Taormina Extension
October 21-24, 2025

Spend 3 nights perched high atop a cliff on Sicily’s east coast in the picturesque town of Taormina. We will stay at the world-famous Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and Mt Etna. Enjoy this pre-tour time relaxing on your own or participating in the activities that we have arranged.

Optional Extension Tour
Mt Etna 4x4 Tour and Wine Tasting
Thursday, October 23, 2025

We will journey in 4x4 off-road vehicles along a panoramic road between ancient craters and recent lava flows that will take us to the Volcano Observatory at an altitude of 9,200 feet.

Along the way we’ll observe the ruins of the hotel of Betulle, the only visible structure among those destroyed by the lava flow of October 2002. You will be able to make a short trek on the edge of two huge extinct craters.

We will descend from the craters and visit a winery located on the northern side of the volcano where the owners produce wines out of native grape varieties (Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Carricante) growing in very rich mineral volcanic soils. After visiting the vineyards and the wine cellar, we’ll sit around a table and enjoy a tasting of their wines paired with delicacies from Etna, as part of a light lunch.

Optional Extension Tour
Syracuse Tour with Street Food Lunch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

We will travel to Siracusa by bus and spend the day exploring this ancient city and enjoying its modern day culture.

We will tour of the Neapolis Archaeological Park, where we’ll see the Greek Theater, the Roman amphitheater, the Altar of Hieron II, the Ear of Dionysus, and other ancient stone quarries that supplied stone for the ancient city

We will also take a pleasant walking tour in Ortygia, the old town center of Siracusa, where we’ll learn the history of this amazing city and its most typical products. We will walk among the vibrant stalls of the Ortigia Market to taste some Sicilian treats from the local vendors. Our guide will introduce us to the Sicilian gastronomic heritage and let you sample the most typical food in town!

Included with Taormina Extension

  • 3 Nights at the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo

  • 3 Breakfasts

  • Group 3-Course Dinner with Wine at Hotel

  • Beach Access at the Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea

  • 10% Discount on Pre-Purchased Spa Treatments

  • Transfer to Palermo on Friday, Oct 24th

Taormina Extension Cost*

Deluxe Sea View Room
$3,950pp

Sea View Jr. Suite
$4,250pp

Premium Sea View Jr. Suite
$4,600pp

Tour Pricing TBD According to No. of Participants

*Room pricing per person based on double occupancy

Not Included with Taormina Extension

  • Extensions to Mt Etna and Syracuse

  • Transfer from Catania Airport to Hotel

  • Spa Treatments and other personal expenses