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Carleton College Alumni Adventurespresents:

Sicily:

Mirror of

Mediterranean History

May 3 - 14, 2006

A fter the short-lived kingdom of the

Normans in the 12th century, Sicily

experienced its Golden A ge—the

blending of Greek, Roman, Arabic,

and Norman cultures. T his union

was unique, for these diverse cultures

established a harmony that enabled

them to create, design, build, and live

together in peace.

The Greek ruins of the open-air amphitheatre in Taormina overlookMount Etna, one of the world’s most famous active volcanoes.

The Greek ruins of the open-air amphitheatre in Taormina overlookMount Etna, one of the world’s most famous active volcanoes.

Dear Carleton Alumni, Parents, and Friends:

We invite you to join Carleton College Professor of Art History Alison Kettering on a custom-designed program that encompasses the entire island of Sicily. For more than 3,000 years, Sicilyhas been contested, occupied, and colonized by numerous peoples, from the Greeks to Garibaldi,and all have left their significant artistic and cultural imprints on the island.

Our program includes the fascinating cities and towns of Catania,Taormina, Syracuse,Agrigento,Palermo, and Cefalù, where we tour outstanding museums and discover some of Europe’s finestartistic treasures and historic sites.View exquisite mosaics at the Villa Romana del Casale inPiazza Armerina, tour ancient Greek monuments in Selinunte and Segesta, and observeAgrigento’s superb Doric temples.We also visit several remarkable sanctuaries, includingTaormina’s Renaissance and Baroque churches, the mosaic-adorned cathedral in Cefalù, andMonreale Cathedral, a jewel of Norman architecture.A highlight of this program is the excitingopportunity to see Il Satiro Danzante (The Dancing Satyr) bronze statue in Mazara del Vallo.Anunderwater archaeological discovery in 1998, the statue is estimated to date back to the 4thcentury B.C., and is an extraordinary example of the art and technology of Antiquity. In additionto experiencing Sicily’s abundance of art, we also explore medieval towns and seaside villages,walk through bustling local markets, revel in extraordinary landscapes, and dine on a variety ofSicilian specialties.

We hope that you will join this memorable program that traces Sicily’s artistic heritage andintriguing history. Space is limited, so I encourage you to reserve early to ensure yourparticipation.

Sincerely,

Joanne Mechling ’87Chair,Alumni Adventures Committee

Alumni Adventures Committee:Joanne Mechling ’87, ChairAlthea Dotzour ’99Karin Feldt ’61Andrea Iseminger ’59Vicki Rupp ’66Dan Turnquist ’65

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CARLETON COLLEGE STUDY LEADER

Alison Kettering, the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of ArtHistory, has taught at Carleton since 1982. Her courses includeItalian Renaissance art, painting and sculpture of Spain, andNetherlandish painting, as well as women in art and the history ofprintmaking. She also teaches an introductory sequence thatincludes art and architecture produced in Sicily or purchased forSicilian collections. Over the last fifteen years, she has led many off-campus study trips.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,VISIT GO.CARLETON.EDU/4,CALL THE ALUMNI AFFAIRS OFFICE AT 800-729-2586, OR

E-MAIL AMY GOERWITZ AT AMY.GOERWITZ@CARLETON.EDU

Cover Photo:Wine transport vessels (amphorae), found in the wreckage of a Roman trading ship off the coast ofSicily. Photo by Patricia Rush.

Joanne Mechling

U.S.A. – ITALY Wednesday, May 3Independent departures from home cities to Italy.

CATANIA Thursday, May 4Upon arrival in Catania, transfer to your hotel, withthe afternoon at leisure.Then gather for a lecture byour study leader, Professor Alison Kettering, followedby an orientation and festive welcome dinner.TWO NIGHTS, HOTEL PALACE (D)

CATANIA – TAORMINA – CATANIA Friday, May 5Travel by motorcoach from Catania to the terracedtown of Taormina.Tour the historic city center, withits Renaissance and Baroque churches and fountains,and the second-century Greek theatre, situated on ahilltop and carved into the stone.The theatre is adramatic site and offersglorious views of theisland, Mount Etna,and the Ionian Sea.Enjoy lunch on yourown before returningto Catania. Gather thisevening for dinner at alocal restaurant. (B,D)

CATANIA – SYRACUSE Saturday, May 6Explore the local fish market where the daily catch is weighed andgraded.Travel through citrus and olive groves en route to themagnificent seaside resort of Syracuse, founded by Corinthians in 734B.C. and one of the most important agricultural centers of MagnaGraecia. Later this afternoon, tour Syracuse’s noted ArchaeologicalMuseum.This evening, gather for dinner at the hotel. TWO NIGHTS, HOTEL DES ETRANGERS (B,D)

