Grimaldi Lines Tour Operator continues to surprise with its special events, and from 13 to 17 November 2024 it is offering an exclusive edition of “A ship of books“, organized in collaboration with Agra Editrice and the newspaper Light. This is a fascinating cultural journey which will take place on board the Cruise Ausonia, along the Naples-Palermo route, with a stop in the splendid Sicilian city.
A busy calendar of events
While sailing, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a series of literary meetingsmusical shows and moments of entertainment.
Among the protagonists there will be the Sicilian writer Roberto Dismawho will present his latest novel Venus Badaccompanied by the notes of the guitar, thus reproducing the atmosphere of the storytellers of the past. There will also be Lorenzo Maronewell-known Neapolitan author, with his most recent work.
Emilia Constantinitheatre critic and journalist, will introduce his book You inside mewhile the singer-songwriter Patricia Cirulli will propose a repertoire of songs inspired by the poems of Eduardo De Filippo and other dialect poets.
But the event is not limited to literature: there is also a focus on food and wine, with Dario Stefanopromoter of the rebirth of Apulian wine and author of the book Wine tourism 4.0who will conduct a tasting of the rosé wine Pink Heelproduced from negroamaro grapes. A perfect combination of culture, music and flavors for a one-of-a-kind journey.
A cultural and food and wine stop in Palermo
During the stop in Palermo Guests will be able to explore the city thanks to guided tours that include visits to places of great historical and cultural interest, such as the splendid Palatine Chapelthe majestic Monreale Cathedral and the elegant eighteenth-century aristocratic villas of Bagheria.
Even in this phase of the journey, the food and wine element will not be missing. Mario Liberto, president of theEpulae Food and Wine Academywill lead a special tasting curated by the starred chef Nino Ferreri. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the winery Duke of Salaparutawhich celebrates its 200 years of activity, and discover the excellence of the Sicilian pastry shop through the creations of master pastry chefs Salvatore Cappello And Salvatore Garofalo.
The guided tour of Naples
The journey ends with an exciting guided tour of Naples to discover the wonders of one of the historic cities of Europe. The tour will include a visit to the Capodimonte Museum renowned for its extraordinary art collection and breathtaking view of the skyline. A final moment that represents a precious opportunity to delve deeper 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:
- travel aboard the Cruise Ausonia ship from Naples to Palermo and back;
- accommodation in an internal triple cabin on the ship;
- overnight stay in a triple room in a 4-star hotel in Palermo;
- two breakfasts and two dinners at the on-board self-service restaurant;
- breakfasts and dinners at the hotel in Palermo;
- private bus transfer from the port to the hotel;
- excursions by coach and private guide according to the detailed programme available on grimaldi-touroperator.com;
- fixed commissions and Eu Ets costs;
- medical care insurance.