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Giardini Naxos
Alcantara
Greek Theatre & Mount
Etna
Lipari
Islands
Lipari Port |
Taormina &
Discover Sicily Tour
Starting on Saturday
for
4 days/3 nights
Saturday
Arrive in in central Taormina and check-in to your hotel.
After hotel check-in
the rest of the day/evening is at your leisure. Explore central Taormina,
visit the Greek Theatre and quaint streets which are lined with small
boutiques and curiosity shops. You can also take a cable ride down to
the resort of Giardini Naxos which lies at the foot of Taormina.
Giardini Naxos has a pretty seafront and opportunities to have a swim or
stroll the around Yacht marina.
During the evening
take a walk into central Taormina and enjoy dinner at a local
restaurant. Sicilian cuisine is renowned to be one of the best in the
Mediterranean region. After dinner find the ideal spot and enjoy the
stunning views as far as Calabria and inland views of Mount Etna....the
scenery is simply breathtaking.
Sunday
Etna Valley &
Alcantara including exciting 4x4 Jeep
Depart 0800hrs/Return at 1630hrs
We
start our tour
with
a scenic drive to the slopes of Mount Etna. The enchanting landscape, fabulous
views, pretty villages are delightful as we make our way into the heart of Etna.
We will arrive at the
extraordinary Gole Dell’Alcantara (Alcantara Gorge)
which has some
beautiful rapids and waterfalls. Our next stop is the medieval town town of
Randazzo which is located on the Etna slopes.
Randazzo is situated on the slopes
of Mount Etna, miraculously spared by the volcano’s numerous eruptions
throughout the centuries. We will visit the old city centre, you will notice how
blackish the streets are as they are paved with lava... Our visit includes the
Cathedral of Santa Maria and on a Sunday you can also enjoy the ambience of a
typical local market. You will have free time to visit the market and enjoy a
local lunch. In the afternoon we proceed with our tour of Mount Etna and we
start our drive up
the mountain, en route through picturesque villages and an ever changing
landscapes. The lower slopes are extremely fertile with groves of oranges,
lemons and other Mediterranean flora and of course vines which produce Sicily's
best wines. We go through forests of chestnut trees which gradually give way to
oak, beech, birch and pine. We
will drive across fascinating land scenes including the old lava fields and
volcanic trails, admire the stunning views and
superb
panorama of the Ionic Sea.
Our tour will reach a
peak of 1800 metres above sea level when we reach 'Etna North Refuge'.
Monday
Tour
to Siracusa
Depart 0730hrs/Return 1800hrs
Today our tour will visit Siracusa which
is located in the
south-east corner of the island. It was
once the most powerful
Greek colony in Sicily, founded by the Corinhtian Greeks in 734B.C.
and was a very powerful city-state and the biggest rival to Athens!
Upon
arrival, we will visit of the archaeological area which includes
the marvellous Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionisios (type of large
cave), a Roman Amphitheatre, Latomie (stone-quarries) and many other
ancient monuments. In the afternoon we proceed to the old part of
the city and the small ancient island of Ortiyga. There are many
historical landmarks in Ortiyga and we include stops at the
cathedral and also the Arethusa's fountain. During your free time
you can visit the port area and enjoy a local lunch in one the local
restaurants or trattorias. Our tour will return back to Taormina via
the eastern route which passes Catania.
Tuesday
Breakfast at hotel and check-out.
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Prices & Availability
This tour is available from mid April to mid October. Prices are person,
based on 2 adults sharing.
€369.00 staying in a 3* Hotel, standard room
Supplements
(per person)
€21.00 for stays during August
€144.00 for upgrade to a 4* hotel
What is Included
• 4 day tour & hotel package
• 3 hotel nights on bed & breakfast
• Coach Transport
• Tour Leader (English, German &
• Italian Languages)
• Local Guide at historical sites
Not Included
• Entrance fees (paid locally)
• Lunch during tours
• Arrival & Departure transfers
Other Optional Extras
Arrival & Departure Transfers
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Single Travellers/Supplements
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