Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience

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.

1. 1

   Porta Catania di Taormina

   5 min

   Is the Southern entrance in the city of Taormina.

2. 2

   Corso Umberto

   2 hours

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

3. 3

   Duomo di Taormina

   Pass by

   The most important church of Taormina

4. 4

   Quattro Fontane di Taormina

   Pass by

   A wonderful monument located in the Cathedral square in Taormina.

5. 5

   Chiesa di Santa Caterina

   Pass by

   One of the most suggestive churches located in Taormina

6. 6

   Palazzo Corvaja

   Pass by

   Historical building located in the centre of Taormina

7. 7

   Cathedral of Messina

   Pass by

   The most important church of Messina

8. 8

   Campanile del Duomo di Messina

   Pass by

   The Belltower is the most important attraction of Messina

9. 9

   Chiesa Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani

   Pass by

   Ancient church located in the historical centre of Messina

10. 10

    Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata

    Pass by

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

• 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

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