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Stay in beautiful Taormina with gorgeous views of Mount Etna and discover Sicily, including famous filming locations. Go on exclusive wine tastings, discover the Greek theater in Taormina with a private guide, visit other Sicilian towns and enjoy the crystal clear water on this week-long trip.

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Overview

Taormina 7 nights

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1-8

Taormina

DAY 1

Welcome to Italy! Privater transfer to Taormina

Upon arrival at Catania airport, a private driver will take you to your hotel in Taormina. Spend the rest of your day at leisure. Taormina is one of the most interesting tourist destinations in Sicily, it is known worldwide for its landscape, natural beauties, seashore and its wonderful monuments. This charming city is located 200 meters above sea level on a piece of land shaped like a natural terrace, from which it is possible to enjoy an amazing view of the surrounding area framed by the majestic Mount Etna. Tourism is part of the city’s life all year long, encouraged not only by its natural and cultural beauties but also by very well working accommodation and recreational facilities, in addition to the typical Sicilian warmth.

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Accommodation: Villa Angela

DAY 2

Day at leisure

Are you travel-worn? Forget the stress and enjoy Taormina crystal clear water.Sicily's coastline stretches for more than 930miles and covers a dozen islands and its variety of beaches means that you can choose a lonely spot in a nature reserve; an idyllic island beach close to a tourist center or a beach right at the foot of the busy town center.In 2020 18 Sicilian beaches earned the Blue Flag prize. It is the most coveted prize that a beach can receive, as it certifies that the place in question is a seaside tourist destination that meets certain criteria relating to the sustainable management of the territory. The criteria assessed are: environmental education and information, water quality, environmental management, services and safety.

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Accommodation: Villa Angela

DAY 3

Etna Full Day with Sciaranuova Winery

Free time to climb Etna volcano in the morning (weather permitting) and wine tasting at Planeta Sciaranuova Winery.Can you imagine a better way to reconcile body and spirit than through the union of beauty and taste?We offer an experience that involves and satisfies all senses in a scenario of unique beauty in which the rural art of dry lava stone walls and terraces, UNESCO World Heritage, surprisingly embraces the juxtaposition to a contemporary, site specific, art installation.This tour includes:∙ visit of the vineyards∙ itinerant tasting of 4 wines∙ tasting of 3 olive oils∙ aperitif with appetizers and typical products                                                                                                                                                . lunch   

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Accommodation: Villa Angela

DAY 4

Private walking tour Taormina

Enjoy a private walking tour with a professional guide.Step inside a Greek tragedy at Taormina's Ancient Theater, carved into the rocks of Monte Tauro, and enjoy stunning views of the Ionian coast and Mount Etna. The theater was built in the third century BC by the ancient Greeks and thanks to its perfect acoustics from any area of the auditorium, the Greeks used it for musical and theatrical performances. Step back in time, trace its history, and explore the site. Discover its different sections: the stage, the auditorium and the orchestra. The theater is breathtakingly beautiful and the "V" shaped slot behind the stage gives way to a panoramic view of Taormina from above.

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Accommodation: Villa Angela

DAY 5

Private Noto and Marzamemi Full Day Tour

Noto is an authentic jewel of the Sicilian Baroque and a UNESCO World Heritage site.  The center of Noto is a true open-air museum, where it will be amazing to walk along the main street "Corso Vittorio Emanuele" and admire the numerous palaces and churches that are nicknamed "the stone garden".Marzamemi is very charachteristic colourful village and has an exotic flair to it. It started as a fishing village and continues the tradition today. But Marzememi, unlike many other towns in Sicily, doesn't have Greek roots; rather it was founded by the Arabs.The compact town centers on the sea, with a wide piazza that holds the cathedral, the old tonnara and the town's main palazzo. Off of it, what served as fishermen's houses line up with charming effect. There are several outdoor cafes and a striking atmosphere to enjoy.

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Accommodation: Villa Angela

DAY 6

Cooking class in Taormina

Join a guided market tour with our chef showcasing Sicily’s colorful foods.  After the market tour, everyone returns to the kitchen for your hands-on cooking class.Visit the fruit & vegetable vendor to find out what’s in season and the fishmonger to choose the best fresh catch of the day in Taormina’s historic fish market. Pick up the ingredients for your hands-on cooking class while learning about the local in-season products, family recipes and traditions.Next, head into the kitchen for your hands-on cooking class featuring Sicilian specialties such as Ricotta-stuffed zucchini flowers, a rainbow of fresh sautéed vegetables such as peppers, eggplant and zucchini caponata, stuffed artichokes with our chef's secret stuffing recipe, fresh egg pasta and either a fish, meat or vegetarian main dish such as involtini, rolled stuffed beef,  local fish cooked Taormina-style, or polpette, meatballs.Each hands-on cooking class includes the preparation of a full Sicilian menu including a typical Sicilian dessert. Lunch follows featuring the foods prepared in class and is accompanied by local Sicilian wines, dessert included.  

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Accommodation: Villa Angela

DAY 7

Second day at leisure

Take a rest and look backwards to all you have experienced, learned and enjoyed during this itinerary. You can further explore Taormina at your leisure. You may visit some sight-seeings independently, shop for souvenirs or just chill.Don’t forget to pack your luggage for the upcoming departure.

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Accommodation: Villa Angela

DAY 8

Goodbye Sicily!

It's time to say goodbye to beautiful Sicily.Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport on time for your flight. Safe travels! 

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