REGULAR TOURS IN CATANIA ** MULTI LANGUAGE TOURS ** Rates per person valid from 01 April 2018 to 31 October 2018 INDEX EXCURSIONS - Etna Nature & Flavors - Etna & Taormina - Etna Sunset - Taormina, Giardini di Naxos & Castemola - Siracusa, Ortigia & Noto
The first stop will be the Sapienza Refuge (1.986 mt), where we will explore the last eruptions and the old Silvestri Craters. Then we will trek through a Nature Path of Etna Park and will enjoy the breathtaking view over the Bove Valley. The excursion will continue with the visit of a lava cave and the last stop will be Zafferana, where we will visit one of the most famous organic farms for a delicious sampling of typical products such as honey, wine, etc. We will return to the Hotel in the early afternoon. Arrival at Rifugio Sapienza: Visit of Crateri Silvestri (1892) - Trekking through natural path of Parco dell'etna with view on Bove Valley - Visit of a lava cave with helmets and lamps - Sampling of typical products in a biological farm. Every Day at 08.30 a.m. **Clients need to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to Euro: 64,00 per adult Euro: 52,00 children 3-12 years Entrance Fees and Lunch not included. ETNA NATURE & FLAVORS (6 h) Kit for visiting the Cave Tasting of typical products
ETNA & TAORMINA (9 h) Our excursion will begin with a walk through nature to discover the most beautiful places of Etna. The first stop will be the Rifugio Sapienza (1.986 mt) where it will be possible to enjoy a walk amongst the old Silvestri craters of the eruption of 1892. The excursion will continue with the visit of a cave of lava flow, formed in 1792. Then we will stop in Zafferana Etnea, where we will visit one of the most famous organic farms for a delicious sampling of typical products such as honey, wine, etc. After the tasting, we will move to Taormina, but first we will stop at the wonderful Isola Bella, a Wildlife Reserve considered the pearl of the Ionian sea for its natural beauty, connected to the mainland by a thin strip of sand. From here it is possible to admire the bay, and the promontories of Capo S. Andrea, that hosts the renowned Grotta Azzurra (The Blue Cave), and of Capo Taormina. It is possible to bathe in these marvelous crystal clear waters. For lunchtime everyone is free. After lunch (not included) we will visit the pictur-esque town of Taormina. Along the main road of this town, Corso Umberto, with the Messina Gate below and the Catania Gate on the mountain side, we will admire the most important monuments: Palazzo Corvaja (The Corvaja Palace) (Museum of Arts and Folk Traditions*), the Teatro Antico* (The Old Thea-tre),Piazza IX Aprile, the Torre dell orologio (The Clock Tower), the Cattedrale Fortezza (The Fortress Cathedral), thebadia Vecchia (The Old Abbey), and the Palazzo Duca di Santo Stefano (TheDuke of Saint Stephen Palace), and much more. It will also be possible to go shopping in the exclusive shops among the shops selling handicrafts. Every Day at 08.30 a.m. Euro: 92,00 per adult Euro: 70,00 children 3-12 years *Entrance Fees and Lunch not included. Kit for visiting the Cave Tasting of typical products
The first stop will be Zafferana Etnea, a little town important for its honey production, where we will visit one of the most famous organic farms for a delicious sampling of typical products such as honey, wine, etc.; then we will visit a lava cave using helmets and lamps. Trekking through one of the following Nature Paths of Etna Park. Finally we will stop at the Sapienza Refuge (1.986 mt) for a pleasant walk around lava flows of the last eruptions and the ancient Silvestri craters (inactive) dating to the eruption of 1892. From there you will have the chance to enjoy a wonderful breathtaking sunset. We will return to the Hotel in the evening. ETNA SUNSET (6h) Every Day at 03.30 pm. (AVAILABLE from 01 st April to 15 th September 2018) Euro: 64,00 per adult Euro: 52,00 children 3-12 years Entrance Fees and Lunch not included. Kit for visiting the Cave Tasting of typical products
TAORMINA, GIARDINI NAXOS & CASTELMOLA (5h) Our tour will begin by visitng the fishing town of Giardini Naxos, the first greek colony in Sicily, founded in 734 b.c. After driving along the seafront and enjoying the beautiful Naxos bay, we will then move towards Taormina, but first we will stop at the wonderful Isola Bella, a Wildlife Reserve considered the pearl of the Ionian for its natural beauty, connected to the mainland by a thin strip of sand. From here it is possible to admire the bay, and the promontories of Capo S. Andrea, that hosts the renowned Grotta Azzurra (The Blue Cave), and of Capo Taormina. It is possible to bathe in these marvelous crystal clear waters. The last part of the excursion will be dedicated for visiting the picturesque town of Taormina. Along the main road of this town, Corso Umberto, with the Messina Gate below and the Catania Gate on the mountain side, we will admire the most important monuments: Palazzo Corvaja (The Corvaja Palace), (Museum of Arts and Folk Traditions*), the Teatro Antico* (The Old Theatre), Piazza IX Aprile, the Torre dell orologio (The ClockTower), the Cattedrale Fortezza (The Fortress Cathedral), the Badia Vecchia (The Old Abbey), and the Palazzo Duca di Santo Stefano (The Duke of Saint Stephen Palace), and much more. Every Monday and Thursday at 08.30 a.m. Euro: 64,00 per adult Euro: 47,00 children 3-12 years *Entrance Fees and Lunch not included.
The excursion will start with the visit to the Archaeological park of Neapolis (from Greek new city ) that hosts the majority of classical monuments of Greek and Roman Syracuse. It s the most representative area of ancient Greek city, with large green spaces where walking through an old Roman street, you can get many important archaeological monuments: the Greek theatre used for classical performances, Roman amphitheatre, the Latomie with the Ear of Dyonisius and Cordary s cave, the Ara of Ierone and The Church of San Nicolò ai Cordari. Then, we will visit the Ortygia Island, the heart of Syracuse, and among Greek temples, Christian churches, Arabian Streets, important old palaces, we will visit The Arethusa Source and the Duomo square, (with its irregular shape, is surrounded by some beautiful baroque palaces, the Beneventano del Bosco Palace, the Senate Palace and the Saint Lucia church). After lunch (that is not included), the tour continues by visiting Noto, a unique town for its Sicilian Baroque style, which was declared to be a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The town of Noto is a true "open air museum", where it will be possible to enjoy the walk along the main street, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and admire the many palaces. SIRACUSA, ORTIGIA & NOTO (9 h) Every Tuesday and Saturday at 08.30 a.m. Euro: 90,00 per adult Euro: 65,00 children 3-12 years Entrance Fees, Local Guide in Syracuse and Lunch not included. Shuttle Bus (return) Multilingual assistance Entry to Archaeological park of Neapolis
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