Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania
Discover two of Eastern Sicily’s most iconic destinations on a full-day Etna & Taormina tour designed for the whole family. Travel from the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Mount Etna to the timeless beauty of Taormina, combining nature, culture and breathtaking views in one unforgettable experience. Accompanied by expert guides, you will explore the Etna Park, admire surreal lava fields and extinct craters, and learn about the powerful forces that shaped this unique land. From Rifugio Sapienza, choose between a walk with a local passionate guide or the high-altitude option with cable car and 4x4 bus. Visit a lava cave and enjoy a tasting of local honey, olive oil and traditional products. The journey continues to Taormina, with stunning views of Isola Bella aboard our van, before enjoying free time to explore its charming streets, historic monuments, and elegant shops at your own pace.
Sea View Sicilian Cooking Class & Taormina Market with Chef Mimmo
Learn to cook delicious Sicilian specialties in a warm and welcoming setting, just steps from the beach and the sea, guided by a professional chef. This experience will make your Sicilian holiday truly unforgettable, letting you savor the authentic flavors and aromas of the island. Begin with a visit to a small local market in Taormina, where you’ll discover fresh, seasonal ingredients and immerse yourself in the vibrant local atmosphere. Then, prepare and enjoy traditional Sicilian dishes with your own hands. Discover ingredients carefully combined to create dishes that are never repetitive and always full of surprises: from the taste of the sea and the mountains, to the sweetness of almonds and ricotta, to the rich flavors of Sicilian olive oil and fresh local produce. Every dish tells the story of the region’s vibrant culinary tradition.
Mount Etna Half-Day Small Group Tour from Taormina
Get close and personal with Sicily’s most famous volcano on this six-hour, small-group tour. Set off from Taormina — hotel pickups and drop-offs in the vicinity are included upon request — and arrive at Mount Etna, where you’ll spend the day walking through craters, exploring a lava cave, and learning about the volcano’s past eruptions at max. 2000 meters of altitude. Afterwards, you will be provided with a snack, complemented by wine, a little dessert and a sweet wine taste.
Participating in a cooking course does not only mean learning new local recipes, but also deepening the true culture, customs and habits of a food type. - Starting from the Market, where the most important phase takes place. Guide to the right qualitative purchase: Selection of "Zero Kilometer" products, knowledge of the fresh seasonal product and deepening on the various types of use in the kitchen. -At work! Back at the restaurant all the participants will participate in the foreground throughout the preparation of Sicilian recipes, in a home-style just as per Sicilian tradition. Appetizers, first courses and second courses will be created with great family harmony all with a breathtaking view! -It's ready! After the preparation, the participants will sit in their seats to start the lunch prepared by them accompanied by two local homemade wines. -See you later! participants will receive a gift and the recipes of the lesson.
Enjoy the most famous arias and duets from the greatest Italian Operas; music from operas such as Le Nozze di Figaro by W.A.Mozart, La Traviata by G.Verdi, Madame Butterfly, Tosca, and La Bohème by G.Puccini and Elisir d’Amore by G.Donizetti, interpreted by professional singers, performed with piano accompaniment.
Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting
During this private tour, starting from a minimum of 2 people, you'll embark on a 6-hour journey in a comfortable air-conditioned car to visit three esteemed Etna wineries, where you will learn about their wine production process. Renowned for its fertile soil nourished by the eruptions of Mount Etna, this Region is hailed as one of the world's finest for grape cultivation and wine production. You will visit three top Etna wineries. Wines of these wineries are on top lists of premium wine associations. You will have the opportunity to taste a variety of white, rosé, and red wines, complemented by fresh domestic food. Immerse yourself in the authentic Sicilian countryside ambiance as you savor each sip of wine. All expenses, including food, beverages, and entrance fees, are covered in the tour price. Additionally, this tour is also available as a semi-private experience, accommodating up to 8 individuals.
Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)
First of all choose if You would like to have a Shared Small Group Tour with maximum 8 Guests, or a Private Tour only for Your party. Your Licensed guide will meet you in Your accommodation in Taormina area at 10.00AM with a 8 seats A/C Mercedes Minivan. Visit 2 Sicilian small authentic villages where The Godfather movie was played: Savoca and Forza D'Agro'. Take a Walking guided tour and listen to the real Mafia history, its structure and its boss and how it developed In Sicily after the Second World War till nowadays. Compare it with The Godfather movie story. After the tour enjoy a typical Sicilian light lunch in a panoramic terrace. Expected return in Your accomodation around 15.00
An offer you can't refuse! From Catania, travel to the magic villages used by Francis Ford Coppola as scenario of the unforgettable movies of the Godfather's trilogy.
Visit Sicily’s famously fiery volcano, the magnificent Mount Etna, on a day trip from Taormina. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano, and views from it over Parco dell'Etna (the national park) are breathtaking. Explore the foothills around the base station on a 3-hour independent hike, or optionally upgrade (extra) to include transport by 4x4 Torsus vehicles to Mount Etna’s upper area and an escorted walking tour with Mountain Guide service. Main departure point is from Taormina Bus Terminal. Alternative pick-up points are available along the route only on request by providing the full address.