muddsmom Posted December 21, 2005 #1 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Has anyone visited this port? I believe I've posted previously a long time ago about Taormina, but can't seem to find it. Is this a port we can do on our own or do you recommend a guide? I'm starting to firm up our plans for our September 26, 2006 Istanbul to Venice cruise on the Nautica and we are hoping this is a stop where we can wander on our own. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaF Posted December 21, 2005 #2 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Has anyone visited this port? I believe I've posted previously a long time ago about Taormina, but can't seem to find it. Is this a port we can do on our own or do you recommend a guide? I'm starting to firm up our plans for our September 26, 2006 Istanbul to Venice cruise on the Nautica and we are hoping this is a stop where we can wander on our own. Sharon This is a spot that you can wander on your own, once you get there.. and you will need a car to do that. You can hire a taxi at the port for a tour, they will give you the rate up front. Then they can drop you off there and wait for you to take you wherever you want to go after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_uk Posted December 22, 2005 #3 Share Posted December 22, 2005 We have booked a tour with Sicily Life to Mt Etna which looks interesting. Info available if you want it. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJ Posted December 29, 2005 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Brian - We would appreciate any information you have on the tour to Mt. Etna with Sicily Life.........thank you. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlevin Posted December 29, 2005 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2005 When we went, ship had a free shuttle to town, no need for car or taxi. We used ships excursion that combined Taormina with Mt Etna. Really recommend you try to fit both in; probably easier with either ship's tour or private tour than driving on your own. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbag7 Posted December 30, 2005 #6 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Toured Taormina about 5 years ago; the Roman stadium is decent but not extraordinary, good views from there; the town itself is farily typical tourist port; we bought lemoncello and marzipan; there was a restaurant (quite good) down a flight of stairs in a shaded area, can't recall the name, but the cruise director or knowledgeable crew might be able to help on this. Cabs to and from the town are not difficult or expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caclays Posted December 31, 2005 #7 Share Posted December 31, 2005 We did b2b cruises with Radisson two years ago in the Med, and this was one of our stops. We absolutely fell in love with this wonderful city. We took a tour off the ship that went to the stadium, and had a wonderfully knowledgable guide tell us all about it and the history. While we sat listening, we could hear Etna exploding in the background. I have videos of the sights and the sound! Then we walked down the hillside, climbed down many steps and had wonderful pizza at a roadside cafe. The ambiance of this place can't be explained...it was magical. When we go back to Italy, this is one place we will revisit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_uk Posted December 31, 2005 #8 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Dr J .....this is who we have booked.....loads of info on website and very helpful in emails Brian ebastiano Coop. Sicily Life Via Salita Branco 1/8 98039 Taormina ME phone 3284137533 / 3471293107 fax 0623317599 info@sicilylife.com http://www.sicilylife.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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