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Giardini Naxos
Alcantara
Greek Theatre & Mount
Etna
Lipari
Islands
Lipari Port
Agrigento Temples
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Discover Sicily Tour
Starting on
Saturday for 5
days
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
Tour to Agrigento &
Piazza Armerina
Depart 0630hrs/Return 1930hrs
This
tour will take us through central Sicily and on to the west coast,
across the vast countryside which will enable us to enjoy a great
variety of sceneries. Our first stop includes a visit to Agrigento.
Agrigento his home to the magnificent Valley of the Temples which
date back to 6th century B.C. We will visit
the temples of
Juno, Concordia, Hercules, Olympian Zeus, Castor and Pollux.
These temples
represent the most impressive and beautiful examples of Greek
Civilization in Sicily. After our visit to Valley of the Temples you
will have free time for lunch. Our afternoon tour will continue into
the very heart of Sicily and the typical town of Piazza Armerina.
Located a few minutes from the old town of Piazza Armerina is the
Roman Villa of Casale. This ancient Villa which was part of a larger
settlement is surrounded by beautiful hills and is nestled at the
top of a valley, protected by the rising hills surrounding it. The
Villa which dates back to the 3rd & 4th century A.D. offers 3500
square metres of magnificent mosaic flooring. Parts of the building
have been preserved and restored and you can get a very good idea of
what this magnificent Villa used to look like. You will have free
time to admire the Villa and surroundings before we return back to
our coach. At this stage our tour comes to an end and we make our
way back to Taormina.
Wednesday
Tour to Palermo & Cefalu
Depart 0600hrs/Return 1900hrs
This tour will cross from the eastern coast to the north/north west of the
island. We head towards the thriving city of Palermo. In Palermo
you will
discover the most
important Arab-Norman monuments such as
Piazza Bellini & Piazza Pretoria,
Martorana Church, the cathedral and at the very heart of the city the "Quattro Canti",
the four corners, a quartet of baroque palaces reminiscent of the
Spanish rule dating back to 1560. You will also have free time at
"Il Capo", a colourful local market.
Option. For those that prefer to visit the Cathedral Monreale this
will be offered to you as optional self visit. Transport to/from
Monreale is additional.
In the
afternoon the tour proceeds to Cefelu. This charming coastal town is
located on the northern coast of Sicily, half way between the eastern tip of
Messina and to the west of Sicily, Trapani.
During our stop here you can visit the Norman Cathedral, which is rich of
byzantine mosaics. After you may want to wander around the narrow streets,
quaint alleys which are filled with small shops or just enjoy the scenery and
the beach area. We depart for Taormina late afternoon.
Thursday
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.
Friday
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.
€493.00 staying in a 3* Hotel, standard room.
Supplements
(per person)
€28.00 for stays during August
€192.00 for upgrade to a 4* hotel
Tour Details
What is Included:
• 5 day tour
• Coach Transport
• Tour Leader (English, German &
• Italian Languages)
• Local Guide at historical sites
• Departures
from central coach park in • Taormina
Not Included:
• Entrance fees (paid locally)
• Lunch during tours
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