Grimaldi Lines Tour Operator continues to surprise with its special events, and from November 13 to 17, 2024 it offers an exclusive edition of “A ship of books“, organized in collaboration with Agra Publishing and the newspaper light. This is a fascinating cultural journey which will take place on board the Ausonia Cruise, along the Naples-Palermo route, with a stop in the splendid Sicilian city.
A busy calendar of events
While sailing, guests have the opportunity to participate in a variety of literary meetingsmusical performances and moments of fun.
Among the protagonists will be the Sicilian writer Roberto Dismawho presents his latest novel Venus Malusaccompanied by the notes of the guitar, thus reproducing the atmosphere of the storytellers of the past. He will also be present Lorenzo Maronefamous Neapolitan author, with his most recent work.
Emilia Costantinitheater critic and journalist, he presents his book You in mewhile the singer-songwriter Patricia Cirulli offers a repertoire of songs inspired by the poems of Eduardo De Filippo and other dialect poets.
But the event is not limited to literature: a focus on food and wine is also planned, with Dario Stefanopromoter of the revival of Apulian wine and author of the book Wine tourism 4.0who will lead a rosé wine tasting Pink heelproduced from Negroamaro grapes. A perfect combination of culture, music and flavors for a unique trip.
A cultural and gastronomic stop in Palermo
during the stage in Palermo guests can discover the city thanks to guided tours that include visits to places of great historical and cultural interest, such as the splendid Palatine Chapelthe majestic Cathedral of Monrealeand the elegant eighteenth-century aristocratic villas of Bagheria.
Even in this phase of the trip, the food and wine element will not be missing. Mario Liberto, president ofEpulae Food and Wine Academywill conduct a special tasting curated by the starred chef Nino Ferreri. Participants also have the opportunity to visit the winery Duke in Salaparutawhich celebrates its 200 years of activity, and discovers the excellence of Sicilian pastry shop through the creations of pastry chefs Salvatore Cappello e Salvatore Garofalo.
The guided tour of Naples
The trip ends with an exciting guided tour of Naples to discover the wonders of one of the historical cities of Europe. The tour will include a visit to the Museum of Capodimonterenowned for its extraordinary art collection and breathtaking views of the skyline. A final moment that represents a precious opportunity to delve into Neapolitan history and culture, thus crowning a journey full of unforgettable experiences.
Practical information
The travel package starts from 463 euros per person and includes:
- trip aboard the Cruise ship Ausonia from Naples to Palermo and back;
- accommodation in an internal triple cabin on the ship;
- night in a triple room in a 4-star hotel in Palermo;
- two self-service breakfasts and two dinners on board;
- breakfasts and dinners at the hotel in Palermo;
- transfer by private bus from the port to the hotel;
- excursions by car and private guide according to the detailed program available on grimaldi-touroperator.com;
- fixed fees and Eu Ets costs;
- medical care insurance.