Top Taormina Cruises & Sailing

Compare the unforgettable storyline of "The Godfather" saga with real-life Mafia history during this in-depth guided tour of two Sicilian villages. See filming locations, like the church where Micheal Corleone married his young bride, Apollonia. You’ll also hear true stories from Sicilian Mafia clans and learn about their grip on southern Italy. The small-group tour is limited to eight and concludes with a tasty pasta buffet at a typical trattoria.

Get the ultimate Sicilian experience with a 4-hour hands-on cooking class. Cook traditional Sicilian food for the 4-course meal such as tuna carpaccio, arancini, pasta a la norma, fresh fish, cannolis, cassata and more depending on the season. After all your hard work, enjoy the fruits of your labor on a terrace looking over the Ionian Sea and accompanied by local wines and spirits.

Spend the day exploring Sicily’s sun-drenched and scenic eastern coast on this small-group tour. Following morning pickup from your Messina hotel or port, hop aboard your vehicle and motor along the coast. You’ll discover Giardini Naxos (a beautiful seaside resort), Castelmola (a hilltop village famed for its views), Taormina (host to an ancient Greco-Roman amphitheater, as well as other draws), and other destination-worthy attractions. At the end of the tour, return directly to Messina.

Visitors flock to Sicily to sample its coveted cuisine, but few participate in learning its secrets. This private cooking lesson will immerse you in the local culinary tradition with a professional chef who will help you create a full-course meal and dessert. You’ll sunbathe, swim, and sample wine beforehand, and finish the class by enjoying the fruits of your labor on the restaurant terrace.

Experience the rugged, romantic beauty of Sicily’s eastern coastline with a private, 4-hour sailing excursion from Taormina. Let a professional skipper handle the navigation while you relax and soak up views of Mt Etna, Isloa Bella and coastal grottoes, bays and sea cliffs as they are bathed in the golden light of sunset. Go for a swim or learn basic sailing techniques if you like, and enjoy an onboard seafood appetizer with wine as the sun dips below the horizon.

FEW HRS IN MESSINA? THAT'S THE BEST TOUR FOR YOU. A PERFECT COMBINATION OF LANSCAPES, HISTORY, ARCAEOLOGY AND SPECTACULAR SCENARIES

Sicily’s romantic atmosphere and unconventional history has seduced visitors for millennia, but they're easy to miss in the bustle of modern travel. This private walking tour immerses you in rustic hill towns and the history of the Sicilian Mafia—including visits to filming sites of The Godfather movie—and the anti-Mafia fight. Upgrade to end your tour with food and wine tastings or a traditional fish dinner at a local restaurant.

With our sailing tour from Giardini Naxos to Taormina you will discover the beauties of Taormina's coast (Bay of Spisone, May of Mazzarò, Blue Grotto and Isola Bella). Enjoy yourself with our aperitif on board, have a swim in one of the most beautiful Sicilian coasts with our snorkeling equipment or simply relax yourself taking the sun on board. During the tour you will learn about the basics of sailing thanks to the explanations of our skippers and you will find out more about Sicilian legends and our old traditions.

Learn to cook traditional Sicilian pasta and cannoli with an expert local chef in romantic ancient villa. Sip DOC wine and taste hand-made bruschetta as you get to know your chef and decide what type of paste to make. Lean local secrets to making perfect fresh pasta and authentic cannoli, and then celebrate your hard work by enjoying your hand-made meal on an outdoor terrace accompanied by Sicilian DOC wines.

The volcanic landscapes around Mt. Etna are widely considered among the most fascinating in Italy, but they’re not always easy to explore without a guide. This adventurous half-day bus and hiking tour from Taormina includes food-tastings in Zafferana Etnea and a visit to the Parco dell’Etna. Delve into a lava cave with a guide, follow winding trails to the Rifugio Sapienza at 6,200 feet (1,900 meters) above sea level, and watch the sunset over the Silvestri craters.

Explore the unique landscape of an enormous volcano at with this 6-hour small-group sunset walking tour of Mt Etna from Taormina. Hike through the forest to see extinct craters and other evidence of past eruptions. Visit one of the most dramatic of the mountain's lava caves. Enjoy a light meal with wine made on Mt Etna and watch the sun go down.

Take a tour of three southeastern Sicilian cities on this private tour with hotel or port pick up. See ancient Greek and Roman ruins at the Neopolis Archeological Park in Syracuse; stroll through the small streets of the island of Ortigia and shop for Sicilian products; and discover the UNESCO-listed baroque architecture of Noto, including its magnificent cathedral.

Spend a glorious day at sea exploring the bays of Taormina on this private sailing tour, including lunch. Get some instruction in sailing from your captain. Go swimming, enjoy the scenery, and dine on fresh fish for lunch.

