(Pick up from Catania port) Our leisurely drive will take us to the eastern coastline of Sicily, arriving in Syracuse. We will stroll, upon our arrival, the open local fish and fruits market situated in the historical centre. We will take you to the archaeological area of Neapolis with its Greek theatre, the Roman amphitheatre and Latomia del Paradiso (with its Dionysius Hear) and the "Ara of Hyeron" - The driver will wait for you while you visit the sights. Then, We will take you to the 'Ortigia Island', the heart of the city. You enjoy a walk along the ancient narrow streets, which still keep the Medieval influence. The highlights of Syracuse is the visit of the Duomo with the wonderful famous square. The driver will be waiting for you and at your most convenient time, will drive you back to your ship. SPECIAL REQUEST: Specially for this tour which is involving historical and archeological sites, if you are particularly interested on them, you may book a local licensed Guide for an...

(Pick up from Catania port) The Unknown Sicily around Etna is a different way to explore our volcano and our Island. We will be picking you up from the shore of your port and enjoy a leisurely transfer direction Taormina, we will visit first the sea port village of Giardini Naxos, which was the first Greek settlement in Sicily. Driving a panoramic way, we will reach Taormina. We will stop at the most panoramic square "Belvedere square" with its unique breathtaking view over the Messina coast line, all the Taormina bays, the Catania coast line and our volcano Etna. We will then drive to the charming medieval village of Castelmola, located above Taormina. We will stroll several narrow picturesque streets with wonderful sea and Etna views. We can also visit the antique 13th century Arab castle, situated on the highest and most panoramic place in the area. We will then take you to the historical centre of Taormina and under our tip, you will have your own free time to explore the village...

(Pick up from Catania port) a Step Back in Time in Savoca Forza D'Agrò and Castelmola. Enjoy an introduction to the real Sicily exploring the towns of Savoca and Forza D'Agro with your local driver who so proudly call these area's home. Starting from your shore and with a leisure drive, we will first visit the medieval charming village of Savoca. We will take a walk on the panoramic promenade to the famous church of Sant'Nicolò or better called Santa Lucia which was used in the Godfather movie for the marriage of Al Pacino and Apollonia. We also visit the rest of the town with other churches and the famous "VITELLI" bar, one of Coppola's favorite spots. A taste of lemon Granita is a must! We then drive to the next charming medieval village of Forza D'Agrò, which is without a doubt one of the best examples of a typical village of the Province of Messina which still conserves its medieval street layout and on all sides of the town you have the most incredible views. We then drive you to...

(Pick up from Catania port) Mt Etna Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes, and the most active one in Europe. It has been erupting for several million years. We will be picking you up from the shore of your port and drive along the seaside and stop at the towns of Aci Castello and Aci Trezza, two pretty Sicilian fishing villages. We then continue our journey to mount Etna passing Sicilian town and old lava flows. During the ascent different kinds of vegetation can be noted. We will reach 2.000 meters / 7.000 ft where we then take a walk together to visit the "Silvestri" craters (last century eruption) and the latest new lava flows and craters from 2001/2003 – On the way, we visit a local family farm where it is possible to taste local Etna wine, a selection of different types of honey (orange, lemon, eucalyptus, strawberry...), almond pastries, olives, extra virgin olive oil. Driving down from the mount through a wonderful pine tree forest, we get to the charming...

(Pick up from Catania port) To arrive in Sicily and only enjoy Taormina would be a crime, whilst beautiful, the real Sicily is on your doorstep waiting to be discovered. Get a taste of bustling city life in Catania through the famous markets, artisans, cafès and lively piazzas before wandering through the characteristic small seaside towns along the coast. The best place to start exploring Catania is from the Piazza del Duomo. After a walk around the piazza, the Via Etnea and a look into the Duomo, we’ll stop at the Caffè del Duomo, famous for its Belle Epoque interiors and wonderful array of snacks including the best almond candies in Catania. We move out of the city to the seaside towns of Aci Castello and Aci Trezza, two pretty coast line Sicilian villages. Aci Castello boasts a rich production of citrus fruits, olives, grapes, almonds, cereals and amazing restaurants. Aci Trezza is a small but charming fishing village, with its small harbor full of fishing boats and typical...

(Pick up from Catania port) Enjoy a wonderful introduction to the highlights of Taormina with your local expert driver guide. From your port, we will enjoy a leisurely transfer direction Taormina, we will visit first the sea port village of Giardini-Naxos, which was the first Greek settlement in Sicily. Driving a panoramic way, we will reach Taormina. We will stop at the most panoramic square "Belvedere square" with its unique breathtaking view over the Messina coast line, all the Taormina bays, the Catania coast line and our volcano Etna. We will then drive to the charming medieval village of Castelmola, located above Taormina. We will stroll several narrow picturesque streets with wonderful sea and Etna views. We can also visit the antique 13th century Arab castle, situated on the highest and most panoramic place in the area. We will then take you to the historical centre of Taormina and under our tip, you will have your own free time to explore the village, stroll the mean streets...