Walking in Eastern Sicily
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Volcanos, Greek theaters, stark mountains, gentle seas, fresh-caught fish, heady rich wines – Sicily has it all. Encompassing the most variety of any of Italy's regions, Sicily also evidences the most contradictions. There's something not quite European in the air – perhaps born upon the sirocco that often blows across the land. Or maybe it's the hint of Saracen pirate in the waiter at the cafe, the fisherman on the dock, the maid at the hotel. Whatever it is, you can't fail to be allured by the charm of Italy's most enchanting island.
Highlights
- Explore the towns of Taormina and Syracuse
- Walk on Mt. Etna, Europe's highest active volcano
- Visit some of the most remarkable ancient sites in Italy
- Enjoy great Sicilian cuisine
Itinerary Outline
Here is an outline of a suggested daily itinerary. You can shorten or lengthen this tour to fit your travel dates. Request a detailed itinerary using the contact form below:
- Day one: You are met upon arrival at Catania airport and transferred to Taormina. Following an orientation walk around town, you enjoy a boat ride along the coast to some of Taormina's sea-side grottos.
- Day two: You walk today along the continental divide between Africa and Europe. After lunch, you explore the majestic ruins of Taormina's Greek theater.
- Day three: Weather permitting, you visit the volcanic island of Vulcano, legendary home to the Roman god of fire. Afterwards, you visit the nearby island of Lipari.
- Day four: This morning's walk takes you to Mt. Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. In the afternoon, you explore some of the volcano's isolated villages.
- Day five: Moving further south brings you to the necropolis of Pantalica and Syracuse, where you walk among the archeological areas.
- Day six: Today you walk in the southernmost of all Italian reserves, the beautiful Vendicari nature reserve, a major resting place for migratory birds. Later, you visit the splendid baroque town of Noto.
- Day seven: Depending on your flight schedule, there is free time to visit the rest of Syracuse, followed by an included transfer to Catania airport.
What's Included
- 6 nights accommodation with en-suite facilities
- breakfast and dinner each day
- full-time, professional Tour Leader
- guided walks each day
- private tours hosted by local experts
- wine and specialty foods tastings
- paid entrance to all included activities
- all land transfers to and from tour area, and during tour
- all taxes and service charges at hotels and restaurants
- travel guidance for pre/post-tour activities
(Not included are airfare, wine and other beverages with alcohol, personal purchases such as laundry, phone calls, frigobar items etc., and anything not specifically included above.)
Pricing
We price this tour for the following categories of accommodation. We also tier-price based on the tour's final group size. You can keep your tour private to your own group or you can open your tour for other travelers to join, thereby taking advantage of our tier discounts. All prices are quoted per person in USD.
| accomm. level | 2-3 p | 4-5 p | 6+ p | sing. supp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| comfort | 2740 | 2190 | 1970 | 190 |
| select | 3180 | 2840 | 2590 | 330 |
| first class | 3950 | 3290 | 3070 | 530 |
Scheduling
You can schedule this tour to start on any day of the week, all year long. As with all our tours, you tell us the dates you would like to start your tour, allowing you the maximum in flexibility and convenience.
Check for open departures of this tour already scheduled by other travelers. Or schedule your own departure and open it for others travelers to join.
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