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The ancient Greek silver of Morgantina – once looted, sold, and investigated – has finally been returned to Italy. View the extraordinary collection in Sicily.
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The festival of San Sebastiano in Sicily is a big deal – not to be missed for the colorful mix of religion and folklore – with stunning special effects that will blow your mind. Join the patron saint celebrations in Palazzolo Acreide and experience a festa you will not soon forget.
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In Sicily, residents open their homes to visitors to view tables laden with a stunning variety of traditional sweets and intricate festival breads during the Tavolata di San Giuseppe.
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After long negotiations with the Getty museum, the stolen Goddess of Morgantina has finally returned to Sicily. Off we go to Aidone to welcome her back.
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A visit to torrone heaven in the small town of Giarratana, Sicily. At the Torronificio Trapani, I watched how to make almond torrone, a traditional Christmas nougat that is popular all over Italy.
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Set amongst lemon groves near the town of Noto in southeastern Sicily, the remains of the Roman Villa del Tellaro are noteworthy for their exquisite Roman mosaics dating back to the 4th century AD.
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Italy’s wildflower season is a long one – one can follow the seasons by traveling from south to north and enjoy spring in bloom for 6 months! For wildflower enthusiasts, naturalists, or gardeners who simply enjoy the outdoors, Italian Connection hosts a series of unique walking tours to celebrate Italy’s most spectacular wildflower regions. Wildflower […]
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We are now offering one day walking and culinary tours in Sicily and for travelers looking for a different Italian experience with a minimum commitment of time. They are ideal as an “add on” to any itinerary. The 1-day walking tours in Sicily include a Foraging Walk or Wildlflower Walk in the Sicilian countryside, and […]
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Who says flowers only bloom in the spring? If you are in the right place in Italy at the right time, you can view wildflowers all year long.
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Just in time for summer family travel, Italian Connection’s top local experts are developing custom family tours in Italy for adults and children of all ages. Families can enjoy nature walks among the blooming wildflowers in the Dolomites, combing a cashmere goat in Tuscany, take a truffle hunt with a trifulau (truffle hunter) and his […]
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A trullo is a stone building with a cone-shaped roof that is peculiar to the region of Puglia in southeastern Italy. The town of Alberobello has the highest concentration of trulli, about 1500 of them, that are built on 2 sides of a steep valley. Since Alberobello gets a lot of tourists, we prefer to […]
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My favorite walking route for this spectacular hike in the Dolomites of Italy, and how to avoid most of the crowds on the popular walking trails around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
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