Giardini Naxos, Sicily cruise port guide
Hugging a long, sweeping bay, Giardini Naxos welcomes you ashore to some of Sicily’s most scenic and historic sites. Naxos was the first Greek settlement on Sicily, and it is surrounded by remarkable remains and swirling mythology. With a long arc of sun-soaked golden sand, you can kick back by the waves - and cool off with a dip into the sea's refreshing embrace. Up above the seaside revelry, the spectacular Taormina hillside town perches - containing rich Roman and Greek history. View less Visit to encounter one of Sicily’s best views, as you look down over the rejuvenating blue of the sea, and the looming backdrop of Mount Etna rising in the distance. The majestic, honey-coloured Greek theatre is a highlight, standing before the distant loom of the volcano. Head towards the puffs of cloud, and wisps of smoke, that gather around the peak of Sicily’s mighty volcano, which is among the most active in Europe. Arrive through vineyards, thriving in this fertile soil, before taking the 1,737-metre incline to the summit of the legendary mountain of fire, across fields of solidified lava flows. Known to the Greeks as the home of the God of Fire, and the one-eyed Cyclops, the mountain continues to amaze and awe with its restless power. Vineyards carpet the scenery - interrupted by occasional cactai and citrus groves – and produce some of Sicily’s most refined flavors. Enjoy a glass of wine on Giardini Naxos’ seafront, and toast your time on these rich Sicilian shores.
About Giardini Naxos, Sicily
Giardini Naxos is a coastal town in Sicily, Italy, that has served as a cruise ship stop since the 1970s. Located on a bay below the cliffs of Taormina, the town was founded in 734 BC as Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily. Cruise passengers use it as a gateway to the ancient theater of Taormina, Mount Etna, and the Aeolian Islands.
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Silver Shadow · Mediterranean · 6 nights
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$1,350 / night
Ultimate Mediterranean Delights: Athens to Bordeaux
Scenic Eclipse II · Mediterranean · 22 nights
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An Extended Journey Through Mediterranean Grandeur
EXPLORA I · Mediterranean · 14 nights
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$819 / night
A Journey Across Mediterranean Masterpieces
EXPLORA I · Mediterranean · 7 nights
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$848 / night
An Extended Voyage of Antique Treasures, Volcanic Views & Tranquil Shores
EXPLORA I · Mediterranean · 14 nights
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$803 / night
Malta, Sicily & Amalfi Coast from Civitavecchia
Emerald Sakara · Mediterranean · 9 nights
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