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DESCRIPTION:taormina
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After leaving the pier with local driver guide you will drive along the scenic road that winds around the slopes of the mountain, passing the town of Giarre and the village of Zafferana you will arrive at Cratere Silvestri at about 6.000 feet on the sea level.
To ancient greeks Mount Etna was the realm of Vulcan god of fire.
At approx. 3.350 m it is europes highest and Worlds most active volcano.
The height of its summit changes with each eruption and over the centuries a few lava flows have reached the cost.
During the 20th C. eruptions occured frequently both from the 4 live craters at the summit and on the slopes of the volcano that are littered with crevices and old craters.
It is monitored by 115 seismic activity stations spread around the mountain and it is under constant satellite surveillance.
Previous eruptions have devastated Catania with the lava reaching the sea on several occasions.
Continue with the drive to Taormina Sicily's most picturesque town and best known resort located on the terrace of Mt. Tauro.
Since the end of 19th C. Taormina has become a world famous international resort whose visitors are, time after time, captured by its charming atmosphere, its natural un spoilt beauty, its all year round mild climate, its preservation of local culture, ancient history and its perfect modern organization.
Visit Ancient theatre built by the greeks and enlarged by the romans.
From here enjoy beautiful view of the bay of Naxos coast of Italy and Mount Etna.
Continue to Palazzo Corvaja the most important medieval mansion in the city that presents Arab, gothic and Norman features.
After some time at leisure return to the pier.
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RATES:
Pax |
1-2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-8 |
9-10 |
Extra passenger |
Rate |
475.00 |
525.00 |
575.00 |
625.00 |
775.00 |
50.00 |
NOTES:
- Entrance to the Teatro Greco is 5 €.
PAYMENTS:
All rates are quoted in EURO funds. Payment in Dollars, Euro, traveller cheque or personal cheque. Rate includes driver-guide for the whole tour.
Please note that the driver will not enter sites but give running commentaries of what you are seeing and give enough time to visit each sight.
Price DO NOT include neither lunch nor entrance fees. |
