Sicily's East Coast in Depth
Overview
Highlights
- Many parts of Catania are a hive with activity, and none more so than its renowned fish market. Stroll through the bustle and chaos, stopping by some local street vendors for a fresh and tasty snack.
- Experience the mighty Mt Etna up close and personal on a private tour to its summit area. You’ll travel by cable car and 4x4 Unimog, plus have the chance to head deep into a lava cave!
- Join two sisters on their traditional felucca boat as you learn about a more traditional way of swordfish fishing in Messina. Part of a fish cooperative, these women will provide all the nautical know-how.
- Take the train to the ancient town of Siracusa (Syracuse) and stroll the historic streets with your leader. You’ll also have the chance to see the cavea of Siracusa’s Greek Theatre in all its open-air splendour.
- So much to see in Sicily calls for time to choose your own adventure. With plenty of free time included in Catania, Siracusa and Taormina, you’ll be seeing the things that matter to you.
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Trip includes
- Catania - Fish Market Visit & Snack
- Catania - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Mt Etna - Cable Car & Truck to Mt Etna's Summit
- Mt Etna - Day Trip with Vulcanological Guide
- Mt Etna - Lava Caves Exploration
- Siracusa - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Siracusa - Day Trip by Local Train
- Siracusa - Greek Theatre Archaeological Site Visit
- Taormina - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Messina - Boat Trip & Sustainable Fishing Experience with Lunch
Itinerary
Benvenuto! Welcome to the atmospheric and lively city of Catania, on Sicily’s southeast coast. With no activities planned for today, you’re free to arrive at any time. Keep in mind that there’s a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you’ll meet your leader and fellow travell...
Get exploring in Catania this morning with a guided city tour. You’ll pass some of the highlights of the city, and stop by the bustling fish market for a fresh snack to keep you going. Getting your bearings in a city like this is super important from the outset, so yo...
See that thing looming on the horizon to your northwest? That’s Mt Etna, and you’re going to get up close and personal with Europe’s largest active volcano today. Your group will reach up to 3000 metres above sea level as you climb to the summit area by cable car and ...
This morning, board a regional train to Siracusa (Syracuse), where you’ll have the day to explore the streets of this ancient city. On arrival, join your group leader for an orientation walk around the Old Town, passing crumbling facades, secret courtyards and a whole...
Yesterday, you headed south along the Sicilian coast. Today, it’s time to head north! Transfer to Ganzirri – a fishing village closest to the Italian mainland – for a unique fishing experience. You’ll meet with two sisters who have founded a sustainable fish cooperati...
With no activities planned for today, you are free to leave your accommodation in Catania any time after breakfast. That doesn’t mean your adventure has to come to an end! If you would like to spend more time in Sicily, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).
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