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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

Messina, Italyby DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 35 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Taormina and Castelmola tour with Greek Theater will let you experience the history of one of the Sicilian Greek colonies and its astonishing ancient Theatre, used as a film set for many movies and TV series, such as the recent White Lotus Sicily show. The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily a picturesque village situated just above Taormina, the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful setting and a wonderful outlook over the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna rising in the distance. Then our journey continues with a Taormina walking tour, seeing the Aragonese-style Porta Catania and Corso Umberto, once part of the ancient Roman street Via Valeria. Enjoy a Taormina walking tour visiting the monuments of the town, as well as the most exclusive shops, restaurants, and hotels, such as the famous San Domenico Palace and the newest White Lotus Sicily location and the theatre of Taormina, the second-largest in Sicily, built by Greeks and Romans in the 3rd century BC.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Greek roman theater
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    La Madonnina del Porto

    Pass by

    The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino

  2. 2

    Fontana di Nettuno

    Pass by

    The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557

  3. 3

    Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata

    Pass by

    It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina

  4. 4

    Castelmola

    50 min

    small village located at 500 meters above the sea level

  5. 5

    Corso Umberto

    1 hour

    Enjoy the guided visit along Corso Umberto with your tour guide. Visit the Cathedral Square with the monumental fountain and take beautiful pictures from April IX Plaza. Soak in history visiting the Greek-Roman Amphitheater, situated scenically on top of a hill overlooking the sea and Mt. Etna.

  6. 6

    Taormina

    1.5 hours

    After the guided visit, enjoy 1h30'/2h of free time for some shopping in the fancy boutiques and souvenir shops. Take your time to get lost in the alleys discovering secret places off the beaten path, such as the quiet Pubblic Gardens. Don't forget to taste some typical Sicilian food for lunch before leaving!

  7. 7

    Messina Cruise Port

    1 min

    It's time to say goodbye!

Meeting and pickup

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.

FOR THE CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The guide will meet you inside of the port, on the left side of the ship. She will have a signboard on which will be written the name of our company: DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY and you will also see our logo: A LION HEAD.

FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: 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.

End point

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.

FOR THE CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The guide will meet you inside of the port, on the left side of the ship. She will have a signboard on which will be written the name of our company: DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY and you will also see our logo: A LION HEAD.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Personal food and drinks allowed.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Walking in Taormina is over paved and cobblestone surfaces, some of which are sloped. The Greek Theater requires climbing steep uneven stone stairs to enter and numerous steps inside.

Cancellation policy

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

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