Top Catania Cruises & Sailing

Experience Sicily through the eyes of The Godfather on a private tour with stops at the movie’s iconic film locations, from the Church of Santa Lucia to Forza D’Agro. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides snacks, drinks, admission tickets whenever necessary, and a wealth of stories often unheard by visitors. Upgrade to include lunch and/or dinner at a classic Sicilian restaurant.

Make the most of your time at shore and explore the beautiful Sicilian towns of Taormina and Castelmola. See key landmarks like the Greek theater, Palazzo Corvaja, and the city’s cathedral before heading up to the small village of Castelmola. Here visitors can admire the panoramic views of the imposing Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, and the Bay of Naxos before heading back to your ship.

It will be an opportunity to see the naturalistic beauties of the Baia dei Ciclopi such as the Faraglioni of Acitrezza or the Natural Reserve of Vendicari. You will have the opportunity to take a bath in crystal clear waters, to fish with the rod or doing underwater fishing. Depending on the weather conditions and the time available, it may be possible to see the dolphins or the magnificent backdrops. A professional skipper will also teach you the first elements to be able to learn to drive a boat in total safety. Thanks to the presence of a skipper with twenty years experience, the tour takes place in compliance with absolute safety conditions.

The historic towns of Taormina and Castelmola are two of the most scenic in eastern Sicily, and with this tour you can visit both without the hassle of public transportation or the stress of navigating the island’s twisting roads. Take in the highlights of Taormina at your own pace and relax over lunch, then head to Castelmola to enjoy the sweeping views over the coastline from its medieval center.

Get to know the beautiful coastal town of Taormina and the famous Mount Etna volcano during this full-day tour. Discover the beautiful lunar landscape of Europe’s highest active volcano as you walk around ancient lava flows and craters reaching heights of 3,000 meters. Then explore the landmarks of Taormina such as the ancient Greek theater and Palazzo Corvaja before heading back to your hotel or cruise ship in Catania.

Sicily is home to some of the most spectacular Greek and Roman archaeological sites in Italy, but visiting on your own means navigating the island’s confusing rural roads. With this tour, reach Villa Romana Del Casale in Piazza Armerina and the Valley of Temples in Agrigento with a private driver for a stress-free jaunt through ancient history, taking in these remarkable ruins at your own pace.

PRIVATE TOUR: from CATANIA cruise port or City to TAORMINA and CASTELMOLA. We offer a private, exclusive and comfortable service from the dock where your cruise ship will arrive in Catania or from any private address in Catania. The approximate duration will be 6 hours and we would have the opportunity to visit Castelmola, one of the most beautiful Italian villages, to admire on one side the gulf of Taormina and on the other side the majestic volcano Etna. After few minutes transfer service we will continue our visit to Taormina where along Corso Umberto you can visit the Greco-Roman theater (entrance tickets not included), see the local shops or enjoy an ice cream while walking. On this excursion there is NO tourist guide and it is possible to book one can be provides with a surcharge to be paid directly

Ascending the southern slope of Mount Etna, we will cross the lava flow of 1983 and 2002, and see up close its destructive effects. We will reach an altitude of 2.000 meters, where you can visit the Silvestri Craters originated from the eruption of 1892. Here you will walk on the edge of the craters, admiring the breathtaking landscape. On the way back, we will stop in a Honey Farm where you can learn the procedures for production of organic honey and taste varieties of honey and many other typical products like extra virgin olive oil, wine, Sicilian pesto etc. In Taormina, you will walk through the town enjoying the beauty of the historical center and the city's main attractions (Greek Theater, Cathedral, Belvedere Square). Afterwords, we will visit the characteristic medieval village of Castelmola with its Cathedral and the main square with its wonderful view on Mount Etna. An almost compulsory stop is Turrisi Coffee Shop, where it is possible to taste a special almond wine.

In 2015 UNESCO declared the itinerary "Palermo Arab Norman and the Cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale" a World Heritage Site. The wealth of this island is also due to the peoples who invaded it and left their inheritances as well as, after the storms, corals and starfishes remain on the shore. With this tour, UNESCO celebrates in particular the legacy of two civilizations - that of the Arabs and that of the Normans, a people of warriors from Scandinavia with influences from Romanesque and Byzantine art - that have deposited in Sicily unparalleled architectural and artistic treasures. We will accompany you to the discovery of these and many other treasures which make our land unique and unmatched with the comfort and safety of our vehicles truly conducted by our reliable and professional drivers.

Let's explore and rediscover Ragusa, Modica and Scicli. The tour follows an itinerary which includes history, art, faith and culture. We invite you to spend one day visiting the greatest laboratory of Baroque urban development and its surroundings. Hundreds of churches scattered around, impressive basilicas, half-hidden small churches in crowded alleys, buildings with unusual architectural solutions, portals, stories about the ancient noble families, represent the precious heritage of the greatest flowering of Sicilian Baroque art, which makes these places, their atmosphere and their landscape really unique.

A trip to an unknown Sicily, unknown to the majority of tourists, away from the usual tourist spot. A true Sicily to discover and enjoy! The small village of Buscemi, with the houses of the historical center faithfully restored as they were more than a century ago, to let you experience a leap back in time to understand how life took place at that time. Palazzolo Acreide, located in the Sicilian hinterland, in the middle of Iblei mountains. To reach it, you must travel a very beautiful landscape with panoramic views completely different from those that can be seen along the coast. The town is enchanting, with some of the most beautiful baroque churches of Sicily, so much that it was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2002. Marzamemi is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, where everything smells of the sea between old stone houses, wooden boats and picturesque views. The perfect place where to taste the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean sea.

