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1 Taormina Ragusa Noto Modica Corleone Salemi Palermo Tour arrangements provided by Mason McKay T R A V E L (888) Toll Free

2 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 Itinerary Depart Houston Arrive Taormina Taormina Depart for Ragusa Ragusa/Noto/Modica Depart for Palermo Palermo/Salemi Depart for Rome Depart for USA Dear patrons, friends & family, I invite you to join me and my wife, Sandi, on this culinary & cultural tour of Sicily featuring Taormina, Ragusa, Noto, Modica, Corleone, Salemi & Palermo, which will conclude with a day of sightseeing and overnight in Rome! Just a few of the many highlights include a wine tasting & tour in the Mt. Etna region; winery tour and lunch in Corleone; visit a chocolate lab & factory; tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Noto with its baroque architecture; celebrate St. Joseph s Day in the village of Salemi. Tour designed by Mason McKay Travel and space is limited to just 24 guests. Call to make your reservations today. I look forward to experiencing Sicily with you. Please join us! Christopher Lampo, CEC Christopher s World Grille

3 March 13 March 14 March 14 March 15 March 16 Depart Houston at 5:20PM Frankfurt Arrive in Frankfurt at 8:55AM Connect at 11:00AM Rome Arrive in Rome at 12:45PM Connect at 5:15PM Catania Arrive IN Catania at 6:30PM Board your coach for transfer to your Hotel in Taormina. Splendidly situated, Taormina is Sicily s best known resort. It retains an air of exclusivity while being on the tourist trail, with sandy beaches and a wide range of restaurants and hotels. Have sometime at your disposal to explore the city by yourself. In the evening enjoy the welcome dinner at the hotel s restaurant and overnight at Hotel San Domenico. Taormina. Breakfast in Hotel After breakfast, Morning at Leisure. 12:00 noon appointment with your driver for a visit in a winery on the slopes of Mt. Etna for a sampling of typical wines and products of the region followed by a small lunch. Afternoon return to your hotel and evening dinner on your own. Taormina. Breakfast in Hotel. Board your coach for departure to Ragusa. Ragusa This baroque city has two distinct areas, the lower and older town of Ragusa Ibla, and the higher Ragusa superiore (Upper Town). The two halves are separated by the Valle dei Ponti, a deep ravine crossed by four bridges. The most noteworthy of them is the eighteenth-century Ponte dei Cappuccini. Accommodation at Hotel Il Barocco.

4 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 Ragusa. Breakfast in Hotel. Depart by coach to Noto & Modica. Noto was built from scratch in the early 18th century to replace Noto Antica, which was devastated by an earth quake in 1963.The town was comprehensively designed in baroque style, using the local white tufa, a limestone that has turned a honey brown color from the sun. It is now one of the most enchanting owns in Sicily and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Modica like Noto, this city was re built in the region s rich Baroque style. Visit a Cioccolateria - lab of a chocolate maker. Return back to Ragusa. Ragusa. Breakfast in Hotel Board your coach in front of the Hotel and depart to Palermo. On the way to Palermo stop for a visit of Principe Di Corleone for a tour and have a wine tasting of typical wines and products of the region, afternoon arrival in Palermo. The architecture of this port city, ranging in style from Arabic to Norman, Baroque and Art Nouveau is without comparison in Sicily, making this city an exciting place to explore. Overnight at Hotel Ucciard Home in Palermo. Palermo. Breakfast at the hotel and some time at leisure 11:00AM appointment with your driver to transfer to Salemi where you will participate in the Feast Day of San Giuseppe (St Joseph s Day) where you will enjoy a traditional celebration. Return to your hotel in Palermo. Palermo. Early Breakfast at the hotel (5:00AM) Transfer to Palermo Airport Fly from Palermo at 8:20AM to Rome Arrive in Rome at 9:30am. Our driver will meet you at the arrival Hall outside of customs and will take you to town where you meet your guide for a 3-hour guided tour of the city. You will have sometime on your own for shopping and you will transfer to Hotel near the airport for overnight in Rome. Early breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Rome-FCO airport Depart from Rome at 6:25AM Arrivederci Italia!! Frankfurt Arrive in Frankfurt at 8:35AM Connect at 10:15AM Arrive in Houston at 3:10PM

