Description
Context's online seminars are designed for travelers looking to enhance their in-person experiences at famous landmark destinations in cities around the world.
The aim of this conversation is to provide travelers an overview of East Sicily, encouraging and preparing them for a future visit in person. Our conversation has been designed to compliment Context's Private Tours of Sicily.
Our virtual experience of the eastern half of the island will begin with an introduction to the island’s geography and history, before exploring in some depth some of the most important and enticing sites on the Ionian Riviera. In the company of a local expert, we will virtually travel from the resilient and lively lava stone city of Catania to the true gems of the late baroque Val Di Noto, adding in between, the magnificent Mount Etna, the famous hill-top town of Taormina, the stunning archaeological remains of Siracusa with its charming beating heart, the island of Ortigia, and of course, the scenic fishing village of Marzamemi.
This stunning mix of nature, culture, traditions, food and wine will make for a wonderful introduction to East Sicily that will meet everyone’s tastes. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will get helpful and inspiring tips to better enjoy their experiences in Sicily
Eager to learn more? Get inspired with our other Sicily virtual content:
The aim of this conversation is to provide travelers an overview of East Sicily, encouraging and preparing them for a future visit in person. Our conversation has been designed to compliment Context's Private Tours of Sicily.
Our virtual experience of the eastern half of the island will begin with an introduction to the island’s geography and history, before exploring in some depth some of the most important and enticing sites on the Ionian Riviera. In the company of a local expert, we will virtually travel from the resilient and lively lava stone city of Catania to the true gems of the late baroque Val Di Noto, adding in between, the magnificent Mount Etna, the famous hill-top town of Taormina, the stunning archaeological remains of Siracusa with its charming beating heart, the island of Ortigia, and of course, the scenic fishing village of Marzamemi.
This stunning mix of nature, culture, traditions, food and wine will make for a wonderful introduction to East Sicily that will meet everyone’s tastes. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will get helpful and inspiring tips to better enjoy their experiences in Sicily
Eager to learn more? Get inspired with our other Sicily virtual content:
Or explore Sicily on a private walking tour with Context.
About Your Expert
Alice Bifarella holds a degree in Classics from the University of Bologna and a postgraduate Master's degree in Art History and Archaeology from the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, Paris. She has been working for many years as a field archaeologist. Since the beginning of her career, her main goal has been to make archaeology and art more approachable to the general public. Her long experience as a museum educator has given her the training to work easily both with children and adults. She likes to see herself as an enthusiast and passionate ambassadress of Sicily's cultural heritage.
Audience
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
Duration
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.