Day before the wedding
- AfternoonIsola Bella and Blue Grotto boat tour · 2h · seasonal
- EveningDinner at Trattoria Tiramisù
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningTaormina and Greek Theater walking tour · 2h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningSyracuse and Ortigia day trip · 9h
- EveningDinner at Al Saraceno
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonEtna wine tasting at a volcanic vineyard · 4h
- EveningDinner at Osteria Nero d'Avola
Wedding day
- MorningIsola Bella and Blue Grotto boat tour · 2h · seasonal
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningSyracuse and Ortigia day trip · 9h
- EveningDinner at Osteria Rosso Divino
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonAlcantara Gorge river walk · 4h
- EveningDinner at Osteria Nero d'Avola
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at La Botte
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningEtna summit trek to the top craters · 8h · seasonal
- EveningEtna sunset tour · 5h
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Etna summit trek to the top craters. Cable car and 4x4 up high, then a guided hike to the summit craters.
- Syracuse and Ortigia day trip. Greek ruins and the baroque island old town of Ortigia.
Budget-friendly bites
- La Botte, Taormina. Simple and affordable in a small piazza.
- Bam Bar, Taormina. Granita and brioche, the Sicilian breakfast.
- Pasticceria Etna, Corso Umberto, Taormina. Cannoli and almond pastries.
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.
Questions about a Sicily wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Sicily?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as etna summit trek to the top craters or syracuse and Ortigia day trip.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Sicily?
Popular choices are mount Etna jeep tour with lava caves, etna wine tasting at a volcanic vineyard, isola Bella and Blue Grotto boat tour. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Sicily?
Try La Botte (Taormina), Bam Bar (Taormina), Pasticceria Etna (Corso Umberto, Taormina).
When is the best time for a wedding in Sicily?
May to June, September to October is the most popular season.
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