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We offer unique travel experiences in Sicily with personalized and tailor-made tours.
Let’s explore Taormina with a Cooking Lesson together, local friendly staff and comfortable vehicles at your disposal.
Your cooking journey on this island includes a visit in the beautiful ancient village of Taormina, Sicily – a culinary point of reference for the entire island, mentioned in major gastronomic guide books around the world. Joining a cooking class during a vacation can be a great way to enjoy more about a culture and, in the meanwhile, enriching your cooking skills that will serve you for years to come. No better time and place where to learn homemade Sicilian tradition. Sicilian food has a special mix of Italian cuisine with the cuisines of the Mediterranean countries – that mix of sweet, and sour that you’ll find in typical Sicilian dishes is an example of that. You will be amazed by variety of seafood in Sicilian food, since it’s an island,
End of the day, time to for scenic journey around Taormina famous landscapes and a stop Sicilian gelato, one of the best in the world Taormina has one of the best climates in Europe all through the year. Location of the city is strategically in a good place being close to Etna, Syracuse, Enna and Airport of Catania and close to Savoca and Forza d`Agro where was filmed scenes from famous film “ Godfather”. Taormina is a charming old town with narrow streets, terraces, breathtaking sightseeing’s and architecture full of history. Although Greek- Roman Theatreis not the biggest one in Sicily, it has many vantages. The views that open from there to Etna, mountains and the crystal-clear sea of Giardini – Naxos and Isola Bella makes it one of the most valued sightseeing in all over Europe.
Being close to the first Greek colony Giardini Naxos, Taormina has played an interesting roll in the history of the island, that goes back to the 8th century B.C. when ethnic group called Sicels inhabited Sicily, because they found Monte Tauro perfect strategic place to fight against the enemies. When Dionysius raised most important tyrant in Sicily he managed to conquer Taormina and Castelmola in 392 B.C. With Tyrant Andromaco who was the father of a famous historian Timeo, followed a splendour time in the history of Taormenion. Nowadays walking in the streets You can witness the history Yourself by discovering different names of Taormina hotels and streets, realising that citizens have tried to keep the happenings of the place in the memory of visitors. The city of Taormina has been accomplished during different centuries by Sicels, Greeks, Romans, Saracens, French, Spanish and Bourbons. If You are looking for the best overview of all the pearls of Taormina and Giardini- Naxos You will find it in Madonna of the Rocks, the interesting inside the rock build church from 1621, who is known as well as second important saint of the city after St. Pancratius. Most interesting places to visit are of course The Greek- Roman Theatre, Public Gardens named as well “ Duca di Cesaro” Gardens, Corvaja Palace, Piazza IX April, Theatre Odeon, Palace of Duke of St. Stephan, The Old Abbey, Ciampoli Mansion, San Domenico. When You are interested of churches you can choose between different centuries and architecture: The Cathedral, The Church of St. Augustine, St. Pancras church, St. Catherine church, St. George’s Anglican Church. In summertime it is possible to visit interesting concerts like example in a stage of Greek Roman Theatre have been concerts of Cure, Liza Minelli, Elton John, Pavarotti, etc… It has been the favourite holiday place to many famous persons starting from Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Friedrich Nietzsche and Otto Geleng and among others Rotchild family, Krupp, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor. Taormina is an elegant town which is known for the good climate all through the year, the unbelievable views of sea and mountains. From Greek- Roman theatre You will be able to see the architecture of old Greeks and Romans and Etna together completing each other. The main street Corso Umberto is excellent place to visit shops and boutiques to buy the clothes of the latest fashion collections, return to Messina Harbour and time to say arrivederci Sicilia, greetings.
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– If your cruise ship will not be able to enter the port, we will refund the entire deposit
– If you cancel the reservation 7 days before the date of your excursion, we will refund 50% of the deposit
– If you cancel the reservation 6 days before the date of your excursion or in case of no presence on your part, the deposit will not be refunded
Sicily Shore Tours
Via Wilhelm Von Gloden 67
I-98039 – Taormina (ME) / Sicily / Italy
Call: +39 340 6728265
Email: info@sicilyshoretours.com