Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover the villages of Taormina and Castelmola and their unique and impressive views with us. Castelmola Sicily is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, at 550 meters above sea level. We will wind up in its panoramic square, where we will be surprised by the view, on one side, of Mount Etna- the highest active volcano in Europe. We stop also at local cafès to taste the typical sweet almond wine. Our day tour continues with a Taormina tour, to visit the most popular tourist destination of Sicily, which was recently made if possible even more famous by the second season of White Lotus Sicily. During the Taormina tour in Corso Umberto, you will be fascinated by an explosion of colors, sounds, and flavors typical of Sicily. Don’t miss churches, ancient buildings, and exclusive boutiques, as well as great views to take fantastic photos! The Taormina and Castelmola tour will be an unforgettable and multi-sensory experience.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

FOR GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.

Pickup Information

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. If you are not travelling on a cruise ship, please, reach us out and we will set the most suitable meeting point.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Castelmola
This will be one of our two destinations of our tour.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Corso Umberto
Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina
Duration: 120 mins
3. Piazza Duomo
Piazza Duomo is situated in the historical centre of Taormina and is the meeting point from where the visit of Corso Umberto I, the main street, starts.
4. Quattro Fontane di Taormina
The fountain is built in Baroque style and takes its name "4 fountains" from the four small columns that are located at the four corners of the central body and which are surmounted by four seahorses from whose mouth came the water that ended in the trays below.
5. Palazzo Ciampoli di Taormina
Palazzo Ciampoli was a stately residence in Catalan style.
6. Duomo di Taormina
The Cathedral Fortress, as the Cathedral of Taormina was defined, was built around 1400 on the ruins of a small church from the Middle Ages and dedicated to San Nicola di Bari.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Torre dell'Orologio
Together with the third wall, whose remains are still visible on the right side up to the castle, it delimited the part of the city defined as 'fifteenth-century village'.
8. Piazza IX Aprile
Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's most elegant "living room". Characteristic are the outdoor bars and artists who paint portraits and landscapes.
9. Chiesa di San Giuseppe
This church is situated close to the Torre dell'orologio, overlooking the IX April square.
10. Chiesa di Santa Caterina
The church rises on the ruins of Odeon, built also on the ruins of a Greek theatre dedicated to Aphrodite
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide

Transport by air-conditioned bus

Live commentary on board

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Entrance ticket to the Greek Roman theatre

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

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 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

Minimum number of 4 people per tour applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough total 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

Supplied by DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY

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