Rick Steves Sicily -- Rick Steves

<b>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!</b> <p/><b>Inside <i>Rick Steves Sicily</i> you'll find: </b><ul><li><b>Comprehensive coverage</b> for spending <b>a week or more</b> exploring Sicily </li><li><b>Rick's strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites </li><li><b>Top sights and hidden gems, </b>from Mount Etna and the Byzantine mosaics of Monreale to the Ballarò street market and Siracusa's puppet museum </li><li><b>How to connect with culture: </b>Savor seafood-centric cuisine made from ancient recipes, catch an opera performance at the Teatro Massimo, or sample authentic Marsala wine </li><li><b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</b> with Rick's candid, humorous insight </li><li><b>The best places to eat, sleep, and relax</b> with a glass of local Nero d'Avola </li><li><b>Self-guided walking tours</b> of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums </li><li><b>Detailed maps</b> for exploring on the go </li><li><b>Useful resources</b> including a packing list, a historical overview, and helpful Italian phrases </li><li><b>Over 450 bible-thin pages</b> include everything worth seeing without weighing you down </li><li><b>Complete, up-to-date information</b> on Palermo, Cefalù, Trapani and the West Coast, Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, Ragusa and