From Messina Taormina Castelmola and beautiful island beach

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About this activity

Don't waste time with the usual tourist traps! Join us by choosing one of our tours and we will overwhelm you with a whirlwind of emotions, legends, traditions and culture. You will feel part of the family, but with an extra touch of Sicilian charm.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–22
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: booking Sicily Tours Alessandro

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: The hours Described in the tour can be changed according to the departure of the ship
Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Sicilian Cannoli almond wine Driver
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Greek theatre ticket nn are included in the price

Itinerary

Messina Cruise Port

45 min

Disembark from the cruise ship and your tour will begin. The journey to Castelmola will take about 45 minutes by motorway.
Castelmola

one hour

First stop of our tour the beautiful castle. Small medieval village famous for its almond wine and a unique bar in the world: the Bar Turrisi.

Here, included in the tour, you will have the opportunity to have a small tasting of Sicilian cannoli and the delicious almond wine. You will also have at least 30 minutes to visit the village independently.
Taormina

3 hours

Our tour continues with the descent to the elegant Taormina. Crossing the historic arch of

Porta Catania, we will immerse ourselves in the rich past of the city. We will explore the magnificent Greek Theatre

(ticket not included), a masterpiece of ancient engineering famous for its breathtaking view of Mount Etna

and the sea.

We will continue towards the enchanting Florence Trevelyan Public Garden, a green oasis of charm

Exotic belonged to an English noblewoman, linked to the court of Queen Victoria, who fled

from England because of a scandal involving her.

Afterwards, walking along Corso Umberto, the main street and ancient decumanus, you will be

surrounded by elegant boutiques, lively cafes, picturesque alleys and historic buildings that guard the

true essence of the city.

Finally, we will reach by car an exclusive viewpoint, unique to admire and photograph

from above the famous Isola Bella, leaving an unforgettable memory of our beautiful land.
Isola Bella

1 h 30 min Admission included

The last part of our tour is a nice refreshing swim at Isola Bella, Taormina, suitable only for people with good physical mobility because to get to Isola Bella you have to go down 150 steps.
Messina Cruise Port

45 min

Upon returning from Taormina our journey will end at the port of Messina. Guaranteed return.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

I will be there waiting for you as by mutual agreement, leaving the port where your cruise ship docks to recognize us I will have a sign with your name.

End point

I will be there waiting for you as by mutual agreement, leaving the port where your cruise ship docks to recognize us I will have a sign with your name.

Pickup points

Xenia Luxury Rooms
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
Hotel La Pensione Svizzera
LH Hotel Lido
Le Terrazze Hotel
B&B Metropolitan RC
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Arte_Mia B&B
Hotel Villa Belvedere
Residence Villa Giulia
Hotel Palace Masoanri’s
Hotel Continental

and 313 more pickup points

Arrived at the port of Messina the meeting with travelers will take place at the exit of gate 5 One of our drivers will be there to welcome them with a sign with their name on it. The start and end time of the tour is to be agreed at least 24h in advance based on the arrival and departure of the cruise ship.