About the Trip

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<aside> 📅 April 26, 2026 - May 4, 2026 9 Days ⎸ 8 Nights

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<aside> 🥾 Activity Level: 3️⃣ Moderate – 🥾 Walking 2–4 miles a day, sometimes on hilly or uneven terrain. May include standing for extended periods. (Full scale here)

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Journey through Sicily and Calabria, from Palermo’s beauty to the rugged charm of Calabria and the hilltop towns in between, uncovering history shaped by Greeks, Arabs, Jews, and Normans. Discover ancient mikvahs, a rare 700-year-old Aron Kodesh, stunning landscapes, and the Jewish legacy of the south, culminating in moving visits to a Calabrian community and a Holocaust-era camp.

Highlights

Explore Palermo’s rich Jewish heritage, tracing hidden symbols, sacred sites, and stories that reveal a once-flourishing community at the heart of the city.
Savor a magical dinner on a local farm, enjoying handmade pasta and regional wine beneath a canopy of twinkling lights.
Uncover Siracusa’s rich Jewish heritage as you explore its ancient quarter, visit one of Europe’s oldest mikvahs, and connect with the stories of a once-thriving community.
Soak in powerful echoes of resilience at the Ferramonti concentration camp and visit the hilltop village of Serrastretta where a small, enduring Jewish community thrives.

See the full itinerary here

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