SYRACUSE Sunday, May 7This morning, enjoy another lecture by Professor Alison Kettering.Visit Neapolis ArchaeologicalPark, the most characteristic part of the ancient Greek city. In Ortygia, the oldest section of the city,take a walking tour, and visit the Regional Museum to see Caravaggio’s Burial of St. Lucy, amongother splendid paintings and sculpture. Enjoy lunch and dinner on your own in some of Syracuse’slively restaurants. (B)

SYRACUSE – AGRIGENTO Monday, May 8Depart from Syracuse and travel inland to the medieval town of Piazza Armerina to visit theextraordinary Villa Romana del Casale. Dating from the early fourth century A.D., the villa complexis adorned with 40 brightly colored mosaics that feature geometric patterns, scenes of processionersbearing gifts, hunting parties, chariot races, and depictions of the seasons.After lunch in PiazzaArmerina, continue to Agrigento, located on the island’s southern coast, and check into your hotel.Following dinner at the hotel this evening, view the Valley of the Temples site to see these classicDoric structures silhouetted by moonlight against the sea. TWO NIGHTS, HOTEL BAGLIO DELLA LUNA (B,L,D)

AGRIGENTO Tuesday, May 9Agrigento’s superb Doric temples make it one of the Mediterranean’s most important archaeologicalsites. Spend the morning in the Valley of the Temples, walking from the Temple of Juno (540 B.C.) tothe temples of Concordia (430 B.C.), Hercules,Aesculapius, Dioscuri, and Jupiter.Then visit themuseum that houses the impressive sculptures from these sites. Savor authentic Sicilian cuisine duringlunch in a nearby trattoria, and then enjoy time on your own to explore.Attend a lecture beforedinner at the hotel this evening. (B,L,D)

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The Palatine Chapel in the Royal Norman Palace inPalermo is one of Sicily’s artistic jewels.

AGRIGENTO – PALERMO Wednesday, May 10Travel to Selinunte, once a mighty Greek city, and visit its extensive ruins. Continue to Mazara delVallo to view the bronze masterpiece Il Satiro Danzante, a recent underwater discovery in 1998, anddating to 4th century B.C. Enjoy a traditional lunch en route to Segesta, a fascinating archaeologicalsite allegedly settled in the 12th century B.C. by refugees from the Trojan War. Situated on a leveledpart of Mount Barbaro overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare, Segesta’s single Doric temple has beenreferred to as “poetry in stone.” Drive along the isolated coastline to Palermo, observing temple ruinsen route.Your hotel for the next four nights is the luxurious Centrale Palace Hotel, an aristocraticresidence dating to the 18th century, and in the heart of the historic center of Palermo. Author MarySimeti will join us for dinner at the hotel for a special discussion on her book On Persephone’s Island.FOUR NIGHTS, CENTRALE PALACE HOTEL (B,L,D)

PALERMO Thursday, May 11Following breakfast and a concluding lecture, enjoy a full-day tour that features the highlights ofPalermo.Visit the Royal Norman Palace, with its mosaic-adorned Palatine Chapel nestled inside, and theNorman Cathedral, which contains the tombs of the rulers of Sicily and St. John of the Hermits.Afterlunch tour the Archaeological Museum and the Old Town, with splendid examples of Byzantine,

Moorish, and Baroque architecture, and visit the Neoclassical MassimoTheatre. Enjoy dinner on your own tonight. (B,L)

PALERMO Friday, May 12Travel outside Palermo and visit La Valle del Torto, an organic farmwhere the owners cultivate olives, grow many types of vegetables, andproduce olive oil and cheese.After sampling these local products,continue to the coastal resort town of Cefalù and visit the medievalcathedral, filled with brilliant mosaics.There will be free time for lunchon your own and to explore Cefalù before returning to Palermo for anevening at leisure. (B)

PALERMO Saturday, May 13This morning, visit Monreale Cathedral, Sicily’s most fascinatingNorman structure.This renowned, 12th-century Romanesque cathedral

features walls decorated with magnificent mosaics blending Moorish,Byzantine, and Norman artistic styles.The adjacent abbey contains a cloister with more than 200meticulously carved stone columns, many inlaid with mosaics. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, andgather for a gala farewell dinner at the hotel this evening. (B,D)

PALERMO – U.S.A. Sunday, May 14Depart for the Palermo Airport for flights home. (B)

e Itinerary

T his Trip Includes:

■ Lectures by Carleton Professor of Art History, Alison Kettering

■ Transportation via private deluxe motorcoach within Sicily

■ Ten nights accommodations at well-located hotels

■ Breakfast daily, four lunches, and sevendinners, including welcome andfarewell dinners

■ All sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary, including entrance fees

■ Gratuities to drivers and guides■ All transfers with luggage handling for

those traveling with the group■ Siemer & Hand tour manager and local

guide throughout the trip■ Pre-trip service, suggested reading list

and pre-departure informationphoto by Suzanne Wrenphoto by Suzanne Wren

Colorful mosaics featuring a variety of motifs cover the floors of thVilla Romana del Casale

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