Private Tour of Taormina and Castelmola + Food and Wine Tasting

During this private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit the main Sicilian resorts: Taormina - the Pearl of the Mediterranean, Castelmola - small charming town up Taormina, and Giardini Naxos - beautiful seaside village that was the first Greek colony in Sicilly. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our clients, and includes pickup and drop-off at you accommodation or port in Taormina area, Catania or Messina.

Your knowledgeable private local guide will tell you about history and culture of Taormina, Castelmola, Giardini Naxos, Etna, and Sicily itself. First, you will have a walking tour of Taormina, legendary resort rich with history and sights, also called as the Pearl of the Ionian Sea. You will walk the main street Corso Umberto, see important sights and monuments - the Greek Theatre, ancient Roman Theatre Odeon, Palazzo Corvaja, St. Caterina church, Palazzo Ducchi di St. Stefano, the narrowest street Viccolo Stretto, Piazza IX Aprile, Piazzo Duomo with the symbol of Taormina - fountain monument of centaur with female head, and other interesting sights. 

Then your guide will chauffeur you up to Castelmola - ancient town hidden in the mountains. Here you will walk along picturesque medieval streets, see remains of a Norman castle of 12th century, and visit legendary Bar Turrisi where you will taste original almond wine. In Castelmola you will visit an enoteca - one of the best wine bars in town, and you will taste locally produced traditional organic food - cheeses, salami, prosciutto, olives, mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, fresh home-made bread.