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We will customize excursions based on your Cruise Schedule. 

Important to know:
We customized this excursion using a Driver-Guide (or Driver Escort). A Driver Guide is a chauffeurs (or driver) specialized to drive you around our amazing island. He is able to provide basic historical information, he can show you the main highlights ... he is knowledgeable and he has an umbrella of information.  Our Driver Guide will take care to give adequate time at all stops and to accommodate special requests when possible, he will
assure that your experience in Sicily will be both memorable and enjoyable.

 

The Driver Guide is not a Licensed Tourist Guide (Licensed Tourist Guide: are the only professionals -- with a Regional license -- permitted to conduct visits and tours in all sites and museums within a city) and he cannot escort you inside the monuments because this is not allowed by Italian Rules. In case you need a Licensed Tourist Guide you must pay a surcharge and we will arrange for Licensed Guide to meet you directly on the spot.

 

LICENSED TOURIST GUIDE (Service is available on request)
This excursion doesn't include Licensed Tourist Guide.
We are able to book this service on request, subject to availability.

 


Siracusa Jewish and Archaeological
Full Day from Catania port - (Maximum 8 hours)

Welcome to the warm, beautiful and pleasant island of Sicily! Upon arrival at Catania port, you will find the driver guide waiting holding a sign with your full name. Today we depart for Siracusa: the tour starts in Acradina, the site of the earliest Jewish settlement. We will visit the Catacombs of S. Giovanni and the Crypt of S. Marciano, who, according to legend, was killed by the Jews of the city. Then, we'll move to the island of Ortigia and stroll through the narrow streets of the Giudecca (the ancient Jewish quarter). See the site of the Synagogue and the Miqwè--a Jewish ritual bath, 11 metres below ground level and the most archaic that has ever been found in all of Europe. During the afternoon, independent visit through the Archaeological Area (admission fee: charge) showcases the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise Quarry. Later back to Catania port.

 

RATE PER PERSON, EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)

Group Size

2

3

4

5

6

7

Rate per person

190

127

113

90

75

65

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CASTELMOLA AND TAORMINA
Half Day from Catania port - (Maximum 4,5 hours)

Today you are greeted at Catania port and drive to Castelmola: warm friendly people and spectacular panoramas characterize this village. Castelmola offers a balcony over Taormina and the bay of Giardini Naxos and is framed by the mysterious and beautiful active volcano, Mount Etna. Its narrow winding streets and Olde world charm make Castelmola a destination for anyone wishing to experience the enchanting beauty of Sicily from one of its most spectacular villages. Enjoy an independent refreshing glass of Almond Wine at local bar and be delighted by its unique decor and friendly staff, its definitely worth the visit. Then continue to the near Taormina, the world famous resort of Sicily. On arrival time at leisure to rest or own explore the town or independent visit to the Greek-Roman Theatre (admission fee: charge). Later back to Catania Port.

 

RATE PER PERSON, EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)

Group Size

2

3

4

5

6

7

Rate per person

130

77

84

66

55

48

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ETNA VOLCANO AND TAORMINA
Full Day from Catania port - (Maximum 8 hours)

Today you are greeted at Catania port and drive to Etna Park  a beautiful Volcano rich in sounds, perfumes, and colors. An enchanting Alcantara Valley landscape protected by a nature park you cannot miss the opportunity to visit if you are in Sicily. The Park extends from the peak of the volcano to the towns around it. We will enjoy our scenic drive passing on Castiglione di Sicilia and the Alcantara Gorges (admission fee: charge). After, we drive along the coast to Taormina, the world famous resort of Sicily. On arrival time at leisure to rest or explore the town or independent visit to the Greek-Roman Theatre (admission fee: charge). During afternoon  back to Catania port.

 

RATE PER PERSON, EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)

Group Size

2

3

4

5

6

7

Rate per person

175

117

105

84

70

60

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ETNA VOLCANO IN JEEP RIDE
Full Day from Catania port - (Maximum 6 hours)

Today you are greeted at Catania port by an Off-road’s driver and transferred to Etna Volcano. You will enjoy a lovely Jeep experience through Etna area: Mount Fontana (view of Bove Valley), the Thieves Cave (grotta dei ladroni), extinct craters of Sartorius Mounts, lava  flow from 2002 eruption. Independent lunch (rate are available on request) at Farmhouse or Winery to taste typical Sicilian dishes. During afternoon off-road drive along the Linguaglossa-Castiglione and Alcantara Gorges. Short visit to Canyon entrance. Later back to Catania port.

 

RATE PER PERSON, EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)

Group Size

2

3

4

5

6

Rate per person

190

127

95

76

64

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