Transportation to / from the airport

From the airport there is a direct bus to Taormina, which also stops at Giardini-Naxos. The bus stop “Recanati” is the main destination stop. Tickets can be purchased at the desks arranged at the airport. Buses leave every hour. The bus stop is about a hundred meters to the right as you exit the airport. The journey takes about an hour to reach Giardini Naxos.

Alternatively you can rent a car at the parking lot in front of the airport. All major rental companies are present (Avis, Hertz, Maggiore, Auto Europa, SIXT).).
From the airport it is possible to reach Giardini Naxos in about an hour, taking the A18 motorway towards Messina, exiting at the Giardini-Naxos exit.

If you want to arrive by Taxi, you can ask us for a quote for the transfer from the airport to our Residence Villa Giardini.

Prices:

• 1 HOUR € 50.00
• HALF DAY (4 HOURS) € 150.00
• FULL FULL DAY (8 HOURS) € 250.00

Fuel to pay extra

IN EQUIPMENT: TENDALINO – DOCCETTA – RADIO – FRIGO BAG – MASKS FOR SNORKELING

CRANCHI ZAFFIRO 34 BOAT – MAX 12 PEOPLE RENTAL WITH SKIPPER

Hours 7.00 – Departure from structure “Pontile Walter” at the port of Giardini Naxos. Sailing towards the Aeolian islands, a first stop will be made near the island of Vulcano characterized by thermal mud springs. The second stop will be near the largest of the islands of the Aeolian archipelago, Lipari, mountainous and with jagged coasts with splendid beaches, wide bays and cliffs, where during the stop it will be possible to dive into the warm and clear waters tasting a delicious and abundant aperitif with fresh fruit and typical regional products accompanied by prosecco and soft drinks. Return to Giardini Naxos

Price: Full day € 3.000,00

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: SKIPPER – HOSTESS – FUEL – APERITIF WITH STUZZICHINI – FRUIT – PROSECCO – SOFT DRINK (COCA COLA, FANTA, JUICE, WATER), BEACH TOWELS – SNORKELING MASKS – SOLARI – WC WITH SHOWER

CRANCHI ZAFFIRO 34 BOAT – MAX 12 PEOPLE RENTAL WITH SKIPPER

Hours 8.00 – Departure from structure “Pontile Walter” at the port of Giardini Naxos. Navigation will be along the Ionian coast in a southerly direction passing in front of the characteristic seaside village of Acitrezza, to the stupendous city of Catania to reach the Syracusan coasts. A stop in the vicinity of the island of Ortigia is planned, within which the ancient part of the city of Syracuse develops to admire the majesty of the Castle of Maniace, or the Fonte Aretusa one of the numerous sources that flow into the sea. During the excursion stops will be made to snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Gulf or simply swim in the open sea and to enjoy a delicious and abundant aperitif with fruit and strictly fresh regional products accompanied by prosecco and soft drinks. Return 19.00 – Landing at Giardini Naxos.

Price: Day Full day € 2.700,00

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: SKIPPER – HOSTESS – FUEL – APERITIF WITH STUZZICHINI – FRUIT – PROSECCO – SOFT DRINK (COCA COLA, FANTA, JUICE, WATER), BEACH TOWELS – SNORKELING MASKS – SOLARI – WC WITH SHOWER

CRANCHI ZAFFIRO 34 BOAT – MAX 12 PEOPLE RENTAL WITH SKIPPER

10.00 am – Departure from structure “Pontile Walter” at the port of Giardini Naxos. Sailing along the Ionian coast in a southerly direction passing in front of the seaside villages of the province of Catania, near the island of Lachea and the faraglioni of the Ciclopi a stop will be made to dive or simply take a relaxing bath in the characteristic clear turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea and to taste a delicious and abundant aperitif with fruit and strictly fresh regional products accompanied by prosecco and soft drinks.

• • 5 hours € 1.300,00
  • Day Full day € 1.900,00

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• SKIPPER – HOSTESS – FUEL – APERITIF WITH STUZZICHINI – FRUIT – PROSECCO – SOFT DRINK (COCA COLA, FANTA, JUICE, WATER), BEACH TOWELS – SNORKELING MASKS – SOLARI – WC WITH SHOWER

10.00 am – departure from structure “Pontile Walter” at the port of Giardini Naxos. The excursion takes place along the coast of the Bay of Naxos. During the excursion stops will be made to snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Gulf or simply swim in the open sea and to enjoy a delicious and abundant aperitif with fruit and strictly fresh regional products accompanied by prosecco and soft drinks.

• Two hours € 600,00
• Half day (4 hours) € 1.000,00
• Full day (8 hours) € 1.600,00

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: SKIPPER – HOSTESS – FUEL – APERITIF WITH STUZZICHINI – FRUIT – PROSECCO – SOFT DRINK (COCA COLA, FANTA, JUICE, WATER), BEACH TOWELS – SNORKELING MASKS – SOLARI – WC WITH SHOWER

LANCIA SICILIANA (ELEGANT) MAX 12 PEOPLE

On board of our typical Sicilian boat launch it will be possible to live an experience rich in emotions, fun, relaxation and music. Starting from the Bay of Giardini Naxos, you will skirt the entire gulf of the first Sicilian Greek colony, discovering enchanting places, such as the magnificent Calette of Taormina, where you will have the opportunity to dive into the emerald green crystal waters tasting fresh fruit accompanied by an aperitif .
The excursions will start every morning at 10.00 with departure every 2 hours until 18.00.
Prices:

• € 25.00 per person – tour duration 2 hours – Group tour
• € 80.00 per person – tour duration 2 hours – Private tours

Excursion in quad on the Etna Volcano
Do you want an unforgettable holiday in Sicily? Join us on a quad tour! Discover the beauty of Sicily during
an excursion in quad on the Etna volcano.

What you will see during the quad excursion:
During the quad excursion, you will admire*:

• Pineta Ragabo
• Forest
• Old solidified lava stream of 1865
• Old solidified lava stream of 1923
• The lava stream the last eruption on the North side of the Etna of 2002
• Old lava cave
• Piano Provenzana at 1800 meters
• Visit old lava craters

*The itinerary depends on the duration of the quad tour.

Our quad tours: The fee includes the helmet, insurance, petrol and assistance guide. Up to 1 quad can go 2 people

Quad tour
Etna tour 1 hour €50,00
Etna tour 2 hours €90,00
Etna tour (half day) 3,5 hours €140,00
Alcantara tour (half day) 3,5 hours €140,00
Etna & Alcantara tour (full day) 7 hours €230,00

Enjoy an unique experience on the highest volcano in Europe.
With off-road vehicles, we offer you the chance to:

• Travel across many different areas, visiting various small villages sitting at the foot of the mountain
• Visit the famous Alcantara Gorges, the natural canyon with high walls of columnar basalt protected by the Alcantara River Park Authority
• Pass through quarries where the extraction of lava rock takes place
• Admire the striking panoramic view of the “valley of the bove”
• Go trekking across inactive volcanic cones (Mount Sartorius, 1.800m above sea level)
• Visit Piano Provenzana to see the most recent significant lava flow of 2002 close-up
• Enter caves created by lava flow.

Have lunch or tasting local wines and unique Sicilian products is also planned for those who would like to have some regional delights during their day.
All cars are equipped with forward-facing seats.
The driver and the English translation are included. The price does not include lunch or wine tasting.
Guests are collected in Residence Villa Giardini with Jeep at about 9.30 am and return to the Residence Villa Giardini at around 4,00 / 5,00 pm.

Period of tours: all year
Prices:

• 1 person €80,00
• up to 6 people with 1 JEEP € 350.00