DAY 1 - TAORMINA AND SURROUNDINGS

Arrival at Catania airport and transfer to the booked hotel located in the Taormina area, including Giardini Naxos, Letojanni, and the surroundings. Overnightat the hotel.

DAY 2 - FOUR COURSE COOKING CLASS WITH LUNCH

Breakfast at the hotel, and get ready to uncover the secrets of delicious Sicilian cuisine through a fun cooking class! The chef who will assist you will sharethe best tips of Sicilian cuisine that you can replicate at home and share with friends. You'll prepare a delicious four-course lunch, which you can enjoy witha refreshing glass of wine. (Cooking class is included in the price, while the restaurant is reached independently.) Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 - AEOLIAN ISLANDS (optional excursion with extra charge)

Breakfast at the hotel, and you have the opportunity to depart for the Aeolian Islands at an additional cost. The driver will take you from Taormina to theport of Milazzo, where you can board a motorboat to visit the two islands. After about an hour of sailing, you will reach your first destination: Lipari, a fertileland inhabited since Neolithic times. You'll have about two hours to explore the historic center, strolling along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, known as "Il Corso,"with its many cafes and shops. Later, you'll visit the area of the Castle, a fortified citadel, where you can admire the Cathedral and the Aeolian Museum,housing ancient artifacts dating back to prehistoric times. Subsequently, you'll return to the port and sail by motorboat among the Faraglioni of Lipari toadmire the Horse Cave, sculpted by wind and sea to resemble a horse. Finally, you'll reach Vulcano, famous for its mud baths and thermal waters. Near theisland's port, you'll find the "Pozza dei fanghi," where you'll have the opportunity to experience one of the many treatments offered (not included in theprice). For those not interested in mud treatments, there's a black sand beach to visit. After about an hour and a half, you'll return to Milazzo, havingadmired the Rock of Pope John and the Rock of the Mermaid from your motorboat. Late in the afternoon, you'll return to Taormina. (Activity with extracharge). Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4 - MOUNT ETNA EXCURSION (optional excursion with extra charge)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we suggest visiting Mount Etna. Etna, with its lunar landscape, attracts tourists not only in summer but also in winter when itbecomes a well-equipped ski destination. Fire and snow, these are the elements that create an evocative, almost magical atmosphere. During the excursion,you'll have the opportunity to taste typical local products (Activity with extra charge). Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5 - CATANIA AND AUTHENTIC CANNOLI TASTING IN GIARDINI NAXOS

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we recommend visiting the historic center of Catania, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002 (suggested activity and transfers not included in the price). Before returning to the hotel, make a quick stop in Giardini Naxos to savor authentic Sicilian cannoli, one ofthe island's most renowned traditional desserts (cannoli tasting included in the price, reaching the location independently). Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6 - BOAT EXCURSION ALONG THE TAORMINA COAST WITH ON-BOARD APERITIF

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you'll enjoy a boat excursion along the most beautiful bays of Taormina and Giardini Naxos, which was the setting of season two of the HBO series The White Lotus.Discover for yourself why theseenchanting places are the preferred destinations of all tourists who visit Taormina and Sicily. The coast of Taormina and Giardini Naxos offers a scenario ofincomparable beauty characterized by a succession of small beaches, bays, and suggestive caves set in the rocky walls that define this stretch of coast.Among the most famous caves, you'll find the Blue Grotto located in the Marine Park of Isola Bella in Taormina, where we recommend wearing a mask andsnorkeling for an underwater adventure. There's also the Cave of Lovers located in the Gulf of Giardini Naxos and the Coral cave. Boarding takes place fromthe Port of Giardini Naxos and continues towards Cape Taormina, where you can observe colonies of corals attached to the rock and some species of fishthat inhabit these waters. The tour continues towards Isola Bella in Taormina, where you'll take a dip in the turquoise waters of this splendid bay. Uponreturning to the boat, you'll be greeted with a refreshing aperitif accompanied by fresh seasonal fruit. The tour continues towards the splendid Bay of Mazzaro up to the Baia delle Sirene, where you can admire the luxurious hotels that overlook this stretch of coast and the very long beach of Letojanni.After the two-hour excursion, you'll return to the starting point. This boat excursion will provide you with moments of relaxation among the wonders of thisstretch of coast, one of the most beautiful in eastern Sicily (boat tour included in the price). Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 - TAORMINA AND SURROUNDINGS

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy a day to explore Taormina and its surroundings. We suggest beginning the morning with coffee atone of the open-air cafes along Corso Umberto, the city's main street. Next, we suggest to visit the Greek Theater, an ancient Roman theater offeringbreathtaking panoramic views of the coast and Mount Etna. For lunch, find a restaurant with a panoramic view and savor traditional Sicilian cuisine. In theafternoon, take a moment to relax in the Public Garden, a tranquil park with well-kept gardens, exotic plants, and a spectacular view. Dedicate some time toshopping by exploring boutiques specializing in coral jewelry, artisan ceramics, and typical Sicilian products. Don't miss the opportunity to visit historicchurches like San Giuseppe and San Pancrazio, where you can admire frescoes and stunning architecture. For dinner, choose a restaurant in Piazza IX Aprile,where you can enjoy delicious dishes with a view of the coast and Mount Etna. (suggested activity and transfers not included in the price).Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8 - CATANIA

Breakfast in hotel and transfer to Catania airport.

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