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Views from
the Greek Theatre
Spectacular Scenery
Ear of
Dionysius
Famous steps in Caltagirone
Mosaics at the Roman Villa |
Day One
Pozzallo, Mount Etna and Taormina
Our
excursion takes the eastern route passing Noto, Syracusa and Catania en
route before arriving to Taormina.
Taormina is
a peaceful small medieval town,
built on a mountain side and located 2006m above sea level. Here you will
have free time to enjoy the quaint streets lined with curiosity shops,
boutiques and local tavernas. The Greek Theatre
(€6.00 per person)
is also worth visiting
even if it just to enjoy the views from the unique location. You will also
have ample time for lunch before we depart (lunch is not included).
The tour then departs for
Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna.
The
drive up the Mount Etna mountain slopes takes us through picturesque
villages and an ever changing landscape. 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. During our tour of Mount Etna we visit the
Sylvester Craters.
Our
return takes us across the Iblei Mountain Range and over two of the most
spectacular bridges in Europe, with a wonderful view of the baroque city
of Modica.
We end our
tour back in Pozzallo where you check-in to the Conte di Cabrera for you
overnight stay, dinner is included.
Day Two
Noto, Syracusa, Catania
After breakfast, check-out of your hotel.
Meet your driver who will be with for the next two days.
We first visit the town of Noto which
is on our way to Syracusa.
We stop in the city centre for a look at the Duomo and a photo opportunity.
Our tour
continues to Syracusa. Syracusa, was once one of the most
powerful Greek colonies outside of Greece. Upon arrival, we will first visit the
old part of the city known as Orthygia Island. After a short visit to the old
part you can enjoy lunch is a local taverna/restaurant (additional cost). After
lunch our tour continues with a visit to the archaeological park (€6.00 per
person) which includes the marvellous Greek theatre, the Ear of Dionisios (type
of large cave), a Roman amphitheatre and Latomie (stone-quarries).
Our tour comes to an end in
Catania where we will check-in to our hotel for overnight stay. Your evening is
at leisure.
Day Three
Catania, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone, Modica, Pozzallo
After breakfast, check-out of your hotel. Your driver will pick-up for a full day of sightseeing.
Today you
will be visiting two very interesting places, our first stop will be in Piazza
Armerina.
Our drive
will take us
through beautiful scenery until we reach the Roman Villa (3rd, 4rth century
A.D.) at Casale (€6.00 per person)
with its
3.500 square metres of mosaic flooring giving an insight into the Roman way of
living. After
our visit to the Roman Villa you will have free time for some lunch.
Our next stop
is Caltagirone, renowned for its
ceramic ware and its impressive flight of 142 steps known as Scala S.Maria
del Monte and all decorated with local and coloured maiolica tiles. After
viewing the workmanship you will have some free time for shopping. Our journey
back towards Pozzallo will take us via the baroque city of Modica. If time
allows we will also stop here.
The main street or "Corso", with it's mixture of magnificent buildings, modern
shops and al fresco cafes, it is a thriving town centre.
Our tour comes to an end in
Pozzallo for our departure back to Malta.
On arrival at
Valletta port you will be met by our driver for a transfer to your hotel.
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What is Included
•
3 day package
•
2 hotel nights on bed & breakfast, 1
•
diner
included at Conti di Cabrera
• Catamaran Malta/Sicily/Malta
• Full day group tour Pozzallo, Mount
•
Etna and Taormina
• Full day private tour Noto, Syracusa,
•
Piazza
Armerina
and Caltagirone
• Hotel/Port/Hotel Transfers
Not
Included
• Port Tax (see below)
• Entrance fees, paid direct
Prices
Prices
are per person based on the number of people sharing the tour.
!Note.
The tour on day one is a shared group tour. Tours on day two and day three
are private tours with your own transport and driver.
2
sharing the tour €699 per person
3 sharing the tour €576 per person
4 sharing the tour €529 per person
5 sharing the tour €487 per person
6 sharing the tour €470 per person
Single Supplement add €42
Port
Tax/Levy add €25 per person
Seasonal Supplements
Are per person and apply if you travel between the following dates:
€18 between 9th Jun and 20th Jul
€35 between 21st Jul and 3rd Aug
€58 between 4th Aug and 17th Aug
€35 between 18th Aug and 7th Sep
€18 between 8th Sep and 26th Oct
!Accommodation on this tour is 3 star. Standards and
star ratings differ in each country and ratings are for guidance purpose
only. Other hotels of the same category and standard may be used.
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