Join the M.A. in Mediterranean Studies study tour for 2019 (5-10 May), for an unforgettable immersion into the history and beauty of Val di Mazara in Sicily.
The tour, organised by the Faculty of Arts, will be led by Dr Charlene Vella, Dr Timmy Gambin and Dr Mark Aloisio.
For all details and to book for the tour, send an email to Ms Karen Pace and Dr Charlene Vella by Monday 18 March.
Programme
Sunday 5 May
AirMalta flight KM 662 to Palermo departure 21:00 arrival 21:50
Afternoon: Alcamo, Hotel Centrale
Monday 6 May
Morning: Selinunte visiting archaeological area
Afternoon: Castelvetrano: Santissima Trinità di Delia, Church of San Domenico, Cave di Cusa
Tuesday 7 May
Morning: Sciacca: walking tour, Palazzo Sterepinto, Castello Luna
Afternoon: Caltabellotta: Castello del Conte Luna, ancient thermal caves of San Calogero, cathedral, remains of the Castello del Conte Luna
Wednesday 8 May
Morning: Boat to Mothya: Giuseppe Whitaker museum, tophet and harbour
Afternoon: Marsala: Museo Baglio Anselmi, late medieval city gates, Chiesa Santa Maria della Grotta, Church of Santa Maria dell’Itria
Thursday 9 May
Morning: Trapani: Museo Pepoli, Santuario di Maria Santissima Annunziata
Afternoon: Mazara del Vallo: Museo del Satiro (statue), kasbah, San Nicolò Regale (exterior only)
Friday 10 May
Morning: Alcamo - walking tour, Castle of the Counts of Modica, Chiesa Madre
Transfer to Palermo airport for Airmalta flight KM 663 departure 14:25 arrival 15:15