Where to drink · TAORMINA
Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 8 taormina drinks tours justify the slot, priced and timed, so you can decide in minutes and get back to the glass.
Join Enzo or Tindaro for a lively two-hour cruise from Giardini Naxos. You’ll see Taormina’s sea caves, Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, and *White Lotus* filming spots, then swim and snorkel in clear water with fruit, Sicilian snacks, music, and Prosecco.
“We had a lovely experience on the boat today! Brilliant tour, guide and fun. Would recommend and would come back.”
Ride from Taormina through Etnean villages to Gambino Winery, where a guide such as Isabella or Simona explains Sicily, Etna, and winemaking. Taste four wines with cheeses, olives, bread, and preserved vegetables, then return by air-conditioned coach after about five hours.
“Excellent! Isobella was very informative and passionate about her job. Lovely afternoon with great wines and food.”
Spend six hours touring three Etna wineries with a private guide such as Marco, Massimo, Bruno, or Alessandro. Taste reds, whites, and rosés with Sicilian cheeses, cured meats, pasta, olives, and local bread. Hotel, port, and train-station pickup is available from Taormina, Catania, or Messina.
“The views were amazing. The wine was fabulous. The service was exceptional! This was one of our favorite tours. It is a must go!”
Travel from Taormina with a local English-speaking guide such as Giovanni, Antonio, Denise, Carlos, or Orazio. Visit an Etna winery, taste five wines with Sicilian snacks, then enjoy an organic farmhouse lunch, pasta, dessert, and limoncello.
“Enjoyed the wine and the winery was lovely. The tour of the winery was excellent. Our lunch was nice and the people we shared the day with were fun.”
Meet your chef near Porta Messina for a hands-on Taormina class covering homemade pasta and Sicilian-style pizza. You will eat your creations with starters, cheese, wine, and soft drinks, then take home recipes and a certificate. Hosts may include Luca, Maurizio, Francesca, Giovanni, or Paolo.
“Luca was a great teacher and we had a great time making macaroni and pizzas. We ate delicious food (all our own…) and loved every minute”
Set out from Boat Experience Taormina for three hours along the coast of Taormina and Giardini Naxos. Your captain and crew serve Etna wine, Sicilian liqueurs, salami, cheeses, and bread, with time to swim and snorkel near clear coves and caves. Guides may include Federico, Andrea, Tony, or Demi.
“I really enjoyed the boat tour, our guide was knowledgeable, fun and whipped us up some nice appitizers of meats, cheeses, some delicious breads. Along with local wine. We were able to swim and snorkel in a few areas, as well as venture into a few shallow caves.”
Spend three hours cruising from Spisone to Taormina, Isola Bella, and Giardini Naxos with guides such as Karim, Federico, Alan, or Davide. Swim, snorkel, and taste Prosecco, white and red Sicilian wines with cheese, cold cuts, bread, and local dishes.
“It was great. We visited nice locations, were swimming and had awesome views and wine.”
Travel from Taormina or Naxos in a nine-seat vehicle, wander medieval Castiglione di Sicilia, and visit two Etna wineries. Expect several tastings, local food, vineyard views, and a full lunch with three DOP wines. Guides may include Tony, Roberto, Giuseppe, or Pepe.
“Our guide Tony was fantastic, very knowledgeable and informative. The sights and wineries were breathtakingly amazing. And of course the food and wine delicious. We had a fantastic day and I'd highly recommend this adventure.”
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