Anatoly began his career as a journalist in Kamchatsky Komsomolets in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia), he published his first notes in the naval newspaper Zalp (“Salvo”). That was followed by Vladivostok, Volgograd and Moscow where Anatoly was a correspondent of Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper. Also Anatoly worked in the spheres of advertising, publishing, PR and marketing, moreover, he was a part of Rossiyskaya Gazeta and ITAR-TASS’s teams.

Due to the profession of journalist, Anatoly visited more than 50 countries and nearly 300 cities. Only Australia and Antarctica still remain unexplored by him. He usually publishes reports accompanied by comments, however, Anatoly tries his hand at all genres, except for black and white photography. He’s been a member of the Journalists’ Union since 1981 and a member of the Union of Photographers of Russia since 2011. His personal blog: a-strunin.livejournal.com/

• After the registration you will enjoy a romantic evening tour of the old Trapani streets (optional).

Trapani is the extremity of Southern Europe, it is a city that has always been at the crossroads of several cultures. Trapani still offers architecture of different eras (from Muslim streets of IX century to Spanish neighborhoods of XVII century). We will be able to see the Palace of Giudecca and the Sanctuary of the Annunziata. Due to its location at the sea shore Trapani has always been an important commercial port, where salt and tuna had been sold. You can still visit the old saltworks. One should admire the city from the observation deck.

• Free day or a fishing & cooking lesson with dinner (optional). Fish dishes are in honor on the islands due to the long tradition of local residents. Well-known tuna fishery tonnara has centuries-old roots. Tourists rarely leave the island without canned tuna, there are more than two dozen varieties of tuna recipes on the island. Unfortunately, due to the mass extermination of tuna fishing in large quantities was banned. It is allowed to catch no more than one tuna per day, so we will have release the rest of the fish to let it spawn. Tuna fishing will be accompanied by a nice aperitif on the deck. After sharing the caught tuna with the crew your portion can be cooked in one of the coastal restaurants on the beach.

•   Picturesque views of the bays and beaches of Levanzo are indescribable. It is the smallest island of the archipelago, but very attractive. Levanzo seems almost uninhabited with its tiny village of Cala Dogana. It is a kind of a real storehouse of amazing natural attractions, exploring the island on foot gives a great pleasure. Levanzo is covered with hills, the highest is the Pizzo dei Monaco. Climbing the mountain of 278 meters high became a tradition among tourists. The summit of the rock offers an unforgettable panoramic view. There is only one settlement on the island, so it seems rather empty. Tourists can visit the old village whose way of life of has not changed for many years and archeological areas with the ruins of prehistoric buildings. Besides relaxing on the sea we suggest visiting the caves of Grotta del Genovese with rock paintings Paleolithic times.

•        You will be transferred to the airport, train station or hotel if you want to continue the holiday.

•        (OPTIONAL) — Sightseeing tour of Palermo and the surroundings. Palermo or Panormus in Greek means «the entire port» is surrounded by mountains and the sea. The city with a rich history was founded by the Phoenicians in the VIII BC; later Palermo was appointed the capital of Normans’ kingdom in the XII century. It is a city where east meets west. The Normans built mighty castles and cathedrals, the Byzantines decorated them with mosaics of gold, the Arabs added Arabic character and ornaments. The evidence of the long Spanish rule is the numerous churches of the Baroque period, covered with marble inlays and refined decoration of stucco. Each new ruler left an indelible mark in the history of the city. Montreale is a small town situated on the slopes of Mount Caputo on the height of 310 m above the sea level. It was the favorite place of the Norman kings. The city’s name comes from the Latin Mons regalis that means Royal Mountain. The city was built around Benedictine monastery, one of the parts of which is the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova. This valuable monument of architecture combines the styles of Norman, Arab and Byzantine masters. Decorated with wonderful mosaics of XII-XIII centuries its interior reflects the history of Christianity.

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For those who want to get close to the grotto a boat trip will be more convenient. We offer the optimal visiting of the island not only the land, but also by water, since it is the best way to explore the rocky coast of Ustica with a series of caves, coves and cliffs and the highest point of the island — Capo Falconara. Scuba diving is very popular on the island, it will give you the opportunity to enjoy the underwater flora and fauna. Then we will return to Palermo in the evening boat.