Taormina Trip Overview
• Exclusive Private Excursions (customizable)
• Starting from Taormina (or Catania on demand)
• Private Tour ensures flexibility and personalized attention
• Comfortable transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes Minivan
• ETNA, SYRACUSE, ORTYGIA, CASTELMOLA
Sicily is full of archaeological wonders, splendid Baroque towns and ancient traditions. Its variety of excellent wines, ancient cellars and vineyards, Sicilian olive oil in addition to typical dishes and traditional foods makes this destination a special place. The central position of the island in the Mediterranean has for centuries made it the ideal place for the integration of Mediterranean culture.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Taormina, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Taormina, Province of Messina, Italy
• Exclusive Private Excursions (customizable)
• Starting from Taormina (or Catania on demand)
• Private Tour ensures flexibility and personalized attention
• Comfortable transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes Minivan
• ETNA, SYRACUSE, ORTYGIA, CASTELMOLA
Sicily is full of archaeological wonders, splendid Baroque towns and ancient traditions. Its variety of excellent wines, ancient cellars and vineyards, Sicilian olive oil in addition to typical dishes and traditional foods makes this destination a special place. The central position of the island in the Mediterranean has for centuries made it the ideal place for the integration of Mediterranean culture.
Itinerary
Day 1: Mount Etna & Godfather Movie Locations
Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
Meet your Driver Guide after breakfast and start a drive on board of a Luxury Mercedes Minivan towards ETNA the biggest and most active volcano of Europe. Reach the altitude of 6500 feet. Soak up the atmosphere of the volcano as you walk at the nearby Silvestri Craters. Possibility to reach 9800 feet by cable car. En route stop for a Wine Tasting at a local winery (optional) which is embedded in a charming and unique context. (If weather for Etna isn’t good, alternatively the program will include Catania & Cyclops Coast).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Savoca, Savoca, Province of Messina, Sicily
Drive to the small village SAVOCA, a delightful place built on two hills and with remnants of a castle. Stop for a lemon Granita at the famous corner bar Vitelli. Make our way to the church of St.Lucy, where Apollonia and Michael’s wedding was shot. There are also incredible views along the coastline from the belvedere.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Archeological Area in Syracuse & Old City Center in Ortygia
Stop At: Syracuse, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Departure with your Driver for SYRACUSE, the Greek capital of Sicily, lies in a splendid natural scenery enhanced by the light and beauty of its coast. The most ousted monument in the ancient city is the Theater. 138 meter in diameter and could house 15.000 spectators and more. Neapolis retains the Latomie, which are vast caves used for Ancient Greek building. The biggest of the Latomie del Paradiso, also called “Ear of Dionysius”. (Local Guide on request)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Island of Ortigia, Italy
ORTYGIA is the most illustrious ad fascinating district of Syracuse, and presents a coherent and harmonious medieval road network. Several buildings still retain the vestiges of a past. The most important centre in the district is the Cathedral Square, onto whose axis the most notable civil and religious buildings converge.
After a lunch break drive back to Taormina in the afternoon.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
