Sicily Discovery - 5days/4nights

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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 volca...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy your Hike at Mt Etna and be amaized by the view from the top
    • Stay 4 nights in Catania, one of Italy's most important cultural, artistic and political centres
    • Taste the local products
    • Take a stroll through the narrow streets of Taormina
    • Visit the Baroque town of Noto
    • Relax on the Sicilian coast on one of the many beautiful beaches

What's this trip about?

    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

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 to 49 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCatania
End CityCatania

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Mount Etna
  • Sicily

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Local tranport
    • 4 nights accommodation in Catania
    • Orientation walk of the city
    • Return tickets to Siracusa and Noto
    • Excursion to Mt. Etna & Taormina
    • Welcome dinner
    • Welcome pack
    • Italy on a Budget trip leader

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Itinerary

Travel Map

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 th...

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...

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 hi...

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.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $595
Price per day$119
Last Updated: 9/2/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights. Meet us at the hostel and we will start from there. If you arrive a day earlier or wants to stay a day longer, let us know and we can organise the accommodation for you.
    • City taxes. Starting from next April 1st 2012 all clients staying in any hotels/ hostels / campsites in Italy have to pay a city tax. The fee is COMPULSORY and MUST be paid DIRECTLY in hotel. In general is between $1.20 and $3.60 per person per night.
    • Food and Drinks where not specified however our guides will always have great recommendations about local and affordable restaurants for delicious meals.
    • Entry tickets to museums and monuments which are not included in our walking tours.

Accommodation

,Hostels & Budget hotels in the centre of Catania
Cancellation policy

Short breaks and holiday adventures:

The short breaks and the holiday adventures includes several services from accommodation, transport, assistance, tours, ec.. The cancellation policy of these products are not the same of the day tours.

Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Travel on a Budget to info@italyonabudgettours.com. Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:

30 days or more prior to departure:   0% of the tour fare

29 – 20 days: 30% of the tour fare

20 – 16 days: 50% of the tour fare

15 – 0   days: 100% of the tour fare

For online bookings, the refund will be authorized and the money will be refunded directly back in the card used to book in 5 working days. For the bookings made with Travel on a Budget directly either by bank transfer or credit card, a 7% processing fee will be applied on top of the percentage above. No refunds will be made in respect of any unused portion of a ticket or partially completed trip.

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Age Requirements
18 to 49 years
Additional Information

Flights are not included in this trip. This tour meets on Wednesday at 3:00pm directly at the accommodation provided by us on the tour program sent before the trip. If you would like to arrive on Friday please contact info@italyonabudgettours.com.

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