SUNDAY: TAORMINA AREA
- Arrival at Catania Airport. After collecting your luggage, group transfer to the hotel. No activities are scheduled for this day; rooms will be available after 2:00 PM and you will be able to enjoy the city. The program will be available at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
MONDAY: ETNA (INCLUDED) & TAORMINA WALKING TOUR (AFTERNOON - OPTIONAL min. 10 pax)
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Breakfast at the hotel and departure with the guide to Etna, the highest peak in Sicily and the most active volcano in Europe. The area surrounding the volcano forms the "Etna Park," one of the largest protected areas in Italy. You will be amazed by the great variety of vegetation and landscapes encountered along the way before reaching the "Silvestri Craters" (approximately 1,900 m). From here, you will have the optional excursion by jeep and cable car (extra cost). After tasting some local Sicilian specialties, return to the hotel.
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Optional excursion: TAORMINA WALKING TOUR. On foot, you will discover the exceptional city of Taormina, hearing stories about the history and evolution of Sicilian culture. You will pass by beautiful ancient buildings, including the 15th-century Palazzo Corvaja and an ancient Greco-Roman theater, the second largest classical theater in Sicily (entrance not included). You will explore the medieval part of the city with its narrow alleys and old shops. Dinner and overnight stay.
TUESDAY: SYRACUSE (INCLUDED)
- Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Syracuse, one of the island's most interesting archaeological sites with its Archaeological Park (extra cost), the Roman Amphitheater, the Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius, the Cordari Cave, and the Island of Ortigia, the oldest part of the city with its splendid cathedral. Return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
WEDNESDAY: TAORMINA COAST TO COAST BY BOAT (OPTIONAL) & GODFATHER TOUR (INCLUDED)
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Breakfast at the hotel. This day is free to relax and explore the city, take a swim at the beach, or join an optional boat excursion "TAORMINA COAST TO COAST BY BOAT" (*). On this tour, you will discover the natural beauty of the Giardini/Naxos – Taormina coast. The meeting point will be at Giardini Naxos port, and you can ask for the rates for hotel transfer at an extra charge. You will begin the tour aboard a comfortable characteristic boat (max 12 people) to explore the Ionian coast. From here, you will have a fantastic view of Etna and the most spectacular panoramas of its area. Along the way, you can discover caves, including a visit to the famous "Blue Grotto" (depending on weather and currents), rock formations, and the beautiful Natural Reserve of Isola Bella.
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In the afternoon, included excursion "GODFATHER TOUR" visiting one of the most interesting attractions, Savoca. In 2008, this art city was included in the circuit of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. Here you can visit the fascinating catacombs of the Capuchin Convent, but it was Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 film 'The Godfather' that made it famous worldwide. Several scenes were shot in this town, including the one at Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone goes in for a drink and asks Apollonia to marry him. The bar is still full of items taken from Coppola's film, while the wedding scenes between Michael and Apollonia were shot in the Church of San Nicolò. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
THURSDAY: TRAIN TO THE SORRENTO AREA
- Breakfast at the hotel, group transfer to the train station and departure for Naples. Transfer to the hotel in the Sorrento area. Dinner and overnight stay.
FRIDAY: POSITANO & AMALFI (INCLUDED)
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Breakfast at the hotel. You will spend this day on the Amalfi Coast, one of the most spectacular coastlines in Europe. Pick-up at the hotel in a minivan and enjoy the journey along the Amalfi Coast, which is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and exciting panoramic roads in the world. Your driver, who speaks English or German, will provide general information along the way, including tips on how to spend your free time at each of the 3 scheduled stops:
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Positano is a true paradise, developed vertically in an intricate network of streets, alleys, and shops displaying the famous Positano fashion known worldwide. At the center of the town stands the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta, characterized by its large dome covered with majolica tiles and housing some precious works such as the polychrome marble altars.
It is wonderful to get lost in Positano… To fully appreciate the beauty of the town, it is probably best to wander without a specific destination; you can enjoy the streets, small shops, restaurants, monuments, churches, and beaches.
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Amalfi, a picturesque tangle of alleys and stairs, overlooks the sea with all its extraordinary colors reflecting the enchanting landscape of Amalfi, the town whose name blesses the entire coast. Dominated by the majestic Cathedral dedicated to Saint Andrew, Amalfi offers countless testimonies of its glorious past as a Maritime Republic.
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Ravello, another pearl of the coast, is an elegant and refined village immersed in greenery and characterized by luxurious villas. Ravello is world-famous for its Festival, held in the garden of Villa Rufolo, where a magical atmosphere and the excitement of listening to great music create an experience of extraordinary intensity. The heart of Ravello is Piazza Vescovado, framed by the architecture of Palazzo Rufolo and the Cathedral with its magnificent portal (the first ever made with this innovative molding technique) and the 10-meter-high bell tower. Dinner and overnight stay.
SATURDAY: CAPRI (OPTIONAL)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up at the hotel, transfer to the port, and departure for Capri by speedboat along the Sorrento Coast.
Aboard our comfortable boats, we offer you an unforgettable and personalized excursion to discover the beautiful island of Capri. Your captain, who speaks English, will provide general information during the trip, including how to spend your free time in Capri. Along the way, you will admire picturesque fishing villages and interesting attractions along the coast. Arrival in Capri and boat tour around the island with the possibility of admiring the Blue Grotto, the White Grotto, and the Green Grotto; along the way you will see the Natural Arch, Villa Curzio Malaparte, the Faraglioni, and the Punta Carena Lighthouse. Disembarkation at Marina Grande in Capri with 5/6 hours of free time to visit the island. Dinner and overnight stay in the Sorrento area.
SUNDAY: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel, group transfer to Naples Airport, and end of our services.
- Upon request, the possibility of a pre/post tour
Private transfers:
- Private transfer from Catania airport €110 per car 1-2 pax
Optional excursions (min. 2 pax):
- Taormina coast to coast by boat min. 2 pax €45.00 p.p.
- Taormina Walking Tour with English-speaking guide min. 10 pax €29.00 p.p.
- Capri €90.00 p.p. (*) Transfer with Pick Up included
(*) It is recommended to book the optional excursions at the time of booking.
