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Sicily's White Lotus locations: Day trip from Catania

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Make your own film tour for "The White Lotus" in Sicily with a television-themed day trip from Catania. Visit Taormina's San Domenico Palace Hotel, where the show was filmed, along with the stunning Isola Bella and Roman Amphitheatre featured in many scenes. As you stroll through Taormina, try to find all the show's scenes! Then journey to baroque Noto, where Daphne and Harper's memorable girls' trip unfolded. Explore the UNESCO-listed old town with its magnificent Cathedral of San Nicolò, Church of Santa Chiara, and Palazzo Nicolaci, experiencing the authentic Sicilian beauty that captivated viewers worldwide.
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From €194
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€582

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Catania whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Follow in the footsteps of "The White Lotus" characters in Sicily with this unforgettable day trip to filming locations from Catania to Taormina and Noto, where much of the show was filmed. Begin your journey in Taormina, where the San Domenico Palace Hotel is better known now as The White Lotus Hotel. After lunch, drive south to Noto, where Daphne and Harper had their girls' trip before heading back to Catania in the evening.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Taormina and Noto should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €194
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€582

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Catania
You choose the pickup spot.
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Taormina
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 4 hours - admission not included
Taormina
Taormina
Taormina
Taormina
Arrive in Taormina, where medieval streets cling to cliffsides between Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, creating the impossibly scenic setting that made this hillside town The White Lotus Season 2's primary location. The San Domenico Palace hotel served as the main filming location, with exterior scenes shot at the luxury property Wonders of Sicily that began as a 15th-century Dominican monastery before transforming into a Four Seasons resort. You can admire its dramatic clifftop position from Corso Umberto, Taormina's elegant pedestrian thoroughfare, where boutiques, cafés, and Baroque churches line polished stone pavement—many street scenes were filmed along this very corso.
2
Noto
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included
Noto
Noto
Noto
Noto
Step into Noto, the Baroque masterpiece rebuilt in honey-colored limestone after 1693's devastating earthquake, its UNESCO World Heritage streetscape so perfectly preserved it became the setting for Tanya's ill-fated visit with Quentin and his friends in The White Lotus Season 2. Episode three features Daphne and Harper strolling around the limestone piazza, taking in Palazzo Ducezio and the cathedral on Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The Cattedrale di San Nicolò dominates Piazza del Municipio from atop its grand staircase, its pale yellow facade a triumph of Sicilian Baroque.
Back to Catania
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Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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This day trip takes you to Taormina and Noto, two key filming locations from HBO's "The White Lotus." Season 2. In Taormina, you'll see the San Domenico Palace (featured as the luxury resort in the show), Isola Bella beach, and the historic town center. In Noto, you'll discover the baroque architecture that served as the backdrop for Harper and Daphne's overnight excursion.
You'll have approximately 2-3 hours to explore Taormina and 1-2 hours in Noto. This gives you ample time to visit the main White Lotus filming locations and enjoy some free time for shopping or dining. Your driver will coordinate with you on timing based on your interests.
Absolutely! While fans of the show will enjoy recognizing filming locations, both Taormina and Noto are stunning destinations in their own right. Taormina offers ancient Greek ruins, medieval streets, and panoramic views, while Noto is renowned for its exquisite baroque architecture.
The ideal time is April to June or September to October, when temperatures are pleasant and crowds are thinner. Summer (July-August) offers beach opportunities, but it also comes with larger crowds and higher temperatures. Winter visits (November-March) have fewer tourists, but some seasonal establishments might be closed.
During warmer months (May-September), you can bring swimwear to enjoy Isola Bella beach in Taormina, where scenes from the show were filmed. Your driver can adjust the schedule to allow for swim time. Just let your driver know your interests at the start of the trip.
Bring comfortable walking shoes for Taormina's hilly terrain, sun protection (a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses), water, swimwear during the summer months, and a camera to capture the stunning filming locations. We also recommend bringing euros in cash for shopping, dining, and entrance fees to sites like the Greek Theatre.

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