Tour 2 Mt Etna Taormina Messina City

This full-day tour goes from Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and characteristic town of Taormina in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste the typical local products. In the afternoon, before visiting Taormina, you will stop and see the beautiful "Isola Bella" from above.

Tour to Taormina where you can visit its famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral and a view on Mount Etna and the bay of Giardini Naxos. Continue with a transfer to the town of Castelmola and head back to Messina port of Hotel.

Mt Etna Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes and the most active one in Europe. It has been erupting for several million years. Mt Etna is one of the greatest and most beautiful volcano adventure destinations in Sicily. After your Etna visit, take a scenic drive to Taormina.  Taormina is an elegant town, known for its good climate throughout the year, along with the unbelievable views of the sea and mountains.

Join this extraordinary opportunity to discover and visit Mt.Etna (90 km away from Messina), the biggest active volcano in Europe. Make a stop to Taormina to see the Greek Theatre, Corso Umberto and its exclusive shops and famous bars. You will admire the wonderful landscape and Isola Bella, a nature reserve and UNESCO Heritage site.

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.

Enjoy two Sicilians must-see places in one day. Jump on the highest active volcano in Europe,explore a lava tube with hard hats and flashlights,take a walk in the Silvestri's crater and taste typical local products such as olive,olive oil,honey,wines and liquors. Have a break at volcano's foothill to taste Sicilian pizza (not included). Spend the afternoon in a free walking tour of Taormina,the pearl of the Mediterranean sea. Visit the Greek theater (tickets not included),the cathedral,the botanical garden and more.

Explore the quaint, Sicilian town of Taormina, overlooking the Ionian Sea, on this 4-hour tour. Visit famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral, Corso Umberto I and Piazza IX Aprile then return to Messina.

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna that departs from Taormina on private groups. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste the wines of one of the best wineries of the area, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves with a private guide.

The tour departs from the cruise terminal towards Castelmola (approximately 45 minutes by road). Castelmola is a small village on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna. After about an hour we move to Taormina, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, reachable only on foot and full of shops and restaurants. After about 2 or 3 hours we return to Messina, but not before a nice panoramic tour of Isola Bella. As a last stop, we will visit the Sanctuary of Christ the King, a panoramic point over the Strait of Messina, and the Duomo cathedral, where you can admire the largest astronomical clock in Europe. The timetable is designed to make the most of your time in Sicily and to be perfectly on time with the cruise ship.

Avoid the big crowy bus and save hours with van transportation to Mt. Etna and Taormina. This tour has not more than 19 persons and the time to reach the destinations takes shorther time than the 30/40 persons bus. Explore some exint craters and lava fields at 9.000 fts altitude. Free moreover offer 2 hrs of time in Taormina to sightsee, shop, and taste our famous cakes, like cannoli or granita. Enjoy the stunning view over the coastline and the Isola Bella marine nature reserve (Unesco heritage).

Experience a thrilling Jeep tour on Mt Etna followed by a trek along one of the paths of the highest active volcano in Europe.  

This Etna wine tour, among our day trips from Messina, is dedicated to those who love wine and want to try the local production. We will have a first stop in the famous town of Taormina, one of the most relevant tourist destinations in Sicily. After a visit to the historical center with its monuments and fashion boutiques, we will continue our Etna wine tour discovering one of the typical Sicilian wineries based on the volcanic slopes. Here you will meet the winegrower and owner of the estate. He will introduce you to the characteristics of the local grapes, made so special and precious by the volcanic soils and by the great amount of sun to which they are exposed. You can try different kinds of Etna wines accompanied by a good variety of local and tasty Sicilian food: you will see why this is one of our most requested Sicily day tours.

The tour will start picking you up from the dock or other places you arrive. We get the highway to Mont Etna first,Taormina after and Naxos +Castelmola at the end. Castelmola is a small and enchanting village just above Taormina, with an amazing landscape and a great view of Mount Etna (3.330 mt. – 11.000 ft. – the highest volcano in Europe), and wonderful landscape of Giardini-Naxos bay. We spend here few time to visit the places, then we drive 5 min down to Taormina, the ancient greek colony, with its amazing pedestrian path (the ancient roman “valeria” road), the greek theatre, the monuments, the shops, the famous restaurants and pubs and more else. You spend in Taormina 1 or 2 hours, as you like, then we drive back to Messina (or Catania) for a quick city tour. Then we will drive you to the dock or others places you prefer, in time for departure.

The tour departs from the terminal of the port of Messina, the Driver will pick you up at the gate of your ship. In 45 minutes we will arrive in Castelmola, a picturesque town located in the Sicilian region a few kilometers from Taormina. Perched on a hill about 530 meters above sea level, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Ionian coast and Mount Etna. After a stop of about 1 hour to visit the beauties of this village we will leave for Taormina where you can stop 2 hours in complete freedom to visit one of the most beautiful and characteristic cities of Sicily. Then we will make a short stop at one of the most beautiful panoramic points of Taormina where you will have the opportunity to take memorable photos. Returning to Messina we will stop to visit the Sanctuary of Christ the King and the cathedral, famous for its bell tower that contains the largest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clock in the world. At the end of the tour we will take you to the gate of your ship.

A whole day to discover places and culture among the splendid and suggestive natural glimpses of the highest active volcano in Europe and the uniqueness of the magnificent town of Taormina, defined and known as the "pearl of the Mediterranean".

Tour dedicated to the discovery of the lunar landscapes that characterize the volcano and to the visit of Taormina where there will be the opportunity for a free walk along the main street "Corso Umberto" which leads to the Greek Theater. – Pick up at an accommodation or agreed meeting point; – Visit of the Silvestri Craters at an altitude of 2000 meters; – Visit of a lava flow cave (helmets and torches supplied); – Visit of the "Valle del Bove"; – Visit of the famous lava flow of 1991/93 which reached the gates of the town of Zafferana; – Tasting of typical products in a local company at Zafferana; – Visit of Taormina where it will be possible to walk freely, go shopping in the various shops and visit the Greek Theater, after two hours the guide will wait for you to take you back; – Drop off at the accommodation or meeting point.

TOUR DESIGNED FOR CRUISERS WHO WANT TO VISIT IN ONE DAY 2 OF THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC SITES OF THE SICILIAN IONIAN COAST, ARRIVING ON THE LARGEST ACTIVE VOLCANO OF EUROPE UNESCO HERITAGE. YOU WILL ALSO SEE TAORMINA A HISTORIC CITY BUT IN THE SAME TIME FULL OF SHOPS WHERE YOU CAN SHOP OR DEDICATE TO VISIT THE FAMOUS GREEK ROMAN THEATER.

Excursion for those who want to discover in one day the main tourist attractions of our island, Idda (so we call our volcano) and the splendid Taormina.

In this tour you will enjoy the Etna Volcano and the town of Taormina. Visiting the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna and the Most charming and beautiful town of Sicily, Taormina The Day trip Etna and Taormina Highlights, is perfect if you start from Hotels or Ports of  Messina, Taormina or Giardini Naxos and sourrounding villages. Private and Exclusive Tour for everyone, without difficulty and very satisfying. During the trip there will be the opportunity to taste the products of Etna territory in a famous Farm in Zafferana Etnea.

This exciting day excursion is designed for those who wish to enjoy the best of Sicily, the beautiful Taormina and see the views from Mt. Etna. Enjoy a drive up to the Etna, where you will start your excursion. In the afternoon explore Taormina, a historic city famous for its Greek temple, ancient amphitheater and unforgettable panorama overlooking the sea.