b'Discoveries Discoveries8 DAYS from 1,399pp Calabria All Inclusive:Sicily, Etna & 8 DAYS from 1,399pp1,299 pp Italys Hidden Gem The Aeolian Islands 1,299 ppITALY Vulcano ITALYMilazzoLamezia TermePizzo Randazzo TaorminaStromboli Mount Etna 7Tropea 7 7 Giardini Rosano Soriano Adrano NaxosScilla Serra San Bruno SICILY CataniaSICILY Reggio Di Calabria CASTLE SCILLA MOUNT ETNA OrtigiaSICILYWHATS INCLUDED: Discover one of Italys best-kept secrets as we head off theFly to Sicily to visit historic towns, World Heritage sites,WHATS INCLUDED: 7 nights 4-Star hotelbeaten path on this all-inclusive holiday in Calabria, a regionand natural wonders including Mount Etna and the volcanic 7 nights 4-Star hotel accommodation of pristine beaches and charming old-world towns. Aeolian Islands. accommodation Return flights from London Return flights from London Stansted to Lamezia Terme Gatwick to Catania Standard Class rail travel YOUR ITINERARY YOUR ITINERARYStandard Class rail travel All rail, cruise and coach travelDays 1-2. Fly direct to Calabria and exploring Tropea Days 1-2. Giardini Naxos & Taormina and the Greek theatreAll rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour We meet at London Stansted for a flight to Lamezia Terme in Calabria. OnYour holiday starts at London Gatwick, where we meet, ready for the flightthroughout your tourExpertise of a UK Tour Managerarrival, we transfer to our hotel in Tropea. We get to know the resort onto Catania in Sicily. After touching down, we transfer to our hotel in GiardiniExpertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish Day 2 with a guided tour. The towns historic centre is perched on a ruggedNaxos. On Day 2, a coach takes us to the town of Taormina overlooking thefrom start to finishBreakfast and lunch each day, cliffside, with white beaches, dramatic rock formations and a history bathedIonian Sea, founded by the Greeks in 392 BC. During a guided tour, we visitBreakfast and dinner each day6 dinnersin myth and legend. This afternoon is free to explore further. the Greek theatre and our tour concludes at a pasticceria, where we tasteAll guided tours and excursionscannoli, Sicilys signature pastries, then the afternoon is free to explore. Beer, wine and soft drinks each dayDays 3-4. Uncovering Reggio Calabria and Scilla, and a free day in Tropeabetween 10am-10pm in Tropea Today we catch the train to Reggio Calabria, the regions main city. Reggio isDay 3. The World Heritage city of Syracuse and Ortigia IslandAll guided tours and excursions known as Bergamot City because the aromatic citrus fruit flourishes here.This morning, we travel by coach to Syracuse, where we visit Ortigia, aAfter time at leisure, we rail to Scilla, a historic town which cascades down tosmall island with nearly 3,000 years of history. On a guided tour, we visita picturesque bay. Day 4 is a chance to unwind in beautiful Tropea or explorethe Baroque cathedral, built on the site of the Greek Temple of Athena,the white-sand beaches that lie on the Costa degli Dei, or Coast of the Gods.part of which remains inside. The afternoon is free for sightseeing. Tour Code: TRF| per person based on Tour Code: SCF| per person based on2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellersDays 5-6. Exploring Serra San Bruno, Soriano and volcanic Stromboli Day 4. Exploring Mount Etna: Europes most active volcano 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 200. We drive into the Calabrian hills to Serra San Bruno today. This mountainToday is a tour highlight with a visit to Mount Etna. We travel by coach tofrom 280.village is crowned by a monastery and the old town seems untouched byRifugio di Sapienza, the highest point accessible by vehicle, where we see2025 Departures: 2025 Departures:time. We continue to the ancient village of Soriano to visit the Sanctuarythe Silvestri craters and volcanic scenery. From there you can opt to take APR, MAY, JUN, SEP of San Domenico, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1783. After athe cable car to the summit to see the active crater (payable locally). In theAPR, MAY, JUN, SEP, OCTfree morning on Day 6, we cruise to Stromboli and, with time to explore atafternoon, we enjoy a different view of Etna by joining the Circumetnea leisure, you could try the local seafood pasta. At sunset, we sail round to theRailway on its most scenic section, travelling around the volcanos base.Sciara del Fuoco (Stream of Fire) to view the volcanos remarkable natural Comfortable Explorer Rated light show, as fountains of glowing lava burst against the night sky.Days 5-7. Free day in Giardini Naxos and cruising to the Aeolian Islands Everyday Traveller Rated1 2 3 4 With a free day ahead, today is a chance to explore the local area or make1 2 3 4Day 7. Pizzo by Piaggio the most of the facilities at our hotel, relaxing by the private beach or one of On the final full day of our tour, we visit picturesque Pizzo, a coastal the pools. On Day 6, a boat cruise takes us to the Aeolian Islands with a local Secure your place now town where pastel-coloured houses cling to the cliffside. On arrival, weguide on hand to inform us about this UNESCO-listed volcanic archipelago. Secure your place nowwith a 300pp deposit transfer into the town centre by Piaggio Ape Calessino, an iconic Italian You are free to spend Day 7 as you wish, relaxing or exploring the region.with a 300pp depositthree-wheeled motorcycle, where we sample a Tartufo di Pizzo dessert. For more information onDay 8. Homeward bound For more information on dates and prices, Day 8. Homeward bound After breakfast, its time to say goodbye to Sicily. A coach transfer takes us todates and prices,visit greatrail.com/TRF Your holiday concludes as we fly back to the UK from Lamezia Terme. Catania airport for our flight back to London, where your holiday concludes. visit greatrail.com/SCF14 ITALYEmail our team at grj@greatrail.com ITALY 15'