

> Savor authentic Sicilianpizza after a cookingdemonstration.

>Witness intricate Romanfloor mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale.

> Tour a family-run olivefarm and sample the property’s organic olive oil.

> Explore former centers of the Elymian civilization:Segesta and Erice.

Above: Cathedral of Palermo | Cover photo: Taormina Theater

EXCELSIOR PALACE PALERMO | PALERMO

COLLE SAN MAURO | CALTAGIRONE

GRAND HOTEL ATLANTIS BAY | TAORMINA

Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay

Excelsior Palace Palermo

Coast of Ortygia

Valley of the Temples

Caltagirone Artisan

Inspiring Moments

Castle, Erice

Temple of Segesta

INCLUDED FEATURES

A Note About Activity Levels

We want you to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. That’s why we have ratedall of our excursions with activity levels to helpyou assess this program’s physical expectations.Depending on the excursion, more leisurely alternatives may be available. Please call or visitour website to review the itinerary for full detailsabout our activity levels.

Excursions on this program require:

>walking on cobblestones, unpaved paths and/or uneven surfaces

> getting on/off motor coaches and trains

Day 1 | In Transit

Depart your gateway city for Palermo, Italy.

Day 2 | Palermo, Italy

Upon arrival, transfer and check in to the Excelsior Palace Palermo.

Gather with your fellow travelers at a WelcomeReception, followed by a Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 | Monreale | Palermo

Discovery: Monreale and Palermo.Uncover the influences of the various peopleswho settled in Sicily, one of the great culturalcrossroads. Visit Monreale’s Santa Maria laNuova, a cathedral with splendid mosaics, andadmire the Conca d’Oro, the Golden Basin.

Continue to Palermo to experience a Sicilianmarket. The outdoor markets here are knownfor their lively energy and unique assortment ofwares. Enjoy regional favorites during lunchbefore continuing to Palermo’s imposingcathedral, a blend of Moorish, Gothic and Norman architecture. Step inside the PalatineChapel in the Norman Palace to admire unusual mosaics that contain both Christianand Islamic motifs. Then see the Arab-Normandomes of Saint John of the Hermits and theTeatro Massimo, Italy’s largest theater.

Enrichment: Mafia — Past and Present.Join a lecturer to examine the legacy of theCosa Nostra and its effect on Sicilian society.

Free Time: Spend an evening at leisure toencounter charming Palermo. Discover thepasseggiata, a traditional evening stroll that offers time for people watching and socializing.

Day 4 | Segesta | Erice

Discovery: Ancient Segesta. Visit timewornSegesta, home to a spectacular Doric templethat rises from the land. Admire a well-preserved theater carved into the side ofMount Barbaro. The structure is perched on a mountain plateau and offers a soul-stirring panorama of the Gulf of Castellammare.

AHI Connects: Sicily’s Olive Industry.Visit an award-winning, family-owned olivefarm for lunch. Taste the oil, learn about theproduction of olive oil and talk with the family.

Discovery: Erice Walking Tour. Continueto lovely Erice, nestled high on Monte San Giuliano. Erice has more than 60 churches and monasteries. During a walking tour, seetwo medieval castles and walls that date from the Phoenician era, and marvel at the Romanesque architecture of the NormanDuomo. Stroll along the village’s winding lanes,paved with shiny stones, and pass by court-yards, fountains and craft shops.

Day 5 | Agrigento | Caltagirone

After breakfast, transfer to Caltagirone, stopping in Agrigento for an informative tour.

Discovery: Agrigento and the Valley ofthe Temples. Visit the Valley of the Templesto see the Temple of Hercules, the Temple ofConcord and the Temple of Jupiter.

Lunch is served at a restaurant in Agrigento.

Continue to Caltagirone and check in to ColleSan Mauro, an agriturismo hotel located in theheart of the Val di Noto. Tonight, indulge in adinner of local, organic ingredients and wine.

Day 6 | Piazza Armerina | Caltagirone

Discovery: Mosaics and Ceramics.Delight in Piazza Armerina, known for the Villa Romana del Casale, and see mosaics withscenes of daily life, flowers and plants.

