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Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Geography and Mount Etna put their stamp on Taormina. Feel history laid out before you in magnificent panoramic views on the way up to the town, where you can stroll down medieval lanes. See the famed Greek theater (Teatro Greco) and its fantastic view of Etna. Or take a trip to the volcano itself and get a first-hand look at cones, craters and lava streams left by its eruptions over time. The colorful Corso Umberto is great to people-watch and get your fill of yummy gelato.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Port of Giardini
Ship will ANCHOR OFF SHORE at this port and guests will be tendered ashore. -
Time Zone
Central European Time CET
UTC/GMT +1 hour -
Language
The official language is Italian. Say hello in Italian: "Ciao!" -
Currency & Shopping
Euro (EUR) Shop for fine embroidery, pottery and ceramics. -
Famous For
Take a trip to Mount Etna, the largest of Italy's three active volcanoes. -
Fun Fact #1
Be sure to visit the famed Greek Theater, which overlooks the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. -
Fun Fact #2
Like the rest of Sicily, Taormina is full of relics from ancient Greece, the result of Greek migration in 8th century BC. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Savor the fresh seafood, like octopus salad with parsley and lemon, and any one of the locally-made wines.