Taormina Ancient Theatre and City Tour with Phd Archeologist
This exclusive three-hour private tour, led by a PhD archaeologist, offers an in-depth and personalized experience exploring Taormina’s rich history. The journey begins at the breathtaking Ancient Theatre of Taormina, one of the best-preserved in Sicily, offering stunning views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. The tour continues through the city's medieval streets, stopping at the Naumachia, an impressive Roman-era structure believed to have been part of a monumental fountain or nymphaeum. Next, visitors will explore the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, a 13th-century fortress-like church that houses valuable works of art. The experience concludes with a visit to the Roman Odeon, a small 1st-century CE theatre once used for musical and theatrical performances. This itinerary takes guests on a journey through Taormina’s Greek, Roman, and medieval past, offering a unique opportunity to uncover the city's secrets with the insights of an expert guide.
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Where this sits in Taormina & the east
Taormina & the east is about 1 hr 4 min by road from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. A Greek theatre with Etna behind it, above a coastline of small beaches. The polished end of eastern Sicily, and the base for the volcano, Catania and Siracusa.
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