Why choose this Sicily tour ?
This is one of our day trips from Messina port. The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily, a picturesque village just above Taormina. Here you can enjoy a beautiful landscape, with a wonderful terrace overlooking Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, and the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily.
After a stroll in the medieval village of Castelmola Sicily, we will get to the beautiful Taormina. We will go along Corso Umberto, the ancient Roman Street Valeria. You can enjoy typical things to do in Taormina: the historic center with a tour guide or on your own, the Greek-roman theatre (the ancient theatre of Taormina, optional), the old churches and monuments, the most exclusive shops, the pastries, and ice cream shops to taste local products and treats.
This Taormina excursion also includes lunch in one of the typical restaurants, to try the specialties of Sicilian cooking.
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What makes Taormina & Castelmola With Lunch a unique experience ?
The Virgin of Letter is the Patron Saint of Messina.
This fountain represents the God of the seas: Neptune.
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
The Sanctuary of Cristo Re is situated in the panoramic point of the city where we will do a short stop at the end of our tour.
An ancient and beautiful village situated on the top of Taormina.
One of the two gateway of Taormina. Called in this way because is situated in front of Catania.
The Cathedral Fortress, as the Cathedral of Taormina was defined, was built around 1400 on the ruins of a small church from the Middle Ages and dedicated to San Nicola di Bari.
Together with the third wall, whose remains are still visible on the right side up to the castle, it delimited the part of the city defined as ‘fifteenth-century village’.
Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina’s most elegant “living room”.
Characteristic are the outdoor bars and artists who paint portraits and landscapes.
The second gateway of Taormina and in front of it you can see the city of Messina.
Piazza Duomo is situated in the historical centre of Taormina and is the meeting point from where the visit of Corso Umberto I, the main street, starts
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Taormina & Castelmola With Lunch Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Driver/ Guide
- Live commentary on board
- Entrance ticket to the Greek Roman theatre
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
