Taormina · Sicily, Italy

Ancient Greek Theatre & Old Town & isola Bella Boat

The brief someone sent Tomo

“6 nights in Taormina, Sicily, Italy — Settle into the harbourside guesthouse and ease into Taormina with an evening stroll.”

6 days1 flight1 stay€1,081CultureInspired by Adventurous Kate (Kate McCulley)

Why this trip

6 nights in Taormina, Sicily, Italy, mapped out day by day through Taormina — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.

Good to know

Best season: 12-18 May
Pace: Busy, back-to-back plans
Where you sleep: Boutique guesthouse, Harbourside
Getting around: Trains, transit, and walking
Length: 6 days
Budget: €1,081

Loved on Google

Vincenzo Bellini Catania Airport3.4(29K)
Cable Car - Mazzarò Taormina4.2(1.1K)
Sentiero dei Saraceni4.8(122)
Settimo Cielo Rooftop4.8(129)
CAFFÈ FORASTIERO4.6(966)
Teatro Antico di Taormina4.6(40K)

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The trip, day by day

1
Arrival & Cliffside Sunset
Arrive at Catania (INT) and transfer to Taormina
Check into the Boutique Guesthouse, Harbourside
Take the cable car up to the old town
Evening passeggiata along Corso Umberto
Aperitivo with Ionian Sea views at sunset
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2
Ancient Greek Theatre & Old Town
Granita and brioche breakfast at a local bar
Visit the Teatro Antico di Taormina (Ancient Greek Theatre)
Explore Piazza IX Aprile and its panoramic terrace
Browse Corso Umberto's boutiques and ceramics
Lunch of pasta alla Norma
Sunset from the Public Gardens (Villa Comunale)
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3
Isola Bella Boat Tour
Morning granita by the harbour
Boat tour to Isola Bella and the coastal grottoes
Swim and snorkel in the marine reserve
Walk the causeway to Isola Bella islet at low tide
Seafood lunch at Mazzaro beach
Relaxed afternoon on the pebble beach
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4
Mount Etna Day Trip
Early departure toward Mount Etna
Cable car and 4x4 ride toward the summit craters
Guided walk across lava fields and old craters
Visit a lava cave
Wine and honey tasting at an Etna slope estate
Return to Taormina for a relaxed dinner
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5
Castelmola & Hilltop Views
Granita morning ritual
Walk or shuttle up to Castelmola village
Almond wine tasting at Bar Turrisi
Panoramic views over Taormina and Etna
Visit Chiesa Madre and medieval lanes
Leisurely dinner back in Taormina
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6
Slow Morning & Departure
Final granita and brioche breakfast
Last stroll along the harbour
Pick up local souvenirs (ceramics, almond treats)
Check out of the guesthouse
Transfer to Catania (INT) for the KLM flight home
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The trip, chapter by chapter

Day 1 · Taormina

Arrival & Cliffside Sunset

Settle into the harbourside guesthouse and ease into Taormina with an evening stroll. Arrive at Catania (INT) and transfer to Taormina and Check into the Boutique Guesthouse, Harbourside.

Trip budget

€1,081

Flights: €301
Stay: €780
Per night: €180

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Day 2 · Taormina

Ancient Greek Theatre & Old Town

Explore Taormina's crown jewel and wander the historic centre. Granita and brioche breakfast at a local bar and Visit the Teatro Antico di Taormina (Ancient Greek Theatre).

Day 3 · Taormina

Isola Bella Boat Tour

A day on the water around the beautiful bay of Isola Bella. Morning granita by the harbour and Boat tour to Isola Bella and the coastal grottoes.

Day 4 · Taormina

Mount Etna Day Trip

Full-day excursion to Europe's most active volcano. Early departure toward Mount Etna and Cable car and 4x4 ride toward the summit craters.

Day 5 · Taormina

Castelmola & Hilltop Views

Ascend to the medieval village above Taormina for sweeping vistas. Granita morning ritual and Walk or shuttle up to Castelmola village.

Day 6 · Taormina

Slow Morning & Departure

A final granita and last views before heading home. Final granita and brioche breakfast and Last stroll along the harbour.

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