Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience

4.7
(18 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy a day to the discovery of two wonderful locations of the Ionian coast: Messina and Taormina.
Starting from Messina, drive for almost 50 minutes 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 natural beauties driving among the coast till 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 where the driver and the guide will say goodbye inviting you for a long second journey in Sicily.

What's Included

Bottled water
Port pickup/drop-off
Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Professional tour guide
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance ticket to the Greek-roman theatre

Meeting and pickup

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

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

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Is the Southern entrance in the city of Taormina.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    This is the main street of Taormina among which the major part of the monuments and attractions are located.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The most important church of Taormina

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    A wonderful monument located in the Cathedral square in Taormina.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    One of the most suggestive churches located in Taormina

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Historical building located in the centre of Taormina

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The most important church of Messina

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Belltower is the most important attraction of Messina

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Ancient church located in the historical centre of Messina

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The lighthouse located on the Northern side of Messina in front of the Strait of Messina.

    Admission ticket free
  • (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
Supplied by DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
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Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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