The 10 Best Day Trips from in Giardini Naxos, Sicily

December 31, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

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. 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!

2. Taormina and its surroundings

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Explore and enjoy Taormina and Castelmola at you leisure by yourself. Visit to Isola Bella nature reserve. Chance to swim whether at Isola Bella bay or Naxos Beach

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour available also in the evening

Exclusions: Lunch upon request must be booked in advance, Entry/Admission - Ancient Theatre of Taormina

Reviewed By Duncan S

Etna 3000m trip with additional wine tasting at the Gambino winery. Well organised private tour with a guide who spoke perfect English and who couldn't be more knowledgeable or accommodating. Excellent experience all round.

3. Mount Etna Nature and Flavors Half-Day Tour from Taormina

Etna Tribe
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See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste typical local products, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Multilingual guide, Trekking shoes (on request), The kit for visiting the cave, Sampling, INFANT - Baby seat and baby carrier included

Exclusions: Cableway to reach 2500m costs €30.00 (to pay on the spot), cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000m costs €66.00 (to pay on the spot), 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!

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. Etna at Sunset Half-Day Tour from Taormina

Etna Tribe
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See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna with departure from Taormina. This is an excursion to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views of the volcano at sunset and taste typical local products, all the while on the highest active volcano of Europe.

Inclusions: Shuttle bus (return), Multilingual guide, Trekking shoes (on request), The kit for visiting the Cave, Sampling, INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included

Exclusions: 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!

6. Private Isola Bella Fishing Tour from Taormina

Experience Taormina
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Take an authentic Sicilian fishing trip on a traditional wooden fishing boat. Visit the beautiful Grotta Azzura (Blue Grotto) and Bay of Taormina. Spend time fishing and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy your fresh catch prepared by a chef and served on the waterfront.

Inclusions: All equipment provided, Visit to Grotta Azzurra, 3 hours of fishing, Water, soft drinks on board, Fresh fish lunch, drinks included: 1/2 Lt mineral water, 1/4 Lt local wine., Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By 540nicke

Although the owner was pleasant, he seemed to have limited knowledge/information about the wines. The Sicilian dishes supposed to be paired were a piece of bread with sundried tomatoes on it and a fish ball - that’s it, nothing else. Not paired with wines as advertised and no other food or nibbles, again as advertised in the pictures. The wines were nice but but barely a mouthful. Once the restaurant started getting busy we were ignored so just left. Really not worth the money as we walked to a nearby bar a bought a bottle of similar quality wine for €22 and got free snacks!!

7. Half Day Boat Tour Taormina Coastline

Experience Taormina

Let the captain lead you on a coastal cruise to discover hidden spots of Taormina's coastline. Relax and sunbathe while admiring Taormina’s sights.

Inclusions: Half-day boating experience around the bays of Taormina , Skipper, Fuel, Fresh fruits & aperitivo on board , Round trip transportation available from Taormina, Giardini Naxos & Letojanni, 3 course lunch in a typical Sicilian trattoria located by the waters of Isola Bella , Beverages during the lunch included (1 bottle of wine every 3 guests, water, coffee)

Exclusions: Personal expenses and extra drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 540nicke

Although the owner was pleasant, he seemed to have limited knowledge/information about the wines. The Sicilian dishes supposed to be paired were a piece of bread with sundried tomatoes on it and a fish ball - that’s it, nothing else. Not paired with wines as advertised and no other food or nibbles, again as advertised in the pictures. The wines were nice but but barely a mouthful. Once the restaurant started getting busy we were ignored so just left. Really not worth the money as we walked to a nearby bar a bought a bottle of similar quality wine for €22 and got free snacks!!

8. Full Day Boat Tour Taormina Coastline Including Lunch at Isola Bella

Experience Taormina

Let the captain lead you on a coastal cruise to discover hidden spots of Taormina's coastline. Relax and sunbathe while admiring Taormina’s sights. Enjoy a wonderful fish-based meal in a typical Sicilian 'trattoria' just a few meters from the crystal waters of the Isola Bella Nature reserve.

Inclusions: Round trip transfer service from Hotels in Taormina, Letojanni, Giardini Naxos to the boarding point, Full-day boating experience, 3 course lunch in a typical Sicilian trattoria located by the waters of Isola Bella , Skipper, Fuel , Fresh fruit & aperitivo on board , Beverages during the lunch included (1 bottle of wine every 3 guests, water, coffee)

Exclusions: Personal expenses and extra drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 540nicke

Although the owner was pleasant, he seemed to have limited knowledge/information about the wines. The Sicilian dishes supposed to be paired were a piece of bread with sundried tomatoes on it and a fish ball - that’s it, nothing else. Not paired with wines as advertised and no other food or nibbles, again as advertised in the pictures. The wines were nice but but barely a mouthful. Once the restaurant started getting busy we were ignored so just left. Really not worth the money as we walked to a nearby bar a bought a bottle of similar quality wine for €22 and got free snacks!!

9. Private Taormina Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board

Experience Taormina

Discover hidden spots of Taormina's coastline with the sunset cruise including dinner. Relax and admire the romantic views while you watch the sun go down.

Inclusions: Round trip transportation with Mercedes Car available from Taormina, Letojanni, Giardini Naxos, Boat trip with visits to the Grotta Azzurra and bays of Isola Bella and Capo Taormina, Skipper, Fuel costs and taxes, Water still and/or sparkling (On average 1,5lt per person), soft drinks (on average 2 x 33cl per person) and fresh fruit on board, Fish based dinner on board (drinks included 1/2 lt of sicilian doc wine, 1/2 lt mineral water per person)

Exclusions: Personal expenses and extra drinks

Reviewed By 540nicke

Although the owner was pleasant, he seemed to have limited knowledge/information about the wines. The Sicilian dishes supposed to be paired were a piece of bread with sundried tomatoes on it and a fish ball - that’s it, nothing else. Not paired with wines as advertised and no other food or nibbles, again as advertised in the pictures. The wines were nice but but barely a mouthful. Once the restaurant started getting busy we were ignored so just left. Really not worth the money as we walked to a nearby bar a bought a bottle of similar quality wine for €22 and got free snacks!!

10. Private Sailing Excursion Including Lunch on Board from Taormina

Experience Taormina

Visit the bays of Taormina by boat and learn the basics of sailing during this private 8-hour excursion including lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy a fresh fish lunch on board admiring the natural reserve of Isola Bella.

Inclusions: Round trip transportation with Mercedes Car available from Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Letojanni, Professional English-speaking skipper, Boat trip along Taormina's bays, All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included, Water, Soft drinks on board, Fish based lunch with wine (1 bottle every 3 people)

Exclusions: Personal expenses and extras

Reviewed By 540nicke

Although the owner was pleasant, he seemed to have limited knowledge/information about the wines. The Sicilian dishes supposed to be paired were a piece of bread with sundried tomatoes on it and a fish ball - that’s it, nothing else. Not paired with wines as advertised and no other food or nibbles, again as advertised in the pictures. The wines were nice but but barely a mouthful. Once the restaurant started getting busy we were ignored so just left. Really not worth the money as we walked to a nearby bar a bought a bottle of similar quality wine for €22 and got free snacks!!

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