Sicily Deluxe: Taormina to Siracusa
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Tour Plan
Arrive in Taormina
Settle int your hotel with views of the Ionian Sea.
Explore the Greek Theatre and Corso Umberto
Evening: Food & wine tour with tastings of local Sicilian dishes.
Mount Etna & Winery Visit
Morning: Guided excursion to Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano.
Aternoon: Wine tasting and lunch at a vineyard on Etna’s slopes.
Return to Taormina for a relaxed evening.
Day Trip to Catania
Visit Piazza del Duomo, the fish market, and Via Etnea.
Try arancini and granita at a local café.
Return or overnight in Catania (optional).
Travel to Noto (En route to Siracusa)
Depart Taormina and stop at Noto, a Baroque gem.
Explore Noto Cathedral, Palazzo Nicolaci, and nearby beaches.
Overnight in Noto or continue to Siracusa.
Arrive in Siracusa (Syracuse)
Walk through Ortigia Island: see Piazza Duomo, Fonte Aretusa, and seaside promenades.
Dinner in Ortigia with seafood and local wine.
Ancient History & Culture
Visit the Archaeological Park of Neapolis (Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, Ear of Dionysius).
Afternoon: Explore Ortigia’s shops and boutiques.
Optional: Sunset boat tour around Ortigia.
Slow Travel or Excursions
Day trip to Marzamemi (charming fishing village) or Vendicari Nature Reserve.
Cooking class or more wine tasting in the Val di Noto region.
Beach day at Fontane Bianche or Arenella.
