Day tour: Taormina excursion with lunch and Castelmola from Messina
From 6 to 7 Hours We will operate a slighlty shorter tour if your cruise ship time in port doesn't allow a 7 hrs tour
Min People: 4 The minimum number refears to the total number of people that will book, not to the number of people per single booking
Max People: private tour - small group 16 people - group tour 35 people You can choose the group size you prefer at the check out: private tour, small group (max 16 people) or group tour (max 35 people)
Pick-up / Drop-off: Cruise port or accommodation
Jan 01’ - Dec 31'
Return to port on time 100% guarantee

This Taormina excursion & Castelmola Sicily 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. Herewith a Taormina excursion we will go along Corso Umberto, the ancient Roman Street Valeria. You can enjoy typical things to do in Taormina: a visit through the historic centre with a tour guide or on your own, a visit to 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. You will be enchanted by Taormina, the charming Pearl of the Mediterranean, which is always able to seduce even the most distracted visitor.

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Itinerary

This Taormina excursion & Castelmola Sicily starts from Messina Cruise Port or from Travel Agency Discover Messina Sicily, located in the city center. On request, a departure from your accommodation located in Messina area.
We are going to have a panoramic tour of the city. We will see the famous statue of the Virgin Mary of the Letter, the Fountain of Neptune, the St. Francis Church and the Palace of Culture.
Castelmola Sicily is the first destination of this Sicily day tour. We will spend about 1 hour visiting this medieval village where you will enjoy Piazza Sant’Antonio, the Cathedral, and the Castle, then our tour guide will let you taste the traditional almond wine in a local cafè.
During a guided Taormina excursion in the main street Corso Umberto, you will visit Porta Catania and Porta Messina, the Cathedral of Taormina, April IX Square and the clock tower, Corvaja Palace. At the end of the walking tour our tour guide will lead you to the local restaurant in the historical center to enjoy your typical and delicious Sicilian meal to complete your Taormina excursion!
The Taormina excursion & Castelmola Sicily will end to the starting point. We share a goodbye, hoping to meet our guests back in Sicily soon.

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Additional Information

Important Information

Messina Cruise Terminal Discover Messina Office Hotel / B&B
English. Italian, Spanish, French, Romanian are available for private tours on request.
Round trip by A/C van or bus Professional guide Lunch Live commentary on board Treats and bottled water on board of the bus Discover Messina Travel Assistance Liability Insurance
Gratuities (optional) Entrance ticket to the Greek-Roman Theatre Any Private Expenses What is not being specified in “Included in the price”
Sunscreen, light shoes, comfortable and thin clothing, a hat.

Private Tour Option

Private Tour Option

If you book this excursion as private for a group of maximum 6 people, you will be comfortably transported by our luxury car. Please, contact us and we will be happy to provide you with further information.

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Additional Information

The distance from Messina till Taormina is almost 55 km and the duration is almost 45-50 minutes.
This tour is shared. There is the possibility of purchasing a private tour with the payment of an extra fee. For further information check the Private Tours page.
No, the entrance ticket and the visit to the Greek-roman theatre is not included in the price of this tour.
The free time included in this tour is almost 2 hours and 30 minutes.
No, the walking tour once in Taormina and Castelmola is not mandatory.