Etna and Taormina Shore Excursion: Experience Sicilian Flavor and Unesco Heritage
4.8
21 Ratings
Messina

Join us in exploring Europe’s biggest active volcano, renowned as a UNESCO heritage site, and savor traditional Sicilian goods at one of Etna’s most prominent farms. You’ll also get a chance to behold the key highlights of Messina’s historical center and enjoy two hours of unleashed exploration in Taormina, the gem of the Ionian Coast.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - Walk on the sylvan craters with a breathtaking view of the Ionian coast of Sicily.
  • Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re - Short stop for souvenir photos from the panoramic balcony of Messina
  • Duomo di Messina - Stop to visit the famous Piazza del Duomo with the largest astronomical clock in the world.
  • Porta Catania di Taormina - Opportunity to visit Taormina in full autonomy with its famous Greek Theater, Palazzo Corvaja and the many shops for shopping.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Sampling of local specialties including honey, olives, wines, liqueurs, and olive oil
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable journey
  • Knowledgeable driver/hostess fluent in the tour’s language
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to museums, theatres, restaurants and tips are not included
Location
Port of Messina
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
The pick-up point will be the cruise terminal of the Port of Messina Private Tour area, however a day before it will be confirmed by email.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Francescolm70uc
Apr 2, 2024
Great - We chose this company on the suggestion of some friends who had done this tour and I must say that the service was super, a comfortable, spacious and well-maintained van, Filippo was available to recommend us an excellent restaurant where we ate very well, excellent tour we did the right choice Sicily Best Tour Top
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20109
Apr 1, 2024
A beautiful experience - Our expectations were exceeded thanks to the qualified staff who welcomed us kindly, and our requests have always been met with great success. An experience that we recommend to audiences of any age given that our group was made up of adults and children. Thanks again for everything Sicily Best Tour.
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P1594oostefanoc
Mar 30, 2024
Wonderful Day - Beautiful experience. First of all we went up on Etna to see the lava flows and walk up on the craters. Obviously it's a lot of things to see and we had to run, but Filippo (our awesome driver) gave us the perfect timing to do everything. After Etna we went to Taormina, we visited the town...he drove us along the coastline and we tested finally the famous sicilian granita. On the way back he found the time to show us the highlights of Messina too. We're glad to met Filippo, without him we couldn't have such a beautiful experience. Highly recommend !
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Jefferssona232
Feb 22, 2024
beautiful sicily - Very nice experience, we had a lot of fun with Filippo who, with his very well-spoken Spanish, explained the entire route very clearly to us, and we fell in love with this Sicilian land and we will surely return with Filippo's guide, thank you
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Alba
Feb 22, 2024
Tuor 6 stars - Sicily best tuor is punctuality, responsibility, and professionalism all in one name. We had a great time and we really liked the tasting of typical products of the region and the tour was very well organized thanks to Filippo and his group.
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Staceyhc9703na
Sep 25, 2023
This is how to do Sicily when you come in on a cruise ship just for one day - We had a fabulous time with Sonia as our guide and Francesco as our driver. It’s the way to do Sicily in one day if you’re on a cruise ship. Don’t get caught up with the exorbitantly priced cruise ship excursions where they put you on a bus. This is the way to do it. You can customize your own itinerary Exactly as you want it. We even stopped at the Biondi winery, which I found online and had a lovely experience. Five stars. Sonia and Francesco are top notch.
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R391wxjuliac
Sep 17, 2023
Tour of a lifetime! - The trip to savoca was amazing, to follow in the footsteps of the godfather film and sit in his chair. It was like reliving the film, and made all the better by the wonderful guide Sonia, who is American, with Sicilian roots. We then went to Taormina, wow! Shop til you drop! With stunning views of Etna and a jaw dropping Greek theathre. Off up to Castemola, how hilarious, bar Turissi, with its phallic cocktails, made all the more hilarious by Sonia's amusing comments! Then, to finish off the surprising port of Messina. The views from Christo Re of the Straits of Messina and Italy were awesome! Likewise, the informative history from Sonia. To finish off, the cathedral with the world's largest astronomical clock, not to be missed. well worth the money, I would highly recommend this tour!
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Xncg
Sep 10, 2023
Highly recommended- one of the best shore excursion in Italy - This is one of the best tours we had during our 8 night cruise with odyssey of the sea in Aug 2023. We have a family of 6 (2 adults, 2 kids and 2 seniors), really cannot ask more. Everything is beyond our expectation. When we get off the ship which is earlier than scheduled meeting time, the guide, driver and car are already there to greet us. The first stop is Etna, it’s magnificent, we were able to take the cable car up to the top which definitely worth it. My younger son is a little fussy and tired but the surprise gift from the guide cheered him up :) then we got time with a beautiful stop along the coast to take pictures and spend some family time in the nice little town. The whole journey is well planned and pretty flexible if we want to stay longer or change any stops. The guide is knowledgeable and even very good on taking nice family photos for us! The car is clean and comfortable. Highly recommended this trip!
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Guide36115070744
Sep 10, 2023
Spectacular - Beautiful places, good itinerary also for families, we will definitely return. Thanks to the guide who was always available and prepared
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253axellg
Sep 7, 2023
Great experience - I visited Etna and Taormina with Lillo, our driver and guide. It was an amazing experience. Great place to visit and great people around .
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