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Enjoy a day of discovery of two wonderful locations of the Ionian coast: Messina and Taormina.
Starting from Messina, drive for about 1 h and reach Taormina and walk from Porta Catania – the Southern entrance to the town – towards Corso Umberto, which is its main street. Here take the opportunity to discover the monuments, the wonderful squares with their views above Mt Etna and the coast and taste an authentic Sicilian cannoli or a delicious arancino. After two hours and 30 minutes in this unique location, drive back towards Messina and admire the historical heritage of Sicily’s third-largest city, visiting the monuments and the churches, but also the viewpoint overlooking the city center and Capo Peloro – the nearest point of the island to the mainland and also the best point of observation of the Strait of Messina.
At the end of the tour, return to the departure point.
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 WHO 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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1Porta Catania di Taormina
Is the Southern entrance in the city of Taormina.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Corso Umberto
This is the main street of Taormina among which the major part of the monuments and attractions are located.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
Duomo di Taormina (Pass by)
The most important church of Taormina
Admission ticket free -
Quattro Fontane di Taormina (Pass by)
A wonderful monument located in the Cathedral square in Taormina.
Admission ticket free -
Chiesa di Santa Caterina (Pass by)
One of the most suggestive churches located in Taormina
Admission ticket free -
Palazzo Corvaja (Pass by)
Historical building located in the centre of Taormina
Admission ticket free -
Cathedral of Messina (Pass by)
The most important church of Messina
Admission ticket free -
Campanile del Duomo di Messina (Pass by)
The Belltower is the most important attraction of Messina
Admission ticket free -
Chiesa Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani (Pass by)
Ancient church located in the historical centre of Messina
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
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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