Upcoming Study Tour in Partnership with Assorestauro

As of July 31, the tour is sold out, but there is a waiting list. 

Grand Tour 2027 in Sicily: The cradle of the Mediterranean history
Sunday, April 4 -Sunday, April 11, 2027

A journey through Sicily means travelling across more than 2,000 years of history, art, and architecture. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans have all left profound traces on this land, creating an extraordinary cultural heritage. This tour offers a unique perspective on these legacies, with particular attention to restoration, conservation and the architectural reading of monuments that bear witness to the rich cultural history of the Mediterranean. Join us and meet with Italian experts and learn techniques and strategies to apply to your work.

Preliminary Program 

(Subject to change due to conditions at active worksites and ongoing efforts to maximize your experience)

• Arrive at Punta Raisi Airport – Palermo
• Palermo and Monreale - Adaptive Reuse, Conservation of Historic Buildings, Conservation of Monumental Heritage, and Mosaic Restoration
• Cefalù and San Marco d'Alunzio – Preserving Historic Towns and Cultural Landscapes
• Taormina and Messina – Archeological Heritage and Structural Conservation
• Syracuse – Integrated Conservation of Multi-layered Heritage
• Catania – Restoration in Volcanic Environments
• Piazza Armerina & Return to Palermo - Archaeological Heritage Management and Conservation

A more detailed preliminary program is available here.

Cost

• $3,900 single occupancy (plus travel)
• $3,600 per person double occupancy (plus travel)

Payment schedule

• Payment is due in full by December 1, 2026.
• Payment can be split into two, with the first payment by October 1 and the second half by December 1.

Refund schedule

• If APT is notified by December 1, you will receive a full refund. To receive a refund on your payment, you must notify APT by email by December 1, that you do not plan to attend.
• If registrant cancels between December 2 and December 30, one half of total payment will be refunded.
• If registrant cancels after December 30, no refund will be issued.
• Regardless of notification date, if we are able to fill your space(s) from the waiting list (if there is one at that time), your payment will be refunded minus a $500 administrative fee.

If you have questions about the trip, please contact the APT team.