Taormina and Mt. Etna Catania

You will be met at the Catania port by your private driver and car or minivan. Your excursion begins with Taormina, built by the Greeks in the 3rd century B.C. and later taken over by the Romans. The centre piece of this charming town is the Greco Roman amphitheatre with its breath taking position overlooking the Bay of Naxos and the imposing Mt. Etna in the distance. Your tour of Taormina will also include a tour to the city centre with its main street, Corso Umberto lined with former mansions decorated with flower filled balconies. You will enjoy Taormina, a photographer's paradise!Then its off on a scenic drive through vineyards, citrus groves and villages towards Mt. Etna. This imposing volcano is Europe's largest and is still active. On the slopes of the Volcano, you will enjoy the panoramic view of Catania. The city was devastated by the Volcano 300 years ago. You will walk around the Crateri Silvestri, created by the lava flow of the 1983 eruption. These small craters are set amid barefields of gray lava that stretch for miles.After the tour you will be transferred back to your ship in Catania.

Inclusions

Private car or minivan

Local English speaking guide

Entrance fees to Taormina Greek Theatre

Does not include

Lunch

Items not specified

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.