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January 9, 2009
Grand Tour Sicily 

February brings almond blossoms instead of snow

 
Custom Tours
 Risotto Recipe
Almond blossoms in Sicily
 
 
Greek temple Selinunte     Say goodbye to those winter blues and experience February in Sicily where the hills are covered in almond blossoms instead of snow!  Our Grand Tour of Sicily takes place during one of our favorite times for visiting Sicily's Greek sites, when they can be fully appreciated without the summer crowds.  Enjoy lovely countryside cloaked in early wildfowers, pluck oranges from a tree, and bask in sunshine while lunching outside by the turquoise sea.  Choose a 6 or 9-day tour and explore the amazing diversity of Sicily during this splendid tour, offered just once a year!     
 orange & fennel salad
Choose the 6-day tour and receive a free airport transfer to your hotel. Choose the 9-day tour and in addition to the transfer you'll receive a complimentary room upgrade.
 
Space is limited! Call toll-free 1-800-462-7911 to book your tour today.   
 
I look forward to hosting you in Italy in 2009.
 
Ciao from colorful Sicily,
Anita Iaconangelo
 
 wild iris
 
Reserve your place on  one of our walking or culinary tours and enjoy complimentary services, like airport transfers, pre-tour hotel stays and room upgrades.  
 
 Woman picking oranges
 
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Contact Us:

Toll-free: 1-800-462-7911
Telephone: (780) 438 5712
Custom Tours for 2 to 24 people
 
handful of truffleswildflower bouquet Flamingo
 
Have you got a birthday or anniversary coming up, or want to get your family and friends together for a really special reunion?  We'll customize a fabulous tour to suit your interests!  Here are a few ideas for memorable activites:
  • Find the best balsamic vinegar at its source in Modena
  • Learn the art of chocolate-making & taste truffles in Piedmont
  • Walk the hidden trails of medieval monks in Tuscany
  • Climb an active volcano or go birdwatching in Sicily
  • Discover orchids and wildflowers in the Dolomites

Even if you've got only a short time in Italy, then enjoy it to the max with a private tour customized to suit your interests and pocketbook.

Call us for the custom tour of a lifetime! 1-800-462-7911
Risotto Recipe
artichoke plant 
Looking for an authentic Italian dish that can be varied with the season?  Why not try a risotto, which can be made with a seasonal winter vegetable like baby artichokes, while you wait for spring asparagus (or come pick wild aspargus with me in Sicily this February!)  For more ideas, see our Recipe Archives at the bottom of our special offers & news page.
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New customers must travel in 2009.   Travel credits must be redeemed by end of tour season 2010.  May not be combined with any other discounts or offers.
Italian Connection is an award-winning tour operator offering authentic Italian travel experiences in Italy.  Our insider contacts developed over 21 years in Italy give our tour participants rare opportunities to connect with Italians and their culture, resulting in a unique travel experience that is simply unavailable to the average traveler.  Discover an Italy you'd never find on your own with Italian Connection's small group walking and culinary tours in Italy, designed and led by travel experts who live in Italy.