Overview

The way of the Saracens is an ancient link between Taormina and Castelmola.

In the past this ancient route was used to travel on donkeys, mules or on foot, today has been renamed the 'pathway' and is frequented by many hikers and tourists who want to enjoy nature and enjoy the typical places.

2 Nights 3 Days Available on request Catania, Sicily
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Flights

  • Guide

Highlights
  • Visit on your own Taormina, the Pearl of Mediterranean basin
  • Aci Trezza, in front of which stand the Lachea Island and the Faraglioni
  • Conjure up the epic adventures of the hero Odysseus
Itinerary
Day 1: Catania/ Giardini Naxos

Arrival at Catania Fontanarossa Airport , rental car and departure to Giardini Naxos. Possibility to visit on your own Taormina, the Pearl of Mediterranean basin.

Our advice: Taormina (corso Umberto, Palazzo Corvaja, Odeon, Teatro antico, Villa comunale, Belvedere, Cattedrale), Castelmola.

On request possibility to reserve a cultural guide for us.

Time for leisure.

Overnight Stay in your reserved accommodation.

Day 2: Taormina/ Castelmola

Breakfast and meeting with a naturalistic guide,  to discover the Way of the Saracens, ir is an ancient link between Taormina and Castelmola.

In the past this ancient route was used to travel on donkeys, mules or on foot, today has been renamed the "pathway" and is frequented by many hikers and tourists who want to enjoy nature and enjoy the typical places. 

At the end of the tour departure tothe Etnea area and time to leisure.

At the 19.30  Sicilian wine tasting menù to discover Sicilian delights and  Etna DOP wines!

Overnight stay.

Day 3: Catania / Aci Castello/ Aci Trezza/ Fontanarossa Airport

Breakfast and departure to a short visit to Aci Castello and Aci Trezza.

Aci Castello, mythology takes us on this visit, where you can admire a Norman Castle of lava stone, now a Museum, which offers photographic exhibitions, minerals, about paleontology and archeology. Aci Trezza, in front of which stand the Lachea Island and the Faraglioni, with caves and places that conjure up the epic adventures of the hero Odysseus, is the home of the Sicilian writer Giovanni Verga, author of "Malavoglia "where you can go to visit the "House of the medlar" family Malavoglia.  Transfer to Fontanarossa airport , Drop off your rental car and Arrivederci.

Pickup point
Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy View on Map