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IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
Driver Escort & Local
Guide: We
customized these shore excursions using a Driver-Escorts. You have
to enter inside the monuments alone. The Driver-Escort is able to
provide basic tourist information only and he cannot escort you
inside the sites because this is not allowed by Italian Rules. In
case you need a Licensed Local Guide you must pay a surcharge
and we will arrange for local guide to meet you directly on the
spot.
Our Shore Excursions are:
Private
Admission fee:
The price of these
tours does not include the Admission Fees, which are usually around
Euros 8,00 per person payable directly on the spot.
If you are over 65 or
under 18 years old and you have EU or Commonwealth Passport,
the admission fees are free of charge for you showing your document
(or copy of your document) on the spot.
Half Day and Full Day
Excursions:
-Half Day means:
maximum 5 hours from h 8:00AM to h 1:00PM
-Full Day means:
maximum 8 hours from h 8:00AM to h 4:00PM
Gratuities:
Please be so kind as to considerer tipping (out of
appreciation) based on the efficiency and service
you receive.
Gratuities in restaurants are never included in the bill. The
Cover charge is not a tip. If paying with credit cards, please
pay your tip separately in cash to the waiter and this should be 10%
of the total bill. The use of public toilets requires a payment to
the attendant of Euro 0,30 cents (where applicable). Public toilet
charge Euros 0,50 cents.
Legend: L
(Lunch or Light Lunch)
For our excursions we will use these type of
Vehicles:
-2
to 3 people: an Air Conditioned Private Car
-4 to 8 people:
an Air Conditioned Private Van maximum 8 seats
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 TAORMINA,
ETNA VOLCANO, WINERY
- Light-Lunch at Winery-Farmhouse
Full Day from
Taormina-Giardini Naxos
port
Although it is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mt.
Etna is not particularly dangerous to explore and thousands of
people live on its slopes and in the surrounding areas!
Welcome to the warm, beautiful and
pleasant island of Sicily! Upon arrival at Taormina-Giardini
Naxos port,
you will find the driver escort waiting holding
a sign with your full name.
Today we depart for Taormina & Etna Volcano:
first stop will be Taormina, an amazing
Mediterranean resort. On arrival independent visit the Greek-Roman
Theatre and admire the fantastic scenery and view. Time at
leisure for shopping or exploring the town on your own. Later a
short drive takes us to a winery on the
slopes of Mt. Etna. This estate also produces olive oil,
grappa, sparkling wine and artisan food. We indulge in a typical
light-lunch at the farmhouse.
During afternoon back to
Taormina-Giardini Naxos port.
(L)
Estimated admission
fee in this tour:
Eur 8,00 per person
Local guide (available on request):
Rate for a full day excursion Eur
230,00 total
RATE PER PERSON,
EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)
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Group Size
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2
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3 |
4
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5 |
6
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7
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Rate per person |
260 |
230 |
168 |
150 |
125 |
110 |
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 ETNA
VOLCANO, JEEP RIDE
- Light-Lunch at Farmhouse
Full Day from
Taormina-Giardini Naxos
port
Although it is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mt.
Etna is not particularly dangerous to explore and thousands of
people live on its slopes and in the surrounding areas!
Welcome to the warm, beautiful and
pleasant island of Sicily! Upon arrival at Taormina-Giardini
Naxos port,
you will find the jeep driver escort waiting holding
a sign with your full name.
Today we depart for Etna Volcano:
we will experience what
the Greeks called "the realm of Vulcan (god of fire)" by Jeep,
viewing along the way: Mount Fontana
(view of Bove Valley), the Thieves Cave (grotta dei
ladroni), extinct craters of Sartorius Mounts, and the
lava flow from the 2002 eruption. Indulge in a light lunch at a
Farmhouse with typical Sicilian dishes. During the afternoon,
off-road drive along the Linguaglossa-Castiglione and Alcantara
Gorges. Short visit to the Canyon entrance. Later back to
Taormina-Giardini Naxos port (L)
Estimated admission
fee in this tour:
none
Local guide (available on request):
no need
Information:
For our Jeep
Ride excursions the vehicle is for a maximum 4+2 seats. We strictly
recommend using the Jeep Ride bracket for a maximum of 4 people for
each Jeep because the last 2 seats are uncomfortable.
RATE PER PERSON,
EUR, LAND ONLY
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Group Size
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2
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3 |
4
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5 |
6
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Rate per person |
199 |
140 |
115 |
95 |
85 |
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 TAORMINA
GOURMET
- Lunch at Local restaurant with beverages
Full Day from
Taormina-Giardini Naxos
port
Black-out:
cooking course is not available on Sunday, Thursday or Italian
Holidays
Welcome to the warm, beautiful and
pleasant island of Sicily! Upon arrival at Taormina-Giardini
Naxos port,
you will find the driver escort waiting holding
a sign with your full name.
Today we depart for Taormina
to meet Chef Antonio Orlando and
Chef Donna Maria. A brief walk takes us to an open air market
where we'll purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and all the ingredients
necessary for the cooking course. Then back to the restaurant to
start cooking. At the end of the cooking course, we will enjoy our
scrumptious creations with the perfect compliment—a beautifully
paired Sicilian wine. Dessert follows accompanied by a typical
local Dessert wine. This afternoon at leisure to explore the town or
shop on your own. Later back to
Taormina-Giardini Naxos port.
(L)
Estimated admission
fee in this tour:
none
Local guide (available on request):
no need
RATE PER PERSON,
EUR, LAND ONLY
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Group Size
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2
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3 |
4
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5 |
6
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7
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Rate per person |
290 |
270 |
208 |
190 |
170 |
150 |
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SYRACUSE
Full Day from
Taormina-Giardini Naxos
port
Welcome to the warm, beautiful and
pleasant island of Sicily! Upon arrival at Taormina-Giardini
Naxos port,
you will find the driver escort waiting holding
a sign with your full name.
Today we depart for Syracuse, founded by colonists from
Corinth in 735 B.C. and once the most important competitor to
Athens. Independent visit through the Archaeological Park
highlights the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre
and the Paradise Quarry. Later stroll through the streets of
Ortygia Island, the heart of the city center. Time at leisure
to rest or shop. Later back to Taormina-Giardini Naxos port
Estimated admission
fee in this tour:
Eur 8,00 per person
Local guide (available on request):
Rate for a full day excursion Eur
230,00 total
RATE PER PERSON,
EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)
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Group Size
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2
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3 |
4
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5 |
6
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7 |
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Rate per person |
230 |
210 |
128 |
110 |
90 |
75 |
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 SYRACUSE
JEWISH & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
Full Day from
Taormina-Giardini Naxos
port
Welcome to the warm, beautiful and
pleasant island of Sicily! Upon arrival at Taormina-Giardini
Naxos port,
you will find the driver escort waiting holding
a sign with your full name.
Today we depart for Syracuse:
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, our guided visit through the archaeological
area showcases the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the
Paradise Quarry. Later back to
Taormina-Giardini Naxos port
Estimated admission
fee in this tour:
Eur 12,00 per person
Local guide (available on request):
Rate for a full day excursion Eur
230,00 total
RATE PER PERSON,
EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)
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Group Size
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2
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3 |
4
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5 |
6
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7 |
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Rate per person |
230 |
210 |
128 |
110 |
90 |
75 |
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 TAORMINA
AT LEISURE
Full Day from
Taormina-Giardini Naxos
port
Welcome to the warm, beautiful and
pleasant island of Sicily! Upon arrival at Taormina-Giardini
Naxos port,
you will find the driver escort waiting holding
a sign with your full name.
Today we depart for Taormina: definitely is one of the most
terrific resort town of Sicily. On arrival walk in the Corso Umberto
street and arrival to the Greek-Roman Theatre from where we
can admire an amazing view to the Etna Volcano and the
Taormina Bay. Time at leisure to rest or explore the town on your
own or shop. This afternoon back to Taormina-Giardini Naxos port.
Estimated admission
fee in this tour:
Eur 8,00 per person
Local guide (available on request):
Rate for a full day excursion Eur
230,00 total
RATE PER PERSON,
EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)
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Group Size
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2
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3 |
4
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5 |
6
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7 |
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Rate per person |
205 |
190 |
123 |
110 |
85 |
70 |
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