Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella, Taormina, Castelmola The Best Of Ionian Coast

We had a great day with Sonia on our full day tour. She gave lots of great information and left us plenty of free time to explore on our own. Would definitely recommend!

Our family of seven had a wonderful time on the Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella, Taormina & Castelmola tour. From start to finish, everything was well organized and exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to our driver, Filippo, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive to text messages before and during our tour. He made us feel comfortable and welcomed throughout the day. The vehicle was spacious and very comfortable for our group, making the travel between destinations relaxing and enjoyable. The itinerary was perfect for experiencing the highlights of the Ionian Coast. We had plenty of time to explore, shop, enjoy delicious local food, and take in the breathtaking scenery. One of the things we appreciated most was Filippo's flexibility. He tailored the day to our family's interests and priorities, ensuring we spent more time where we wanted and making the experience feel personalized rather than rushed. This tour was a fantastic way to see some of Sicily's most beautiful locations, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and stress-free day. Thank you, Filippo, for helping create such wonderful family memories!

Our family of seven had a wonderful time on the Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella, Taormina & Castelmola tour. From start to finish, everything was well organized and exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to our driver, Filippo, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive to text messages before and during our tour. He made us feel comfortable and welcomed throughout the day. The vehicle was spacious and very comfortable for our group, making the travel between destinations relaxing and enjoyable. The itinerary was perfect for experiencing the highlights of the Ionian Coast. We had plenty of time to explore, shop, enjoy delicious local food, and take in the breathtaking scenery. One of the things we appreciated most was Filippo's flexibility. He tailored the day to our family's interests and priorities, ensuring we spent more time where we wanted and making the experience feel personalized rather than rushed. This tour was a fantastic way to see some of Sicily's most beautiful locations, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and stress-free day. Thank you, Filippo, for helping create such wonderful family memories!

Sonia and Francesco were amazing. The car was always cool and ready to go. We saw so much and Sonia was so knowledgeable about everything around us! We shared so many great laughs, and they were both very genuine and kind.

My husband and I had an amazing day touring Sicily. After a hiccup in the morning (the cruise ship wouldn’t let us go towards their pier so show the pickup location to the cruise ship people), the day went flawlessly. They tailored the tour to our interests while offering suggestions. Francisco’s driving was excellent and we felt very safe. Sonia was entertaining and informative and we felt like we were in very good hands the whole day. Well worth it.

My husband and I had an amazing day touring Sicily. After a hiccup in the morning (the cruise ship wouldn’t let us go towards their pier so show the pickup location to the cruise ship people), the day went flawlessly. They tailored the tour to our interests while offering suggestions. Francisco’s driving was excellent and we felt very safe. Sonia was entertaining and informative and we felt like we were in very good hands the whole day. Well worth it.

Sicily was one of our favorites and our guide provided a pleasant and safe drive to all of the sites. It was a great experience. Thank you.

We had an absolutely fantastic day with Filippo and Erika! The luxury van was a game-changer, offering us comfort and style as we traveled between breathtaking destinations. Filippo’s driving was smooth and professional, and Erika was sweet, informative and full of knowledge, making each stop even more enjoyable. The two of them worked in perfect harmony to deliver an unforgettable experience. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking a top-notch adventure!

My husband and I immensely enjoyed this tour. Messina was a stop on our cruise ship, so we wanted to make the most of our limited time in port. Our Tour Guide, Lillo, did not disappoint! He arranged for us to take an amazing boat ride (complete with fruit and Prosecco) in Giardini Naxos/Isola Bella. The caves were beautiful! Afterward, we ate the best seafood lunch we had on our entire trip. We spent time in Taormina and visited the Godfather bar and Church in Savoca. We completed our day at the Cathedral of Messina, with Lillo showing us other points of interest in Messina, as well. He even arranged for us to taste some local wine. This tour exceeded our expectations. Thanks to Lillo’s friendliness and knowledge of the area, this port stop became our favorite of all the port stops made during our cruise. We made a friend in Lillo that day and will most certainly request his services again when we return to Sicily. Graze!!

I was by myself doing a tour and a couple of my friends added to the tour , we have a blast Filippo was amazing !!!Filippo was on time professionally kind and super knowledgeable I will recommend the tour with all the package that offer is Super .

This tour did not disappoint! It was one of the most enjoyable experiences we had when travelling with our friends as part of a cruise which stopped in Taormina. Filippo made sure we saw the most with our limited schedule in Sicily. He had a tour guide who was fluent in English to ensure we could communicate throughout the day. The places we visited were beautiful and this only got better with our gracious host Filippo who made us wish we could stay longer.

