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Itinerary Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandal during a The balance of the day is yours for independent
conversation with a survivor and advocate. discoveries.
B — Hotel Savoy or similar B,L,D — M/V Artemis
DAY 1 • Depart U.S.
Depart today on your flight to Rome. DAY 5 • Rome • Garden of Ninfa • Gaeta • DAY 8 • Sorrento • Home-Hosted Lunch •
Embark ship Amalfi Coast scenic sailing
DAY 2 • Rome, Italy Revel in ruins as our group explores the sprawling Disembark our ship and tender to the cliff-side town
Arrive at the Rome airport and be assisted to your Garden of Ninfa, an English-styled landscape of Sorrento. During a discovery walk, delight in this
hotel by an O.A.T. representative. Join the main garden cited among the most romantic in the world. vibrant town’s quaint little alleys, its main square,
group if you began your explorations early with our Then, continue on to the port town of Gaeta, where Piazza Tasso, and Public Gardens. Then, learn what
optional Tuscany: Florence & Siena or New! Northern our 50-passenger small ship will be waiting. After it’s like to live and work here when we join a local
Great Britain: Glasgow, the Lake District & Chester pre- boarding and settling in, toast to the discoveries family for a Home-Hosted Lunch. Return to our ship
trip extensions. ahead during your Captain’s Welcome Dinner. later and begin sailing toward Salerno, witnessing
Hotel Savoy or similar B,L,D — M/V Artemis the colorful Amalfi Coast during a scenic cruise and
dinner on the Sun Deck (weather permitting).
DAY 3 • Rome DAY 6 • Pozzuoli B,L,D — M/V Artemis
Set off to discover some of the myriad highlights Embark on a walking tour of Pozzuoli accompanied
on display within the “Eternal City”—from the by a local guide, exploring Flavian Amphitheater, DAY 9 • Salerno • Paestum • Buffalo
Spanish Steps to the Pantheon and more—during the third largest amphitheater in Italy. Later, enjoy mozzarella farm
an included walking tour. Continue your exploration free time to explore on your own. This evening, Set off for a tour of Paestum, an ancient Greco-
independently this afternoon. enjoy dinner onboard, followed by a Neapolitan folk Roman city featuring three beautifully preserved
B,D — Hotel Savoy or similar music performance. Doric Greek temples and the ruins of ancient homes.
B,L,D — M/V Artemis Then visit a local farm to sample one of the region’s
DAY 4 • Rome • Controversial Topic: more contemporary delights—buffalo mozzarella
Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandal DAY 7 • Naples cheese. Return to Salerno later for a discovery walk,
Spend the day exploring Rome with our Trip Explore Naples with a local guide who will take us followed by a conversation about the city’s World
Experience Leader. Later, learn about the on a walking tour of this elegant and dynamic city. War II history.
Controversial Topic of how Italy has handled the
B,L,D — M/V Artemis

Meet the people who
call Italy home

A family in Sorrento : On Day 8, we’ll
venture into the home of a family in
Sorrento, where we’ll enjoy a Home-
Hosted Lunch. During our shared
meal, you’ll learn more about daily
life along the Bay of Naples from
these residents, and take part in
the customs and culinary traditions
of the region.
A local expert on the Sicilian Mafia in Siracusa : On Day 13, learn about the
far-reaching influences of the Sicilian Mafia with an expert on this omnipotent
crime syndicate, as well as the son of a former mafia boss. Both men are from
Corleone—the cradle of the Sicilian Mafia—and their first-hand knowledge on
this Controversial Topic will take us behind the headlines to reveal the very
real damage this infamous organization inflicts on society.
A caper farming family in Lipari : We’ll discover the island’s agricultural
traditions up close on Day 11 during A Day in the Life of a local caper farm.
We’ll meet with the family who owns the farm and engage them in conversation
about what it’s like to keep up with this busy and labor intensive business.

Explore the romantic Garden of Ninfa on Day 5.

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