Andrea Camilleri

Montalbano's Sicily

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Inspector Montalbano's Sicily tour

An exclusive 3 nights/ 4 days tour of Montalbano's Sicily
in cooperation with Waterstones' bookshops

Day 1: Palermo airport - Montelusa

Upon arrival at Palermo airport, you'll be met by our driver and transferred to Montelusa (Agrigento). Overnight stay at B& B Terrazze di Montelusa.

Day 2 Montelusa - Vigàta

After breakfast, guided tour from Montelusa to Vigàta in the footsteps of Inspector Montalbano and the other members of Vigata's small police force with focus on the places described in August Heat and The Wings of the Sphinx.
The tour starts in the city centre of Montelusa (Agrigento): here we find the Commissioner's office (Questura) and Piazza San Francesco, the place where the very idea of Vigata came to Camilleri's mind. Then, transfer to Vigata (Porto Empedocle), passing by the Pasture. Stop at the pier to admire the sight of Vigata from the sea. Later, we walk in Vigata city centre to Salita Granet and Caffè Vigata.
Leisure time to partake the small towm atmosphere which surrounds Camilleri's characters and breathe out the "spirit of place" that emanates from this part of Sicily
Continue to Marinella (Montalbano's house) and Scala dei Turchi. Overnight in Marinella (B&B Villa DeLeo)

Day 3: Marinella

Day at leisure. Relax at the beach near the summer rental where the action of August Heat takes place and have a swim in the same sea where Salvo Montalbano swims every morning. Overnight in Marinella (B&B Villa DeLeo)

Day 4: Departure

You'll be transferred to Palermo airport for your return flight. Arrivederci!!

This exclusive tour is reserved to the winner of the Waterstone's carholder competition. Please visit Waterstone's website for details, terms and conditions.