Sicily: A Cultural Odyssey with The Florida Trust For Historic Preservation
September 17 - 26, 2027
Dear Friends of the Florida Trust,
Florida's love affair with the Mediterranean runs deep—from the Spanish Colonial walls of St. Augustine to the Mediterranean Revival villas of Coral Gables and Palm Beach. Now we invite you to travel to the source.
Join us September 17–26, 2027, for a ten-day Cultural Odyssey through Sicily—an island where Greek temples, Norman cathedrals, and Baroque palaces share the same skyline. Sicily is a living archive of preservation, adaptation, and cultural endurance, and there's no better classroom for the work we do back home in Florida.
Twelve local experts will guide us. Archaeologists lead us through 2,500-year-old Greek temples and Roman mosaics, You'll wander the historic core of Palermo, ride 4x4s up the slopes of Mount Etna with a volcanologist, sit through a private Baroque concert inside a 17th-century palazzo, attend a performance at a traditional Sicilian puppet maker's atelier, and learn to fold maccheroni alongside the grandmothers of Motta Camastra. Expect long lunches on family farms, hilltop vineyards, and seaside trattorias—and the kind of friendships that only form on a journey like this.
Your participation also fuels the Florida Trust's mission to protect the historic places, landscapes, and cultural heritage that make our state extraordinary.
Spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope you'll join us.
Buon viaggio!
Melissa Wylie
Executive Director, Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Program Details
Double occupancy: $6,995 (per person)
Single occupancy: $8,395
Payment Schedule
A non-refundable $750 per person deposit is due upon registration to secure your space. Final balance is due June 17th, 2027.
Registration & Confirmation
Spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. 15 travelers must register by December 10th, 2026 for the program to proceed. Full refunds will be provided if minimum enrollment is not reached.
Travel Arrangements
Flight bookings are the responsibility of each traveler. Our team provides complimentary guidance on booking to ensure your seamless arrival in Sicily.
Program Price Includes:
Flight purchasing guidance, pre-trip information on preparing for Sicily
Accommodations for nine nights in select small independent, locally owned, 4 and 5-star hotels in Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa, and Catania
Diverse perspectives from 12 expert guides with specialties in architecture, archeology, history, cuisine, art, music, agriculture, and more throughout the entire program
Culinary experiences including eight traditional lunches at artisan markets, scenic farms, olive oil mills, country manors, vineyards, and cooking classes; three dinners; and daily Italian breakfasts at our hotels
Architectural walking tours of Palermo, Ortygia, Catania, and Taormina’s historic core
Cultural activities such as visits to a traditional atelier of a puppet maker family with private performance, a baroque concert in the 'Le Stanze del Genio' palace, a private folk concert, and many others (see itinerary for details)
Tours of archeological sites such as the Valley of the Temples, Villa Romana del Casale, Neapolis Archeological Park, and Taormina’s Greek Theatre
Guided visits to the summit of Mt. Etna, a private garden tour of San Giuliano, Mafia and Anti-mafia center in Corleone, Teatro Massimo opera house, and the Majolica museum
Afternoon/evening opportunities free to relax or explore individually
Full-time luxury coach bus, Mt Etna 4X4 volcano tour, scenic drives, and airport transfers
24-hour program management by experts Project Por Amor, Florida Trust, and local guide
Program price does NOT include:
Airfare
Six dinners on your own
Tips for Sicilian tour leader, chauffeur, and accommodation services
Third-party trip interruption insurance
All other items not listed in ‘PROGRAM PRICE INCLUDES’
Our route
A trip of a lifetime.
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"If you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience that immerses you in Sicilian culture and history while still visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites, this tour is the perfect choice."
Steve Sweet, New Orleans
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This trip by far exceeded my expectations. We were able to experience farm life at its most pure’s form. The people were just beautiful, caring and so inspiring. The cheese farm was amazing. Everything in the trip was different and just wonderful. From farms, wineries, culture, mountains, shopping, history it had it all.
Rosie Gottschall, California
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"What a revelation. We hardly could have imagined Sicily’s breathtaking beauty and appreciated its remarkable history before taking this tour. It was an unforgettable ten days and the favorite vacation of our lives. We left Atlanta with great anticipation and returned home wanting to share our experience with everyone."
Lynell Marinetti, Atlanta
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Project Por Amor is a company that cares about people, bridging connections, and ethical exploration of exotic locations. We met the most amazing artists, restaurant owners, and heritage specialists, each full of gratitude that we had come to bridge community. Our guides were met with hugs and love as we traveled around. We will definitely travel with Project Por Amor again!
Sarah Miller, Florida
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"The Sicily trip was the most extraordinary experience that I have ever had. The itinerary and knowledgeable and engaging guides made the experience a trip of a lifetime. This is the second trip that I have taken with Project Por Amor, and amazingly it was even more memorable than the Cuba trip (very difficult to accomplish). I highly recommend this company for wonderful experiences.".
Leanne French, Atlanta
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"Project Por Amor exceeded all our expectations with its remarkable cultural and architectural tour of Sicily. Every detail was flawlessly executed—from the expert local guides and immersive cultural experiences to the discovery of the island’s hidden treasures. This unforgettable journey wouldn’t have been possible without Project Por Amor."
Mike and Elizabeth Stretti. Chicago
