Isola Bella and Blue Grotto boat tour
A short boat trip along the coast with swim stops.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Taormina and Greek Theater walking tour
The ancient theater with Etna as the backdrop, then the town's lanes.
See dates and prices →Syracuse and Ortigia day trip
Greek ruins and the baroque island old town of Ortigia.
See dates and prices →Godfather film locations: Savoca and Forza d'Agrò
Hill villages where the films were shot, with a drink at Bar Vitelli.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Etna wine tasting at a volcanic vineyard
Taste Nerello Mascalese grown in black volcanic soil, with lunch.
See dates and prices →Sicilian cooking class
Make arancini, caponata and cannoli with a local cook.
See dates and prices →Catania street food and fish market tour
Arancini, horse-meat sandwiches for the brave and the loud fish market.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Mount Etna jeep tour with lava caves
Off-road up the volcano's slopes, walk old craters and explore a lava tube.
See dates and prices →Etna summit trek to the top craters
Cable car and 4x4 up high, then a guided hike to the summit craters.
See dates and prices →Alcantara Gorge river walk
Wade through a basalt canyon carved by icy river water.
See dates and prices →Kayak and snorkel around Isola Bella
Paddle into grottos and snorkel in clear water below Taormina.
See dates and prices →Etna sunset tour
Watch the sun set from the volcano's flanks, then see the lava glow at dusk.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Sicily
La Capinera
Spisone, Taormina
Michelin-starred seafood by the sea.
Map ↗St. George by Heinz Beck
Taormina
Tasting menus in a villa garden.
Map ↗Osteria Nero d'Avola
Taormina
Owner-chef who fishes and hunts for the menu.
Map ↗Trattoria Tiramisù
Taormina
Friendly, reliable and good for groups.
Map ↗Osteria Rosso Divino
Taormina
Courtyard seafood with a great wine list.
Map ↗Al Saraceno
Castelmola
Huge views over Taormina and the sea.
Map ↗Ristorante Il Barcaiolo
Mazzarò
Fresh fish right on the little bay.
Map ↗Da Nino
Letojanni
Locals' favorite for seafood antipasti.
Map ↗Granduca
Taormina
Wood-fired pizza in a garden above the bay.
Map ↗La Botte
Taormina
Simple and affordable in a small piazza.
Map ↗Bam Bar
Taormina
Granita and brioche, the Sicilian breakfast.
Map ↗Pasticceria Etna
Corso Umberto, Taormina
Cannoli and almond pastries.
Map ↗Where to stay
- Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo $$$
Taormina. Next to the Greek Theater with views of Etna. - San Domenico Palace $$$
Taormina. A former convent with cliffside gardens. - Hotel Villa Schuler $$$
Taormina. Family-run since 1905, with a lovely garden.
Getting around
- Taormina's center is pedestrian. Park at the Lumbi or Porta Catania garages and walk up.
- A cable car connects the town with the beaches at Mazzarò and Isola Bella.
- Buses run from Catania airport to Taormina several times a day.
- A car or a driver is needed for Etna and wineries. Book drivers early in summer.
Arriving
Catania (CTA) is about 1 hour by car or bus from Taormina.
Good to know for guests in Sicily
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Tipping: Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
- Power plugs: Type F and L plugs, 230 V.
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Questions guests ask about Sicily
When is the best time for a wedding in Sicily?
May to June, September to October is the most popular season. A clifftop town with a Greek theater, an active volcano covered in vineyards, granita for breakfast and the bay of Isola Bella below.
How do guests get to Sicily?
Catania (CTA) is about 1 hour by car or bus from Taormina.
How do guests get around Sicily?
Taormina's center is pedestrian. Park at the Lumbi or Porta Catania garages and walk up. A cable car connects the town with the beaches at Mazzarò and Isola Bella. Buses run from Catania airport to Taormina several times a day. A car or a driver is needed for Etna and wineries. Book drivers early in summer.
What can wedding guests do in Sicily as a group?
Good group options include mount Etna jeep tour with lava caves, etna wine tasting at a volcanic vineyard, isola Bella and Blue Grotto boat tour, taormina and Greek Theater walking tour. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Sicily?
Yes. Our Sicily wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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