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Giardini Naxos
Lipari Port
Vulcano Baths
Monreale
Greek Theatre & Etna |
Taormina &
Discover Sicily Tour
Starting on Thursday
for
4 days/3 nights
Thursday
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.
Friday
Tour to Lipari & Vulcano
Depart 0700hrs/Return 1900hrs
We depart Taormina heading
north towards the coastal town of Milazzo. Here will board our private boat for
the start of our very interesting cruise tour to the Aeolian Islands of Lipari
and Vulcano. Our first visit is to Lipari, named after the mythical king 'Lipara'.
On arrival you will have free time to visit the old city centre and port area.
We return to our boat and continue along the coast. This is the ideal way
to explore this island many coastal attractions including the 'Forgia Vechia',
bed of obsidian. The unique colours of the sea bed and White Sandy beaches are
beautiful. Our tour escort will point other interesting sites en route including
the Faraglioni, Papa
Giovanni's rock and the Grotta degli Angeli. We arrive early afternoon to the
island of Vulcano. The island has five vulcanos - Punta Luccia, Serri di Lentia,
Piano, Gran Cratere and Vulcanello. During our visit of Vulcano you will
have fee time for exploring and lunch. During your visit you may also want to
bathe in the warm sulphurous muddy sea (not advisable for children under the age
of 13, pregnant women and for those suffering from asthma), particularly good
for suffers of rheumatic pains. On your return to the boat we settle down for
the final part of this fascinating island tour which continues along the coast
of Vulcano, visiting the Grotto del Cavello and Piscena di Venere before
returning back to the Sicilian coastal town of Milazzo.
Saturday
Tour to Etna
Depart 0830hrs/Return 1600hrs
We set off for what is probably Sicily's most famous attraction, ETNA - the
highest active volcano in Europe.
The drive up the Mount
Etna mountain slopes takes us through picturesque villages and an ever changing
landscapes. The lower slopes of the volcano 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 1900 metres above sea level when we reach 'Etna Refuge'. You will have
free time to explore the area and for lunch during our stop here before
returning back to Taormina.
Sunday
Breakfast at hotel and check-out |
Prices & Availability
This tour is available from April to October. Prices are person,
based on 2 adults sharing.
€371.00 staying in a 3* Hotel
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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