b"TOUR HIGHLIGHTSTaorminaEnjoy a guided tour of Taormina, exploring the well-preserved Greek theatre.Discover landmark buildings and beautiful beaches on a walking tour of Ortigia. Journey on the Circumetnea Train, admiring mighty Mount Etna from a unique vantage point.Cruise to the spectacular Aeolian Islands, exploring the pretty town of Lipari.OrtigiaACCOMMODATIONDays 1-8 UNAhotel Naxos Beach,Giardini Naxos HHHHTour Code: SCFPrices are per person, based on 2 people sharing. Solo Supplement in a solo room is from 289 per tour. Deposit is from 200 per person. Take an excursion to mighty Mount Etna on Day 5,Days 7-8: Giardini Naxos & LondonEuropes largest active volcano. Travel by coach past theEnjoy a free day today, perhaps taking advantage of the rugged lava plains along the higher slopes and see thehotels two swimming pools. Otherwise you might like to impressive Silvestri Craters. From here, youre free torelax on the hotels private beach. If you enter the water take in the view, or you could take the cable car to thetheres plenty of sea life to admire amongst the fossilised top. The summits active crater is visible, often castinglava flows from age-old Etna eruptions. )or a more sedate out smoke, accompanied by lumps of tiny red and greyway to pass the time, make your way to the pedestrianised lava - an incredible phenomenon to behold. Later, take theseafront, lined with shops, restaurants, pizzerias and cafs. Circumetnea railway around the mountains base, takingTransferring to Catania Airport on 'ay \x1b, fly back to London in views of the surrounding villages. This narrow gaugewhere your holiday ends.railway first opened in \x14\x1b\x1c\x1b, and the views of the volcanic landscapes from its carriages are spectacular.Day 6: The Aeolian IslandsEnjoy a boat cruise to the Aeolian Islands, a small volcanic archipelago boasting UNESCO World Heritage status.LIPARI ITALYYou moor at Lipari, the largest of the islands, where you spend time in the colourful seaport of Lipari Town. BeyondMILAZZOthe pastel-coloured houses of the bustling harbour, the scenery turns wilder, with dense greenery and ruggedRANDAZZOhillsides rising out of the water. Continue to Vulcano, whichTAORMINAis famed for its hot springs and smoky volcanic peaks.MOUNT ETNA 7 GIARDINI Believed by the Romans to be a by-product from the GodADRANO NAXOSof Fires underground workshop, the island was namedSICILY CATANIAin his honour. Even today the black beaches, natural mud baths and rugged coastline have a touch of this fantasticalSYRACUSE ORTIGIAmythology about them. Nights in hotel By Coach By Rail By BoatCALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS 39"