Sample the best of iconic Taormina and mountaintop Castelmola on this guided walking tour with lunch and time on your own. In glorious Taormina, discover lively Piazza Vittorio Emanuele and Corso Umberto, which are lined with former mansions whose balconies are brimming with flowers. Walk past the medieval Corvaja Palace as your guide shares insights into this historic landmark from the outside. You’ll wander to the Greco-Roman theater, an architectural treasure that dates back to the 3rd century BC, a reminder of how long Taormina has been a vibrant city and a superlative spot from which to take in breathtaking vistas of Taormina, the glittering Mediterranean and the ever-present Mount Etna. Continue to nearby Castelmola, which clings atop the cliffs of a promontory that affords breathtaking panoramic vistas encompassing Sicily’s north coast, the shimmering beaches below Taormina and majestic Mount Etna in the distance. During your visit, you’ll see fetching Piazza Chiesa Madre, which boasts a checkerboard-patterned stone pavement, and relax during an appetizing lunch at a hotel overlooking the enchanting Bay of Naxos. You’ll bask in the warm Sicilian spirit on this uplifting exploration of the island’s unspoiled gems.
