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Shared Shore Excursion: Taormina & Castelmola from Messina Port

Day trips

  • 4–6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 4 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

The tour departs from the Messina port terminal; your driver will pick you up at your ship's gangway. In 45 minutes, we will arrive in Castelmola, a picturesque village in Sicily located just a few kilometers from Taormina. Perched on a hill at an altitude of approximately 530 meters, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Ionian coast and Mount Etna. After spending about an hour exploring the village's charms, we will head to Taormina, where you will have 2 to 3 hours of free time to visit one of Sicily's most beautiful cities. Next, we will make a brief stop at one of Taormina's finest viewpoints, giving you the chance to take memorable photos. On the return journey to Messina, we will stop to visit the Cathedral, famous for its bell tower, which houses the world's largest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clock. To conclude the tour, we will escort you back to your ship's gangway.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

  1. Castelmola is a picturesque town located in the Sicilian region, in the province of Messina, a few kilometers from Taormina. Perched on a hill about 530 meters above sea level, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Ionian coast and Mount Etna.

    1 h

  2. Taormina is a picturesque Sicilian town located on the island's east coast, renowned for its natural beauty, history, and architecture. Founded by the ancient Greeks in the 4th century BC, Taormina is famous for its ancient Greek theater—one of the best-preserved in the world—which offers spectacular views of the sea and Mount Etna.

    2 h

  3. Messina is a city located in northeastern Sicily; it is known for its historical monuments—such as the Cathedral and the Bell Tower with its famous astronomical clock—as well as for its beautiful beaches and surrounding natural landscape.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Operated by
Get in Sicily Shore Excursions
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 21% below the median of the 736 day trips we list in Italy, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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