Taormina is renowned for its beautiful setting. After a 1-hour drive to Taormina, you will stop below the village before going uphill to the village gates. Upon reaching Taormina, walk past the village's many squares &nsee boutiques located along Corso Umberto. Near the center of Taormina, the walking tour begins as your guide leads you along cobblestone streets to Palazzo Corvaja. You will proceed to the public gardens of Taormina offer one of the most beautiful view of the town. The villa is a real green lung, populated by lush vegetation of palm trees, cacti and a large quantity of flowers, that, in summer, make this place a delight for the eyes. The villa was originally settled by Lady Florence Trevelyan, a Scottish noblewoman who left their country after having had an affair with the heir to the throne of England Edward VII. Arrived in Taormina in 1884 Lady Trevelyan married the mayor prof. Salvatore Cacciola. The garden becomes the property of the town since 1922 and inside you can still admire the particular constructions made built by Lady Trevelyan ornamental purposes, called Victorian follies. The gardens are a viable alternative to crowding of the central streets. Their paths are nestled among magnolias, hibiscus and bougainvillea bushes perfectly groomed. After the visit to the Villa Comunale enjoy your refreshment before to return to the ship.