During this tour, we will admire the wonderful landscape and will walk through the peaceful streets and Churches of Savoca and Forza d'Agrò, both used in the shooting of the movie THE GODFATHER. You will really feel the atmosphere of this fascinating and touching movie. To make you get the most out of the atmosphere of the film, we will show you the main scenes shot in each place with the aid of audiovisual tools.

This private tour from Catania to Taormina allows you to visit its famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral and a view on Mount Etna and bay of Giardini Naxos. Continue with a transfer to the town of Castelmola and head back to Catania with a city tour included. The tour will start where you prefer Hotels, port, train station and airport. Just give the infromation where you and your group are.

Visit a city where architecture mixes the Gothic, Norman and Byzantine styles, but where the Moors and Arabs left the most important marks. Your guide will explain some of the wonders of Palermo and take you on a relaxed walk through the flavors of this magnificent city. Then take a walking tour of the main squares and street markets of the city center and taste the best street food of Palermo. During the tour, you will be able to discover places frequented only by Sicilians, such as ovens and ancient taverns. All places have been selected to allow you to taste authentic local street food. But food is not the only protagonist of this tour! The itineraries are designed to offer you a complete overview of the history, art, gastronomy and traditions of Palermo. The guide will provide you with historical information about his monuments and the churches that you will see during the tour and will reveal the most intimate secrets of local cuisine and customs.

a unique tour for trekking lovers who want to discover some of the most hidden and naturalistic places of the most active volcano in Europe.

Pick up from your accomodation at 9.00 am with guide's private car. We will arrive at 2000m above sea level. We'll have a easy walking through ancient craters, lava cave, amazing volcanic landscapes with explanations from the guide. During the morning visit you'll discovering and feel the amazing Etna's volcanic dynamics, surrounded by a lunar landscape. We will move in Bronte town to have a lunch with tipical sicilian dishes and pistachio products. After lunch the visit continues in a pistachio farm, to see and know how and where this incredible plants grow! Drop-off to your accommodation around 16.30pm. Tour for a minimum of 2 people.

Visit two of Sicily's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With an authorized private guide and luxury transportation, this engaging tour will allow you to visit in complete peace of mind with personalized attention. Take a guided tour of the Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and in the Roman Villa of the farmhouse in Piazza Armerina, known for its perfectly preserved mosaics. Entrance fees not included.

Tour designed for the needs of cruise passengers, with port pick-up and particular attention to departure and return times. Half day between walks on ancient extinct craters, lava flows and breathtaking views. We put the history, science and traditions of the place and local taste! And before going back by boat we will let you taste one of the typical specialties of Catania: the best arancino in the city!

Visit the Temple Valley in tour Agrigento, one of the most important archeological sites in the world and a Unesco world heritage site, where you will admire the finest of all ancient Greek sites: the complete Doric Temples and getting through a long stairway to the west, near Porto Empedocle, and will then be rewarded with not very frequented beach for bathing its name is the famous Scale of the Turks. ENJOY YOU THE ASSISTANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE, DURING THE DAY TRIP AND OUTSIDE THE MUSEUMS OR ARCHEOLOGICAL AREAS , FOR ONLY € 75 (IT IS NOT AN AUTHORIZED TOUR GUIDE SERVICE- IT IS ONLY AN ASSISTANCE ).

Tour of the area where the fiction “Inspector Montalbano” is set. Are you ready to discover Vigata, Marinella and Montelusa? Do you want to walk in the same streets where Montalbano investigates? With our tour you will have a film holiday! With our tour you can visit Montalbano Sicily and discover the history and culture of Ragusa, Scicli, Modica, Punta Secca, Donnalucata and the Donnafugata Castle. We will accompany you among the most famous monuments, among splendid churches and baroque palaces, we will cross the Iblea countryside and arrive at the sea. We will be able to advise you on the tastiest typical specialties and experiences to live: it will be an unforgettable journey!

Go in search of The Godfather filming locations in Sicily with this small-group tour from Catania. With a local guide who knows all The Godfather trivia, you’ll visit the villages of Savoca and Forza d’Agro where many iconic Corleone scenes from the film were set. Hear the gossip and little-known filming facts, then stop in Taormina on the way back to see the volcano of Mt. Etna and shop for souvenirs.

This tour will allow you to get closer to the summit area of Etna where there are active craters characterized by the typical volcanic activity with emissions of gas and sulfur.

ETNA & TAORMINA To visit in one day two unmissable sites of Eastern Sicily Etna is the highest terrestrial active volcano of the Eurasian plate. Its frequent eruptions throughout history have changed, sometimes even profoundly, the surrounding landscape, arriving several times to threaten the populations settled around it. The UNESCO Committee has included Mount Etna in the list of heritage assets. Taormina is a famous tourist city, also a destination for artists, writers and intellectuals (among these, Goethe and Truman Capote stayed there). Particularly loved not only for the scenic beauty and the fantastic panorama, but also for its "sweet life", permissiveness and transgression. Punctuality, efficiency, elegance, experience and professionalism. Available to meet any customer need. Assistance throughout the tour. "Happiness is a JOURNEY, not a destination ... !!!"

This tour will take visitors through a path on the edge of memory, along the front of one of the battles that decided the fate of the Second World War, the one fought between Syracuse and Catania, along the Simeto river line. A particularly suggestive moment of reflection will take place at the English and German war cemeteries, the burial place of many soldiers who lost their lives here. The day will end with a visit to the interesting museum dedicated to the Allied Landing in Sicily, where accurate reconstructions and a rich historical documentation, films and videos of the time tells the story of Operation Husky. The memory of the past becomes a moment of knowledge and education, to build a peaceful future.