28 Jun 2022
We had the best day with Mario and his friend Joseph. We were a large group of 6 adults and 6 kids and Mario met us right outside the cruise port where we headed into his two Mercedes vans. We took a pretty 40 minute drive to Taormina where he let us wonder around for two hours - we got some Connolis and did a little shopping in the cute town. Then we headed up the hill to Castelmola (gorgeous drive) where we had an amazing lunch. The appetizers, pizza and pastas were all amazing and topped off by dessert almond wine and limoncello shots. They offered us dessert but we were too full! They let us walk around castelmola a little and then we headed back to the ship. A great tour and both Mario and his friend were funny and knowledgeable about the area. They spoke English and gave us time to take photos at good spots. What a perfect day!