General Information This is a brochure for a trip offered by ROM Travel. ROM Travel is organized by the Royal Ontario Museum’s Department of Museum Volunteers to provide support for the museum. These trips are available exclusively to members of the Royal Ontario Museum. The trip described in this brochure is to the island of Sicily in Italy. This trip will take place from May 4 through May 15, 2020. This trip is operated by Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. This travel agency operates on behalf of ROM Travel.

Background Information about this Destination Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Sicily’s long history has placed it at the heart of great civilizations and often under foreign rule. The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient Greek buildings outside Greece. In Selinunte, the remains of seven Greek temples are spread across the hills and in Segesta lies a beautifully preserved 2,400 year old Greek temple and amphitheatre. Just off the salt flats on the west coast lies the little island of Mozia with its Carthaginian and Roman ruins. The Normans built the Palatine Chapel in Palermo and the Duomo in Monreale, both with astounding mosaics.

Seaside Cefalu is captivating with its winding, medieval streets and Norman-Arab-Byzantine cathedral. Noto, rebuilt after an earthquake destroyed it in 1693, is a masterpiece of the Neapolitan Baroque. The 300 year old Villa Palagonia in Bagheria is a delight to the imagination with its fantastic statues of imaginary animals, chivalric heroes, dwarfs and mythological creatures. In Ragusa, Donnafugata Castle will give us a glimpse into the opulent life enjoyed by the wealthy in the 17 and 1800s. Sicily’s wealth of archaeological and architectural masterpieces is surrounded by the island’s natural beauty. Taormina, a spectacular resort city with its dramatically situated Greco-Roman theatre, perches high above the crystal-clear blue sea as Mt. Etna looms in the distance.

Lemon and orange groves, vineyards, almond and olive trees all feature in the island’s sun-drenched landscape. Sicilian food has Greek, Spanish, French and Arab influences, but is still very recognizable as a branch of the Italian cuisine we enjoy so much. Savour fresh local ingredients, full-bodied red wines, locally-caught fish and cannoli where it was invented. Join us in discovering the many and varied delights of Sicily! Some Highlights of Each Day On Day 1 arrive in the city of Palermo Individual arrivals in Palermo. Welcome reception and dinner. On Day 2 in Palermo Visit the Duomo of Monreale. Walking tour of central Palermo.

On Day 3 in the Palermo area In Palermo, visit the Catacombs of the Capuchins. Visit the Baroque Villa Palagonia in Bagheria. Tour Cefalu with its Norman Cathedral. On Day 4 in the Palermo area Tour the Greek Temple and Amphitheatre of Segesta. Visit the medieval town of Erice. Short private boat trip from Marsala to tour the Carthaginian and Roman ruins of the island of Mozia. On Day 5 travel from Palermo to the city of Agrigento Stop to visit the Greek archaeological site of Selinunte on the southwest coast. Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. On Day 6 travel from Agrigento to the city of Siracusa Stop to visit the city of Caltagirone, a production centre of pottery.

On Day 7 in Siracusa Tour the Archaeological Park and Museum of Siracusa. Walking tour of Ortigia, the historical centre of Siracusa. On Day 8 in the Siracusa area An excursion to Piazza Armerina to visit the Roman Villa del Casale. On Day 9 in the Siracusa area An all day excursion to visit the beautiful towns of Noto and Ragusa noted for their Baroque architecture. On Day 10 travel from Siracusa to the city of Taormina Visit Catania en route to Taormina. Wine tasting at Murgo Winery. On Day 11 in Taormina A walking tour of Taormina. Farewell dinner.

On Day 12 travel from Taormina to the city of Catania Individual departures from Catania. Hotels Included with this Trip In Palermo at the Grand Hotel Wagner for 4 nights In Agrigento at the Villa Athena hotel for 1 night In Siracusa at the Grand Hotel Ortigia for 4 nights In Taormina at the Mazzaro Sea Palace hotel for 2 nights An Expert Resource Person will Join this Trip Dr. Trinity Jackman is an archaeologist and historian. She received her PhD in Classical Archaeology from Stanford University and has taught at Columbia and York.

