We are 5 adults with bags, would hiring a car service for the above stated trips be best, Or, take train, bus etc?
Recommendations, insights appreciated. Thanks
Posted by
Freedonia
17865 posts
I used Sicily Life when I needed to transfer between Catania and Taormina.
Excellent service, English speaking drivers. I was picked up in a van because my driver had a drop off at the airport with a large family. So they have those size vehicles.
He even pointed out some of the sites along the way.
Posted by
oakland, california
80 posts
We don't like to drive in other countries; for whatever reason it's a source of stress and somewhere along the way, in our late 50's, we discovered the joy and convenience of having a driver :) Since then, we almost always use a driver to get us from place to place. Yes, it's an indulgence but the time-savings is significant, and it takes ALL of the stress out of a task that we don't enjoy. We most recently used a travel advisor who set us up with a driver for a few cities in N. Italy. If it's of interest, her contact is Nadia Schwartz, 925-260-1287, [email protected]
I'm sure many on this forum will also have great suggestions for car service. Have fun!
Posted by
new york
685 posts
We always hire Dario Cafiso when we need a driver from Catania to Taormina or to Ragusa or to Milazzo, the port for the Aeolians.
Look up his name at www.TOURBAROCCO.it:
Posted by
Sarasota,FL
437 posts
Buses work well if you have carryon luggage and can walk easily. Train will not get you to Taormina because it is on top of a big hill. Sounds like some type of shuttle will work best for 5 people. We’ve always taken the bus between these places.