Private Taormina and Isola Bella Tour from Catania: History, Culture, and Natural Beauty

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and natural beauty of Taormina on a private tour. Explore the charming historic center, visit the Cathedral, and take a boat ride to the stunning Isola Bella. Discover the Sicilian coast with Mount Etna as a backdrop. A unique and memorable experience awaits!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Taormina - The Ancient Theater is an impressive attraction dating back to the 3rd century BC. Located on a hill, it offers spectacular views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. (Entrance ticket excluded, payment on site)
    Corso Umberto I is the main street of the historic center of Taormina and is a fascinating and lively pedestrian area with shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlors. You can admire the historic buildings, churches and squares
    The Taormina Cathedral or Cathedral of San Nicola with its baroque facade and sacred artwork is a significant place of worship
    Palazzo Corvaja is an ancient Norman palace which houses the Museum of Art and Popular Traditions
    The Gardens of the Villa Comunale offer a spectacular panoramic view

Greek Theater of Taormina to be paid separately, entrance fee is 12 euros

  • Giardini Naxos - A boat excursion from Taormina to Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos will give you an unforgettable experience along the beautiful coast of Sicily.
    Departing from Taormina, you will board a comfortable boat and head towards Isola Bella, a small, breathtakingly beautiful island located just off the coast. Known as the “Pearl of the Ionian Sea”, Isola Bella is a protected nature reserve and boasts a variety of unique flora and fauna, you will have the opportunity to admire its rocky coast, crystal clear waters and picturesque beaches up close.
    Afterwards, the boat will head towards Giardini Naxos, one of the most popular seaside resorts in the area. Here you will be able to admire the view over the bay, with its sandy beaches and turquoise waters.
    During the excursion you will be able to enjoy spectacular views with the imposing volcano Etna as a scenic backdrop.
    Note: Remaining time is for the round-trip ride and time between attractions.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • On-board WiFi
  • Lunch
  • Guide
Additional Information

Taormina is a city rich in history, culture and natural beauty. The tour will allow you to explore its fascinating historic center, walking along Corso Umberto I and admire the Cathedral of Taormina with its majestic architecture.
The boat trip to Isola Bella will take you to a true natural paradise. This small island, known as the “Pearl of the Ionian Sea”, boasts breathtaking beauty with its pebble beaches, crystal clear waters and rich flora and fauna.
In both experiences, you will be able to enjoy spectacular views along the Sicilian coast, with the imposing Etna volcano as a scenic backdrop.
Finally, the combination of exploring the wonderful city of Taormina and immersing yourself in the crystal clear waters of Isola Bella will offer you a variety of experiences, from cultural discovery to adventure at sea, that will make your tour unique and memorable.
The tour is private, but the boat ride is shared with other customers

Location
Taormina
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Wendy_j
Jun 12, 2024
Wonderful excursion! - My husband and I had a wonderful day on this excursion! We were picked up promptly by our guide in Catania, who took us directly to Giaridini Naxos where we had an awesome boat ride to Isola Bella and all around the coastline. We were able to stop and take numerous pictures and one couple even went swimming! Our boat captain was friendly and explained the areas we were seeing. He took us a lava cave and the blue grotto! He even served some Prosecco & an Italian pastry! It was all heavenly! After the boat trip our guide took us to Taormina where we spent the rest of the afternoon. We saw the amphitheater, had lunch and then she joined us for a walk all around showing us different areas with amazing views! She even took pictures of us on her phone that she sent to us later. It was an awesome day! Highly recommend!!
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