Giardini-Naxos: all 14 tours and excursions for your cruise

Explore Taormina at your leisure during your full-day (8 Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car or van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Castelmola, Taormina, Corso UmbertoNote Please note:...

Explore Taormina at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Castelmola, Taormina, Corso UmbertoNote Please note: This...

Explore Taormina at your leisure during your full-day (8 Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Castelmola, Taormina, Corso UmbertoNote Please note: This...

Explore Taormina at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Castelmola, Taormina, Corso Umberto Note Please note: This...

Begin your Sicilian adventure with a 15-minute tender disembarkation followed by a 45-minute scenic drive from the port of Naxos to the charming hillside town of Linguaglossa, nestled on the northern slopes of Mount Etna.Founded in 1566 atop an ancient lava flow, Linguaglossa welcomes you with its quaint streets, historic architecture, and captivating views. Upon arrival, take a 30-minute stroll through the heart of the town, visiting the Mother Church, built in 1613, and the Church of St. Egidio,...

Explore the winemaking traditions and flavours of Sicily during this unforgettable, full-day S.A.L.T. experience led by distinguished journalist, wine judge and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer. Benjamin SpencerYour journey into the winemaking traditions and flavours of this stunningly beautiful region of Sicily is guided by Benjamin Spencer, director of the Etna Wine School and author of The New Wines of Mount Etna, awarded "Best European Wine Book 2021". In addition to holding...

Explore the winemaking traditions and flavours of Sicily during this unforgettable, full-day S.A.L.T. experience led by distinguished journalist, wine judge and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer. Benjamin SpencerYour journey into the winemaking traditions and flavours of this stunningly beautiful region of Sicily is guided by Benjamin Spencer, director of the Etna Wine School and author of The New Wines of Mount Etna, awarded "Best European Wine Book 2021". In addition to holding...

Explore the winemaking traditions and flavours of Sicily during this unforgettable, full-day S.A.L.T. experience led by distinguished journalist, wine judge and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer. Benjamin SpencerYour journey into the winemaking traditions and flavours of this stunningly beautiful region of Sicily is guided by Benjamin Spencer, director of the Etna Wine School and author of The New Wines of Mount Etna, awarded "Best European Wine Book 2021". In addition to holding...

View Europe's largest active volcano, Mt. Etna, and experience the beauty and history that is Sicily with a visit to Linguaglossa and the Gambino Winery Estate. Enjoy a wine tasting after an introduction to the vineyards in this unique climate.Depart the pier and start your excursion with a brief drive through the town of Naxos, founded by Greek colonizers in the 8th century, and then continue to the village of Linguaglossa.LinguaglossaLinguaglossa is a town in the Province of Catania and is located...

Led by Chef Monica Consoli, (daughter of the famous gastronomic journalist Eleonora Consoli) this small-group cooking class is a gastronomic delight where you will enjoy the fruits of your labour with a beautiful lunch served al fresco.ViagrandeAfter tendering ashore, depart the pier with your guide for the scenic, one-hour drive through the Sicilian countryside en route to Viagrande, formerly known as 'Varanni'. Located on the slopes of Mt. Etna, this small village is renowned for its vineyards...

From the market to the table, this tour will take you into the 'Kitchen of the Sun' where you will experience an authentic look at Sicilian cooking. Led by Chef Monica Consoli, (daughter of the famous gastronomic journalist Eleonora Consoli) this small-group cooking class is a gastronomic delight where you will enjoy the fruits of your labour with a beautiful lunch served al fresco. After tendering ashore, depart the pier with your guide for the scenic drive to Catania. CataniaUpon arrival,...

Explore the splendid art, history, shopping and beauty of Taormina and Castelmola during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion. Both towns offer spectacular and panoramic views while Castelmola overlooks Taormina and Taormina sits in the shadow of Mt. Etna.CastelmolaDepart the pier for the approximately 45-minute drive to the medieval village of Castelmola. En route, drive through the small town of Naxos. Situated atop a mountain approximately 1,804 feet (about 550 metres) above sea level,...

Experience the spectacular beauty and magnitude of Europe's most active volcano during this memorable journey to Mount Etna. Sicily's greatest natural attraction is also its highest mountain, rising 10,910 feet (3,326 metres) above sea level. To the ancient Greeks, Mount Etna was the realm of Vulcan, the god of fire and the home of the one-eyed monster known as the Cyclop. The famous landmark is reached via a scenic drive along the coast and up the slopes, which are covered with solidified lava.Mt....

Spectacularly perched on the side of a mountain, Taormina is one of Sicily's most popular destinations. The town remains an amazingly beautiful spot with gorgeous medieval churches, a stunning Greek theatre and sweeping views over the Gulf of Naxos and Mt Etna. Begin with the drive from the pier at Giardini Naxos to Taormina. Leaving the bus at the parking lot, commence your exploration on foot. Major highlights include a look at the beautiful façade of the 15th-century Palazzo Corvaia located...