Daily excursions with departure from Taormina
Several daily excursions to discover a plenty of wonders in Sicily. Food, nature, cultural beauties: various experiences for all your needs. By car or minivan, by 4X4 or on foot…
Etna HD
This daily tour brings you to the highest – and active – volcano in Europe; the guide gives you all the main info regarding Etna and its stunning area, featuring lemon trees, wineries and orchards. First stop at 2000mt, to enjoy the beauty of Crateri Silvestri, small volcanic cones now inactive, surrounded by ancient lava flows. This moon atmosphere will enchant you! From here it is possible to purchase the “Etna High-altitude” option to hike up to 3000 mt with special vehicles and alpine guides. Back to Giardini Naxos at 13:30.
Departure: Monday – Friday
Duration: Half day
Season A (from 01-01-2019 al 31-03-2019): Adults € 42,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 21,00 p.p.
Season B (from 08-04-2019 al 28-10-2019): Adults € 35,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 17,50 p.p.
The rates include: Pick-up from h.7.30 AM to 08.45 AM (depending from the departure hotel) / drop-off at the hotel / Travel escort / Local guides.
The rates do not include: “Etna High-altitude” option to book and pay on spot, cable (up to 2500 mt) €30,00 p.p.; cable+minivan 4×4+ alpine guides to reach 3000 mt €64,00 p.p. Anything not included in “The rates include”.
Etna Experience HD
Etna Experience daily tour brings you to the highest – and active – volcano in Europe; the guide gives you all the main info regarding Etna and its recent eruptions. First stop at 2000mt, to enjoy the beauty of Crateri Silvestri, small volcanic cones now inactive, surrounded by ancient lava flows. From here it is possible to start a trekking guided path, along the Parco dell’Etna, or purchasing the “Etna High-altitude” option to hike up to 3000 mt with special vehicles and alpine guides. Then you will discover a lava flow cave, with the help of a crankcase and torch. The daily tour “Etna experience” ends with the visit of a local company producing honey, wine, oil and typical products.
Departure: Everyday
Duration: Half day
Adults € 65.00 p.p.
Reduced € 45,00 p.p. (from 2 to 12 years old)
The rates include: Pick-up h.9.00 AM at your hotel in Taormina / Drop-off at the hotel / Multilingual travel escort / Hiking shoes on request / cave kit / tastings.
The rates do not include: “Etna High-altitude” option to book on pay on spot, cable (up to 2500 mt) €30,00 p.p.; cable+minivan 4×4+ alpine guides to reach 3000 mt €64,00 p.p. Anything not included in “The rates include”.
Syracuse & Noto
Syracuse is the first stop of this daily tour where you will discover the Archaeological Park of Neapolis a real cradle of the ancient Greek treasures, such us the Greek Theatre – which still hosts the most important tragedies – the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the Ear of Dionysius, the Cordari cave.
Then the tour goes to Ortigia to visit the Aretusa Fountain and the Baroque Piazza Duomo, a perfect mix of Greek features, Cristian churches, Arab lanes, Swabian aristocratic buildings. After lunch (not included in the rate) you will discover Noto, the most important Baroque city in Sicily, Unesco World Heritage site. Thanks to the majesty of buildings and squares, Noto is known as the “Stone Garden” and you will seem to be in an open-air museum.Departure: Wednesday – Saturday
Duration: Full day
Departure on Wednesday
Season A (from 01-01-2019 to 31-03-2019): Adults € 55,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 27,50 p.p.
Season B (from 03-04-2019 to 23-10-2019): Adults € 47,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 23,50 p.p.
Departure on Saturday
Season A (from 01-01-2019 to 31-03-2019): Adults € 55,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 27,50 p.p.
Season B (from 12-05-2019 to 13-10-2019): Adults € 47,00 p.p.: Kids 2-12 years old € 23,50 p.p.
The rates include: Pick-up from h.07.05 AM to 08.20 AM (depending from the departure hotel) / Drop-off at the hotel / Multilingual travel escort / local guides.
The rates do not include: Admission fees to archeological sites or museum. Anything not included in “The rates include”.