Francis Ford Coppola filmed parts of The Godfather in small villages on the eastern side of Sicily, places difficult to reach without a car. This tour allows admirers of the movie to visit them without a sweat. Get picked up at the port in Giardini Naxos and driven to villages that were stands-in for the partly real, partly fictional Corleone. As a bonus, stop at Taormina for views of Etna and shopping before heading back to the port.

Soak up the Sicilian sun like a VIP with a private boat tour along the coast from Taormina. As a captain navigates the waters of the Ionian Sea, just relax and enjoy the island scenery from the deck of your own luxurious boat, which can accommodate up to 10 people. While you sunbathe and take in sights like Grotta Azzurra and Isola Bella, indulge in provided wine, beer, prosecco, soft drinks, juice, fruit, bread and cheese.

Spend an evening relaxing and enjoying the views with this 2.5-hour sunset cruise from Taormina, followed by dinner. Drift past some of Sicily's most beautiful coastline, and then dine on seafood on board.

Highlights during this excursions: Private visit of Palazzo Biscari in catania Visit the fish market in Catania private visit of the Godfather's villa "oscar film location"

Spend a memorable day at sea exploring Taormina’s spectacular coastline in style aboard a private luxury yacht. Soak up the Sicilian sun while your captain navigates along the grottoes, sea cliffs and capes that have inspired dozens of artists over the years. Stop to swim and snorkel in the secluded Bay of Mermaids, and refresh throughout the day with an open bar and gourmet snacks on board. Step ashore at the enchanting Isola Bella, and admire the verdant island nature reserve while savoring a delicious multicourse meal at a waterside trattoria.

Trek around Mount Etna on this tour with a small group and an expert trekking guide. Set off from Taormina to spend the day learning about the volcano's history, exploring craters and lava caves. Stop at a local chalet for an included snack and wine. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request.

You will have the opportunity to visit the city of Messina with one of the most ancient means of transport in the world, the famous horse-drawn carriage, at the end of the Messina tour your driver will be waiting to take you to Taormina passing by the famous beautiful island. 2 hours of relaxation will be waiting for you walking in full autonomy in one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily.

A "transfer tour of 4 days" from Taormina to palermo city or  Palermo Airport or Agrigento city , passing through the south and the baroque. For people that want to be on their own for the most part of their trip, but need a transfer from a city to an other .  A  solution that includes sightseeing along the itinerary. This solution give you  the opportunity to optimize as much as possible your time in Sicily and plan an holiday in the right way.  4 days  /3 nights discovering the intimate baroque soul of Sicily, in an island where heartfelt sentiments and firmly held beliefs find their ultimate expression within the most theatrical of baroque edifices. But also to discover a growing area that produce some of the finest wines on the island, and the best are among the most compelling bottlings in Italy.

THE BEST OF ONE DAY TOUR FOR CRUISERS. THIS TOUR PERFECTLY OPTIMIZE THE TIME YOUR SHIP IS IN TOWN, OFFERING THE POSSIBILITY TO ENJOY AMAZING EXPERIENCE OF SICILIAN LANDSCAPES, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES, HISTORICAL TOWNS, STUNNING BEACHES, SHOPPING AND DELICIOUS MEALS

Discover two historic Sicilian cities on this full-day small-group tour from Taormina to Syracuse and Noto. Visit the archeological sites of Syracuse such as the Greek Theater and the Ear of Dionysius before exploring the newer part of the city and its landmarks. Then head to the UNESCO-listed city of Noto which is also dubbed the “Baroque Capital” due to its beautiful aristocratic buildings like Ducezio Palace and Palazzo Nicolaci.

this tour gives you the unique opportunity to enjoy the best Sicily can offer: the amazing sea, beaches, the volcano, the marine reserve of Isolabella and the pearl of the ionia sea that's Taormina

This tour gives you the opportunity to visit Taormina (the ancjent greek colony founded in the 5th century b.C.) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto (the pedestrian path) and its exclusive shops and delicious cake shops. You will enjoy the spectacular landscapes and the famous reserve called Isola Bella, a marine nature riserve, that's an Unesco Heritage patrimony. The tour also includes the visit of the medieval, picturesque village of Castelmola and a quick panoramic tour of the town the tour begins.

The Excursion Godfather Tour to Savoca and Forza D’Agrò is perfect if you start from Hotels or Ports of Messina, Taormina Giardini Naxos and sourrounding. A tour for everyone.

The Gole Alcantara is one of Sicily’s most popular attractions, and often has the crowds to match. On this private half-day tour, let a local guide help you sidestep the tourists and show you the park’s caverns and rock formations, gardens, and best swimming places. Later, explore the seaside town of Giardini Naxos on foot. Finish the tour with food and wine tasting at a local wine bar.

The small-groups formula makes your tour unique and customized for your needs: our expert and passionate tour leaders will take care of you; they will lead you to the discovery of our territory in a friendly, cosy and at the same educational atmosphere.

