Catania · TAORMINA, ISOLA BELLA & CASTELMOLA DAY TRIPS
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Taormina hangs above the sea with Etna on the horizon, and it makes an easy day from Catania. These trips cover the Greek theatre, the beach island of Isola Bella, and the balcony village of Castelmola: which give you free time to wander, which add the cable car down to the bay, and what the day costs door to door.
Full-day Etna and Taormina from Catania with guided treks, a lava cave visit, local tastings, and free time in Taormina.
“Wear good shoes. We made friends on this excursion. It is designed for small groups. It was a really good experience. Our Guide Alessandro was very knowledgeable.”
Full-day Etna and Taormina from Catania: guided volcanic hiking, lava caves, local tastings, and a hands-on taste of Sicilian life.
“We loved the trip. This is a must trip if you are in a short visit in Catania. The guide Salvo was the best. He is very knowledgeable and explained very well about the volcano activities, took us to places with amazing views. We tested wine and had a very good lunch. Thank you Salvo!”
Full-day Mount Etna hike with a head-torch lava cave, Sicilian lunch with Etna wine tasting, then Alcantara Gorge from Taormina.
“Loved the hike, lunch at wine farm was delicious, river gorge great to cool down in! (Would have liked walking poles but managed fine without.)”
Tour Godfather filming spots in Sicily from Catania or Taormina. Savoca, Forza d’Agro, Bar Vitelli, optional Castello.
“Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking the "Godfather tour" in Sicily, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Alessio, truly elevated the tour with his incredible knowledge of the movie and the fascinating behind-the-scenes insights. Not only did he delve into the historic background of the actors and filming locations, but he also shared lesser-known details that made the experience even more immersive. Alessio's passion for the subject is evident, and his ability to answer any question with depth and enthusiasm kept us all engaged throughout the day. What I appreciated most, though, was his patience and kindness. Spending an entire day with a group of tourists can’t…”
A Catania day trip to Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina with Godfather stops, Etna views, and brunch with wine.
“Nicely balanced tour, but perhaps an extra hour in taormina would be a good idea, especially if you want to see the theatre.”
Half-day Mount Etna trip from Taormina, Naxos, Letojanni or Mascali: crater walk near 2,000m, Giant of Fire views, and honey tasting.
“Giovanni was a great guide, the experience was great overall.”
Guided Etna hike with lava cave, Sicilian vineyard lunch, then Taormina’s Greek theatre and sea views from Catania.
“We had our experience with Emiliano, who was simply the best. Our group was very happy as he acknowledged that we had our one year old daughter with us, and he was well prepared for that. He was patient when she was a bit fussy, or wanted to walk slower. Even I forgot to let them know that my sister prefers vegetarian and when we told him he sorted out a vegetarian lunch for her with vinery. The whole experience was amazing, and highly recommend even with young child, it won't disappoint you. Emiliano was always on time, has a huge knowledge about Etna, Taormina and also suggested things to…”
Full-day Etna and Taormina tour from Catania with lava tube walk, crater sights, Zafferana tastings, and free time in Taormina for about 8 hours.
“This was a most memorable trip for me. Allesio, the tour guide is amazing. I was the lone traveller on that day. Allessio made me comfortable first. He explained history very well. His knowledge about the place is vast. Taormina is a beautiful place. Real value for money. I recommend this trip.”
Private Godfather day trip from Taormina: Savoca and Forza d’Agro film sites, mafia stories, and a panoramic Sicilian lunch with wine.
“Very pleasant & enjoyable. Marco is a lovely guide and paid a lot of attention to us”
Small-group half-day from Catania to Giardini Naxos, Taormina, and Castelmola with White Lotus photo stops, gates, views, and a guide.
“It was fantastic! We enjoyed thoroughly! Runs, our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough. We loved her and all the trip.”
From Catania, see Giardini Naxos, Castelmola, and Taormina in a small group, with White Lotus views of Isola Bella.
“This tour was amazing! It was such a good amount of time spent in each place with breathtaking views. The tour guide was incredible and had so much knowledge about each place. Will be recommending to people.”
Audio-guided day trip from Catania to Taormina, Isola Bella, and Castelmola with theatre ruins, seaside time, and big views.
“Ao ruínas do teatro são magníficas. A vista é maravilhosa. Passear por Taor6é simplesmente mágico.”
Small-group day trip from Catania to Mt. Etna, Isola Bella and Taormina, with tasting and expert guidance in English.
“This private tour offers an exceptional experience, with every aspect explained and the pace relaxed and enjoyable.”
Walk Etna’s lava flows from Taormina, then taste four Etna wines with Sicilian food at a small winery. Small group, great guide.
“Thanks Marco for this interesting tour. It was a good weather and can see the volcano clearly. I had a great walk, not hard, listened lava flows and plants stories… the winery was also welcome :) its hard for solo travelers book the tour during not busy season. Really appreciate Marco didn’t cancel my order and bring me alone for this experience!”
Private Etna winery tour from Taormina: three family-run estates, 10 wines with refills, local food pairings, and top guides in 7 hours.
“Roberto was an amazing guide and we had a wonderful day. Thank you Roberto.”