Return to Caltagirone, noted for its tradition ofcreating hand-painted ceramics. Many of thecity’s buildings, as well as its gardens, are embellished with these colorful ceramic tiles.During a walking tour, see the unique SantaMaria del Monte, a staircase where each step is lined with vivid ceramic tiles.

You may choose to return to the hotel or stayin Caltagirone for lunch and time at leisure.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Agriculture.Marvel at the beauty of the Sicilian countrysideduring a tractor ride of the property. Along theway, learn more about the farm’s operations.

Relax over dinner at your agriturismo tonight.

Day 7 | Taormina

Following breakfast, depart for Taormina.

Discovery: Taormina Walking Tour.Gain insight into Taormina’s fascinating Greek,Roman, Byzantine and Norman chapters inhistory, and witness the city’s Greek theater,constructed in the third century.

AHI Connects: Sicilian Pizza. Visit afamily-owned restaurant for a pizza cookinglesson, followed by a flavorful lunch!

Check in to the Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Free Time: Craft your own path in Taormina.

Day 8 | Syracuse

Discovery: Syracuse. Explore significantruins at Syracuse’s Archaeological Park, including its Teatro Greco, once a stage forplays, performances and public meetings.Marvel at the storied amphitheater, an arenawhere crowds gathered for gladiator battles.Then visit a former limestone quarry.

Continue to the Old Town of Ortygia to witness the Piazza del Duomo, the cathedral,the Fonte Aretusa and other masterpieces.

Day 9 | Taormina

Free Time: Join today’s Elective Activity orpursue your own interests in Taormina.

ELECTIVE | Mount Etna and Sicily’sLemons. Encounter Europe’s largest activevolcano starting with a winding ascent to theSilvestri craters. Gaze at remnants of pasteruptions and learn fascinating history aboutthe region. Cap off your excursion at a locallemon farm where you will meet the property’sowners and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Celebrate your adventure at a Farewell Dinner.

Day 10 | In Transit

Transfer to the Catania airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.

Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.

Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants.

Elective experiences available at an additional cost.

Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providingopportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully.

Before you go:

> Travel Consultants | These experts stand ready to answeryour questions about activities, meals, accommodations andmore as they guide you through the reservation process.

> Passenger Service Representative | Once you have reserved your spot, enjoy personalized assistance from yourone point of contact who will help you with everything from arranging flights to booking electives to fulfilling requests.

> Travel Information | Receive extensive destination information and travel tips compiled by our travel-savvy team to prepare you fully for your journey.

Once you arrive:

On the ground, three layers of top-quality professionals offer theirinsiders’ perspective. From suggesting the best café or pub tosharing a laugh over the stories of the day, our dedicated team takes your adventure to the next level.

> Travel Director | Throughout your journey, you will be in thecare of a seasoned AHI travel professional who will manage allthe logistics, allowing you to relax and soak up the ambience.Resourceful, knowledgeable and attentive, your Travel Directorhelps to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable travel experience.

> Expert Guides | Who better to show you around than the people who live there? We’ve specially selected informedand enthusiastic local professional guides who understand the needs of our educated and curious travelers.

> Lecturers | Coming from all walks of life, our entertaining local lecturers open your eyes to history and current events.The breadth of their knowledge deepens your appreciation for the region and its heritage.

AHI Travel ExpertiseFrom your reservation to your return home, we are here to ensure you have the adventure of a lifetime.

The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport.

It should weave together discovery, education and humanity,

the best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story

begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences

with local people.

The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized

care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you

gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home.

By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel

Director allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your

surroundings. This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe

and important by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere.

The other important characters in this story are the guides

and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider

perspective and commentary.

Ancient Greek temples, Islamic honeycomb vaults and gilded

Byzantine icons tell just a few chapters of Sicily’s epic multicultural

story. Come and savor the sites, sounds and flavors of this

timeless treasure trove encircled by the Mediterranean Sea.

