THE BOOK BOAT: NEW CRUISE ROUTE
After its successful series of voyages between the Italian port of Civitavecchia and Barcelona (this year in its 12th edition), Grimaldi shipping lines has launched a new literary cruise for book lovers with destinations Naples and Palermo.
During the voyage, between the 13th and 19th November 2024. participants can enjoy meeting a selection of well-known authors who will present their books, with live musical accompaniments.
The “A Ship of Books” event is part of the programme “Leggere Tutti” (Everyone Read), promoted by the publishing company Agro Editrice, with the collaboration of the Grimali line. It will not be, however, an exclusive bookworm event. Emphasis will also be on the gastronomical treats of the two cities, prepared by local top chefs and patisseries.
Time off shore is spent exploring the marvels of the two cities, accompanied by local guides and will include the splendid Norman Cappella Palatina, Monreale and Villa Niscemi in the Park La Favorita.
The second day contemplates visits to Bagheria with Villa Palagonia (the Villa of the “Monsters”), Villa Cattolica, seat of the Guttuso Museum, plus the famous wine cellar of Duca di Salaparuta at Casteldaccia, celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.
Naples offers a city tour of the city monuments and artistic marvels, including a visit to the Museum of Capodimonte.
The “Leggere Tutto” publishing house aims to encourage and promote reading, also in schools and public libraries. Previous cruises of “A Ship of Books “ included Erasmus students, teachers and school children among its passengers .
M. STENHOUSE
Info: +39.06.44254205 www.leggeretutti.it info@leggeretutti.it