Catania, Sicily
Greeks, Romans and Aragonese held sway in turn here in Sicily's ancient second city below Mount Etna.
Over the years it has survived earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, its indomitable spirit reflected in the many sumptuous noble Baroque buildings - notable among them, the Cathedral and Castello Ursino - and monumental streets of great overall harmony. Visit the Bellini Museum (the composer was born here); travel further afield to the fashionable resort of Taormina; or take a cable-car ride up to the hissing craters of Mount Etna!
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A Taste of Catania (Tour C)
CATANIA, SICILY
Catania, Sicily’s second largest city, which sits at the foot of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. We will begin our tour by discovering the splendid Baroque City, re-built after the earthquake of 1693.
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Catania - Taormina (Tour A)
CATANIA, SICILY
The picturesque little town of Taormina enjoys a magnificent position on a terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, on the east coast of Sicily. Though it has become one of the most popular Mediterranean sunspots, it has managed to retain its medieval character.
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Mount Etna (Tour B)
CATANIA, ITALY
Mount Etna is Europe’s largest active volcano, standing at approximately 3,326 metres (10,910 feet) high, with its flanks covered with scores of cones and craters. Etna covers an area of 1,190 kilometres² (460 square miles) with a basal circumference of 140 kilometres.
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