Trinity has excavated Bronze Age and Classical sites in Turkey, Sicily and Cyprus. She can also be seen in many of the educational videos in the ROM’s Roman and Byzantine Galleries. Trinity looks forward to sharing her love and enthusiasm of the ancient Mediterranean world with ROM Travel participants. A ROM Travel Coordinator will Join this Trip Ann Dandy is a past Co-Chair of ROM Travel. A passionate traveller, she has spent 21 years living and working overseas in Hong Kong, Korea, Hungary, Pakistan and Oman. She has led a ROM Travel trip to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, and two trips to Greece.

Trip Cost Per Person Double Occupancy Accommodation is $8,535 per person. Single Supplement is $1,795. Be Aware That This trip begins at Palermo Airport. Its international airport code is P M O. The trip ends at Catania Airport. Its international airport code is C T A. International flight costs are not included. Terms and Conditions The trip cost does not include international flight costs between your home and Italy. Tour East Holidays can assist with booking flights.

The trip cost includes Individual transfers from Palermo Airport to hotel on Day 1. Group coach transfer from hotel to Catania Airport on Day 12 for those departing at or after the departure time of the ROM Travel Coordinator. Porterage of one standard sized suitcase per person at the hotels. Ground transport in private air-conditioned coach (with toilet) for transfers and excursions as per itinerary.

Boat as per itinerary.

Shared accommodation in double occupancy room with private facilities and free WiFi access.

Meals included are buffet breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 10 dinners, including choice of water, soft drinks, coffee or tea.

Bottled water is provided daily on the bus.

Welcome and Farewell dinners include wine.

All visits, entrance fees, still camera fees, speakers’ fees and events as per the itinerary.

All taxes and tips for all goods and services, drivers, hotel, restaurant and guiding staff related to the basic trip.

All hotel and local taxes.

Services of a Resource Person, a ROM Travel Coordinator, a Travel Agency Escort, and English-speaking local guides.

Pre-trip orientation meetings.

A post-trip reunion. A travel handbook. The trip cost does not include International flight costs. Fuel surcharges.

Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and telephone calls. Airline baggage and video camera fees, if any.

Italy visa fees, if any.

Meals, snacks, beverages, and other services unless specified.

Additional meals and accommodations due to delays.

Emergency evacuation costs.

Trip cancellation and out-of-province health insurance. With respect to the costs All prices quoted herein are based on rates, fees and taxes as of April 15, 2019. Costs are subject to change without notice.

Should trip costs increase, Tour East Holidays, as per TICO regulations, reserves the right to increase the price accordingly up to a maximum of 7%. Tour East Holidays reserves the right to substitute itineraries, hotels, airlines or vessels due to conditions beyond their control. Any change to itinerary will not result in eligibility for a refund. Participants must be members of the Royal Ontario Museum For a full list of membership levels and benefits, visit rom.on.ca/membership. Only one person per room must be a member. Deposits and a Final Payment are required An initial non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per person is required at the time of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $3,000 is due on November 4, 2019.

The balance of payment, $4,035, and single supplement of $1,795, if applicable, are due on February 4, 2020. Reservations are required As the number of participants is limited, reservations should be made as soon as possible. In the event of over-subscription, a waiting list will be maintained. If you have any physical limitations or disabilities Any physical limitations or disabilities that require special attention or treatment must be reported when the reservation is made or when it occurs, if later. ROM Travel, Tour East Holidays and/or its agents reserve the right to decline to accept or to retain anyone who may in their sole judgment require care and attention beyond that which can be provided.

After making a reservation, if you must cancel Cancellations must be made in writing to Tour East Holidays. All payments are non-refundable. No refunds will be given for payments made or unused services. Documents are required A passport valid for six months after the return date is required. It is the individual participant’s responsibility to ensure proper visas or affidavits. Neither Tour East Holidays nor ROM Travel is responsible for missing or incorrect travel documents. Entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete.

