Isola Bella Tours and Activities

See why Taormina earned the nickname ‘the Pearl of the Ionian’ while exploring its picturesque coastline from the water. On this half-day boat tour, get the best perspective of dramatic sea caves, the Grotta Azurra and Capo Taormino as your captain navigates along the rocky shore and through spectacular bays. Splash into the crystal-clear waters for a swim, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch with views of the Isola Bella island nature reserve.

The 5-hour experience includes a seafront drive alongside Naxos Bay in the history-steeped seaside town of Giardini Naxos, followed by an overlook at the pretty Isola Bella, from above.

Explore the Sicilian coast on this all-day sightseeing excursion. After catching a private bus, travel to Taormina and check out its ancient landmarks, bustling shops and bars, and views of Europe’s largest active volcano, Mt. Etna. Learn about the city’s history and culture from an optional guide and head to beautiful Isola Bella by boat, catching views of Baia di Naxos, Capo Taormina, and Grotta Azzurra.

Marvel over the geological wonders of Mount Etna, then visit the elegant resort town of Taormina on this action-packed full-day tour from Catania. Soak up the dramatic scenery of Europe’s highest active volcano as you visit the hilltop resort of Rifugio Sapienza; ride the cable car to the 9,514-foot (2,900-meter) peak of Mount Etna (optional) and explore a natural lava cave. After exploring the lava cave, have a delicious tasting of the local products such as honey, oil and wine. On the way to Taormina, you will stop and see the beautiful "Isola Bella” from above. Then spend the afternoon enjoying your free time in Taormina, among medieval churches, ancient Greek theater, and lively shopping district.

You will visit the highest volcano in Europe, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. You will visit Silvestri Craters at 2000 meters above the sea level. You will also visit Taormina, the most famous tourist destination in Sicily and Isola Bella nature riserve.

Wend your way through Taormina—and even venture to other nearby locations in the picturesque, Sicilian countryside—on this flexible, hop-on hop-off bus tour. Because your tickets are valid for 24 hours, you have the flexibility to board and disembark where and when you wish. Once on board, you’ll motor along the waterfront, will see the city’s famed Piazza Sant'Antonio Castelmola, will glimpse the Alcantara Gorges, and more. As you go, learn more about the landmarks courtesy of the included headsets.

Spend a day discovering Europe’s highest active volcano and lava caves on this Mt. Etna tour. As you travel from Taormina or Giardini Naxos, learn all about the infamous Sicilian volcano from a guide. Then, leave the vehicle to trek along the trails of Parco dell’Etna, and visit an intriguing lava cave back at ground level. On your return to Catania, you have time for one last stop at an organic farm where samples of wine and honey await.

Discover some of Sicily's most stunning underwater scenery during this small-group snorkeling tour, with masks and equipment included. Sail comfortably from the port of Giardini Naxos, enjoying views of the Taormina coastline and iconic Etna volcano. Then, visit two pristine snorkeling locations: a protected marine reserve and a colorful, fish-filled bay, with a pre-activity orientation.

Guided dives in the bays of Taormina and Giardini Naxos: If you are a patented diver looking for strong emotions, choose the most suitable one from our various proposals: our PADI Resort diving center is able to satisfy the most experienced divers and not only. From the bay of Naxos to the bay of the Sirens, guided by qualified instructors, you will be able to discover the backdrops with fantastic colors.

With our sailing tour from Giardini Naxos to Taormina you will discover the beauties of Taormina's coast (Bay of Spisone, May of Mazzarò, Blue Grotto and Isola Bella). Enjoy yourself with our aperitif on board, have a swim in one of the most beautiful Sicilian coasts with our snorkeling equipment or simply relax yourself taking the sun on board. During the tour you will learn about the basics of sailing thanks to the explanations of our skippers and you will find out more about Sicilian legends and our old traditions.

Best Sicily Tour is a non-scheduled public transport service, abrreviated in italian as "NCC" which stands for "rental with driver (driver rental). Our NCC company guarantees , privacy, style and safety. The drivers we use are professional people, with experience and knowledge of the territory and will take you wherever you need to go.

What will you learn? You learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. If you make an open water dive, you’ll practice a few more skills in shallow water to prepare for your adventure. Get ready to: Go over the scuba equipment you use to dive and how easy it is to move around underwater with your gear. Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater. Learn key skills that you’ll use during every scuba dive. Have fun swimming around and exploring. Hear about becoming a certified diver through the PADI Open Water Diver course.

