Taormina, Isola Bella and Castelmola Private Shore Tour

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the highlights of eastern Sicily on a private shore tour from Catania with a licensed English-speaking guide. Begin at Isola Bella, a beautiful nature reserve connected to the coast by a narrow strip of sand, with time to enjoy the bay and swim when conditions allow. Continue to Taormina and explore Corso Umberto, its charming lanes and historic centre. You may visit the Ancient Theatre at your own expense. Then travel to Castelmola, a small medieval village above Taormina, known for its peaceful atmosphere and wide views of the coast and Mount Etna. An optional boat tour may be booked separately. Port pickup and return depend on the ship’s schedule and local access rules.

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off at Catania Cruise Port
Private transportation for the entire tour
Licensed English-speaking guide
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Entrance ticket to the Ancient Theatre of Taormina
Entrance tickets to Isola Bella or other attractions

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The driver will meet you in the Catania Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Porte di Catania

    Catania Cruise Port – Pickup and Transfer (1 hour 15 min) Meet your private driver and licensed English-speaking guide at the agreed meeting point at Catania Cruise Port. Begin your journey towards Isola Bella while enjoying views of Sicily’s eastern coastline. Direct pickup inside the port depends on the ship’s berth and local access regulations.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Isola Bella

    Isola Bella (1 hour 15 min) Enjoy approximately one hour at Isola Bella, a protected nature reserve connected to the coast by a narrow strip of sand. Admire the bay, relax near the water and swim when the weather and sea conditions allow. Afterwards, continue to Taormina, located approximately 15 minutes away.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Taormina

    Taormina (2 hours 15 min) Explore the historic centre of Taormina with your licensed guide. Walk along Corso Umberto and discover its small streets, elegant squares and traditional buildings. You may also visit the Ancient Theatre, but the entrance ticket is not included. After approximately two hours in Taormina, continue to Castelmola.

    2 hours 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Castelmola

    Castelmola (1 hour 15 min) Visit Castelmola, a small medieval village located above Taormina. Walk through its peaceful streets and enjoy panoramic views of the Ionian coast, Taormina and Mount Etna. There will be time to take photographs and experience the village’s historic atmosphere.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Porte di Catania

    Return to Catania Cruise Port – Drop-off (1 hour) Travel back to Catania Cruise Port in your private vehicle. You will be dropped off at the authorised passenger area near your ship. The return time may vary depending on traffic conditions and the ship’s final boarding schedule

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: The order and duration of the stops may change depending on weather, volcanic activity, road conditions, site closures, seasonal sunset times, the ship’s schedule, and guests’ preferences.
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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