Things to do in Giardini Naxos, Sicily: The Best Cultural Tours

December 3, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Giardini Naxos (Sicilian: Giaddini) is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Messina on the island of Sicily in southern Italy. It is situated on the coast of the Ionian Sea on a bay which lies between Cape Taormina and Cape Schisò. Since the 1970s it has become a seaside-resort.
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1. Private Etna Tour by 4x4 from Taormina

Terminal Interbus Taormina, Piazza Luigi Pirandello, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy Sicily Legend
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During this naturalistic tour, we will go up the Etna Volcano from sea level to the extinct craters at an altitude of 2000 meters, aboard our comfortable 4x4 vehicles, going from paved roads to short off-road routes, visiting first places not beaten by the classic tourist itineraries of mass and discover unique panoramas enriched by the stories of the guide, ending with a light trekking immersed in an almost lunar landscape. On the Etna Volcano, Europe's highest active volcano and UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will visit in stages: - an ancient lava flow - the Etna forest - the Valle del Bove - a lava cave - the extinct craters at an altitude of 2000/2200 meters OPTIONAL the ascent to a height of 3000 meters is the cost of the cable car ticket and NOT INCLUDED vehicles.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or meeting point, Guide Service

Exclusions: Lunch, Soda/Pop, Cable car ticket and special vehicles for visits up to 3000 meters (optional not mandatory)

Reviewed By Neil M

Rosario was our guide and he was very knowledgeable on the history of the volcano. Took us to some rarely seen lava flows and round some craters towards the top of Etna. Finished off a great tour with some wine tasting at the Gambini vineyard. Wonderful day and thoroughly recommended.

2. Private Tour "The Godfather" from Taormina visit of Savoca and Forza D'Agrò

Terminal Interbus Taormina, Piazza Luigi Pirandello, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy Sicily Legend
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Departure from Taormina to Savoca and Forza D’Agrò, to visit the Sicilian scenes set of the most popular movie “The Godfather" by Francis Ford Coppola. Scenic driving throughout the countryside reaching the villages and enjoying a pleasant walking, followed by our guide, to learn more about the local traditions and to find easily, the places of the movie such as below reported: - Trimarchi building (the famous Bar Vitelli) - Church of San Nicolò (wedding venue) - SS. Annunziata Square - Church of SS. Annunziata - Birthplace of Vito Corleone (Vito Andolini) In this corner of Sicily, you will find an amazing place, between the provinces of Messina and Catania.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional Driver-Guide English speaking, Pick-up and drop-off at your Hotel or meeting point, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Soda/Pop

Reviewed By christinewhuang

My friend and I had a really memorable tour of the beautiful Mt Etna and its charming surrounding towns with the most amazing tour guide - Gianfranco! He was such a great source of local and historical info and conviviality- couldn’t have asked for a better trip! :) definitely recommend.

3. Volcano tour

Giovanni Maltese
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The transfer of the Vulcano tour includes: Departure at 8.30am, arrival at the Sapienza refuge at 10.30am (stop of about 2 hours). Departure for Taormina - during the journey we will make a small stop of about 20 minutes for a panoramic view to Isola Bella and continue to Taormina. Return to Syracuse. Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal permits and have free access to limited traffic areas and to preferential lanes in all cities. Free bottled water wi fi. Our drivers are provided with the authorizations required for the operation of vehicles in public service. Upon request we offer guided tour services. NB. LISTED EXCURSIONS ONLY INCLUDE TRANSFER A / R.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Tourist Guide: available on request and to be paid extra on site, Lunch

Reviewed By hylliw

With a couple of friends I made this tour. After a pleasent ride, with a coffee stop, we arrived at Villa Romana del Casale, where we admired the beautiful mosaïcs. In the neighborhood from the Villa, Giovanni arranged a nice lunch at a very good restaurant. After that we continued the journey to the Valle dei Templi, where we enjoyed the wonderful temples and a stunning sunset. Giovanni has an comfortable car, is an excellent driver, is enthusiastic, very kind and is doing his utmost to make you feel at ease. It was a marvelous day. Highly recommended!

4. Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Castelmola Half-Day Tour from Catania

Etna Tribe
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See the coast where Greeks first landed in Sicily, and admire the medieval architecture of Taormina whose palaces and monuments witnessed a long and meaningful history. Enjoy the panoramas which overlook the Ionian sea and on Nebrodi mountains from the high Castelmola, a natural balcony on Taormina. See traditional products of the artisanal shops and the elegance of the boutiques which make Taormina a little jewelry box.

Inclusions: Shuttle bus (return), Multilingual guide, INFANT - Baby seat

Exclusions: Authorized tourist guide in Taormina (on request), All that is not specified under “the cost includes"

Reviewed By Jololo37

Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!

5. Taormina, Castelmola and Naxos Bay - shore excursion for PRIVATE SMALL GROUP

MESSINA CRUISE TOUR

Visit Taormina, Castelmola and Giardini Naxos on this amazing tour from Messina-Catania-Syracuse-Giardini Naxos-Milazzo. Spend 1 hrs to visit the village of Castelmola, enjoy the view of the surrounding Sicilian coast and landscapes of Giardini Naxos, dominated by the volcano Etna. In Taormina do not miss the view of the marine protected reserve of Isola Bella, walk inside the Greek Theater and the amazing Corso Umberto, a beautiful pedestrian path. Take a look at the local shops or taste local pastries and enjoy the stunning spots of the Pearl of the Ionian sea. Before we take our clients back on board or theres final destination we moreover offer a quick panoramic tour of the town from where the tour starts. PICK UP AND DROP OFF INSIDE THE PIER, RIGHT WHERE THE SHIP DOCKS OR ANY OTHER PLACE THE CLIENTS WISH

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By antonysM5377JU

The tour was fantastic and the sites we visited stunning. The driver was punctual and professional, the vehicle, comfortble and clean. 100% recommended

6. Classic Sicily Tour

Palermo Airport, 90045 Cinisi, PA, Italy Insolita Travels │Tours SICILIA

The Classic Sicily Tour is the ideal trip to discover the island in a few days and in total freedom for a first general knowledge of Sicily, touching the main historical, artistic and landscape locations. The Classic Sicily Tour is a complete circuit that allows you to capture the beauty of the island, from the coasts to inland regions, from cities of art to small villages. An itinerant holiday with fixed stops and overnight stays, during which you can follow our visit suggestions or make the journey freely, according to your pace and your traveling instinct. The Classic Sicily Tour is designed with arrival and departure from Palermo airport and can be customized with arrival and departure from Catania, Trapani, Comiso and via Stretto di Messina.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Assistance during the trip

Exclusions: Rental cars and scheduled flights, Anything not mentioned under "The fee includes".

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