Today we are in and about Taormina
Early breakfast in the hotel dining room
An hour and a half drive to the Etna ‘base camp’, through little townships.’
Mt Etna is 3,200m and the last eruption was on 21st May this year.
Three stages (cable car, 4WD buses and a hike with guide) to the 2,000 m where there are several craters.
We saw two impressive craters now extinct. Another 1,000 m higher we could see the steam from the active Mt Etna. Hikers were all over the site, some walking all the way to the top.
The 4WD buses constantly ferrying groups from the funicular station.
When we returned to the funicular station we were welcomed by hostesses serving mango, pistachio, lemon and a cherry liqueur. Of course, it was a sales pitch but a novel one.
While we waited for the bus I had my first pistachio granita. Refreshing.
Back at the bus at 12.30 we were driven to the town of Giarre. We were taken to Gi.Val, a jewellery manufacturer.
High class jewellery made with Mt Etna lava stone, red coral, pearls and gems.
The highlight was the free lunch served on their terrace.
From here, we drove to the hilltop town of Taormina, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Sicily. The destination for the rich and famous.
We enjoyed a wander down the main street between two ancient arches. It was rich with colour of creative ceramics.
We found a bar to shelter from the heat and we were able to tell Francesco how much we’ve enjoyed the tour and his excellent guiding.
We found a bar to shelter from the heat and we were able to tell Francesco how much we’ve enjoyed the tour and his excellent guiding.
Set meal at the hotel restaurant then a walk along Naxos foreshore and views to Taormina.
M&M
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