b'TOUR HIGHLIGHTSTaormina Explore the historic hilltop town of Taormina Delve into the islands storied past in pretty Taormina, visiting the amazing Greek theatre, dug out of a mountain in the 3rd century BC, and taste a traditional Sicilian cannolo, a delicious pastry.Discover the ancient city of Syracuse on Ortigia IslandWander among the historic streets of OrtigiaSyracuses island town founded by the Greeks in 733 BCviewing the mythical Arethusa Spring and the ancient site of the Temple of Athena.ACCOMMODATIONDays 1-8UNAhotel Naxos Beach,Giardini NaxosHHHHTour Code: SCF |per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 200 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 250. Ortigia 1 2 3 4Everyday Traveller ratedDay 4Exploring Mount Etna Day 7Exploring at your leisureToday you visit the islands most iconic sight - the activeYou are free to spend today as you wish, perhaps volcano of Mount Etna. You travel to Rifugio di Sapienza,unwinding on the hotels private beach. Another option to view the Silvestri craters and the volcanic scenery. Youis to take a boat tour from Giardini Naxos harbour to the could opt to take the cable car to see the active crater,marine park of Isola Bella. This tiny outcrop is connected which casts out smoke and tiny lumps of red and greyto the mainland by a thin ribbon of sand rising above the lavaan incredible phenomenon. This afternoon you get aturquoise sea. You could stop at an osteria or trattoria for different view of Mount Etna from the Circumetnea Railwaya traditional Sicilian dish and a glass of local wine, before to Randazzo. This is the most scenic stretch of the narrow- returning to your hotel for dinner tonight.gauge railway that travels round the base of Mount Etna. Day 8Homeward bound Day 5Free day in Giardini Naxos You say farewell to Giardini Naxos as a coach transfers your Today is free to explore the local area as you wish. Yougroup to the airport in Catania. As you fly back to London might choose to relax on the hotels private beach orGatwick, you can recall the incredible sights of eastern Sicily lounge by one of the pools. History buffs may like to visit an island that bursts with history and natural wonders. the archaeological park near the hotel, where you can walk among the ruins of ancient Naxos. Dinner at the hotel isVULCANO Italyincluded tonight, but if youd prefer to dine in town, theres a good choice of restaurants a round Piazza Municipio.MILAZZODay 6Cruising to the volcanic Aeolian Islands RANDAZZOThis morning you join a boat cruise to the Aeolian Islands.TAORMINAA local guide provides information and colour on thisMOUNT ETNA 7 GIARDINI UNESCO-listed volcanic archipelago. Mooring at Lipari, theADRANO NAXOSlargest of the islands, you spend time in the seaport of thisSicily CATANIApicturesque fortress town. You continue by boat to the neighbouring island of Vulcano, famed for its hot springs,SYRACUSE ORTIGIAblack beaches and smoky volcanic peaks. You sail back to Sicily, arriving at your hotel in time for dinner. Nights in hotel By Coach By Rail By BoatCALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM/24SCF FOR MORE DETAILS 11'