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One of the best ways to get to know a city is on foot, and comprehensive half-day walking tour of beautiful Taormina will satisfy history buffs, photographers and inquisitive travelers alike. So get ready to set your sights and camera on the magnificent landmarks that help define one of Sicily's most popular vacation spots.

So put on your comfortable walking shoes and bring your camera for an unforgettable adventure in this centuries-old city.

After boarding your coach sit back and relax as mile after scenic mile passes by your window en route to the stunning hamlet of Taormina. Perched atop weather-beaten cliffs, it's considered Sicily's most beautiful resort. Founded by the Greeks in the 4th century B.C., a Roman colony a century later and ruled by Arabs, Normans and France, Taormina wears its historical legacy very well. Remnants of each conquering nation can be found throughout the town and once you arrive your guide will escort you to many of the picture-perfect sites.

However, since coaches are not permitted to enter Taormina you'll be using lifts that will take you from the parking area to the town gates.

Have your camera handy as you amble along the streets lined with medieval mansions, Gothic ruins and charming homes adorned with flowerboxes.

You'll stroll to Taormina's main thoroughfare, Corso Umberto and among the sites you'll encounter is perhaps the greatest symbol of Taormina's long varied history-the Palazzo Corvaja. Dating back to the 14th century, the fortress is a lively mix of Arab, Norman, and Catalan-Gothic architecture.

Continue to the city's most popular attraction-the Greco Roman Theater. Carved out of the hillside in the 3rd century B.C., the theater boasts panoramic views of the Sicilian coastline, the mountains of southern Calabria and Mount Etna. Feel the centuries unfold as you walk past seats that were once occupied by happy theatergoers and a stage where actors stood reciting popular plays of the day.

Corso Umberto is also home to a number of shops so before you return to your coach you can indulge in a little shopping.

At the completion of the tour, enjoy a relaxing and contemplative ride back to port as you discuss with your fellow travelers the historic sites of the day.