Taormina Trips & Tours

Perched dramatically on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, this Sicilian showstopper delivers panoramas that would make even the most seasoned traveler weak at the knees. The ancient Greeks certainly knew what they were doing when they established this settlement, leaving behind the magnificent Teatro Greco that still hosts performances against a backdrop of sparkling coastline and brooding Mount Etna. Wander through the tangle of medieval streets and buzzing piazzas, stopping for granite (the local slushy treat) or an aperitivo with a view. The glamorous Corso Umberto pulses with designer boutiques and souvenir shops, while secret staircases lead to hidden corners where locals chat and cats doze in the sunshine. Below the town, cable cars whisk visitors down to the pebbly beaches and crystalline waters of Mazzarò and Isola Bella, a tiny nature reserve connected to the mainland by a slender sandbar. As evening falls, the town transforms into a magical tableau of twinkling lights and alfresco dining.