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Explore Sicily’s warm beaches, charming villages and fascinating Greek and Roman ruins at a Mediterranean pace with the convenience of a single hotel stay in the popular resort town, Giardini-Naxos. Nicknamed the "crossroads of civilization," Sicily’s history was shaped by the Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Normans. Visit Taormina, a medieval hill town perched high above the Ionian Sea. See the largest active volcano in Europe, Mt. Etna. At the Archaeological Park in Siracusa, a guided visit unveils an impressive collection of antiquities.
Day 1: Overnight Flight Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean Islands, offers a wonderful climate, spectacular landscapes, historic towns, charming hilltop villages, and some of the finest archaeological sites in Europe. You will enjoy this spectacular destination with a relaxing single hotel stay. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Catania. Day 2: Taormina Area, Sicily - Tour Begins Your tour begins in the Taormina area, one of the most popular resort destinations in Sicily. Day 3: Taormina Taormina is symbolic of the splendor of Sicily. History and beauty abound in this small town perched high above the Ionian Sea. Join a local guide to explore the many treasures of the town, including the Greek Theatre, the Duomo and the public gardens. The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy strolling around the town or shopping in the local boutiques. Day 4: Day at Leisure or Optional Excursion* Spend your day at leisure absorbing the charms of the region. Or, perhaps you would prefer to join an optional excursion* to the city of Catania. Join a local expert and discover the sights of Sicily's second largest city, famous for its vibrant fish market. This evening your group gathers for dinner in the true Italian tradition. Sicily is world-renowned for its pizza and no trip here would be complete without a chance to sample some. Spend a fun evening tasting this perfect combination of dough, sauce and cheese while soaking in a panoramic view. Day 5: Mt. Etna Day 6: Caltagirone - Piazza Armerina This morning your journey will take you to Caltagirone, the capital of the Sicilian pottery industry. A visit to a local shop allows you to see first hand how these traditional crafts are produced. After enjoying lunch on your own, you will travel to the medieval town of Piazza Armerina, located in the beautiful Erei Mountains. A guided visit of nearby Villa Casale showcases an extraordinary collection of Roman mosaics that date to the 3rd century BC. Day 7: Day at Leisure or Optional Excursion A full day at leisure allows you to explore more of Sicily at your own pace. Perhaps you will enjoy a stroll along the local beaches or some last minute shopping. You may also wish to sign up for an unforgettable optional tour across Sicily to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, a famous UNESCO World Heritage site. Day 8: Siracusa Day 9: Taormina Area - Tour Ends Your tour of Sicily ends today.
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