Taormina & Etna tour from Messina and Catania ports

5.0 (4 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Taormina, a jewel unique in the world with our private shore tour from Messina port. Your driver will pick you up from the cruise port at your most preferred time. On board of a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, we will reach Taormina center, where you will have free time to explore the pearl of Mediterranean: the wonderful Greek Roman Theatre with terrific views over Mount Etna and the bay, the Cathedral of San Nicolò di Bari, the Public Gardens, the fascinating Corso Umberto with its boutiques and colorful balconies and much more. You will have the chance to take the cable car to reach the bay of Taormina and see Isola Bella, which is a protected natural site as well as a beautiful beach.
The driver will pick you up from the bay or the centre at the agreed time to take you back to your cruise.

Kindly note that it is also possible to add a tour guide.

Options

7 to 8 passengers

Minivan
Pickup included

Tour guide

It is possible to have a tour guide at an extra cost. Kindly note that this is subject to the availability.
Pickup included

4 to 6 passengers

Minivan
Pickup included

1 to 3 passengers

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance tickets
  • Tour Guide

What to expect

  1. Taormina
    3h
    Our driver will pick you up from your cruise port at your most preferred time. On board of a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you will reach Taormina center, where you will have free time to explore the pearl of Mediterranean: the wonderful Greek Roman Theatre with terrific views over Mount Etna and the bay, the Cathedral of San Nicolò di Bari, the Public Gardens, the fascinating Corso Umberto with its boutiques and colorful balconies and much more. You will have the chance to take the cable car (cost € 3,00 per person one way) to reach the bay of Taormina and see Isola Bella, which is a protected natural site as well as a beautiful beach.

    The driver will pick you up from the bay or the centre at the agreed time.
  2. Corso Umberto
    1h
    Stroll along Corso Umberto, the main colorful pedestrian street of Taormina.
  3. Piazza IX Aprile
    15m
    Piazza IX Aprile lies along Corso Umberto and opens onto a terrace with a beautiful view of Mt. Etna and the bay. There is square stone clock tower and San Giuseppe church
  4. Ancient Theatre of Taormina
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Greek Theatre of Taormina is the most fascinating historical monument in the pearl of the Ionian Sea, a world-famous tourist attraction.
  5. Duomo di Taormina
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The duomo of Taormina is dedicated to St. Nicholas, with its austere stone façade stands in the charming Piazza del Duomo.

    The Cathedral of Taormina, is part of the medieval buildings of Taormina and in its external appearance, it maintains the characteristics of Sicilian Romanesque-Gothic architecture.
  6. Villa Comunale
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The public gardens were created by Florence Trevelyan, an English woman who planted rare species here and built the fanciful and imaginative Victorian stone follies that still survive today. its position offers some excellent viewpoints.
  7. Mount Etna
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Embark on an unforgettable journey to Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. Rising majestically above the Sicilian coastline, this living natural wonder offers landscapes found nowhere else on Earth. Whether you seek thrilling adventure or serene volcanic beauty, you can customize your experience by choosing between two distinct sides, each offering a unique perspective of this smoking giant.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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Pickup details

You will meet your driver just outside the excursions gate and he/she will hold a sign with your name on it

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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