Rick Steves Sicily (Rick Steves Travel Guides)

Book Synopsis: Swim in the sparkling Mediterranean, marvel at the peak of Mount Etna, and get to know this region's timeless charm: with Rick Steves on your side, Sicily can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Sicily you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Sicily
• Rick's 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 Ballaró street market and Siracusa's 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 Rick's candid, humorous insight
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of local Nero d'Avola
• 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 useful Italian phrases
• Over 450 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Complete, up-to-date information on Palermo, Cefalù, Trapani and the West Coast, Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, Ragusa and the Southeast, Catania, Taormina, and more
• Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Sicily. Expanding your trip? Check out Rick Steves Italy.