ROM Travel values your privacy Your contact information will be published in the trip handbook unless you advise not to do so. It is for the sole use of trip participants, ROM Travel and the travel agency, and will not be shared with anyone else. Travel insurance is important It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they have adequate out-of-province health and trip cancellation insurance to cover changes in health or other circumstances prior to, or during, the trip. All losses suffered or additional costs incurred associated with failure to have insurance, or to have sufficient insurance, are the sole responsibility of the participant. Insurance purchased through Tour East Holidays is underwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and First North American Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Manulife Financial.

The insurance premium is non-refundable. Insurance may be purchased up to the time the initial deposit is processed, or at a later time but, if purchased later, would be subject to any changes to the premiums and/or to the participant's health or other circumstances at the time of purchase. A waiver will be required if the participant does not purchase insurance from Tour East Holidays. Ontario taxes are included in the quoted prices. The prices quoted are subject to change until the insurance policy is issued. The prices quoted are based on accommodation in a double occupancy room. Note that Deluxe coverage is all-inclusive health and cancellation insurance. The price of Deluxe coverage depends on your age. Up to the age of 59, Deluxe coverage price is $661.

From age 60 to 64, Deluxe coverage price is $793. From age 65 to 69, Deluxe coverage price is $930. From age 70 to 74, Deluxe coverage price is $1,119. From age 75 to 79, Deluxe coverage price is $1,365. From age 80 to 84, Deluxe coverage price is $1,829. The price of Cancellation Only coverage depends on your age. Up to the age of 59, Cancellation Only coverage price is $599. From age 60 to 64, Cancellation Only coverage price is $650. From age 65 to 69, Cancellation Only coverage price is $734. From age 70 to 74, Cancellation Only coverage price is $867.

From age 75 to 79, Cancellation Only coverage price is $1,107. From age 80 to 84, Cancellation Only coverage price is $1,314. For single accommodation, for more coverage options and for complete coverage details, limitations and exclusions, please contact Tour East Holidays. What is the Royal Ontario Museum Responsibility? Neither the Royal Ontario Museum nor the Department of Museum Volunteers of the Royal Ontario Museum, or any member thereof, assumes any responsibility for the financing, arranging or the conducting of the trip, nor shall be liable for damages or loss to person or property that might occur in connection with this trip however arising, whether by negligence or otherwise, and whether or not a member of the Royal Ontario Museum staff or the Department of Museum Volunteers accompanies the trip.

The applicant by applying to join the trip hereby agrees to this limitation of liability on the part of the Royal Ontario Museum, the Department of Museum Volunteers or any member thereof. What is the Responsibility and Jurisdiction of the Travel Agency, its Local Agents, and the Royal Ontario Museum? Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. and their agents act only as agents for the passengers with respect to services supplied to passengers by others, including but not limited to transportation, hotel and restaurant services, on the express condition that they are not liable for any failure in such services, or injury, loss or damage, delay or inconvenience arising out of or in connection with any defect in any vehicle or any act, omission, accident or error in providing such transportation, hotel, restaurant or other services. There is no refund for unused portions of the trip. In case of an accident occurring during the land portion of any trip, the passenger must submit any claim therefore only to the competent judicial

authorities of the jurisdiction where such accident occurred, to be determined exclusively in accordance with the laws of such jurisdiction. By accepting the coupons and tickets and utilizing the services, the passenger agrees that neither the Royal Ontario Museum nor Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. nor any affiliated or subsidiary companies or representatives shall be liable for any loss, injury or damage to the passenger or belongings or otherwise in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or resulting directly from any occurrences beyond its control including breakdown in equipment, strikes, theft, delay or cancellation or changes in itinerary or schedules, etc. Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. and its agents reserve the right to refuse to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip for any reason. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all of the trip or portions thereof. All trip services including, but not limited to hotel accommodations, restaurants, guide services and

transportation are furnished by independent contractors. Living standards and practices at the destination and the standards and conditions there with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation may differ from those found in Canada. Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. is an Ontario-registered company. Its TICO Registration number is 67531472. For further information, contact Ann Dandy, the ROM Travel Coordinator Phone: 647.346.4334 E-mail: ann_dandy@yahoo.com Or contact: Steve Hope at Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. Phone: 416.929.0888 or 1.877.578.8888 FAX: 416.929.8295 E-mail: steve.hope@toureast.com