From the Sicilian writer Roberto Dismawho will present his latest novel on board, guitar in hand like the ancient storytellers Venus Malus. Towards the Neapolitan region Lorenzo Marone face the new Pennablu. Funny little storypublished by Marotta & Cafiero, an independent publishing house “made in Scampia”. And then the theater critics and journalists Emilie Costantini with the volume You in me and the singer-songwriter Patrizia Cirullithree times finalist at the Tenco Prize, with a repertoire of songs drawn from the dialect poets and verses of the great Maestro Eduardo De Filippo.
Authors and writers, all aboard the elegant Ausonia cruise ship Of Grimaldi lines on the occasion of A ship of booksa great literary journey – this year’s special issue – scheduled from November 13 to 17 on the route Naples-Palermo and return. Organized by Line operator Grimaldithe four-day event will sail the waters of the Mediterranean, combining for the first time literary meetings and enogastronomic events.
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From the intervention of the native of Lecce Dario Stefanoformer senator of the Republic and author of the volume Wine tourism 4.0. Today he is a passionate producer who has contributed to the renaissance of Apulian wine and, on board, you can taste his wine Tacco Rosa, Salento Negroamaro Rosato IGP.
The busy schedule, which includes musical performances and entertainment, also continues on land during guided tours. HAS Palermo and surrounding areas, visits are planned Palatine Chapelal Monreale Cathedral and to 18th century villas aristocrats of Bagheria. He will guide guests through the flavors of local gastronomy Mario Libertopresident of the Epulae Gastronomic and Oenological Academy and expert connoisseur of the ancient traditions of Palermo.
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The program also includes a tasting hosted by the starred chef Nino Ferreriborn in Trabia, born in 1898, and a visit to the jewelry cellar of Duke of Salaparutaa winery founded in 1824, synonymous with sustainability and innovation, which is celebrating 200 candles this year. Dessert? It is prepared by master pastry chefs Salvatore Cappello And Salvatore Garofalo. Among the cannoli, cassate and sfinci di San Giuseppe.
Landed at Naplesthe gourmet literary journey continues with a tour of the city and a spectacular visit to the Capodimonte Museum.
The special edition of A ship of books is organized by Tour Operator Grimaldi Linesin partnership with Agra Editions and with the header Read: everything.
THE prices they start from 463 euros per person and include travel on board the Cruise Ausonia ship from Naples to Palermo and vice versa: internal triple cabin, night in a triple room in a 4-star hotel in Palermo, 2 self-service breakfasts and 2 dinners on board, breakfasts and dinners in a hotel in Palermo. Also included are private bus transfers from port to hotel, coach excursions and a private guide.
Detailed information can be viewed on the website grimaldi-touroperator.com.
For information and reservations: telephone number 081/496444 and email address: touroperator@grimaldi.napoli.it