Taormina tours, things to do and tickets

During the friendly and engaging full day excursions on Mount Etna you will be led to the discovery of all colours and fascinating histories of our volcano. Hike on the Etna, see a lava cave, enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch and wine tasting and visit the beautiful Alcantara Gorges from a panoramic point of view.

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, travel to a local chalet where you will be provided with a snack, complemented by wine, cake and an almond wine taster for dessert.

During the friendly and engaging full day excursions on Mount Etna you will be led to the discovery of all colours and fascinating histories of our volcano. Hike on the Etna, see a lava cave, enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch and wine tasting and visit the beautiful Alcantara Gorges from a panoramic point of view.

During this private (from 2 people) 6-hour tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit three Etna wineries, where you will learn about their wine production process. The owners will take your group around their vineyards, and you will taste different types of white, rose and red wines, accompanied by fresh domestic food. All food, drink, and fees are included in the price of this tour.
The tour is available also as semi-private limited to 8 people.

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.

Learn how to cook delicious Sicilian specialties in a family atmosphere, a few steps from the beach and the sea, with a professional Chef. We will make your holiday in Sicily very special thanks tp the flavors and aromas of our splendid land.
You will taste a thousand of ingredients wisely mixed together so as to never create monotony and you will discover new flavors through rich dishes that smell of sea, mountain, almond, ricotta or even oil, earth, life, of something good.

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.

Explore the beautiful landscape of Mount Etna and its neighboring town of Taormina on this full-day tour. Set on the stunning coastline of Sicily, see a fragile natural world and its surroundings.

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 upgrade to include transport to Mount Etna’s upper area and an escorted walking tour of the upper crater included Mountain Guide service. Main departure point is from Taormina Bus Terminal. Alternative pick up points are available along the route only on request.

PRIVATE tour by a comfortable car or minivan with a personal tour leader to the must-see Sicilian hill towns world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary "The Godfather" here. Get the friendly and informative insight into the filming process and interesting trivia, learn the real Sicilian Mafia story, its structure, rise and development. Discover the history and culture of the movie locations and feel the romantically rustic atmosphere of old Sicily. Walk along the authentic streets of Savoca and Forza d’Agro remained unchanged since the movie was made, visit ancient churches, Bar Vitelli where Michael spoke to Apollonia’s father, and other locations.
At the end of the tour you will have a traditional lunch in a "Trattoria." Lunch consists of: typical local products: cheeses from Etna, salami, ham, sun-dried tomatoes from Taormina, olives, homemade bread, a portion of parmigiana, a portion of caponata, pasta alla norma, local wine and for dessert, lemon sorbet.

Your Licensed guide will meet you in Your accommodation in Taormina area at 10.00AM with a

8 seats A/C Mercees 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

Hike around the perimeters of extinct craters on Mount Etna on a half-day tour from Taormina. Benefit from the expert knowledge of a guide trained in volcanology, biology or geology. Walk along paths covered in lava and enter a lava cave.

Enjoy a 6 hours wonderful trip with a native local guide/driver, through breathtaking and colorful Etna wine countryside. You will visit typical family winery, antique farmhouse and country estate where you will discover and taste not just the best Etna wines, but also unique Organic food and pastries produced on lava territory and cooked according to the ancient recipes. Pick up at 10.00AM and drop off in Your Accommodation Taormina, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos with Local Licensed Guide and 8 seats Mercedes A/C Minivan. 

Explore the wonderful Valley of the Temples in a comfortable and fun way. Enjoy an exclusive 1 or 2-hour sightseeing tour on a modern electric scooter.

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste typical local products, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe.

Discover the famous archaeological site at Agrigento in Sicily, the imposing Doric temples. Skip the line to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site which extends over 1,300 hectares and was the foundation of the ancient Greek colony of Akragas.

Explore craters, black ash deserts, and a lava cave at 2,000 meters above sea level on this full-day tour. Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting as well.

Learn the secrets of Sicilian Pizzaioli in a famous restaurant in Taormina city center. Enjoy the lunch with a fine selection of wine with your friends and family!
• Enjoy a hands-on cooking class
• Learn the secrets of the art of making pizza
• Enjoy the lunch with friends and family

Learn to make and bake an authentic Italian pizza at a 4-hour pizza class in Taormina. Led by an experience pizza chef, the hands-on experience will teach you how to make and stretch the dough, work with toppings and sauce, and more.

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna with departure from Taormina. This is an excursion to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views of the volcano at sunset and taste typical local products, all the while on the highest active volcano of Europe.