One Day Fully Guided Excursion - Pozzallo, Taormina & Mt. Etna

Visiting Pozzallo, Taormina & Mt. Etna. Highlights & Inclusions:

• Arrival at POZZALLO, a typical Sicilian fishing village gradually regaining its role as the main port of the Provincia di Ragusa. The imposing Cabrera Tower is a XIV century silo.

• Departure in air-conditioned luxury coaches, accompanied by guides.

• The first stop will be in the town of Pozzallo, for coffee and fresh pastries for breakfast. (Not included in the price). An ideal way to start the day’s journey with typical Sicilian delicacies.

• Departure for Toarmina, on the way we pass NOTO, the baroque capital of Sicily, SIRCAUSA, with its world renowned Greek and Roman monuments and CATANIA, the upcoming commercial city.

• TAORMINA: Free time at Taormina centre to enjoy the unique panoramic view overlooking Giardini Naxos, a former Greek colony, now an international yachting centre. Time for lunch (not included in the price.)

• MOUNT ETNA: From the SILVESTRI CRATER, at 2000 meters, we have a panoramic view of this vast base of ETNA and the effects of the most recent eruptions. Souvenir shopping.

• Our return journey to Pozzallo takes us across the Iblei Mountain range and over two of the most spectacular bridges in Europe with a bird’s eye view of the baroque City of MODICA, a gem of baroque architecture.

• Departure by High Speed Catamaran at 21:30 hrs for Malta.

• Local Transport Malta (Hotel/Harbour/Hotel) only Lm3.00 extra. Children under 4 years FREE of charge.

• Children under 4 yrs FREE of charge, to pay local transport only.

• Children 4 years till 15 years 50% discount on excursion fare.

Taormina: Sicily’s prime tourist resort was discovered by the British aristocracy in the mid 1800’s. Facing Etna and the blue Mediterranean, this peaceful panoramic resort, 206m above sea level as colonized by the Greeks who built a theatre in the Hellenic period – 3 B.C. The present Teatro Greco, altered by the Romans, is the venue for classical plays every summer. The main street, the elegant Corso Umberto, with its cafés, restaurants and boutiques is a bustle of nationalities.

Mt Etna: The largest and most active volcano in Europe. The climb to the crater takes us through picturesque villages and an ever changing landscape. The lower slopes of the volcano are extremely fertile with groves of oranges, lemons and other Mediterranean flora and of course vines which produce Sicily‘s best wines. We go through forests of chestnut trees which gradually give way to oak, beech, birch and pine.

Months of Operation: April till October

One Day Fully Guided Excursion - Pozzallo, Catania, Mt. Etna & Modica

Visiting Pozzallo, Catania, Mt. Etna & Modica. Highlights & Inclusions:

• Arrival at POZZALLO, a typical Sicilian fishing village gradually regaining its role as the main port of the Provincia di Ragusa. The imposing Cabrera Tower is a XIV century silo.

• Departure in air-conditioned luxury coaches, accompanied by guides.

• The first stop will be in the twon of Pozzallo, for coffee and fresh pastries for breakfast. (Not included in price). An ideal way to start the day’s journey with typical Sicilian delicacies.

• Departure to Catania, on the way we pass NOTO, the baroque capital of Sicily, SIRCAUSA, with its world renowned Greek and Roman monuments. Lunch is not included in the price.

• MT. ETNA. A scenic drive takes us to the SILVESTRI CRATER, and the RIFUGIO SAPIENZA 2,000 meters up. Time for souvenir shopping or just relaxix with a panoramic view of the vast base of Etna and the effects of the more recent eruptions.

• *You have the opportunity to take a cable car ride, (€23.00), for a further 500 meters, where you can have a snack, and if you wish something typically Sicilian.

• *The more adventurous can further take a 4X4 drive (€20.00), after using the cable car, to reach the summit at 2,900 meters.

• Departure for MODICA, crossing the Iblei Mountain range. A guided tour of the city with free time to take a stroll down il Corso and sample some excellent cioccolata Modicano on the way.

• Departure to POZZALLO. We cross two of the most spectacular bridges in Europe, with a bird’s eye view of MODICA, ALTA and BASSA hanging on the mountain side down the valley.

• Departure by High Speed Catamaran at 21:30hrs for Malta.

• Local Transport Malta (Hotel/Harbour/Hotel) only Lm3.00 extra

• Children under 4 years FREE of charge

• Children 4 years till 15 years 50% discount on excursion fare. *Cable car and 4X4 vehicle are subject to weather conditions and are not recommended for wheelchair bound passengers, or passengers having heart and/or blood circulation medical conditions. The prices are subject to change without notice.

CATANIA: Catania has both a history and a very active present. This is the second largest city in Sicily although many will argue it is the first. A short stop in Piazza del Duomo, surrounded on all sides by baroque monuments and the central lava Fontana bustling Via Etnea will prove the point. Shops of every description an impressive outdoor market and a food market that can only be in Sicily, are all within minutes of each other. Enough time for lunch, you are spoilt for choice.

MODICA: This proud, prosperous and ancient citry is one of Sicily’s baroque gems. The main street, “Il Corso”, is a typical Italian meeting place with cafes and majestic buildings. The church of San Giorgio is an impressive monument, built after the earthquake of 1693, surrounded by a flight of 250 steps to further enhance the scenic beauty of its fine façade.

Months of Operation: April till October

One Day Fully Guided Excursion - Pozzallo, Mt. Etna & Modica

Visiting Pozzallo, Mt. Etna & Modica. Highlights & Inclusions:

• Arrival at Pozzallo - a typical Sicilian fishing village.

• Met by fully air-conditioned luxury coaches, accompanied by guides.

• Excursion starts by crossing the second and third highest bridges in Europe which pass over the Baroque town of Modica. Then onto the Iblei Mountain Range with a view of the quaint villages among canyons

• Time for refreshments and photos.

• Drive up to Sylvester Craters of Mt. Etna having time for lunch (not included in the price) and souvenir shopping.

• Depart Mt. Etna for the baroque city of Modica to enjoy some free time in the city centre.

• Depart Modica for Pozzallo, with a running commentary by the guide.

• Depart for Malta by high speed catamaran at 19:00hrs

• Optional - Transport in Malta (hotel / harbour / hotel) only Lm3.00 extra (VAT included).

• Children under 4 yrs FREE OF CHARGE.

Months of Operation: November till March