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Things to do & places to see

Discover how living under Mount Etna has made this island distinctive in many ways, creating a fertile natural beauty and shaping the character of the people. The dramatic view from 2,000 metres up is a good place to start. 

As you explore the island you'll catch glimpses of rural scenes that look straight out of classic movies such as The Godfather.

The ship is moored in port.

Example shore excursions

When you hit dry land, you can trust us to offer a choice of experiences that really gives you a close-up view. See some featured excursions at this port below.

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Mount Etna and Taormina

Dominating the skyline above Sicily, Mt Etna is Europe's largest volcano soaring to heights of nearly 3300 meters. Towards the summit, there's an opportunity to view the amazing craters before a well earned lunch at 1900 metres ! We then descend to the enchanting hill top resort of Taormina. This tour includes time to admire the famous Gothic Corvaja Palace dating back to the 15th century and Taormina's impressive amphitheatre with its extraordinary acoustics and stunning location.  You will have free time to wander through the streets, take our advice, try an ice cream!!

Old time Sicily

A fantastic opportunity for the movie enthusiast to experience old time Sicily with familiar sights from the Godfather movies. Bar Vitelli, which was used in the filming of the original Godfather movie, and Forza D'Argo, a medieval town with a distinct Sicilian atmosphere. This is where Michael Corleone's wedding was filmed for the Godfather II.

Taormina

Nestled on a cliff's edge above the spectacular Sicilian coastline, Taormina has a delightful medieval character. This tour includes the Corvaja Palace and Taormina's Greco amphitheatre. From the upper tiers you can enjoy spectacular views revealing majestic Mt Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano. There is free time to soak up the atmosphere of this fantastic resort. Sicily is famous for its ice cream, you will not be disappointed!