At the center of the Mediterranean, but on the edge of Europe, Sicily is a unique and distinct entity from the rest of Italy. Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman and Aragonese conquerors have transformed the landscape, and Sicily's diverse history has left it with an abundance of archaeological remains. A land rich in history and culture, Sicily is home to lively, enticing cities of art, ancient fishermen’s villages where time seems to have come to a standstill and amazing natural wonders. Enjoy the many cultural treasures along with beautiful beaches and islands where you can relax surrounded by crystal clear waters.
Perched high above the Ionian Sea on Mount Tauro, Taormina looks down on two grand sweeping bays. One of the most popular resorts in Italy, Taormina offers unsurpassed views of Mt. Etna, twisting medieval streets draped with bougainvillea-covered walls and numerous unique craft shops, cafes and restaurants.
Merging the tradition from its ancient roots with the lively, energetic modern city, Catania is a vibrant, cultural city. Lying at the foot of Mt. Etna, Catania is constructed from the black lava that enveloped the medieval city years ago leaving a great variety of landscape and architecture.
> Taormina Walking Tour
Nowhere is the beauty of Sicily more apparent than in the hill-top town of Taormina. This walking tour proceeds past the Cathedral and the 15th-century Palazzo Corvaja with its black and white lava decoration. The highlight is a guided tour of the Greek theatre. Originally built by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC and rebuilt by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, the site offers heart-skipping views of the sea and Mount Etna. Your tour concludes with a stroll along the pedestrian Corso Umberto. In the small lanes and twisting viuzze you can shop for colorful ceramics, seek out the wines that won the praise of Pliny or dine on the mullet favored by Ovid.
> Private Tour to Mt Etna Tour
Mt. Etna is Sicily's tallest peak and one of Europe's most famous active volcanoes, in the 20C, the most violent eruptions took place in 1910 leading to 23 additional craters being formed, in 1928, a lava flow destroyed the village of Mascali and other eruptions followed.
> Private Tour to Mt Etna Tour
Argigento is renowned as the site of the ancient Greek city of Akragas, one of the leading cities of Magna Graecia during the golden age of Ancient Greece. Following a scenic drive across the island, meet your local guide who will escort you through the Valley of the Temples, a Unesco World Heritage site. You will visit some of the best preserved Greek temples in the world and learn the secrets behind their construction.
