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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion 1
A church with a bell tower and a dome, a red-tiled roof, and a snow-capped mountain in the background. 2
A large stone archway with intricate carvings and a circular emblem above it. 3
An aerial view of a coastal area with a small island, clear blue waters, and a beach. 4
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea, a sandy beach, and a town in the distance. 5

Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

By DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €120 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Taormina and Castelmola tour with Greek Theatre 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 films 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.

Activity location

  • Castelmola
    • Castelmola, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Terminal Crociere
    • 98122, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Small group (min 8 -max 16)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€160.00 x 1 Adult€160.00
Total
Price is €160.00

Private tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€220.00 x 4 Adults€880.00
Total
Price is €880.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance ticket to the Greek roman theatre
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Port pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers 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 Theatre requires climbing steep uneven stone stairs to enter and numerous steps inside.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

La Madonnina del Porto (Pass by)

The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino

Fontana di Nettuno (Pass by)

The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557

Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata (Pass by)

It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina

Castelmola

  • 50m
small village located at 500 metres above the sea level

Corso Umberto

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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 Amphitheatre, situated scenically on top of a hill overlooking the sea and Mt. Etna.

Taormina

  • 1h 30m
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 track, such as the quiet Pubblic Gardens. Don't forget to taste some typical Sicilian food for lunch before leaving!

Messina Cruise Port

  • 1m
It's time to say goodbye!

Location

Activity location

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    Castelmola
    • Castelmola, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Terminal Crociere
    • 98122, Messina, Sicily, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Via I Settembre, 110
    • 110 Via I Settembre
    • 98122, Messina, Sicilia, Italy

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