A World Apart

Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History

Accommodations(with baggage handling)

• 3 nights in Palermo, Italy, at the first-class Excelsior Palace Palermo.

• 2 nights in Caltagirone at the Colle San Mauro, an agriturismo hotel.

• 3 nights in Taormina at the deluxe Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay.

Transfers• Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program, plus baggage handling.

Extensive Meal Program• 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners;tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.

• Opportunities to sample authentic cuisineand local flavors.

Your One-of-a-Kind Journey• Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region.

• Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history:

– Uncover rich history in Monreale andPalermo.

– Visit historic Erice and Segesta with a memorable lunch at a family olive farm.

– Discover the importance of ancient Agrigento and its Valley of the Temples.

– See mosaics at the Villa Romana delCasale, and tour Caltagirone.

– Delve into Taormina’s rich history.– Learn to cook authentic Sicilian pizza.– Delight in the great ruins of Syracuse.

• AHI Connects: Local immersion.

• Free time to pursue your own interests.

• Welcome Reception to mingle with fellowtravelers.

• A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.

• Tipping of guides and drivers.

>Gaze in wonder atancient monumentsand timeless Sicilian treasures.

> Soak up thespian history at Taormina’sspectacular theater.

> Indulge in the peace andbeauty of Sicily’s country-side while staying at anagriturismo hotel.

> Savor authentic Sicilianpizza after a cookingdemonstration.

>Witness intricate Romanfloor mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale.

> Tour a family-run olivefarm and sample the property’s organic olive oil.

> Explore former centers of the Elymian civilization:Segesta and Erice.

Above: Cathedral of Palermo | Cover photo: Taormina Theater

EXCELSIOR PALACE PALERMO | PALERMO

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Prof. Kathryn MorganDepartment of Classics

Kathryn Morgan is chair ofthe UCLA Department ofClassics and teachescourses on ancient Greekliterature, mythology andculture. Her most recentbook focused on the praisepoetry of Pindar (5th c.B.C.) and the way poeticsand mythology merge tocreate positive image ofmonarchy for Pindar's royalpatrons. Morgan is currentlybeginning a new project on how the historianThucydides and thephilosopher Plato use historiography to advanceparticular and competingviews of the world. She hasa longstanding interest inthe interactions of ancientMediterranean civilizations,particularly in the realm ofmythology, and regularlyteaches courses that explore the movement of mythological narrativesacross space and time,from stories of the greatgoddess to the complications involved in investigating the myth of Atlantis.

Single accommodations are an additional $745 (limited availability).

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All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated).

PROGRAM DATES

Air Program dates: June 17-26, 2020

Land Program dates: June 18-26, 2020

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No revisions ofthe printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with themutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times.If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she hasno physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein andin more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event,during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and thepassenger and/or purchaser of this trip.ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Services of a UCLA faculty lecturer are based on a minimum of 15 booked passengers.CANCELLATION-All cancellations for any reason will be subject to a $300 per person administrative fee. You may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld ad-ministrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following. The credit will be applied to the final billing and may not be usedas part of the initial deposit. It is non-transferable and is not valid toward the purchase of an AHI Cruises independent cruise. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to de-parture will result in forfeiture of 15% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of depar-ture will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. Allcancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel. CANCELLATION OF TRIP OPTIONS-Purchases of optional excursions, trip extensions and additional hotel nights becomefully non-refundable 45 days prior to departure. Air transportation and private transfer purchases are subject only to penalties assessed by the airlines and transfer suppliers.

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2.Archaeological Area ofAgrigento

3.Villa Romana del Casale

4.Late Baroque Towns ofthe Val di Noto

5.Syracuse

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

Sicily, a sun-drenched multicultural crossroads, aboundswith natural beauty, man-made creations seemingly untouched by time and a vast history spanning 3,000 years.On this thrilling eight- night adventure, stand in the shadowsof Greek gods and unlock a fascinating time capsule filledwith centuries of civilization’s great treasures.

