Duomo of Catania - Sicily

Castelmola- Sicily

Sicily's second city was founded by the Greeks in early 729 BC. Later the city was the first to fall to the Romans under which it prospered greatly, many relics testimony their period of domination. In the modern city there are some remarkable churches. You will visit Piazza del Duomo with the Splendid Cathedral of S. Agata 17 th C. and the elegant elephant fountain. Head to the open air food market where twitching fish eels and shellfish you might be offered cut open to try. Stroll through the ancient historical city before heading to our next stop. Drive past the ancient village of    Aci Castello, popular destination for swimming sunning and snorkeling. A few Km north is Acitrezza  a fishing village setting of Giovanni Verga's 1881 Novel I Malavoglia.

Aci Castello marks the beginning of the so called Riviera dei CICLOPI that rises from the sea just beyond the towns. It is said that blinded Polyfemus slung 3 rocks broken from the Etna at Ulysses as he and his men escaped from the Cyclops in their ships.

Continue the ride to Castelmola. Enjoy from this mountain village incredible views of the bay of Naxos, Etna and Taormina.It is a tiny medieval village with just one cobbled road and the remains of a old castle  .

Visit the famous bar specialized in frankly phallocentric decors intended to give the tourists a smile. You have been warned....

Note:

Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments; local custom requires covering knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

All tours can be personalized and/or combined on request. In order to provide our clients with the best-in-class service, our English speaking driver guide will give running commentaries of what you are seeing and he will allow you enough time to visit each site avoiding the expensive charges of hiring a private guide.