Messina Private excursion Taormina and Castelmola | 6 hours to 7 hours

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  • Offered in: English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Private transportation
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  • Bottled water
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Overview

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.

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Itinerary

  • Castelmola

    A small village, rich in Norman and Baroque culture, on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna.

    1 hour

  • Taormina

    Taormina is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, characterized by a mix of different cultures. A favorite destination for tourists, it can only be reached on foot and is full of shops and restaurants.

    3 hours

  • Messina

    Small sightseeing tour of the city of Messina with a visit to the sanctuary of Christ the King, a panoramic point of the city from which it is possible to see the Strait of Messina from above. Finally we will see the Duomo cathedral with the largest astronomical clock in Europe.

    1 hour

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Amazing memories

Published on Oct, 2024

We had an amazing trip! From start to finish, everything was wonderful. Our guide was flexible with our 3 year old and my mother who needed to utilize a wheelchair for distance. With pickup right at the port and a prompt drop off, it was a great for our cruise! Less expensive than the cruise and a greater experience than offered by the cruise. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience in Sicily. We would recommend Best Sicily Excursions to anyone looking to maximize their time, with a friendly guide!

Amazing introduction to Sicily

Published on Oct, 2024

Albert the driver and Varia the guide were perfect The picturesque drive, the stories of the setting/culture/food/history were exactly what we sought. The guide perfectly matched our interest with the sites selected There were some wonderful little surprises along the way 10/10 for this tour

Excellent visit to Sicily with Alberto and Pari

Published on Oct, 2024

Found Alberto Mongravati on facebook and from the moment of first contact to the trip today he has been excellent. Our guide Pari was very knowledgable and funny. We had a great day and highly recommend them

Very good

Published on Oct, 2024

We loved Taormina and Castelmola. The tour was private and Jenny and Francesco were excellent.We were able to taste homemade cannoli and rice balls Jenny took us to an excellent restaurant in Messine where we had great food,

Great time in Castelmola and Taormina!

Published on Oct, 2024

This trip is a lot of fun! Paria is a great tour guide. Knowledgeable and lots of fun! I recommend this tour.

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