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Sicily Excursion: Taormina & Etna Volcano

„Without Sicily, Italy cannot be fully understood.
It is here one finds the key to all things"
J.W. Goethe


"An opportunity to visit some of the many highlights of Sicily on this exciting day out"
 You will travel in comfort on board the luxurious Virtu High Speed Catamaran, the crossing takes  approximately 90min from Malta to Sicily. A guided excursion (see below for itinerary) is also included, featuring some of Sicily's top attractions including the spectacular Mount Etna. 

Sicily Excursion Highlights
- Transfers to/from hotel in Malta to catamaran terminal
- Return catamaran Tickets - Malta/Sicily/Malta
Maria Dolores

The catamaran departs Malta at approximately *0700hrs for the 90 minute crossing to the beautiful island of Sicily.

  

 

 

Taormina: Sicily's prime tourist resort was discovered by the British aristocracy in the mid- 1800s. Facing Etna and the blue Mediterranean, this peaceful panoramic resort, 206m above sea level was 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.

Etna Image
Highlights 

Sicily - Mount Etna and Taormina, sightseeing tour Malta

Saulengarten

bulletArrival at Pozzallo - a typical Sicilian fishing village, gradually regaining its role as the main port of the province of Ragusa.  The imposing Cabrera Tower is a 14th century silo. 
bulletDeparture for Taormina in air-conditioned luxury coaches, accompanied by guides.
bulletOn the way we pass NOTO, the baroque capital of Sicily; SIRACUSA, with its world renowned Greek and Roman monuments; and CATANIA, the upcoming commercial city.
bulletTAORMINA: Free time in Taormina centre to enjoy the unique panoramic views overlooking Giardini Naxos, a former Greek colony, now an international yachting centre. 
bulletMOUNT ETNA: From the SYLVESTER CRATERS at 2000 metres, we have a panoramic view of this vast base of  ETNA and the effects of the most recent eruptions. Souvenir shopping.
bulletOur 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. 
bulletDeparture by High Speed Catamaran at 21.30hrs for Malta.



We depart at approximately 1800hrs from Taormina, our journey is straight to Pozzallo for our departure back to Malta. On arrival in Malta, your transport will be waiting to return you back to your hotel.

 

 

 

 
 

 

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