Taormina Castelmola : private cruise tour from Messina
Description
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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Itinerary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Our tour will start from Messina, the ancient "gateway to Sicily", where history and modernity, legends and traditions, resilience and beauty come together. After our meeting, along the panoramic road that runs along the port in the shape of a sickle, you will be able to admire the statue of the Madonna della Lettera, patron saint of Messina that welcomes anyone arriving from the sea. From here will begin our tour to two jewels of our territory: Castelmola and Taormina.
Our first stop will be the charming medieval village of Castelmola, perched on a hill overlooking the landscape! Castelmola, which was once the site of an ancient Norman castle, is now known to host one of the most particular bars in the world: the Bar Turrisi! An authentic Sicilian landmark known for its unique furnishings. Here we will take a break to explore the cultural significance of the iconic phallic shapes used as bar decorations. Far from being vulgar, they are a vivid tribute to ancient Greek culture, symbolising the very essence of freedom, fertility and life. This is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of the famous almond wine along with delicious Sicilian cannoli.
Our journey will continue with the descent to the renowned "pearl of the Mediterranean": Taormina. Entering through the historic arch of Porta Catania. Immerse yourself in the city's rich past, exploring the spectacular Greco-Roman amphitheatre (ticket price not included in the tour), a masterpiece of ancient engineering with breathtaking views of Mount Etna and the sea, and then head to the beautiful and magical Lady Florece Trevelyan Public Garden. Afterwards, strolling along Corso Umberto, the bustling 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 a strategic and unique vantage point to admire and photograph the breathtaking view of the iconic Isola Bella, leaving you with an indelible and unforgettable memory of our beautiful land.
After our visit to Taormina, we will return to Messina, where time and energy permitting you can be fascinated by the historic center of the city and especially by the bell tower of the Duomo, which houses one of the largest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clocks in Europe. At the end of the day we will take you back to the starting point with the hope of having given you a day full of emotions in our company.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(243)
Can not recommend Alessandro enough! He was a 10 out of 10! Was so knowledgeable and accommodating. Had great recommendations and treated our entire group like family. Alessandro was the best guide of our trip and will book again next time we are in Messina ,
We booked our trip after seeing great reviews for Alessandro. They were not wrong ..from start to finish he and Marisa were excellent. My mother needs a wheelchair to get around and they insisted on pushing her and took their time with her. Marisa was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of facts and history but more than that she was so lovely and it was so easy to get on with her. I cannot say enough good things about them both and would thoroughly recommend anyone to book with them.
Absolutely one of the best experiences ever. They took the time to know everything we wanted to do and see, including shopping, sites, pictures, food, wine recommendations were out of this world.this made it so much more efficient and personalized. Pari, is so refreshing, informative, and truly goes the extra mile aiming to please and make this the best experience. Fulvio was an excellent driver each stop was on time, precise, and easily transitioned. Highly recommend this team. Alessandro booked this tour for us months ago and has assisted us with other drivers at different ports.. this is the best resource, wealth of information and exciting team we have had the pleasure of working with. Thank you all for such an amazing, fun and truly entertaining experience.
We had a great time on this tour. Marisa and Alessandro were the best tour guides through my travel experience. Marisa gave lots of information on places we visited. They went out of their way to show us the beauty of Messina. I will definitely look her up if i visit Sicily again.
Marisa from Booking Sicily Yours was absolutely amazing. The pick up was so easy. Right after we exited the ship. We got on a very spacious air conditioned bus. Marisa brought us to Castelmola first with views of Mount Edna. So cool. We went to a really cool bar and saw amazing views. Then headed to Taormina which had amazing shopping and even better restaurants! We had plenty of time on our own which was great. Marisa gave us lots of information, made sure we were all comfortable, always made sure we were doing what we wanted and even gave us a cute little momento when our trip was done. What a great day in Sicily. We would truly recommend this tour to anyone.
Alessandro was the best tour guide for Sicily !! He went out of his way to take care of us. This trip was worth every penny! Book your tour today, you will not regret it.
We had an absolutely wonderful day with Booking Sicily Tours! We docked at the port of Catania, and from start to finish, the experience was fantastic. Our private van was very comfortable, and Alessandro and Marisa set a perfect, accommodating pace for our multigenerational family that included grandparents, parents, and kids. Marisa went above and beyond, staying with us all day to expertly guide us through the busy streets and providing a perfect restaurant recommendation. They were so good with our kids and kept them engaged the entire time. If you want a stress-free day, support this amazing local business!
We did the tour today from Messina port. Our driver Fulvio and guide Paris were already there waiting for us when we got off the ship this morning. Tour began right away with brifing the places we are located, and where we are going. They even offered us cold spring water during the tour. Paris is professional, had great services. Fulvio is a great and polite driver . Tour was well planned and timing is perfect! I definitely recommend this private tour!
Alessandro was easy to book and communicate with prior to the tour. Super friendly and thoughtful. His cousin Marisa was our guide and she was so much fun, easy to talk to, and gave us lots of history and information about Taormina and Castelmola. Charming towns you do not want to miss while in Sicily.
Tour guide was amazing and accommodating for our very large group. She tailored the tour to fit our needs and was very knowledgeable. Ride was beautiful.
