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1 day Sicily - Pozzallo, Mount Etna & Syracuse Tour
Type: Mount Etna Tours
€151.00
CHILD €95.00
CHILD €95.00
This exciting new itinerary, features Mount ETNA, the largest active volcano in Europe, Syracuse and Ortygia Island, a hub for typical Sicilian history and culture.
Available
Times
Catamaran departs at 0630hrs
Catamaran returns at 2315hrs (on Thursday)
The Catamaran departs from Marsa Harbour and you can either make your own way or book transfers. All passengers must arrive at the passenger terminal at least 1 hour before departure. Click on GETTING TO THE PORT below for details.
Catamaran returns at 2315hrs (on Thursday)
The Catamaran departs from Marsa Harbour and you can either make your own way or book transfers. All passengers must arrive at the passenger terminal at least 1 hour before departure. Click on GETTING TO THE PORT below for details.
On arrival at the port, you will check-in and board the catamaran. The crossing is estimated to take 1 hour 45 minutes. The Catamaran is equipped with restrooms, a very good cafeteria serving a variety of hot or cold snacks/beverages, and a small boutique/gift shop.
On arrival in Pozzallo you will be directed to your tour coach for the start of your Sicily tour. Our tour takes the eastern route before arriving at the first stop which is Mount Etna.
On the way to Etna we include a stop so you can sample some typical Sicilian delicacies, including wines, almond sweets and honey, this is a shortstop but it does give you an opportunity to purchase some genuine local specialities.
The drive up the Mount Etna mountain slopes takes us through picturesque villages and an ever-changing landscape. The lower slopes of the volcano are extremely fertile with groves of oranges, lemons and other Mediterranean flora and of course vines that produce Sicily's best wines. We go through forests of chestnut trees which gradually give way to oak, beech, birch and pine. During our tour of Mount Etna, we visit the Sylvester Craters.
NOTE
Our visit to Mount Etna will take you to 2000 metres above sea level, stopping at Silvester Craters. If you would like to visit the peak of the mountain and there is enough time to do this (you must check with your guide first) optional cable car and 4x4 truck/jeep tours are available, cost varies from €30 to €80 per person depending on which option you decide to take.
Our next stop includes a visit to the one of Sicily's most famous towns, Syracuse. Syracuse has come to epitomize Greek culture in Sicily, Magna Grecia. On arrival stroll through the old part of Ortygia Island, the heart of the city centre. Here you can visit the duomo a converted Greek temple and one of the oldest places of worship worldwide and equally as unique. End your tour with time to visit a local cafeteria and enjoy some of the local sweets, cannoli or locally made ice cream...simply divine!
The order in which we visit the locations may change as they are mentioned above.
We return back to the port of Pozzallo to board the Catamaran for our departure (which is scheduled at 2130hrs on Thursday, 2030hrs on Sunday) back to Malta.
On arrival in Pozzallo you will be directed to your tour coach for the start of your Sicily tour. Our tour takes the eastern route before arriving at the first stop which is Mount Etna.
On the way to Etna we include a stop so you can sample some typical Sicilian delicacies, including wines, almond sweets and honey, this is a shortstop but it does give you an opportunity to purchase some genuine local specialities.
The drive up the Mount Etna mountain slopes takes us through picturesque villages and an ever-changing landscape. The lower slopes of the volcano are extremely fertile with groves of oranges, lemons and other Mediterranean flora and of course vines that produce Sicily's best wines. We go through forests of chestnut trees which gradually give way to oak, beech, birch and pine. During our tour of Mount Etna, we visit the Sylvester Craters.
NOTE
Our visit to Mount Etna will take you to 2000 metres above sea level, stopping at Silvester Craters. If you would like to visit the peak of the mountain and there is enough time to do this (you must check with your guide first) optional cable car and 4x4 truck/jeep tours are available, cost varies from €30 to €80 per person depending on which option you decide to take.
Our next stop includes a visit to the one of Sicily's most famous towns, Syracuse. Syracuse has come to epitomize Greek culture in Sicily, Magna Grecia. On arrival stroll through the old part of Ortygia Island, the heart of the city centre. Here you can visit the duomo a converted Greek temple and one of the oldest places of worship worldwide and equally as unique. End your tour with time to visit a local cafeteria and enjoy some of the local sweets, cannoli or locally made ice cream...simply divine!
The order in which we visit the locations may change as they are mentioned above.
We return back to the port of Pozzallo to board the Catamaran for our departure (which is scheduled at 2130hrs on Thursday, 2030hrs on Sunday) back to Malta.
Additional Information
- Departure Information
- Passengers must arrive at the Catamaran Terminal at least 1 hour prior to the departure time printed on the Catamaran Boarding Ticket.
ALL passengers must bring their passport or ID - the same document used to book the tour and present these at the check-in desk. - What is Included
- The standard ticket price includes - Malta/Pozzallo/Malta Catamaran Ticket, Port Charges, Sicily Coach Tour accompanied by Licensed Tour Guide
- Licensed Tour Guide
- You will meet your guide in Pozzallo and details how to locate your guide and transport will be announced on the Catamaran before you arrive. Guides are multilingual and the main languages include English, German, French and Italian. Whilst the tour operator will do their utmost to provide the tour in other languages this is not always guaranteed.
- What to take
- Extra money for lunch, drinks and anything else you may want to purchase during the day.
Suitable footwear and dress according to season. We also suggest you bring a light sweater for the return journey on the Catamaran as the AC can be quite cold onboard. - Return Information
- The catamaran is scheduled to return at 2315hrs on Thursday, and 2215hrs on Sunday.
If you have booked transfers the driver will be waiting for you outside the Catamaran terminal.
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