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Taormina Culinary Vacations
Situated high above the Ionian Sea on Sicily’s eastern coast, the ancient city of Taormina is a picturesque place that has inspired artists, writers, and tourists for centuries. And it is your home for one of our best culinary tours!
The breathtaking view of the sea isn’t the only thing to love about this magical city. The town has been called the “greatest work of art and nature”, according to Goethe, and with its Greek colonial ruins, mild climate, and snow-capped Mount Etna, it’s not hard to see why.
Stroll along the quaint streets, stop for an apertitif in the main square, and use it as a home base for an exploration of the island of Sicily on our Taormina cooking vacations. Whether you are exploring the local markets, enjoying wine-tasting tours of local wines, or cooking such specialties as “pasta alla norma,” “arancini,” and “cannoli” during your hands-on Taormina cooking classes, Sicily’s eastern cost will enchant you and your tastebuds!
Discover this paradise on our Taormina culinary tours with TIK!
Taormina Sicily Culinary Tour Highlights
Our week-long Taormina culinary vacations on the eastern coast include an exploration of Sicilian cuisine and culture with your local guide, a native of Sicily. Highlights of the Taormina cooking vacation include:
- hands on cooking classes featuring Sicilian recipes such as pasta alla norma, cannoli, arancini, and more
- accommodations in a centrally located 4* hotel in Taormina
- half-day tour to Savoca, where the Godfather movie was filmed
- visit of Catania, including the fish market and city center
- excursion to Siracusa
- visit of Mount Etna including winery visit and tasting
- meals as indicated
Taormina Food Tour Itinerary
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Day One
- Meet your driver at Catania airport and transfer to Taormina.
- Check-in to your 4* hotel
- Time on your own to explore the historical center of Taormina.
- Dinner at a local restaurant (drinks not included) and overnight.
Day Two
- Following breakfast, head to Catania for a visit of the fish market and your first cooking lesson with Loredana.
- Lunch to follow based on your efforts.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day Godfather tour, which includes a visit to the small village of Savoca, the main location for the Godfather movie. You will also see Bar Vitelli, where Michael (Al Pacino) lived in Sicily, as well as the amazing 17th-century Villa “deli Schivai,” otherwise known as the Corleone house.
- Return to Taormina for dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Three
- Breakfast
- Experience a full day excursion to Siracusa, where you will see the historical city center Ortigia and the beautiful city’s most known sites.
- Return to Taormina for dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast.
- Experience a full-day visit to the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna.
- Transfer to a special wine estate “Barone di Villagrande” near Milo. This picture-perfect family-owned estate dates back to 1727 and produces first-rate wines. Explore the winery and cellar as well, and of course enjoy a tasting of wines accompanied by a light lunch.
- Return to the hotel in the afternoon for some free time in Taormina.
- Dinner on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Five
- Following breakfast, depart for a seasonal excursion, which will depend on the time of year you travel.
- Return to Taormina for dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Six
- After breakfast, your next hands-on Taormina cooking class, this time at the Villa Britannia with their chef.
- Lunch to follow.
- Private transfer service back to the hotel for some time on your own to use the hotel’s panoramic pool or the private beach.
- Farewell dinner in a local restaurant.
- Overnight.
Day Seven
- After breakfast, transfer to Catania airport.
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Day One
- Meet your driver at Catania airport and transfer to Taormina.
- Check-in to your hotel.
- Time on your own to explore the historical center of Taormina.
- Dinner at a local restaurant (drinks not included) and overnight.
Day Two
- Following breakfast, head to Catania for a visit of the fish market and your cooking lesson with Loredana or one of her collaborators.
- Lunch to follow based on your efforts.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day Godfather tour, which includes a visit to the small village of Savoca, the main location for the Godfather movie. You will also see Bar Vitelli, where Michael (Al Pacino) lived in Sicily, as well as the amazing 17th-century Villa “deli Schivai,” otherwise known as the Corleone house.
- Return to Taormina for dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Three
- Breakfast
- Experience a full day excursion to Siracusa, where you will see the historical city center Ortigia and the beautiful city’s most known sites.
- Return to Taormina for dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast.
- Experience a full-day visit to the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna.
- Transfer to a special wine estate “Barone di Villagrande” near Milo. This picture-perfect family-owned estate dates back to 1727 and produces first-rate wines. Explore the winery and cellar as well, and of course enjoy a tasting of wines accompanied by a light lunch.
- Return to the hotel in the afternoon for some free time in Taormina.
- Dinner on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Five
- After breakfast, transfer to Catania airport.
Taormina Cooking Tour Details
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Included in Our 6-Night Taormina Food Tours
Accommodations6 nights accommodation at 4* hotel
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 3 lunches (wine included)
- 2 dinners (wine not included)
Classes & InstructorsExperience the art of local cooking in 2 unique cooking classes.
- The first class will be in Catania, including a visit to the amazing fish market.
- The second will be in Taormina at the Villa Britannia.
Excursions- Half-day ‘Godfather Tour’ to see the village of Savoca, where the Godfather movie was filmed.
- Visit of Catania, including the fish market
- Excursion to Siracusa
- Visit of Mount Etna including winery visit and tasting
Transfer Details- Group arrival and departure transfers from/to Catania airport. (Late arrivals, early departures, or transfers separate from the group may incur an additional fee.)
Not Included
- Beverages with dinners
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Included in our 4-Night Sicily Culinary Tours
Accommodations4 nights accommodation at a 4* hotel in Taormina
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 2 lunches (wine included)
- 1 dinner (wine not included)
Classes & InstructorsExplore Sicilian cooking in a unique Italian cooking class in Catania, including a visit to the amazing fish market. You’ll discover the wonderful flavors and traditions of Italian and Sicilian cooking.
Excursions- Half-day ‘Godfather Tour’ to see the village of Savoca, where the Godfather movie was filmed.
- Visit of Catania, including the fish market and city center
- Excursion to Siracusa
- Visit of Mount Etna including winery visit and tasting
Transfer Details- Group arrival and departure transfers from/to Catania airport. (Late arrivals, early departures, or transfers separate from the group may incur an additional fee.)
Not Included
- Beverages with dinners
Accommodation Information
Accommodations will be at a 4* hotel in Taormina. We use a variety of hotels, so please inquire with dates for details!
Sicilian Taormina Foodie Vacation Pricing & Tour Dates
Find pricing and dates for Taormina culinary tours below, and contact us for availability or to customize your trip.
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Cooking Vacation in Taormina 2025 Sample* Pricing
See moreUS$6250 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing can vary by dates and number of participants. Please inquire with specific dates for pricing and availability.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!Please inquire for single occupancy supplement.
Taormina Food Tour Dates 2025
See moreOur culinary tours in Taormina and the eastern coast are available on request March through November. Other months may also be available on request, please inquire. (But please note that November through March is low season and some stores/restaurants will be closed.)
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Culinary Vacations in Taormina 2025 Sample* Pricing
See moreUS$4800 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing can vary by specific dates and number of participants. Please inquire with specific dates for pricing and availability.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!Single occupancy supplement: please inquire.
Taormina Gastronomy Tour Dates 2025
See moreOur Taormina gourmet tours on the eastern coast are available the weekkly March through November. Alternative months may be arranged upon request, feel free to inquire. (Please be aware that from November to March, considered the low season, some establishments may be closed.)
2025
Please inquire for availability.
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