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Giardini Naxos
Alcantara
Greek Theatre & Mount
Etna
Lipari
Islands
Lipari Port
Agrigento Temples
Roman Villa Mosaics
Cefalu
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Taormina &
Discover Sicily Tour
Starting on Saturday
for 6 days/5 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 Bus 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
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.
€624.00 staying in a 3* Hotel, standard room
Supplements
(per person)
€35.00 for stays during August
€240.00 for upgrade to a 4* hotel
What is Included
• 6 day tour & hotel package
• 5 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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