THE MOST ENJOAYBLE TOUR OUT OF MESSINA: VISIT TAORMINA, PANORAMIC PICTURES OF THE MARINE RESERVE OF ISOLABELLA, VISIT THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF CASTELMOLA - LUNCH IN A PANORAMIC RESTAURANT (FACED ON THE VOLCANO ETNA AND THE BAY OF NAXOS) IS INCLUDED - NO HIDDEN COST

Avoid the big crowy bus and save hours with van transportation to Mt. Etna and Taormina. This tour has not more than 19 persons and the time to reach the destinations takes shorther time than the 30/40 persons bus. Explore some exint craters and lava fields at 9.000 fts altitude. Free moreover offer 2 hrs of time in Taormina to sightsee, shop, and taste our famous cakes, like cannoli or granita. Enjoy the stunning view over the coastline and the Isola Bella marine nature reserve (Unesco heritage).

Enjoy the beauties of the most beautiful coast of Sicily, visiting 3 amazing sites: Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Isolabella, with a special stop to taste the famous sicilian Arancini, the rice ball well know to be the most delicious street food in Sicily. At the end of the tour we moreover offer a quick city tour of the town your ship docks.

You will be picked up at your hotel by your personal guide in a comfortable air-conditioned car and your private trip to the highest active volcano in Europe will start. On the way to Etna, you will learn the geological history of the volcano and what it is like for the Etnean people to live on an active volcano. Your first stop will be at a honey farm on the slopes of Etna where you will try locally produced honey and wine. Then you will continue your ascent between old and new lava flows, black valleys and extinct craters to reach 6560 feet (2000m) above the sea level. A small walk on a crater will let you reach the panoramic point from which you will admire all the Ionian coastline view. A glass of the finest Italian Prosecco will be coupled with a breathtaking sunset in front of you. Take your time, explore lava formations, breathe in the cristalline mountain air. When you are ready your guide will bring you back to your hotel.

If you only have a few hrs in town, that's the best tour for you. Sicily has stunning beachs, amazing archaeological sites, beautiful historical towns and plenty of sites used as location of famous movies. With this tour you'll enjoy comfort and enjoyment. We customize our services using Mercedes Vans (max 10 persons), with limited access and limited streats

Soak up the atmosphere of some of the most popular Sicilian resorts on this private tour. See the top sites in Taormina, Castelmola, and Giardini Naxos where you will explore the Corso Umberto, the Greek and Odeon theaters, lovely historic palazzos St. Catherina Church, and the Duomo. Gain a deeper understanding of the beautiful island and its history as you spend approximately five hours touring and learning with your guide.

Discover three different Sicilian wineries as you sample tasty regional reds, whites, and rosés. Driving in an air-conditioned car, cruise past picturesque villages, fruit orchards, and lava-made churches as you explore the fascinating region of Etna, known for its volcanic terroirs. Sip samples of the volcano-infused drink in family-run wineries, munching on local gastronomic delicacies, from cheeses to salami.

Mount Etna is Europe's largest active volcano, but you don’t have to climb the mighty peak to experience the natural wonder. On this full-day tour from Taormina, hike through the ancient woodlands and lava caves of Mt Etna; indulge in a Sicilian-style lunch and wine tasting; and explore the Alcantara Gorge. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Experience life in the Sicilian countryside with a private tour of a working farm founded in the 1800s. See picturesque vineyards, olive and citrus groves, and farm animals and then learn to ride a horse with a professional instructor. Finish the tour with a traditional Sicilian lunch made with fresh, local products and sample locally produced wines from vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna.

Visit Taormina, Castelmola and Giardini Naxos on this amazing tour from Messina-Catania-Syracuse-Giardini Naxos-Milazzo. Spend 1 hrs to visit the village of Castelmola, enjoy the view of the surrounding Sicilian coast and landscapes of Giardini Naxos, dominated by the volcano Etna. In Taormina do not miss the view of the marine protected reserve of Isola Bella, walk inside the Greek Theater and the amazing Corso Umberto, a beautiful pedestrian path. Take a look at the local shops or taste local pastries and enjoy the stunning spots of the Pearl of the Ionian sea. Before we take our clients back on board or theres final destination we moreover offer a quick panoramic tour of the town from where the tour starts. PICK UP AND DROP OFF INSIDE THE PIER, RIGHT WHERE THE SHIP DOCKS OR ANY OTHER PLACE THE CLIENTS WISH

Join this tour to see Mount Etna which boasts a very special heritage. Included in the tour is the visit of Taormina, a popular place to visit from Sicily.

Start your culinary journey across Sicilian cooking traditions. Take advantage of your time on the island of Sicily and learn some true Italian cooking methods, old traditional Sicilian recipes, and how cooking is different in regions of Sicily. Discover the secrets of traditional Sicilian cuisine during this private cooking class led by a professional chef.