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This is one of our day trips from Messina port. The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily, a picturesque village just above Taormina. Here you can enjoy a beautiful landscape, with a wonderful terrace overlooking Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, and the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily.
After a stroll in the medieval village of Castelmola Sicily, we will get to the beautiful Taormina. We will go along Corso Umberto, the ancient Roman Street Valeria. You can enjoy typical things to do in Taormina: the historic center with a tour guide or on your own, the Greek-roman theatre (the ancient theatre of Taormina, optional), the old churches and monuments, the most exclusive shops, the pastries, and ice cream shops to taste local products and treats.
This Taormina excursion also includes lunch in one of the typical restaurants, to try the specialties of Sicilian cooking.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD.
FOR GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS:
The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.
Itinerary
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La Madonnina del Porto (Pass by)
The Virgin of Letter is the Patron Saint of Messina.
Admission ticket free -
Fontana di Nettuno (Pass by)
This fountain represents the God of the seas: Neptune.
Admission ticket free -
Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata (Pass by)
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
Admission ticket free -
1Castelmola
An ancient and beautiful village situated on the top of Taormina.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Porta Catania di Taormina (Pass by)
One of the two gateway of Taormina. Called in this way because is situated in front of Catania.
Admission ticket free -
2Duomo di Taormina
The Cathedral Fortress, as the Cathedral of Taormina was defined, was built around 1400 on the ruins of a small church from the Middle Ages and dedicated to San Nicola di Bari.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Torre dell'Orologio (Pass by)
Together with the third wall, whose remains are still visible on the right side up to the castle, it delimited the part of the city defined as 'fifteenth-century village'.
Admission ticket free -
Piazza IX Aprile (Pass by)
Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's most elegant "living room". Characteristic are the outdoor bars and artists who paint portraits and landscapes.
Admission ticket free -
Porta Messina (Pass by)
The second gateway of Taormina and in front of it you can see the city of Messina.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Piazza Duomo is situated in the historical centre of Taormina and is the meeting point from where the visit of Corso Umberto I, the main street, starts
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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