Tourist Dream thinks of everything, of the needs of each type of customer, promoting private tours for those who, far from the confusion of the most crowded vehicles, seek the beauty of a journey alone or in small groups. The proposed itineraries: beautiful, rich in culture and charm, are multiple and suitable for all tastes, organized with the rental system with driver (NCC); staff always reliable, kind and willing to lead you to the chosen destinations. Departures are scheduled every day!

From the meeting points, customers will be picked up with appropriate means and accompanied to the place of activity, which may change according to the different water and weather conditions. Fascinating and adventurous excursion that will allow you to travel in absolute safety (through the use of mountaineering equipment and accompanied by specialized personnel) a spectacular canyon carved into the rock by the incessant erosion of the water. Difficulty: Medium Equipment required: swimsuit, towel Equipment provided: neoprene wetsuit, trekking shoes, harness, helmet.

The tour is suitable for different types of travelers: families also with children, friends, elderly, young people, lone travelers. It is suitable for those who love to travel comfortably, under the banner of culture and discovery of historical heritage. Great for visiting different locations in one day!

Perfect for movie-buffs and die-hard “Godfather” fans, this walking tour takes you deep into the Sicilian settings of the Francis Ford Coppola classic. You’ll get a first-hand peek at backdrops for the film’s standout scenes. Discover hidden landmarks along the way, like a 15th-century synagogue and Roman-built village centers. Admire spectacular views along the Ionian coast with free time to explore at your own pace.

The chance to visit Taormina, one of the most interesting and suggestive places on the Ionian coast in full autonomy, dedicating yourself to doing what you like best, shopping, photos, visits to monuments, tasting gastronomic specialties, without forgetting to know the main attractions of the city of Messina such as the Duomo with the largest astronomical clock tower in the world and the Shrine of Christ the King from where you will see the whole coast kissing the city of Messina and being able to take some pictures with the port behind it with the cruise ship with the which you have arrived.

Estabilished in 1984 …with more than 37 years, as Dive Pioneer in Naxos & Taormina, Sicily, Dive sicily Diving & Watersports Center is a luxurious hideaway where visitors can relax and enjoy the marvels of the Mediterranean Sea with summer weather mostly all year round. Dive sicily Diving & Water Sports Center is located directly on the Beach lying on the 5* beachfront. Equipped with: 56ft/18mt Diving Boat with onboard compressor 25ft/8mt Powerboat with 250hp outboard engine 70 Steel & Alu tanks with din/int valve 50 complete set of Scubapro equipment Repair work-shop Medic First Aid service with oxygen Dive shop, and local handmade souvenirs nearby Diving Activities: Full day & half day trips Private Snorkeling & Scuba Diving tours Shore, Wrecks & early morning diving Greek & Roman Archaeological Dive sites daily Underwater Archaeology Course Wall, Cave Deep & Night Diving Daily Boat tours

Venture away from the bustling city of Catania and explore the nearby villages of Taormina and Castelmola on this full-day tour. Start your day off in Taormina, where you have free time to explore the village on your own. Then, join a small group and explore the panoramic village of Castelmola, with its panoramic views, and enjoy a swim session in the Mediterranean to cap off your day.

Let yourself be pampered by the warm rays of the sun and the cool morning breeze. A very suggestive and relaxing moment to enjoy the beauties of the Taormina coast, immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters, play with the fish, and admire the splendid panorama and why not? Do some snorkeling with the equipment included on board, led by professional skippers.

The tour is suitable for different types of travelers: families also with children, friends, elderly, young people, solo travelers. It is suitable for those who love to travel comfortably, under the banner of culture and the discovery of historical heritage. Great for visiting different locations in one day!

Visit two beautiful snorkeling sites, carefully selected by the captain each day, explore the beauty and underwater treasures of Sicilian east coast, snorkeling over the reef, mesmerized by the vivid colors of the fish, join the free guided snorkel tour and learn about the various fish, corals and creatures of the marine reserve.

Tour suitable for cruise passengers arriving at the ports of the Ionian coast, allows you to visit the most interesting places from a landscape and cultural point of view, you will be picked up at the place of departure indicated by you and brought back within the time you set, you can ask your driver the possibility of a longer stop in one of the places you visited for a possible lunch in a restaurant, our staff will be happy to advise you and satisfy your every need.

The tour differs from the boat tours offered by all other boats for the places that are visited. Departures take place every 2 hours and the entire coast of Naxos and Taormina is visited, several places are visited, but the stop for swimming is reduced to twenty minutes against an hour in the boat tour. On board a long explanation of the places and places that are visited is given, history and culture of the place will be given.