Taormina Tours and Trips

A magical two weeks. Very well organised and a comprehensive itinerary offering a good understanding of the fascinating present day culture and the history of the island. Enough free time to explore whatever we wished – or just to relax and enjoy watching the Sicilian world go by. Our tour leader Tiziano was the key to the success of the Grand Tour, communicating his knowledge of Sicily with an infectious passion.

As with our other Exodus adventures, the trip was very well organised with a comprehensive itinerary. We did a loop of the island and saw most things you would want to see. There was good mix of temples and other ruins (Greek, Roman, etc.) and we got a good understanding of the complex history of the island (given that pretty much every empire, colonial power, etc. over the last 3000 years had bulldozed their way through the island). Our excellent leader Tiziano (more below) introduced us to the culture, food, etc. of Sicily. The itinerary was full-on, but there was time to slow down and explore. The local guides were very good. A particular shout out to Vanessa who showed us around Catania and Neapolis with a fun, honest, and critical eye.

Special thanks to Rosario for our big reward of a fabulous coffee and granita at a sweet new bar after our very early ferry ride from Malta to Sicily. Our last dinner with the band was also amazing. I really loved the Mount Etna hike with a bit of snow!!

I really enjoyed my tour. Our tour guide was terrific. He made sure everyone was included in everything o really enjoyed our trip to the herb farm. Our hotels were great.

Flexible and able to explain options. Support, respect, and enthusiasm while doing the tour. Encourage to visit other places. Clear explanations of how to support each others while we transfer, visited other places.

This tour was everything I hoped for and more — the perfect mix of culture, nature, food, and beautiful views. From walking among ancient temples to seeing the sea.. every day had something unforgettable. The food was incredible, and the local towns were full of charm and character. The Gambino winery experience was also amazing. The wines were delicious after a day walking on Etna mixed with cheese and breads and olive oil. Just wonderful!