Catania (FDT)
- Catania -
Catania, Sicily's second largest city, stands at the foot of Mt. Etna, Italy's most famous and still active volcano. On arriving there it is easy to understand why its historic center is included in UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Its architecture is the result of the influence of the many dominations the city has been subject to through the ages: from the early Greek settlers to the Romans, the Ostrogoths, the Arabs, the Normans, the Swabians, the Angevins, the Spaniards and, finally, the Bourbons. Thus it is possible to admire an incredible range of styles in buildings standing close to each other and, yet, giving an overall impression of eloquent beauty. Catania's main street, Via Etnea, which is perfectly straight and runs through the very heart of the city, derives its name from the volcano which is visible directly before it. Incidentally, not everyone knows that, according to ancient Greek historian Plutarch, the city owes its name to Mt. Etna because the Greek word katane, meaning a grater, referred to the rugged terrain in the volcano area. How closely associated the city is to the nearby mountain will be clear from the excursion to Mt. Etna. The breathtaking panorama visible along the way defies all description: Catania and its plain stand before your eyes, with the sea in the background and the mountain top above you.
Roadbook
An English-speaking driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you for a sightseeing tour of Catania. At lunch time, at your request you will have an opportunity to taste samples of Sicilian cuisine at a characteristic restaurant in the city. In the afternoon you will be taken for an excursion to Mt. Etna.
Note: full-day tours (FDT) will normally last 8 hours, inclusive of travelling time to and from your hotel.
Catania Tour - by Cristiano Rubbi for Nice & Easy Travel - Tours
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