Best of Taormina & Mt Etna
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Port
Taormina, Italy
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$219.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Taormina, perched 700 feet above the Bay of Naxos, was a famed resort even in Roman times. The poor Romans had to climb the hill, but you can take the elevator from the motorcoach parking to the city gates, where your walking tour begins.
Your guide will introduce you to Taormina’s delights including the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele and the bustling main street, lined with old mansions.
The highlight will be the Greco-Roman theatre, built in the 3rd century BC and still used for open-air concerts today. This stunning ancient theatre features superb acoustics and offers glorious views of Mt Etna and the bay.
Your visit includes approximately 30 minutes of free time to browse among the boutiques and cafés along Taormina’s stylish Corso Umberto. Returning to the coach, even if elevators are available, you may be required to use a flight of about 140 steps.
Mt Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, has erupted more than 130 times in recorded history. You’ll travel to Crateri Silvestri to enjoy views of the summit and the town of Catania, buried by an eruption more than 300 years ago.
Enjoy free time to walk around the crater. A lunch of traditional Sicilian cuisine is served at a restaurant nearby.
Notes:
Expect crowding in Taormina. Tour requires strenuous uphill walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, rough lava, cobblestones, inclines, and many steps. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Elevators are available to reach Taormina’s gates but, in the event of long lines, you may be required to climb approximately 140 steps. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day. Bring a sweater or jacket. Temperatures can drop dramatically at the summit. Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day. Mt Etna is an active volcano and erupts frequently; participate at your own risk.