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Guided tours of Taormina, Sicily:
Learn the history, traditions and anecdotes of Taormina, the beautiful Medieval town overlooking the Mediterrenean sea and the Etna. Taormina, the town in Sicily famous for its grandiose and beautifully preserved Greek Roman Theater will take your breath away for its views. Our English fluent tour guides will take you on a tour of center of Taormina from the Greek Roman Theater down the main avenue with Palazzo Corbaia and the other magnificent Medieval buildings all the way to the main square - a vivid example of Sicilian Baroque.

Guided tours of the Etna, Sicily:
While in Taormina, don't miss the opportunity to tour the volcano Etna. Etna with its base diameter of over 25 miles and its peak at 10,990 ft. it's the highest and most active volcano in Europe. Towering over the Eastern side of Sicily, the Etna when active offers a wonderful show of fire and lights. Our guides will share the history, scientific clues and legends of this natural wonder during this 4-hour ascend (by car) to the observatory.

Guided tours of Agrigento, Sicily:
A trip to Agrigento is a must. In Agrigento, Sicily you will see impressive ruins set against a modern city. You will be awestruck by the Temple of Concord, one of the world's best preserved temples of Classical Greek origin. During the 2-hour guided tour of Agrigento, our English fluent guides will take you to the five main temples in the valley including the Temple of the Concord, the Temple of Zeus Olimpo and the temple of Castor and Pollux. The guided tour of Agrigento includes the rich archeological museum - a collection or rare Greek-Roman artifacts from Sicily. This tour of Agrigento will enlight you about the history, legends and least know facts of this fascinating location in Sicily.

Guided tours of Syracuse, Sicily:
Syracuse never stops enchanting its visitors. From its amazing archeological sites to its lively downtown area you can never have enough of its history, art, traditions and, of course, food. Its 5th century BC Greek theather, hewn out of the local rock, can seat up to 16,000 people - a real masterpiece! And the Ear of Dionysus, an ear shaped grotto that was named after the ruler who brought Syracuse to its maximum splendor. Gladiators had their own fighting ground in the Roman amphitheater - a 2nd century AD structure still standing and in great shape. The beautiful ancient island of Ortigia - today the pulsating center of Syracuse - is lined with magnificent Baroque palazzos each with its own history and glamour. During tour of Syracuse, Sicily, you will visit to the archeological park and Ortigia learning their history, legends, traditions and least know facts about this fascinating city.

Guided tour of Erice and Segesta, Sicily
Legends tell that Erice was built like the belt of goddess Venus. When Sicily was part of Magna Grecia, Erice was the world capital of love and in this tour you will learn why. Enjoy the unobstructed views of Sicily from the center of Erice, stop at an antique pastry shop to see how the famous desserts from Sicily are made. Then on to Segesta with its beautifully preserved Greek temples and its rich history. Don't miss this tour of Sicily!