Taormina and Isola Bella Day Tour with Boat Trip from Messina
Description
An opportunity to discover and visit Taormina (52 km away from Messina) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto and its exclusive shops and famous bars. You will admire the wonderful landscape and Isola Bella, a nature riserve-Unesco Heritage where you will have the possibility to do a 2-hours boat tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The main street of Messina where the major part of the monuments are located.
Located at the base of Taormina, this small island is a natural reserve of an unique beauty.
Highlights
What's included
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.
Traveller Ratings
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 pregnant travelers
- 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
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum number of 8 people per tour applies. 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’
- Infant meals not included
- Cellular number required
- Departure times are set according to arrival of cruise ships
- It is recommended to bring with you a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen
- Please, note that the sequence of the itinerary may change due to weather conditions and/or planning reasons
Reviews(170)
We had an amazing day with Antonella. Very informative of the Sicilian area and culture. Our stop in Taormina was the perfect amount of time to see the historical sites and also do some shopping. The boat ride and swimming was perfect for a hot afternoon! We ended in Messina with the most amazing canola. Sicily cannolis have ruined all other cannolis around the world. Can’t wait to come back to this beautiful island.
Our guide Claudia was very helpful with information about Taormina. The boat trip was great, as there were only 2 other people on the boat, so it was very private. Claudia's suggestions for lunch, swordfish rolls and to try anything eggplant ended up being fantastic. This tour had plenty to do, and was an enjoyable day.
Antonella led us for a great day out of Messina. The boat tour was first. The bus was split into two different boats for smaller groups. We saw blue grottos and our boat captain pointed out some White Lotus set locations which was interesting. Just beautiful! Then the bus driver maneuvered the narrow and steep road up to Taurmina which is a beautiful village. With free time to explore, we had a nice lunch and shopping. The old roman theatre is not included and is not worth the extra money imho. Skip that and just enjoy the town. When we returned to Messina, there was a final stop for treats at a local bakery. I was tired but it was fantastic and so glad we stopped! Then you can return to ship or opt to leave the group and explore on your own. This was one of our favorite excursions, enjoyed!
Unfortunately there was a big accident and also 1 on the diversion route because of this trip did not take 45 min but 4.5 hours the organization can not do anything about it and they have done everything to make something of it. The boat tour we were able to do and it was very nice. Taormina we'll have to do next time
Fabulous trip to Toarimina!!! Serena was professional, knowledgeable about the area and fun! The trip was on time , comfortable bus with some added snacks..,ask about the Cannolis! Highly recommend..thanks for a very memorable day!
We had 2 1/2 hours to explore Taormina on our own. I realized that visiting the Theater was optional and would have liked a separate guided stop there. The boat trip around the grottoes was beautiful! We were fortunate enough to see Mt Etna on the ride back to our ship. Thank you for a memorable trip!
Not the tour operators fault but accident after accident stopped us from seeing Taormina or do the boat tour. After 4 hours we turned around and came back. I’m hoping some kind of offer for compensation comes through the company
This was the perfect tour for families. Just the right amount of sight-seeing and activity. Antonella was just as wonderful as all of the reviews said she was! I was worried that Taormina would be boring for my youngsters who need to be entertained nonstop. It was the opposite. A beautiful little town with jaw-dropping views and wonderful places to eat. It was the perfect place to visit after a day on the boat! Cruising around the Mediterranean, visiting the grottos, while having Mt Etna in the background is an unforgettable experience. 10/10, do the tour!…..and request Antonella!!
Our guide was amazing. We went on a boat ride along the coast and then visited Toriminia. Our guide gave great history and she was very knowledgeable. She gave us perfect recommendations on what to eat and try. It was a fantastic day!!
Our experience with Discover Messina was great from start to finish. Our questions were answered promptly during the booking process. Our guide, Antonella, did a great job sharing information and insights throughout the land and water parts our tour. Our boat ride, including going into numerous grottos as fun and educational. Messina is a quaint but a bit touristy. Great tour overall!