I felt so proud to met felipo and also to live with my that the best Italian experiences with felipo our trip and also part of my holidays were expend in Sicily and felipo pprovided us with the best attention, services, and recommendations for places like Taormina, Catalina, and Messina In my recommendations I suggest those places and also our fried. Felipo was a kind person and guided tourists on our way to Sicily thanks pipo for this experience you did our holidays the best 👌

It was a great day with Filippo. He's a good driver and well knowledge guide. We enjoyed to visit Taormina and Castlemola, but also the restaurant, suggest by our driver. I recommend this tour

We absolutely loved this tour with Sonia and Fillipo! It felt like old friends picking us up from the port. Both are friendly, warm and extremely knowledgeable. We especially loved hearing about the myths surrounding the different sites in Sicily. The drive itself from the port offered many beautiful views. We loved Giardini Naxos and the restaurant in Castelmola. The food was delicious and views are amazing. Our last stop was the Messina cathedral and we were blessed to be there on the feast day of the Madonna. Both Sonia and Fillipo were patient with our group of 7 including teenage boys and grandparents. Nothing felt rushed yet we covered quite a bit in our day. They got us back to the ship in plenty of time. We loved this port the best out of all our stops. I highly recommend this tour and our guides for your visit to Messina!

This was our second time to Messina but this time we decided to book a private tour. We had Sonia as our guide and she was a wealth of knowledge! We visited Taoromina, Castlemola and Messina. Sonia and our driver took us to all the special places and wonderful photo ops. It was the most special day! We highly recommend this tour!

Our tour guide was the best. Most people know of Taormina, but that just the beginning. We first stopped at Isola Bella, a beautiful, picturesque stop to see the views of towns and sea. He pointed out Mt. Aetna, which is still active and spewing out lava (a very slow rate) Town not worried. After that we headed off to Taormina, what a charming city on mountain. Tons of restaurants and shops, never mind the beautiful beauty of the mountain. Love all the little towns in Italy. Our next stop was Castelmola (Castle rock). This city is on top of the mountain above Taormina. From here you can see the views of the towns below and the sea. There is a small church built in the mountains. This town was built around the castle on top of the rock. City was built around castle. There is a trail if you like to walk from Taormina to Castelmolo. This town reminds me of more of a medieval look. Finally, we drove down to the sea in Giardini Naxos. After all the sightseeing time to relax at the beach. Great tour and guide in explaining each town. Highly recommend

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

It was a fantastic day with great tips, very reliable and nice! It felt like a trip with Sicilian friends! Highly recommended, always happy to return

Great experience with Filippo Spano of SICILY BEST TOUR picked us up at the quay in Catania and took us to Taormina / Isola Bella fulfilling all our wishes also giving us directions on culinary aspects.... unfortunately our time was limited but it was a very nice and pleasant day. The van with which he picked us up was new and well kept as well as comfortable (we were 7 adults) and the trip was quiet and pleasant. Definitely I will still use the service offered by Filippo who I know organizes tours in tt Sicily.

What a place chimbo, I recommend. Good space. To patch with friends or your partner. Don't miss that experience

Excellent experience, very friendly and good disposition super recommended, every day super entertaining we feel super 👍🏾

Excellent service very good delicious food, Filipo the best Guide thank you very much friend until next..

The best experience you can have thanks to Filippo and his team. An excellent Tour 100% recommended to hire those services.

It is very good service an amazing experience recommended to go again I invite you to go and see for yourself

Exciting experience, friendliness and efficiency.recommended absolutely especially in the company of friends!

Filippo was a great tour leader organized everything to perfection welcomed us on board the ship arrived in the port of Messina, timely precise and nice Recommendation to those who want to know the most beautiful places in Sicily do it with him!

Special thanks to the driver, very friendly and kind person, took us to the port of Messina, very helpful throughout, quite prepared on places to visit and where to go for lunch, thanks for everything.

Lovely tour in a land to be discovered, with landscapes that have filled our souls with emotions. For this trip we turned to Philip, certain that everything would be organized at best. We had no doubt it would be the best choice. Thanks to Filippo who knew how to plan a perfect itinerary for us, with the right rhythms, beautiful accommodations and directions for really fantastic local experiences. We felt followed in everything, moreover his passion and his knowledge of the places turned out to be an added value. We are sure that his professionalism, reliability and kindness have made the difference!

Stra recommended.... Preparation, friendliness and professionalism at the top.... Everything is great. Competitive price.

Filippo was a very different level guide to The others his Spanish is excellent very cheerful As a person and very informative IN every place I took us , Super recommended 100%

Friendliness, cleanliness and above all extremely helpful driver!!! He looked like one of the family!!! Highly recommended!!!!!! 🔝

The bay of Giardini-Naxos with its "Isola Bella" offers beautiful landscapes. Its mild climate and abundant flowering vegetation make it a charming destination. Naxos was founded in 734 BC. It is the oldest Greek colony in Sicily. On the heights, the city of Taormina is full of attractions.