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Ancient Theater of Taormina: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

Taormina Opera Shows: Entry Ticket + Snacks & Drink

Ancient Theater of Taormina: Guided Tour

Cruise Giardini Naxos Taormina, Isola Bella

Archaeological Museum and Site of Naxos: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

Taormina: Sunset Dolphin Tour + Aperitif

Catania Fontanarossa Airport: Bus Transfer from Giardini Naxos to Airport (CTA)

Catania Fontanarossa Airport: Bus Transfer from Taormina Bus Terminal to Airport

Castello di Taormina: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide

Isola Bella: Guided Boat Tour + Pastries & Drinks

Mount Etna: Guided Day Trip from Taormina + Roundtrip Transfer

Italian Opera Taormina: Show Selection + Snacks & Drink

Zingaro Nature Reserve & Scopello: Guided Boat Tour from San Vito Lo Capo

Taormina

Tourists flock to the Ancient Theater of Taormina year after year. Once you see it, you'll know exactly why. Carved into the rock of the Sicilian hills, this relic of Ancient Greece and Rome is wonderfully well preserved.

Enjoy an evening listening to opera with secure seating and a glass of Prosecco on the terrace of the Nazarena theater, located in Taormina. Choose the performance that best fits your schedule, as shows are held several evenings per week depending on the time of year. Performances usually start after dinner.

See famous arias and duets from popular Italian operas. Listen to music from operas like Le Nozze di Figaro by W.A. Mozart, La Traviata by G. Verdi, Madame Butterfly, Tosca, and La Bohème by G. Puccini, and Elisir d’Amore by G. Donizetti. These pieces are interpreted by professional singers with piano accompaniment.

Featuring a professional tour guide, this unique experience will let you discover the history of the Ancient Theater of Taormina. Learn all about this magnificent historic site and see highlights like the Orchestra, the Versure, and the Summa Cavea. You'll also be able to admire the city's ancient artifacts in the Antiquarium, before you conclude your visit on the splendid terrace of the Belvedere.

Join us for a seaside tour along the coast of Taormina, so you can see everything from another perspective and visit places that cannot be reached from the mainland. We will admire the beautiful bays (Naxos Bay, Mazzarò Bay, Mermaid Bay) and caves (Cave of Love, Blue Cave), we will see the rock of the prickly pear and the rock of the elephant, accompanied by the explanations of our captain. We will stop for a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Isola Bella and for a refreshing aperitif with prosecco and typical Sicilian almond pastas. The tour will be fun and accessible for all participants of any age.

Roam the archaeological site of Naxos, the first Grecian civilization in Sicily. Built on the volcanic peninsula of Schisò, you'll be able to walk amid the ancient ruins of a once-great city.

Set sail along the beautiful Taormina coast starting from the harbor of Giardini Naxos, Sicily's oldest Greek colony, and enjoy scenic views. Uncover the secrets of the Love Cave and Blue Cave, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Isola Bella with its rich history.

Take a dip in the clear Ionian Sea before indulging in Sicilian arancini and Prosecco onboard. If weather permits, spot dolphins in their natural habitat as you cruise. End the day admiring the beautiful sunset and Mount Etna's silhouette for an incredible experience.

Travel from Giardini Naxos bus station to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) with a direct bus transfer. 

The professional, air-conditioned service takes visitors from central Giardini Naxos directly to the airport terminal. This transfer is designed as a convenient way to reach the airport without needing to organize other transport.

Use Etna Transporti's bus transfer service from Terminal Interbus Taormina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) for a direct and comfortable route. 

Travel by air-conditioned bus and avoid navigating complex public transit. 

The service departs from the central location of Terminal Interbus in Taormina, offering a straightforward connection to the airport.

Visit Castello di Taormina, an Arab-Norman fortress from the 11th century, located on the rock of Monte at 397 meters high. 

Listen to the multilingual audio guide that covers 21 historical points within the castle. You will also get a bilingual 3D map indicating all points of interest. 

Observe a wide variety of landscapes from the tower, ranging from the Ionian side to the Strait of Messina, including the towns of Taormina and Castelmola and the volcano Etna down to its foothills and the long coast with its villages.

Reach the Taormina Castle via a staircase carved into the rock. Receive a personalized parchment at the end of the visit.

Visit one of Sicily's key spots. See Monte Tauro and the towns of Taormina and Castelmola from the sea. These places still attract artists, poets, and travelers.

View Isola Bella, known for its unique flora and fauna. This natural site was commissioned by an English aristocrat exiled to Sicily by Queen Victoria I.

Board a safety-equipped boat and listen to the captain shares stories of myths and legends. Enjoy a refreshing aperitif and taste Sicilian almond pastries.

Get picked up from your hotel or a van-accessible location. On the way to Mount Etna, learn about the volcano's history and landscape and visit recent eruption sites and extinct craters.

Choose to trek one of the nature paths in "Parco dell'Etna" at 2000 meters, or opt for another activity available onsite.

Enter a lava cave with helmets and torches provided. Before returning to your accommodation, stop at a local producer to taste honey, olive oil, and other regional products.

Book tickets to an operatic event at the Nazarena Garden Theater in Taormina city center.

Enjoy a glass of Prosecco in the garden. See a live performance featuring top national and international voices, accompanied by skilled pianists.

The opera performance lasts an hour and a half and includes well-known opera pieces.

Join a tour of the Zingaro Nature Reserve departing from San Vito Lo Capo, see the coastline and its natural colors.

Snorkel at three swim stops, explore caves by the sea, and savor a local aperitif. 

After viewing the Zingaro Reserve, stop at the Faraglioni di Scopello (cliffs) for an aperitif with typical local products, including water and wine. Take a final swim before returning to the starting point.

Swimming in the sea is optional, you can relax on the deck while others swim.

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