Top Taormina Culture

Appreciate the serene beauty of Taormina on a brief walking tour. Learn about the culture and archaeology of this historical beach town in eastern Sicily from your guide as you explore the Greek Theatre, Piazza Duomo, Palazzo Corvaja, and an ancient Roman theater. Take in the views of Taormina during a stroll along Corso Umberto, seeing the Old Town lit up next to the Mediterranean.

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.

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.

Explore two of Italy's greatest archeological sites on this exciting guided tour of the Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale. Leave Taormina with a local guide and be prepared to get very acquainted with Ancient Greek statuary and architecture, as well as, as centuries-old monuments from the Roman Empire. See the amazing collection of mosaics and even an ancient hunting lodge.

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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.

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.

Some of Sicily’s most important archaeological and architectural treasures are located in Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto, but the logistics of visiting all three in one day can be tricky. With this tour, save hours with convenient hotel pickup in Taormina and private transportation all day. Stop at the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse to explore on your own, and then enjoy free time to sightsee and shop in Ortygia and Noto.

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.

Discover Sicily on this comprehensive 8-day small-group tour. The extensive trip includes a wine and food tasting and a visit to the filming locations from the “Godfather” movie in Taormina; an ascent up Mt. Etna via cable car and Jeep; a traditional fish lunch in Marzamemi; and more. Pickup at Catania airport (according to your arrival) and drop-off at Palermo airport is included.

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.

Mount Etna is the second largest active volcano in the world. The volcano sits at the boundary of the African plate subducting underneath the Eurasian plate, combined with sitting underneath a hotspot or crustal break means the volcano has a frequent eruptive history

Wend your way through Taormina—and even venture to other nearby locations in the picturesque, Sicilian countryside—on this flexible, hop-on hop-off bus tour. Because your tickets are valid for 24 hours, you have the flexibility to board and disembark where and when you wish. Once on board, you’ll motor along the waterfront, will see the city’s famed Piazza Sant'Antonio Castelmola, will glimpse the Alcantara Gorges, and more. As you go, learn more about the landmarks courtesy of the included headsets.

The daily tour starts with the visit of Giardini Naxos, stunning sea village and first Greek colony in Sicily. Quick stop to the Natural Reserve area of Isola Bella which is considered the “Pearl of Ionian Sea”thanks to its wild beauty. From here you can admire the stunning bay and two beautiful capes: Capo S. Andrea, with the lovely Blue Cave, and Capo Taormina. Then Castelmola will charm you with its Norman beauty; you can admire the main Church – dedicated to San Nicola – which dates back to the 30’s. Finally the daily tour brings you to Taormina, a popular Sicilian Medieval burg featuring very important historical sites: Palazzo Corvaja, the Greek Theatre, Piazza IX Aprile, the Clock Tower, the Dome, Badia Vecchia, Palazzo Duca di Santo Stefano and so on. Free time to enjoy its lanes, doing shopping local handycraft shops or fashion stores.

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

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.

The professionalism of our drivers, the comfort of our cars and the beauty of the area make this Tour unique and unforgettable

Highlights of the trip: Visit of Syracusa and Noto greatest taste experiences in a very know cafè Lunch in a special winery

This tour will start in Siracusa, that Cicero once defined as “the most beautiful city in Magna Graecia”. Here an expert local guide will take you to the town’s best sights such as the island of Ortigia, with streets lined with honey-gold palaces, Baroque churches and ancient Greek ruins leading to the magnificent Cathedral Square. You will also visit the Neapolis archaeological park to admire the ancient Greek theater and the famous Orecchio di Dioniso, an impressive cave shaped as a giant ear. Included in the tour is also a visit to Modica, a Baroque marvel that attracts sweet-toothed visitors with its famous chocolate shops and patisseries. The town is renowned for producing excellent chocolate and for being home to beautiful treasures like the theatrical Cathedral of San Giorgio and the Church of San Pietro.

Syracuse, Ortygia, and Noto are three of Sicily’s most alluring towns, but the island’s slow public transportation makes visiting all three in one day virtually impossible. Skip the hassle and delays of the train and bus with this private tour from Taormina that includes round-trip transportation. Take in the ancient ruins and Ortygia historic district in Syracuse before continuing on to Noto to admire its lavish baroque architecture.

• Pick-up and drop-off in your accomodation in Taormina PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE  • Welcome Kit • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • Savor the tasting of typical Etnei products LASTS ABOUT 5 HOURS

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.

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"

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