5 $3,475 per person Based on double occupancy, $485 additional, per person, airport fees & surcharges. Included Features Round-trip Transatlantic Air Inter-European and domestic flights in Italy Motor coach transportation as mentioned in itinerary 2-nights accommodation at Hotel San Domenico in Taormina with daily breakfast Welcome Dinner at Hotel Dan Domenico Restaurant Wine tasting & tour with light lunch in the Mt. Etna region 2-nights at Hotel Il Barocco in Ragusa with daily breakfast Visit & tasting at Buonajuto Chocolate Factory 2-nights at Hotel Ucciard in Palermo with daily breakfast Guided visit, wine tasting and 3-course lunch at Principe di Corleone Winery Visit to Salemi for the Feast Day of San Giuseppe (St. Joseph s Day) 1 night at a 3-star hotel in the Aurelia area of Rome with breakfast 3-hour guided tour of Rome Tour escorted by Christopher Lampo, CEC of Christopher s World Grille On-site tour services of Martha Mason & Lisa McKay Detailed destination and travel information to assist in your planning Opportunities for individual cultural & culinary explorations, and program extensions provided by Mason McKay Travel upon request. Travel protection insurance is strongly recommended. Deposit $250 per person ($25 cancellation fee non-refundable). Balance is fully refundable until December 12, Cancellation must be made in writing.

6 San Domenico Hotel is redolent with the unique history of the surroundings. Built around a monastery dating from the year 1400 in the wonderful city centre of Taormina in Sicily, with the original structure still intact, it is surrounded by a garden filled all year round with flowers of rare beauty. There are many churches and other sites of architectural interest in Taormina. San Domenico is one of the most important, and among the many others are the Greek theatre, the Cathedral of San Nicolò, the Sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca, Corvaja Palace, Odeon Romano, Naumachie, Ciampoli Palace. The Hotel stands in the very centre of the Baroque city of Ragusa Ibla. It is just a few steps from St. George's Cathedral, in a renovated building which dates back to the end of the 19th century. This is the ideal place for a holiday in a friendly environment, provided with all comforts. It is also an ideal starting point for a journey through a wonderful area, rich in architectural masterpieces and enchanting landscapes. In the lively heart of Palermo, just a short walk from Via della Libertà and from the harbor, there is a small, exclusive charming hotel equipped with all the comforts and luxuries that you can wish for. Hotel Ucciard is the accommodation that combines high quality four-star hotel services with typical warm Sicilian hospitality: elegant details, a pleasant environment, a relaxing atmosphere and staff to cater for all your needs. The hotel is furnished in minimalist style using precious materials such as wengé wood and white marble and a mix of designer objects and traditional elements like the old brick arches that decorate the lounges. Each detail has been carefully studied to make your stay in this Palermo hotel unforgettable. It is the ideal place for leisure or business trips as it offers personalized services.

7 Send form by mail or fax to: Mason McKay Travel Hwy 105 West Suite 102, Box 127 Montgomery, TX FAX (936) RESERVATION FORM Sicily March 13-21, 2011 (1) Full name (as it appears on passport: Name for badge: (2) Full name (as it appears on passport Name for badge: Mailing address: Home phone number: Cell phone number: address: Make reservation(s) Check one: Twin Beds Double Bed Please make my air arrangements from (departure city). I am interested in a pre or post tour extension and would like more information. Make check payable to Mason McKay Travel or charge my deposit ($250 per person) to: AMEX VISA MC (Circle One) 3% service charge will apply to credit card charges. Card #: Expiration: Sec Code Name as it appears on credit card: Final payment is due January 1, Mail final payment to: Mason McKay Travel Hwy 105 West, Suite 102, Box 127 Montgomery, TX (888) Toll Free (936) Office Martha Mason martha@masonmckaytravel.com Lisa McKay lisa@masonmckaytravel.com