Ancient Alcantara Valley Tour
Discover the history and beauty of the Alcantara Valley with our Ancient Tour! Start your day with comfortable transportation from Taormina and a delicious breakfast at the Grotta dei 100 Cavalli, where you can enjoy homemade croissants and fresh orange juice along the river, followed by a visit to the cave and ancient mill.
Continue with a visit to the Mafra Museum in Francavilla di Sicilia, where you can immerse yourself in local culture and history. Next, explore the suggestive Gurne, picturesque natural pools formed by the Alcantara river, and discover the imposing Francavilla Castle.
For lunch, a wine tasting awaits you at the Wine Museum, Sciara, accompanied by delicious appetizers and local dishes such as pinse and sandwiches. After lunch, visit the Capuchin Convent and be fascinated by its historical and spiritual atmosphere.
Conclude the tour with a visit to the Byzantine Cuba of Castiglione di Sicilia, an ancient church with fascinating origins. After a day full of discoveries, relax on the journey back to Taormina, taking with you unforgettable memories of the Alcantara Valley.
Join us for a journey into the heart of Sicilian history and nature with our Ancient Alcantara Valley Tour!
Tour itinerary
Transport from Taormina Included, by private bus (One bus)
8.15am Meeting at the Onebus-Offride point in Taormina
9:00 breakfast at the Grotta dei 100 Cavalli
– Breakfast by the river with homemade croissants and fresh orange juice
– Visit to the Cave and the Ancient Mill
10:00 Visit to the Mafra Museum – Francavilla di Sicilia
11:00 Visit to the Gurne
12.15 Visit to the Francavilla Castle
1.30pm Lunch + Wine Tasting at the Wine Museum, Sciara
– Visit and wine tasting + appetizers
– Lunch (pinse – sandwiches)
3.30pm Visit to the Capuchin Convent
4.30pm Byzantine Cuba (Castiglione di Sicilia)
5.15pm Departure
18:00 Return to the Onebus-Offride point
Included
- Transfer to various points
- Breakfast
- Entrance and visit to the MAFRA Museum
- Lunch
- Wine tasting
- Entrance and visit to the Capuchin Convent
Where do we meet
This map shows you the meeting place to start your adventure in the Alcantara Gorges. OFFRIDE headquarters, OFFRIDE CENTER
In the booking confirmation you will receive the Google map link to reach us quickly and easily.
- How to reach the Alcantara Gorges by bus from Letojanni, Taormina and Giardini Naxos: check the Interbus bus timetable and the stop closest to your accommodation.
- Distance from Taormina: 20.9 km (37min)
- Distance from Giardini Naxos: 14.7 Km (23min)
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Nearest motorway exit:
Giardini Naxos. If your route to reach the Alcantara Gorges involves traveling on the motorway, take the Giardini Naxos motorway exit and continue towards Francavilla di Sicilia.
