Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

Sicily - 4 day inclusive itinerary package from £475pp*

Travelling in February 2013

Our most popular visits in Sicily for Geography school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Sicily for Geography groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Guided Mount Etna Adventure Day

A visit to Mount Etna - Europe’s highest and most active volcano - will open up a variety of study opportunities for your students. The themes of plate tectonics and eruptions, land use, tourism and much more can be investigated here. Over the course of a full day your group will learn key facts about the volcano’s history. You’ll be transported by coach to 1900 metres above sea level, then by cable car and jeep to reach 2500 metres. Your Alpine Guide will then take you on foot until you reach 2900 metres above sea level.

Mount Etna is in an almost constant state of activity. As such, the fertile volcanic soil and tourism in the area mean that more than a quarter of Sicily’s population resides on Etna’s slopes. This continual volcanic activity has a very real impact on local communities and makes for a fascinating case study, enabling you to cover a number of Human and Physical topics on the one tour. What hazard management plans are in place? How has the landscape changed over the years? All this and more can be explored on this full day visit that’s ideal for keen Geographers, Geologists and Environmental Scientists.

Mount Etna

Full Day Visit. You will be transported by coach to 1900 metres above sea level, then by cable car and jeep to reach 2500 metres. Your Alpine Guide will then take you on foot until you reach 2900 metres above sea level. A truly memorable day! See page 21 for full visit details.

Lipari & Vulcano Islands

Full Day Visit. Your group will be taken to Milazzo harbour and then set sail on this exciting mini-cruise. You’ll have the opportunity to hop off and explore the geography of both volcanic islands whilst on land and from the boat itself before returning to Milazzo harbour and then your hotel. (Cruise operates Mid- March to Mid-October).

Strait of Messina / Tindari Lake

Full Day Visit. See and study the Strait of Messina which separates Sicily from mainland Italy. Continue on to Tindari where you will see the extraordinary ‘linguetta di sabbia’, a sandbank stretching 1.5km into the sea, defiantly resisting the destructive, relentless raids of the Tyrrhenian. Clearly visible on satellite photos, the ‘tongue’ is raised about four metres above sea-level at its highest points and creates a type of lagoon on its land side. Now a nature reserve, the area is home to several small lakes which provide the ideal habitat for a large variety of flora and fauna.

Alcantara Gorges

Half Day Visit. Groups flying home in the afternoon or evening will have time to spend their morning visiting the Alcantara Gorges which were formed by the volcanic activity of Mount Etna. The stunning basalt formation known as the Alcantara Gorge lies on the Alcantara River about 20 minutes’ drive south west of Taormina. Etna’s geological influence on the surrounding countryside has created a beautifully scenic site encircled by small luscious green woods.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Hotel Baia Degli Dei

Hotel Baia Degli Dei is a small, modern hotel that was built in 1970. All rooms are elegantly furnished.

Hotel Baia Degli Dei

A small, comfortable, tastefully decorated hotel that is centrally located.

Address Via Recanati Localita Recanati Giardini Naxos 98035 Sicily Italy View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 110 guests in 47 rooms over 4 floors.

Location Information

Hotel Baia Degli Dei is located on the bay of Recanati in Giardini Naxos. It is situated 3km from the railway station, 200 metres from the bus station and is within a short walking distance of taxi facilities.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Dining room
• TV lounge / meeting room
• Bar
• Safe
• CD player / party facilities
• Coach parking is located 300 metres from the hotel
• Disabled facilities: The hotel has two specially adapted rooms for disabled clients that are equipped with emergency call bells. Refrigeration is also available for storing medicines.

 Student Rooms

• 4 bedded (Bunk beds)
• En-suite facilities
• Satellite TV
• Balcony
• Air-conditioning
• Telephone
• Tea & coffee-making facilities

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Satellite TV
• Balcony
• Air-conditioning
• Telephone
• Tea & coffee-making facilities

 Local Tourist Tax (Italy)

Payable locally in accordance with star rating of the hotel as follows:
1* hotel – €1 per person per night
2* hotel – €2 per person per night
3* hotel – €3 per person per night
4* hotel – €4 per person per night, etc
N.B. Please note this is an average cost which can vary from region to region and is subject to change at short notice.  Please check with your tour consultant who will be able to confirm the exact rate of tax within your final itinerary.

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Hotel San Pietro

This is a modern hotel, built in 1980, is located right on the beach and is within easy access of numerous restaurants and shops.

Hotel San Pietro

The Hotel San Pietro is a modern, comfortable hotel with stunning surroundings. Its location is ideal for groups who enjoy being slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the town centre, but still in a lively atmosphere; the hotel is just a short trip from Taormina’s central attractions.

Address Via Luigi Rizzo 93037 Letojanni Sicily View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 180 guests in 94 rooms over 6 floors. The San Pietro will accept a minimum group size of 20.

Location Information

The Hotel San Pietro is happily situated on the Letojanni seafront with views of Taormina. There is a bus stop just metres away which offers regular shuttles into the centre of Taormina.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Dining room
• TV lounge
• Lift
• Bar
• Safety deposit boxes available at reception (charges apply)
• Disabled facilities: The hotel offers a ramp for disabled access and the lift can accommodate wheelchair users. There are no rooms specifically adapted for disabled guests or emergency call bells, but there are eight rooms in the hotel that have showers suitable for wheelchair users.

 Student Rooms

• 3-4 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• Air-conditioning
• Telephone
• Satellite TV
• Some rooms have balconies

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Air-conditioning
• Telephone
• Satellite TV
• Some rooms have balconies

Local Tourist Tax

Payable locally in accordance with star rating of the hotel as follows:
1* hotel – €1 per person per night
2* hotel – €2 per person per night
3* hotel – €3 per person per night
4* hotel – €4 per person per night, etc
N.B. Please note this is an average cost which can vary from region to region and is subject to change at short notice.  Please check with your tour consultant who will be able to confirm the exact rate of tax within your final itinerary.

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Local Touring Guides

Your tour will automatically include an English speaking NST Tour Guide who will prove to be invaluable in bringing the island to life. With their excellent local knowledge they’ll lead the group and support you in delivering the perfect tour so that you can focus more on providing individual focus on your students.