Begin in Palermo, where we’ll browse a colorful local market, stroll sites steeped in Greek myths and witness remarkable architecture. Marvel at beautiful majolica ceramicsin Caltagirone; then visit a wonderous amphitheater that stillechoes with the whispers of dramatic playwrights. Concludeyour Sicilian adven- ture in hilltop Taormina, home to spellbinding vistas and notable landmarks. Along the way, indulge in the region’s delectable flavors, including authenticSicilian pizza and savory olive oils.

This trip combines the security, ease and value of grouptravel with opportunities for independent exploration to makeyour own discoveries. Space on this exclusive journey featuringProfessor Kathryn Morgan is sure to sell out quickly, somake your reservations today!

Regards from Westwood,

Christel Aragon Director, Alumni Travel

310-206-0613 travel.alumni.ucla.edu

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Kathryn Morgan is chair ofthe UCLA Department ofClassics and teachescourses on ancient Greekliterature, mythology andculture. Her most recentbook focused on the praisepoetry of Pindar (5th c.B.C.) and the way poeticsand mythology merge tocreate positive image ofmonarchy for Pindar's royalpatrons. Morgan is currentlybeginning a new project on how the historianThucydides and thephilosopher Plato use historiography to advanceparticular and competingviews of the world. She hasa longstanding interest inthe interactions of ancientMediterranean civilizations,particularly in the realm ofmythology, and regularlyteaches courses that explore the movement of mythological narrativesacross space and time,from stories of the greatgoddess to the complications involved in investigating the myth of Atlantis.

Single accommodations are an additional $745 (limited availability).

LAND PROGRAM

Full Price Special Savings Special Price* $3,845 $250 $3,595

*Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $395 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated).

PROGRAM DATES

Air Program dates: June 17-26, 2020

Land Program dates: June 18-26, 2020

Trip #:6-25499WSend to UCLA Alumni Association

Attn: Alumni TravelJames West Alumni Center325 Westwood PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90095-1397Phone: 310-206-0613 Fax: 310-209-4271Email: travel@alumni.ucla.edu

UCLA Alumni Travel is a benefit of the UCLA Alumni Association Gold, Life or Blue Membership. Please select an option below:___ I am currently a (circle one) Gold | Life* | Blue Member of the UCLA

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Detailed Alumni Association benefit information can be found atalumni.ucla.edu/benefits.*The UCLA Alumni Travel benefit has been grandfathered in for existing Life Members. Life Membership is not currently available for purchase.

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Single Accommodations � I prefer single accommodations at an additional $745 (limited availability).� I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is

available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate befound, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.

Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Reservations to be paid in full by April 3, 2020 (75 days prior to departure).Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Finalpayment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex.Make checks payable to AHI Travel.

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>assistance in the event of schedulechanges or delays.

>flight insurance worth up to $250,000, subject to policy terms.

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NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas; entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters andmeals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; airport transfer costs for those not participating in AHI's FlexAir; all items of a strictly personalnature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline, to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit fortravel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amountpaid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanentlyor periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance.AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% ofthe ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by theairlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare.VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservationsindependently will be wholly responsible for arrival and departure transfers, and any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in traveldates, or airline schedule(s).BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage al-lowances are subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your tripprice; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengersand trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to includephotographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities.RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for theindependent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel andthe Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and theSponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or acci-dent, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitutionof hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given ingood faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions ofthe printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with themutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times.If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she hasno physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein andin more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event,during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and thepassenger and/or purchaser of this trip.ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Services of a UCLA faculty lecturer are based on a minimum of 15 booked passengers.CANCELLATION-All cancellations for any reason will be subject to a $300 per person administrative fee. You may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld ad-ministrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following. The credit will be applied to the final billing and may not be usedas part of the initial deposit. It is non-transferable and is not valid toward the purchase of an AHI Cruises independent cruise. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to de-parture will result in forfeiture of 15% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of depar-ture will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. Allcancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel. CANCELLATION OF TRIP OPTIONS-Purchases of optional excursions, trip extensions and additional hotel nights becomefully non-refundable 45 days prior to departure. Air transportation and private transfer purchases are subject only to penalties assessed by the airlines and transfer suppliers.