Admission fee to pay on spot: Syracuse Cathedral €2,00 p.p. – Syracuse Archaeological Area €10,00
The Godfather Tour
The day starts with the visit of Savoca, considered one of the most suggestive and beautiful Medieval burg in Italy. Francis Ford Coppola chose it as the main location of “The Godfather” movie, which symbol is the “Bar Vitelli”, starting point of a nice walk. You can also admire the ruins of an ancient Synagogue, the old town – dating back to Romans – and the San Nicolò Church, where many famous movie’s scenes were shot. Last stop in Savoca is the Convento of Cappuccini, that hosts several embalmed bodies of XVIIIth and XIXth century. After Savoca you will be amazed by the breathtaking view of the whole valley and Ionian coast in Forza D’Agrò, a typical rural town, also popular for its Cathedral Maria S. Annunziata e Assunta. Free time available. Back to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Departure: Tuesday – Saturday – Sunday
Duration: Half day
Departure on Tuesday
Season A (from 01-01-2019 to 31-03-2019): Adults € 40,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 20,00 p.p.
Season B (from 07-05-2019 to 22-10-2019): Adults € 37,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 18,50 p.p.
Departure on Saturday
Season A (from 01-01-2019 to 31-03-2019): Adults € 40,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 20,00 p.p.
Season B (from 14-04-2019 to 20-10-2019): Adults € 37,00 p.p.: Kids 2-12 years old € 18,50 p.p.
Departure on Sunday
Season B (from 14-04-2019 to 20-10-2019): Adults € 37,00 p.p.: Kids 2-12 years old € 18,50 p.p.
The rates include: Pick-up from h. 12.45 PM to 03.35 PM (depending from the departure hotel) / Drop-off at the hotel / Multilingual travel escort/ local guides.
The rates do not include: Admission fees to archeological sites or museum. Anything not included in “The rates include”.
Inspector Montalbano Tour
Today you will discover the representative places of the “The Inspector Montalbano” series.
You will visit the wonderful Ragusa Ibla – with its stunning Piazza Duomo and the Church of San Giorgio – that is Vigata in the series. Following, the tour brings you to the Donnafugata Palace, the Church of San Giuseppe and the “Circolo di Conversazione” which are the main locations of the novels “Gli arancini di Montalbano” and “Il profumo della notte”. Next stop in Punta Secca, “Marinella” in the TV series, where you can admire the Montalbano’s house. According to the season, you will have the chance to take a bath. After lunch (not included), you will visit the town of Donnalucata, where “The shape of water” was shot. You will then reach Scicli; going through the lanes of its city centre, you will join the City Hall-Montalbano’s police station- and “Palazzo Iacono” the Police headquarter. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Inspector’s office.
NB: do not miss your bath suit and a towel.Departure: Thursday
Duration: Full day
Season A (from 01-01-2019 to 31-03-2019): Adults € 65,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 32,50 p.p.
Season B (from 25-04-2019 to 24-10-2019): Adults € 52,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 26,00 p.p.
The rates include: Pick-up up from h.07.00 AM to 08.00 AM (depending from the departure hotel) / Drop-off at the hotel / Multilingual travel escort / local guides.
The rates do not include: Admission fees to archeological sites or museum. Anything not included in “The rates include”.
Admission fee to pay on spot: Scicli City Hall €3,00 p.p.
Secret Sicily
Secret Sicily is a special daily tour that brings you among the most charming Etna towns, to immerse in its real rural origins and traditions. You will discover the prehistoric rocks, big megaliths which represent drawings of people and animals. Hiking up 1400 mt, you will enjoy the stunning view of Etna, Aeolian Islands and Peloritani mounts. The tour will go to Montalbano Elicona to visit its typical Medieval lanes. Open air picnic. Back to Taormina via Randazzo in the late afternoon, around 7.00 pm.
NB: Do not miss a pair of comfortable shoes.Departure:Friday
Duration: Full day
Adults € 52,00 p.p.; Kids 2-12 years old € 26,00 p.p.
The rates include: Pick-up from h.08.20 AM to 09.30 AM (depending from the departure hotel) / Drop-off at the hotel / Multilingual travel escort/ local guides.
The rates do not include: Admission fees to archeological sites or museum. Anything not included in “The rates include”.
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Programs and rates are subjected to reconfirmation due to Covid-19
The departure and the time of the picking up may change according to the traffic.
Entrances, meals, tips, extra are not included, except if it is specified.
Entrance costs are to be confirmed.
We are not responsible for sudden changes of the entrance costs, decided by the region.
Excursions are not available on December 25th 2019.
Due to technical reasons, traffic and force majeure, time schedule of departures and arrivals may be subject to variation, for a maximum of 30 minutes, even without any notice.
No refund will be made in case of time schedule and/or itinerary changes, which do not depend on the organizing company.
The organizing company reserves the right to cancel the excursion, for reasons of force majeure, with the obligation to refund the cost of the tour.