Sicily
Mar 9th, 2013, 10:51 AM
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Sicily
My husband and I are planning a trip to Sicily i June/July. We are almost all planned except for 4 days. we were planning on going to Taormina but it seems overpriced and touristy.
We would like suggestions for these days if possible. We are both foodies and I am a shopper!
After spending 4 days in Rome we land in Sicily and our trip is as follows
4 nights Syracuse
3 nights Modica
3 nights Licata
3 nights Tripani
3 nights Palermo
3 nights ?
2 nights Catania
Home
Any suggestions for the 3 nights would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance
We would like suggestions for these days if possible. We are both foodies and I am a shopper!
After spending 4 days in Rome we land in Sicily and our trip is as follows
4 nights Syracuse
3 nights Modica
3 nights Licata
3 nights Tripani
3 nights Palermo
3 nights ?
2 nights Catania
Home
Any suggestions for the 3 nights would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Mar 9th, 2013, 02:44 PM
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Taormina is touristy and also very attractive. It enjoys a fabulous site with a view down the coast and Mt Etna looming in the background. Lots of shopping opportunities. We were in Sicily for two weeks in June 2010--you can click on my name for my trip report. If I'd had more time, I'd have added the Aeolian islands.
Mar 10th, 2013, 07:37 AM
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We love food, people watching, the water, and I love shopping.
My husband is an architect and photographer and we love to visit not-touristy places to experience the authenticity of places we visit.
We both enjoy biking and kayaking and of course walking since we live in Colorado. Perhaps we can also fit in a visit to the Aeolian Islands.
Thank you for all your replies. We finally decided to go to Taormina for 3 days before we stay in Catania. We booked an apartment in City Center and are hoping it is accessible to shops and restaurants.
My husband is an architect and photographer and we love to visit not-touristy places to experience the authenticity of places we visit.
We both enjoy biking and kayaking and of course walking since we live in Colorado. Perhaps we can also fit in a visit to the Aeolian Islands.
Thank you for all your replies. We finally decided to go to Taormina for 3 days before we stay in Catania. We booked an apartment in City Center and are hoping it is accessible to shops and restaurants.
Mar 10th, 2013, 09:15 AM
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P.S. I agree that you should also try to see Cefalu.
Are you driving or taking the train? Either way, Cefalu is an easy stop on the way east from Palermo. It's about an hour by train and could be a day trip.
Also, don't miss Monreale when you are in Palermo. It's easily reached by local bus.
Are you driving or taking the train? Either way, Cefalu is an easy stop on the way east from Palermo. It's about an hour by train and could be a day trip.
Also, don't miss Monreale when you are in Palermo. It's easily reached by local bus.
Mar 11th, 2013, 05:24 AM
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With your interest in shopping, people watching and photography, Taormina is a must see destination. We absolutely loved it. Our hotel, the Villa Schuler, overlooked the sea and Mt. Etna and every day was a photo opportunity. If you like hiking, walk up to Castelmola from Taormina - spectacular views!
While Taormina may be "touristy", that is for a reason. It is beautiful.
Also, don't miss Monreale while in Palermo and try to include Agrigento.
While Taormina may be "touristy", that is for a reason. It is beautiful.
Also, don't miss Monreale while in Palermo and try to include Agrigento.
Mar 11th, 2013, 06:24 PM
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> If you have a rent car,from Taormina you can arrive in Milazzo and go to aeolie islands with a boat. For example you can go to "Panarea-Stromboli by night" and see the vulcano and the red lava too!
You can get to the Aeolians by public transportation, too -- no car required! But you can only see the lava if Stromboli is active. As I understand it, it often is, but it was not doing anything the night my ferry passed it.
You can get to the Aeolians by public transportation, too -- no car required! But you can only see the lava if Stromboli is active. As I understand it, it often is, but it was not doing anything the night my ferry passed it.