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2.Archaeological Area ofAgrigento

3.Villa Romana del Casale

4.Late Baroque Towns ofthe Val di Noto

5.Syracuse

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

Sicily, a sun-drenched multicultural crossroads, aboundswith natural beauty, man-made creations seemingly untouched by time and a vast history spanning 3,000 years.On this thrilling eight- night adventure, stand in the shadowsof Greek gods and unlock a fascinating time capsule filledwith centuries of civilization’s great treasures.

Begin in Palermo, where we’ll browse a colorful local market, stroll sites steeped in Greek myths and witness remarkable architecture. Marvel at beautiful majolica ceramicsin Caltagirone; then visit a wonderous amphitheater that stillechoes with the whispers of dramatic playwrights. Concludeyour Sicilian adven- ture in hilltop Taormina, home to spellbinding vistas and notable landmarks. Along the way, indulge in the region’s delectable flavors, including authenticSicilian pizza and savory olive oils.

This trip combines the security, ease and value of grouptravel with opportunities for independent exploration to makeyour own discoveries. Space on this exclusive journey featuringProfessor Kathryn Morgan is sure to sell out quickly, somake your reservations today!

Regards from Westwood,

Christel Aragon Director, Alumni Travel

310-206-0613 travel.alumni.ucla.edu

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Prof. Kathryn MorganDepartment of Classics

Kathryn Morgan is chair ofthe UCLA Department ofClassics and teachescourses on ancient Greekliterature, mythology andculture. Her most recentbook focused on the praisepoetry of Pindar (5th c.B.C.) and the way poeticsand mythology merge tocreate positive image ofmonarchy for Pindar's royalpatrons. Morgan is currentlybeginning a new project on how the historianThucydides and thephilosopher Plato use historiography to advanceparticular and competingviews of the world. She hasa longstanding interest inthe interactions of ancientMediterranean civilizations,particularly in the realm ofmythology, and regularlyteaches courses that explore the movement of mythological narrativesacross space and time,from stories of the greatgoddess to the complications involved in investigating the myth of Atlantis.

Single accommodations are an additional $745 (limited availability).

LAND PROGRAM

Full Price Special Savings Special Price* $3,845 $250 $3,595

*Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $395 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated).

PROGRAM DATES

Air Program dates: June 17-26, 2020

Land Program dates: June 18-26, 2020

Trip #:6-25499WSend to UCLA Alumni Association

Attn: Alumni TravelJames West Alumni Center325 Westwood PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90095-1397Phone: 310-206-0613 Fax: 310-209-4271Email: travel@alumni.ucla.edu

UCLA Alumni Travel is a benefit of the UCLA Alumni Association Gold, Life or Blue Membership. Please select an option below:___ I am currently a (circle one) Gold | Life* | Blue Member of the UCLA

Alumni Association.___ I have enclosed a check made payable to the UCLA Foundation for:

___ $1,000 Gold Membership ___ $100 Blue Membership

Detailed Alumni Association benefit information can be found atalumni.ucla.edu/benefits.*The UCLA Alumni Travel benefit has been grandfathered in for existing Life Members. Life Membership is not currently available for purchase.

Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport)

1) _______________________________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________

2) _______________________________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________

Street Address: ___________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________________________________________

State: ________________________________________ ZIP: _______________________

Home: (_________)_____________________ Cell: (_________)_____________________

Sharing with__________________________________________ (Form sent separately)

Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s):

(1) _________________________________ (2) __________________________________

I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows:Land Program and AHI FlexAir� I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to Palermo, Italy, with

a return from Catania to depart from:

__________________________________________________________________________Departure City

Land Program � I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers.

Single Accommodations � I prefer single accommodations at an additional $745 (limited availability).� I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is

available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate befound, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.

Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Reservations to be paid in full by April 3, 2020 (75 days prior to departure).Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Finalpayment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex.Make checks payable to AHI Travel.

Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required) to reserve ______ place(s).� Accept my check made payable to AHI Travel.� Charge my: � MasterCard � Visa � Discover � Amex

Card # __________________________________________ Expires________/________

_________________________________________________________________________(Signature as it appears on credit card)

Please note: Any payment to AHI Travel constitutes your acceptance of the terms andconditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.

Title First Middle Last Date of Birth

Title First Middle Last Date of Birth

Let us arrange your flights!

AHI FlexAir | Our experts are ready toassist you in booking flights. Our personalizedair program offers the following advantages:

>price guarantee to protect you from fuel surcharge increases after ticket purchase.

>arrival and departure transfers on group dates.

>flexibility to change or cancel your reservations without penalty up to 60 daysbefore departure on most flights.

>assistance in the event of schedulechanges or delays.

>flight insurance worth up to $250,000, subject to policy terms.

Travel stress-free with AHI FlexAir.

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Department of Classics310-206-0613 travel.alumni.ucla.edu

All prices listed are in USD. Special offers, promotions and discounts cannot be combined. CST Registration No. 2028271-20. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-33300 Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No. 8889139. Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Member Carriers ©2019 AHI Travel Printed in the USA.

NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas; entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters andmeals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; airport transfer costs for those not participating in AHI's FlexAir; all items of a strictly personalnature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline, to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit fortravel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amountpaid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanentlyor periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance.AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% ofthe ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by theairlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare.VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservationsindependently will be wholly responsible for arrival and departure transfers, and any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in traveldates, or airline schedule(s).BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage al-lowances are subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your tripprice; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengersand trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to includephotographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities.RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for theindependent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel andthe Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and theSponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or acci-dent, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitutionof hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given ingood faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions ofthe printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with themutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times.If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she hasno physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein andin more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event,during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and thepassenger and/or purchaser of this trip.ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Services of a UCLA faculty lecturer are based on a minimum of 15 booked passengers.CANCELLATION-All cancellations for any reason will be subject to a $300 per person administrative fee. You may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld ad-ministrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following. The credit will be applied to the final billing and may not be usedas part of the initial deposit. It is non-transferable and is not valid toward the purchase of an AHI Cruises independent cruise. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to de-parture will result in forfeiture of 15% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of depar-ture will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. Allcancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel. CANCELLATION OF TRIP OPTIONS-Purchases of optional excursions, trip extensions and additional hotel nights becomefully non-refundable 45 days prior to departure. Air transportation and private transfer purchases are subject only to penalties assessed by the airlines and transfer suppliers.

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UNESCO World Heritage

1.Arab-Norman Palermoand the CathedralChurches of Monreale

2.Archaeological Area ofAgrigento

3.Villa Romana del Casale

4.Late Baroque Towns ofthe Val di Noto

5.Syracuse

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

Sicily, a sun-drenched multicultural crossroads, aboundswith natural beauty, man-made creations seemingly untouched by time and a vast history spanning 3,000 years.On this thrilling eight- night adventure, stand in the shadowsof Greek gods and unlock a fascinating time capsule filledwith centuries of civilization’s great treasures.

Begin in Palermo, where we’ll browse a colorful local market, stroll sites steeped in Greek myths and witness remarkable architecture. Marvel at beautiful majolica ceramicsin Caltagirone; then visit a wonderous amphitheater that stillechoes with the whispers of dramatic playwrights. Concludeyour Sicilian adven- ture in hilltop Taormina, home to spellbinding vistas and notable landmarks. Along the way, indulge in the region’s delectable flavors, including authenticSicilian pizza and savory olive oils.

This trip combines the security, ease and value of grouptravel with opportunities for independent exploration to makeyour own discoveries. Space on this exclusive journey featuringProfessor Kathryn Morgan is sure to sell out quickly, somake your reservations today!

Regards from Westwood,

Christel Aragon Director, Alumni Travel

310-206-0613 travel.alumni.ucla.edu

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