Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 33 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer)
5.0· 36from €450
Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer) — rated 5 from 36 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Messina
Messina is 51 km from Taormina, about 42m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in TaorminaA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.
5.0· 25from €159
Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste. — rated 5 from 25 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Palermo
Palermo is 262 km from Taormina, about 2h 54m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in TaorminaA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Private Day Trip to Syracuse from Taormina
5.0· 23from €500
Private Day Trip to Syracuse from Taormina — rated 5 from 23 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Taormina.
Tap a place for photos, opening hours and reviews
Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer)
€450
Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.
€159
Private Day Trip to Syracuse from Taormina
€500
Private Godfather and Taormina Tour with Luxury Van
€179
Hotel Villa Ducale
from €613 / night
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
from €2,476 / night
Hotel Villa Belvedere
from €566 / night
Atlantis Bay - The Leading Hotels of the World
from €1,950 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Heaven!!
We had the most relaxing fabulous time at this hotel. Everything was perfect! The staff make you feel so relaxed and at home immediately. It has such a lovely feel to it. The location is perfect as you are away from the crowds in your own little heaven! I have stayed in many 5 star hotels and this one is much better! I…
Fabulous stay in Taormina
Absolutely off the charts room view of Isola Bella….amazing staff and beautiful pool deck with bar/ restaurant which is also and breakfast room. Taormina is a feast for the eyes and this hotel is front line and worth every penny.
Wonderful Hotel
We really enjoyed our stay in a room with a lovely balcony view. The breakfast and cocktails in the rooftop setting are. It to be missed.
Delicious Sicilian Food
This restaurant is near the park and away from the busy little side streets. Therefore, there is less hustle and bustle than you find in some of the other restaurants in the area. From our welcome through to paying the bill, the staff were friendly and attentive. I had the meatballs with a side of roast potatoes whil…