Rick Steves Sicily (Third Edition)

Swim in the sparkling Mediterranean, marvel at the peak of Mount Etna, and get to know this regions timeless charm: with Rick Steves on your side, Sicily can be yours!Inside Rick Steves Sicily youll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Sicily
• Ricks strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from Mount Etna and the Byzantine mosaics of Monreale to the Ballar street market and Siracusas puppet museum
• How to connect with culture: Savor seafood-centric cuisine made from ancient recipes, catch an opera performance at the Teatro Massimo, or sample authentic Marsala wine
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Ricks candid, humorous insight
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of local Nero dAvola
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
• Detailed maps for exploring on the go
• Useful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and essential Italian phrases
• Over 500bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Complete, up-to-date information on Palermo, Cefal, Trapani and the West Coast, Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, Villa Romana del Casale, Ragusa and the Southeast, Catania, Siracusa, Taormina, and more