Taormina and Castelmola Tour From Messina Port in Sicily, Italy. | 5 hours to 6 hours

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Taormina and Castelmola Tour From Messina Port in Sicily, Italy.
2 Adults x $577.45
$1,154.90
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$1,154.90
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • The costs of meals are not included.
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites.

Overview

One of the most unique and exclusive - our Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina port is a one day shore excursion, that will bring you through one of the most beautiful coastal towns of the fabulous island of Sicily. On a day trip to the discovery of Taormina and Castelmola, our expert drivers will show you the natural and historical beauty of this part of the island. Taormina has one of the most panoramic Belvedere in Sicily. After visiting the city, we will move to Castelmola, a sleepy town not far from Taormina. Then we will take a quick tour of the Madonna Della Rocca church, and you will have free time to visit the wonders of Taormina such as the Greek theater, Cathedral and Palazzo Corvaja. At the end of this Classic Taormina & Castelmola , our expert drivers will bring you back to the original pick up point.

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Itinerary

  • Isola Bella

    First of all we will stop at the viewpont just bove the Isola Bella, called Belvedere, offering breath-taking views. It is the ideal location to admire and take shots of the coastline and the fantastic Isola Bella.

    10 minutes

  • Castelmola

    As our journey continues, we drive to the charming medieval village of Castelmola. This sleepy town is perched precariously above Taormina. A stroll around is a must, with its cool medieval alleyways and picturesque piazza commanding views of the whole countryside, Mount Etna and the Ionic coastline.

    1 hour

  • N/A

    We will have a stop at the famous Bar Turrisi. This pub, located on a high hilltop near Taormina, appears very nice from the outside, with its many balconies and crimson sun umbrellas reaching up towards the sky. However, as soon as you grip the side door handle, you realize that this tavern is a little bit unique among Sicilian establishments. You can pay for the almond wine and eat as well.

    10 minutes

  • Chiesa Madonna della Rocca

    Madonna Della Rocca is a 15th Century church that has been carved out of a mountain, located just below the Saracens Castle you will enjoy an extraordinary bird’s eye view of Taormina and the Greek Theatre.

    15 minutes

  • Taormina

    On arrival in Taormina Centre you will have free time to wander the historic Corso Umberto. This is the main promenade through the heart of Taormina boasting elegant designer shops and cute cafés and restaurants

    3 hours

  • Ancient Theatre of Taormina

    You will have free time for visiting the Greek theater of Taormina

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Taormina's Palazzo Corvaja is a medieval palace that was built in the tenth century. The early Arab fortification, which was built on Roman foundations, is part of the palazzo's history. Its central structure is a tower in the Islamic style, with arched windows and entrances indicating the Islamic influence within the inner courtyard. There is an ornate balcony with a view of the courtyard and a staircase dating back to the 13th century that leads to the first floor. The Moorish Gothic palace is crenellated and spread over four main storeys surrounding a courtyard. The main floor features columns dividing pairs of lancet windows for fenestration. Reliefs depicting The Creation adorn the walls of the courtyard. The palazzo is now a center for exhibitions where you can take photos.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Ancient medieval Catholic church featuring ornate statues and a huge interior arched ceiling. You can take photos of the structure.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Time travel is added to the total time duration.
  • We will only do exterior sightseeing for Ancient Theatre of Taormina and Palazzo Corvaja

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June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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Great day!

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a wonderful day with Eduardo the driver. He was knowledgeable about the sites, drove safely and was entertaining. The day went smoothly without a hitch. Mt Etna looked like the moon. Taormina was beautiful. I would highly recommend this company, they were responsive from the moment I contacted them. They said I didn't need a tour guide and they were correct. We had a great day!

Great, Reliable Tour Provider

Published on Nov, 2024

We did two tours with Excursions of Italy. One from Messina and one from Catania. Davide was our guide for both These tours were from our cruise ship. Both were excellent and well worth the price - we paid far less than the cruise tours and had a private tour instead of a large bus. The tour from Catania to Syracuse was exceptional. The tour to Taormina was also well worth it even though Taormina has become very "touristy" since our last visit a number of years ago. Excursions of Italy was very reliable - kept us well informed in advance and provided comfortable vehicles. I highly recommend them Rbben

Highly recommend

Published on Oct, 2024

Irina was so responsive and helpful during the booking process. Eduardo was a safe and great driver, good sense of humor. Picked us up at the port and dropped us off near Messina Cathedral as requested. Took us to every place mentioned in the itinerary. It was a great tour!

Sicily is an amazing island with magnificent views. Truly jaw-dropping.

Published on Oct, 2024

Tony was an amazing driver and tour guide and took us all over the island to the best locations. He had access to places we could not have gone to on our own and we feel like we captured the essence of Sicily.

Taormina tour

Published on Aug, 2024

Excellent service and attention. Deuvers were very nice and respectful. Guide was very good. They suggested a restaurant for lunch and arranged for our big party of 26. All was well prepared.

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