Half-day excursion to Taormina, Isola Bella and Messina Discount Tickets

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Overview

You will spend a whole day of adventure, relaxation and fun among history, culture, scents of tradition and enchantment for an incredibly unique journey! Accompanied by your driver/hostess who will tell the history and traditions of our land, visit the most iconic places of Sicily on a tour where you can taste the typical dishes and scents of the Sicilian tradition, immersed in the most spectacular locations, surrounded by beautiful beaches, between sea and mountains. Love for our land is the soul of our work that will mirror the beauty of our attractions.

Pickup Information

The tour guide and driver will wait for passengers at the meeting point, inside the port area in front of exit gate 5, showing a sheet with the full name of the main traveller written on it. From there you will leave with your vehicle to reach the first destination of the established itinerary, Taormina, which is about 40 minutes from the cruise port of Messina and 20 minutes from the cruise port of Giardini Naxos via Schisò. IMPORTANT NOTE: YOUR DRIVER WILL ENSURE THAT THE DURATION OF YOUR TOUR ALLOWS YOU TO RETURN TO THE SHIP IN PERFECT TIME FOR BOARDING.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Taormina
You will spend a whole day captivated by the extraordinary beauty of the places of greatest interest in eastern Sicily, with a tour to discover Taormina, Castelmola, Isola Bella and Messina, where you can admire and photograph wonderful panoramic Mediterranean landscapes... During the tour you can taste typical Sicilian products. The service will be carried out on board new and comfortable Mercedes vehicles that will be expertly driven by drivers carefully selected for their competence, image and charisma. We also allow flexibility of schedules and the opportunity to modify the organization of the tour according to any preferences or needs of the passengers. This will make the service ideal for cruise passengers.
Duration: 180 mins
2. Ancient Theatre of Taormina
It is the most grandiose monument that characterizes Taormina. It is the second largest classical theater in Sicily (the first is the one in Syracuse). Currently, the Greco-Roman Theater hosts major cultural events that attract a huge audience. Precisely for this reason, the ancient Theater has become the symbol of Taormina in the world.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Piazza IX Aprile
The Piazza IX Aprile in Taormina is one of the most scenic and airy. Immediately on the left stands the wonderful facade of the church of San Giuseppe, at the top of a double staircase. On the right side the square allows us to range over a wide panoramic spectacle. The square is brightened by some cafes that allow you to sit at the outdoor tables and enjoy the architectural landscape.
4. Palazzo Corvaja
Palazzo Corvaja is one of the most elegant aristocratic palaces of the Sicilian Middle Ages. The beautiful main portal of the palace is characterized by a very low arch. It is one of the most beautiful sixteenth-century portals that adorn the aristocratic palaces of Taormina. Inside this palace is housed the Museum of Art and Popular Traditions.
5. Isola Bella
Located along the coast of Taormina, Isola Bella has become, together with the Greek-Roman Theater, the symbol of Taormina. Picturesque and evocative, the islet still maintains its beauty and charm unchanged today.
Duration: 120 mins
6. Messina
Returning to Messina, you will visit one of the most particular and spectacular places of the city, the Sanctuary of Christ the King, with the beautiful view from the terrace overlooking the Strait of Messina, where you can take beautiful photos. At the end, direction Messina Cathedral, where you can admire the largest astronomical and astrological clock in the world.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Bottled water

On-board WiFi

luxury cars

In-vehicle air conditioning

Guide could also be the driver

Exclusion

Lunch

entrance tickets to monuments (paid on site)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Private transfer sicily

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