Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion
Description
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.
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Itinerary
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
small village located at 500 meters above the sea level
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.
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!
It's time to say goodbye!
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Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important 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.
Reviews(262)
Our guide was fun on our Taormina day trip from the Messina port. Our first stop in Castelmola was a medieval town with a beautiful view of Mount Etna and the coast. The second stop in Taormina was a highlight of our trip. The ancient theater was interesting. The town was lively with many restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed fine dining with a view that was spectacular.
We loved this day outing! Our guide Mariarita was exceptional and shared information and made recommendations as we drove for various places to check out in the area. Gorgeous views of Mt Etna in Castelmola! Her guided walking tour in Taormina and at the theater was also enjoyable and engaging. She clearly likes what she does! Our driver, Lorenzo, navigated the crazy roads with ease. Heartily recommend this tour and Mariarita in particular.
Our tour guide, Mariatta, was the best! We had a wonderful day and saw everything that we were supposed to see. She gave us ample time in Taormina to walk around on our own. We thought she looked familiar and sure enough she was our tour guide 2 years ago. She is great and the company is super.
A great experience with Katia she was so knowledgeable and took us around Castelmola, Taormina and the Roman theatre which brought Sicily alive to us! Well worth the money
This was a shore excursion for us, from the Port of Messina. Our guide, Katia, was top notch. She gave us a tour filled with passion, knowledge and glimpses into Sicilian life in the past and present along with an inspiring walking tour with so many beautiful views. Katia was also very knowledgeable about upcoming changes in Sicily that focused on tourism. Toward the end of the tour she gave us some hidden gems for a quick bite and then dessert. Thank you to our driver Jack also for his wonderful driving skills!! Definitely recommend. Thank you!!!
We recently took this trip as part of our cruise holiday. We can thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting to visit both Castelmola and Taormina. It was very efficient from start to finish and our guide Sara G'Acomo was an absolute delight. She was so knowledgeable and brought humour to the trip and really went out of her way to ensure we had the best experience. There had been two serious accidents on the highway that day which could have cancelled our trip (many were) but Sara and the driver made sure we still had the best day despite the trip taking longer than anticipated. We also had the reassurance that they would get us back to the ship in time for embarkation. Very good value for money.
Our excursion to Taormina was absolutely wonderful, and Katia made the experience truly exceptional. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history, culture, and beauty of Sicily. Her explanations were engaging and informative, and she was always happy to answer questions and offer helpful recommendations. Katia kept the tour well organized while making everyone feel comfortable and included. Thanks to her, we were able to fully appreciate the charm of Taormina, from its stunning views and historic sites to its unique local atmosphere, almond wine tasting, souvenirs shopping and the vibe and energy of local culture. If you’re visiting Sicily and have the opportunity to tour with them, don’t hesitate—you’ll be in excellent hands. Thank you, Katia, for helping make our visit to Taormina one of the highlights of our trip!
This was exactly as advertised. Taormina is especially great. We had an excellent guide that was full of useful and informative information. I especially liked that she sent us a link to a Google Maps location of where we would meet the bus in Taormina. Definitely recommend this tour
This was a most wonderful excursion! Our tour guide was energetic, engaging, and very knowledgeable. Our driver was exceptional and kind. The small bus was comfortable. The tour itself was magical, an unforgettable day! Highly recommend.
Guilia was a great tour guide. We really enjoyed the tour. Taormina was a fun little city. Thank you for the great time.
