Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

Duration7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 35 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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.

Options

Small group (min 8 -max 16)

Pickup included

Shared group tour

Pickup included

Private tour

Pickup included

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

What to expect

La Madonnina del Porto
Pass by

The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
Fontana di Nettuno
Pass by

The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557
Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata
Pass by

It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
Castelmola
50m

small village located at 500 meters above the sea level
Corso Umberto
1h · Admission ticket included

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.
Taormina
1h 30m

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!
Messina Cruise Port
1m

It's time to say goodbye!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting 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.

Meeting point

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.

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.

End point

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.

Pickup details

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.

Additional information

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
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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