One week Taormina

  • 7 nights at the Hotel Monte Tauro, B&B,Double room, sea view
  • 3 x green fees at Il Picciolo Golf resort (18 holes)
  • Etna Excursion followed by lunch and wine-tasting

Hotel and Setting
Stay in luxury in the heart of Taormina, at Hotel Monte Tauro, a stylish hotel with views that span across the Mediterranean all the way from the Gulf of Naxos to Mount Etna. The shops, bars and restaurants of Taormina are right on your doorstep! resort

Taormina, Sicily's most enchanting and charming town, offers fascinating archaeological monuments, grand Pallazzi, Byzantine churches and of course the splendid Greek theatre built in the third century BC with it's spectacular views of Mount Etna and the sea beyond. A shopper's paradise, Taormina is also famous for its fabulous restaurants and nightlife, and is a ‘must do' on anyone's itinerary.

If you're looking for a change of pace, the beaches of the Ionian Sea and tranquil rural scenes of the Alcantara Valley and its medieval hilltop villages, are just a stones throw away.

Golf
You will have plenty of time to test your golf prowess at Il Picciolo's Golf Club's challenging course - right on the slopes of Mount Etna! The beautiful 18 holes are situated amongst oaks, hazels and vineyards and are surrounded by fields of lava from Etna's eruptions.

Excursions
And so you don't leave without seeing the famous volcano ‘up close and personal', you will also go on a 4-wheel drive Land Rover Etna excursion - an unforgettable experience! After the excursion enjoy a traditional Sicilian meal and wine tasting session in a cosy restaurant in a small medieval town with a fabulous view of the volcano.

In the area
Whether your interested in Sicily's history, culture and architecture or just dining well and relaxing, there's plenty to do and see. Here are some ideas...

Mt Etna, Isola Bella, Ionian coast and beaches, Alcantara Valley
Ragusa, Syracuse, the Roman Villa at Piazza Armerina, Catania