Badia Vecchia played an important defensive role over the years. Now a historic attraction, you can just imagine some of the spectacles its fortified walls have witnessed.

This history-filled fortress is often on the itineraries of visitors to Taormina. But Badia Vecchia isn't the only drawcard in the area. Greek Theatre, Lido Mazzaro, and Taormina Cable Car are some other interesting sights nearby.

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Bed and Breakfast Opera

Catania City Centre

$280

per person

Dec 26 - Dec 30

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Roundtrip flight included

Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA)

16/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)

This accommodation had a great location, central and close to great restaurants and sight seeing. The staff & service was excellent. I did not have the breakfast so I can't speak to that. The room quality was average. Needs an update/refresh. Street noise was very loud on busy street and difficult to sleep soundly.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Palazzo Sangiorgio

Catania City Centre

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$655

per person

Dec 26 - Dec 30

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Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA)

19.6/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)

Was a wonderful hotel. Nice gift upon check in. Beds are firm

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Romano Palace Luxury Hotel

Contrada Pantano d'Arci

$332

per person

Dec 26 - Dec 30

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Roundtrip flight included

Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA)

15.6/10 Exceptional! (935 reviews)

Rustic decor is impressive. Gound is outstanding. Facilities a bit dated. Very convenient for airport.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

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Flintstones Buggy Adventure - Punta Cana

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Private Tour to Taormina, Savoca and Messina starting from Messina

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Seaview Cooking Class & Taormina local flavors with Chef Mimmo

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Sunset Tour and Searching Dolphins

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Sunset Tour and Searching Dolphins

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