Compare Sicily Discovery - 5days/4nights by Italy on Budget Tours
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5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 595 |
| Price Per Day | $ 119 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
5 days to discover and explore the most famous towns of eastern sicily including catania & taormina, hike the active mt. etna and relax at the beach. this is the perfect getaway to sicily to visit the best of sicily in a short time. Let's discover the Europe's highest active volcano with our expert guide who will lead you to discover the fascinating volcanic phenomena, walking through ancient woods, on eccentric craters and unique lava formations |
Day 1: Catania
Welcome to Sicily, welcome to Catania! In the afternoon you will meet your Italy on a Budget tour leader and fellow travelling companions at the reception of the accommodation where your tour leader will give you a briefing on what lies ahead on your tour. We will then proceed with an orientation walk of the city passing by the city's wide central square, Piazza del Duomo, the Fontana dell'Elefante statue, the richly decorated Catania Cathedral and the Pescheria, a weekday fish market surrounded by seafood restaurants. In the evening we will enjoy a traditional dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 2: mt. Etna & taormina
Let's discover the Europe's highest active volcano with our expert guide who will lead you to discover the fascinating volcanic phenomena, walking through ancient woods, on eccentric craters and unique lava formations. During the the trekking route you will be able to admire from various points, the summit craters standing in the distance.
Continue the trip towards Taormina a hilltop town on the east coast of Sicily.The town is known for the Teatro Antico di Taormina, an ancient Greco-Roman theater still used today. Near the theater, cliffs drop to the sea forming coves with sandy beaches. A narrow stretch of sand connects the mainland to Isola Bella, a tiny island and nature reserve.
Day 3: free day, beach day.
Spend the day in complete relax to walk around Catania a city rich of culture and history, hosting many museums, restaurants, churches, parks and theatres or head down to the closest sandy beach to relax and enjoy the crystal sea of Sicily.
Day 4: Siracusa & Noto
Early start to head to Siracusa, 2,700 years old city rich of Greek history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture, and also known as the birthplace of the preeminent mathematician and engineer Archimedes. Your guide will take you for an orientation walk through the historical centre and the the islet of Ortigia the heart of the city of Syracuse. Here you will admire the architectural beauties of different historical periods: from the first prehistoric settlements, through the numerous remains of ancient Greek Byzantine and Norman.
In the afternoon we will continue towards Noto, 32 kilometres outhwest of the city of Syracuse, famous for its fine buildings of the early 18th century, many of which are considered to be among the finest examples of Sicilian baroque style. We will return back to Catania in the evening
Day 5: Bye Bye Catania
It is time to say good bye and continue to your new destination. Check out time is by 10am but you are more than welcome to store your bags in the accommodation and spend some extra time in Catania.
