Taormina, Sicily

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Discover Taormina: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel

Just 40 kilometers away from Messina, perched 200 meters above the sea, one finds Taormina. Here there are vistas looking out over the Ionio sea and the Volcano, Etna. A short stretch of sea divides Taormina from the beautiful beaches of Mazzarò, Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella. The town is known world wide for its tourist facilities and its natural beauty.

The Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of St Nicolò, the Church of St Agostino, the Church of St Giuseppe, Porta di Mezzo, Palazzo Ciampoli, Palazzo dei Duchi di St Stefano, the Convent of St Domenico, the Naumachia and the theatre, dating back to the time of the Empire, are all worth visiting.

Among the many events which take place are the Taormina Arte and the Taormina Film Festival, which have become Internationally important. With its long tradition of hospitality, it is hardly surprising that Taormina has a fabulous cuisine with superb fish dishes and a host of delicacies using the local lemons.

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Taormina Through Our Eyes

Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through Taormina, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.

Beautiful gardens to the sea at Taormina, Sicily

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Amalfi Coast & Sicily

Embark on a memorable journey with your family through the enchanting Amalfi Coast and captivating Sicily. Discover the beautiful coastal wonders of the Amalfi Coast, from taking scenic boat trips to exploring charming villages. Dive into history at...

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9 Days / 8 Nights

Private & Small Group Tours in Taormina

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Taormina Private Half Day Walking Experience

Discover the ancient city of Taormina and the majestic Greco-Roman theatre with our English speaking guide who will show you the best of this incredible Sicilian city.

Private

2 hours 30 minutes

Sicily: Taormina and Mt. Etna Private Full Day Off-Shore Excursion

This marvelous tour begins with your private chauffeur who will take you to the Crateri Silvestri, a lunar landscape which will take your breathe away from which you will take incredible pictures of the volcano and the coastline. Following this tou...

Private

7 hours

Isola Bella and the Coast of Taormina Morning Tour By Boat

This half day morning tour of Isola Bella is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience the magic of Toarmina from the sea. There are numerous Grottoes and beautiful coastal areas both south and north from Toarmina that you will discover tod...

Private

Taormina and the Etna Wineries

Enjoy a wonderful introduction to the highlights of Taormina with your local expert guide. From your port, we will enjoy a leisurely transfer to Taormina which will take us up the hillside. We will visit together the most panoramic square "Belvedere...

Private

7 hours

Hotels

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Grand Hotel Miramare

★ ★ ★ ★

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this upscale hotel is an 11-minute walk from Palazzo Corvaia and...

Air-conditioning +9 more

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San Domenico Palace Hotel Taormina

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

On the east coast of Sicily lies a luxury 5-star hotel The San Domenico Palace Hotel offers its gu...

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Aeolian Islands

Agrigento

Castellammare del Golfo

Taormina

Termini Imerese

Tindari

Trapani

Aeolian Islands

Agrigento

Castellammare del Golfo

Catania

Cefalu

Enna

Erice

Forza D'Agro

Giardini Naxos

Island of Favignana

Island of Ustica

Marsala

Messina

Modica

Mondello

Monreale

Noto

Palermo

Pantelleria Island

Piazza Armerina

Porticello

Ragusa

San Vito Lo Capo

Savoca

Scala dei Turchi

Sciacca

Scopello

Segesta

Selinunte

Siracusa

Taormina

Termini Imerese

Tindari

4 Beds 4 Baths 8+2

Air Conditioning +13 more

From €12,640 / night

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Villa Sole di Marsala

7 Beds 6 Baths 14

Air Conditioning +16 more

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The Road to Taormina

Most of our guests arrive by private car, with a driver who knows these roads and where it is worth stopping along the way. These are the journeys we arrange most often.

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