Coastal Sights & the Gival Jewelry Factory
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Puerto
Taormina, Italy
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Nivel de actividad
Easy
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Tipo de excursión
Local Sightseeing,All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$79
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals included
Discover the enchanting Ionian Coast from Taormina to Catania, complete with citrus groves and the view of the summit of Mount Etna in the distance. The locals call this the Riviera of the Cyclops — a tribute to the Homeric myth. According to the legend, it was here that a Cyclops (a one-eyed giant) named Polyphemus, out of jealousy for his beloved Galatea, killed a young man called Acis. The compassionate gods then transformed Acis into the river that still bears his name.
You'll pass through Aci Castello and stop for photos at the Norman castle built in 1076 entirely of black lava.
At the end of this lovely sightseeing drive, it's time for some retail therapy at the Gival jewelry factory at Giarre. After a very warm welcome and a chance to relax with a cocktail, you'll tour the small workshop and view the individual masterpieces of gold, amber, shells and lava from Mt Etna. Pieces from this unique collection are available for purchase in the showroom.
Notes:
Terrain includes 30 steps at the Gival Factory.