b'Taormina & Mount EtnaSicily, Etn\x0f & The Aeolian IslandsExplore the enchanting Italian island of Sicily - \x06 wonderful combination of scenic coastline, historic cities and breathtaking landscapes. Visit Mount Etn\x06 and the Aeolian Islands on this magnicent holiday.8 DAYS FROM INCLUDED IN THE PRICE1,099 pp Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finishReturn flights from London Gatwick to Catania All transfers by rail and coach7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast and 2023 DEPARTURES IN: dinner each dayMAY, JUN, SEP, OCT All ExcursionsDays 1-2: London, Giardini Naxos & Taormina reputedly Europes oldest Christian church. Ortigia is also Your holiday begins with a flight from London Gatwickthe home of the majestic Fountain of Arethusa, found on to Catania. )rom here, you transfer to Giardini Naxos,the seafront. This freshwater spring is surrounded by myth a beautiful beach resort just outside of Taormina. Onand legend and its gentle waters are dotted with pretty arrival, check in for your seven night stay. You enjoy awild papyrus. guided tour of Taormina on Day 2, including a visit to the stunning Teatro Greco. This beautiful amphitheatre fromDays 4-5: Giardini Naxos & Mount Etnathe 3rd century BC, is still used for performances today.Your day is free to spend at leisure. You may like to relax Built during Roman times in a Greek style its immaculatelyat your hotel and make the most of the lovely facilities preserved. From the top there are breathtaking views ofincluding the swimming pools and private beach. Maybe Mount Etna and the peaks of Calabria. revisit Taormina, to explore its many attractions. You may enjoy a visit to Villa Comunale and Taorminas impressive Day 3: Ortigia public gardens, full of gorgeous blooms and paths shaded Head to Ortigia, a tiny island connected to Syracuse by aby magnolia trees. Otherwise, there are many souvenir bridge. Here, theres a guided walking tour that takes in theshops and glamorous boutiques along the Corso Umberto superb cathedral, built from a former Pagan temple, itsand its surrounding side alleys to explore. 38 ITALY CALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS'