Unique panoramic tour on board of the Vintage Piaggio Ape Calessino, will give you an unforgettable memory of the pittoresque cities of Taormina and Castelmola

You will be picked-up in a an agreed upon spot to begin your daily experience on board of the ape calessino, the limited edition created in 1947 the inventor of the Vespa, aircraft designer Corradino D’Ascanio who came up with the idea of building a light three wheeled commercial vehicle.

This limited edition named the Calessino has retro styling and came in an autorickshaw body. The bodywork was close to the Ape of the 1950s and 1960s and it is designed to evoke memories of the era of La Dolce Vita.

The first stop of your itinerary will be at the top of Isola Bella a small island located near the beach with the same name, in the Ionian Sea. Sometimes, when the tide is low, Isola Bella connects to the beach through a narrow sandy strip, becoming a peninsula.

The second stop will be at the Taormina Belvedere a little square with an outstanding view of the costs down Taormina from Giardini-Naxos to Syracuse with the magnificent Etna on the background.

After, you will hit road to reach Castelmola situated above Taormina, it formerly served as its acropolis.
At Castelmola, the eye gets lost in a palette of colours that makes it one of the most distinctive corners of Sicily.

It is no coincidence that it is considered among the most beautiful villages in Italy, with breath-taking views, thanks to its altitude of over 500 metres.

To complete the picture, several artistic, historical, and urban treasures not least the castle and medieval monuments.

In the main square of the small town, you will enjoy a tasting of the famous almond wine.
Back to Taormina, after a stop at the sanctuary of Lady of the rock (Madonna della Rocca) the best viewpoint of Taormina.
All around you can admire the fascinating view embellished by the nearby Greek Theatre, the Saracen Castle, the Etna and the unique beauty of the Ionian Sea that opens into a dazzling view.