Taste Of Sicily:
Mt Etna &
Taormina - MY29
Depart from
the pier on a
scenic ride to
Europe's largest
active volcano.
While en route,
enjoy the
countryside of
vineyards and
orchards, while
passing the
villages of
Santa Venerina
and Zafferana.
You will see the
remnants of the
last eruptions
of October 2002
before arriving
at the Silvestri
Spent Craters,
almost 6,400
feet above sea
level where you
can walk along
the rim of these
craters. After
visiting the
craters, enjoy a
refreshment with
a typical
Sicilian cake at
a local
restaurant.
Return along
the same route
to Taormina,
well-known
throughout the
world. The town
is perched on a
terrace
overlooking the
Mediterranean
Sea. You'll have
approximately
1.5 hours to
explore the
village at your
own pace. Enjoy
shopping among
the boutiques on
the Corso
Umberto. Be sure
to also visit
the Greek
Theater which
dates back to
the 3rd century
BC. On a clear
day, it offers
views of the
snowcapped peak
of Mt. Etna.
Note: Walking
is at your own
discretion.
Sturdy,
comfortable
walking shoes
are recommended.
No traffic is
allowed inside
the city walls
of Taormina;
therefore, all
touring must be
done on foot.
There is an
approximately
0.25 mile
incline from the
bus parking lot
to the village
gates. This tour
involves
approximately
1.5 hours on
your own while
in Taormina.
This tour does
not include
entrance fees.
If guests should
miss the return
bus,
transportation
back to the
vessel is their
own
responsibility
and at their own
expense. While
at Silvestri
Spent Craters,
caution is
advised for
walking across
the lava and
rocky ground
where crevices
still exude
fumes and heat.
It is
recommended to
take a light
jacket or
sweater for the
trip to Mt.
Etna. The ascent
higher than
6,400 feet is
not recommended
to those
suffering from
heart diseases
and/or high
blood pressure.
The visit to the
Silvestri Spent
Craters involves
walking uphill
330 yards over
uneven terrain.
There are no
facilities
available at the
Silvestri Spent
Craters. This
tour is
conducted mostly
on foot over
flat, uneven,
paved and
cobblestone
streets with
slight inclines.
Tour order may
vary but all
listed sites
will be covered.
