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Etna Taormina and Castelmola: Ideal Excursion for Cruise Passengers in Eastern Sicily
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18 Ratings
Messina
Embark on an ideal excursion for cruise passengers in Eastern Sicily, exploring the stunning Etna volcano, charming Taormina, and picturesque Castelmola. Discover the main attractions in a short time!
Embark on an ideal excursion for cruise passengers in Eastern Sicily, exploring the stunning Etna volcano, charming Taormina, and picturesque Castelmola. Discover the main attractions in a short time!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - A beautiful walk on the craters where it will be possible to admire the east coast of Sicily from 2000m of height.
- Castelmola - You can admire the view from this beautiful Borgo famous for the almond wine that you can enjoy in some small characteristic bars.
- Taormina - You will have time to admire the…
- Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - A beautiful walk on the craters where it will be possible to admire the east coast of Sicily from 2000m of height.
- Castelmola - You can admire the view from this beautiful Borgo famous for the almond wine that you can enjoy in some small characteristic bars.
- Taormina - You will have time to admire the famous Corso Umberto full of shops for shopping, visit the Greek theater and explore the typical alleys of Taormina full of local souvenir shops.
- Duomo di Messina - You will see the largest astronomical clock in Europe and the largest cathedral in the city of Messina
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to museums, theaters, restaurants and tips (optional)
- Entrance fees to museums, theaters, restaurants and tips (optional)
Additional Information
This tour is ideal for cruisers with limited time who wish to explore the key attractions of Eastern Sicily.
- Convenient pick-up right next to your ship
- Timely drop-off at the tour’s conclusion – 100% punctual
- Travel in a mini-van for easy access and minimal walking
- Enjoy the company of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Guiding services available…
This tour is ideal for cruisers with limited time who wish to explore the key attractions of Eastern Sicily.
- Convenient pick-up right next to your ship
- Timely drop-off at the tour’s conclusion – 100% punctual
- Travel in a mini-van for easy access and minimal walking
- Enjoy the company of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Guiding services available in one language only
- Experience high-quality, personalized service
- Tour length: 6 - 8 hours
- Stress-free shore excursion
- Full refund if your ship does not dock
- Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Location
Port of Messina
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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Adhicks
Nov 10, 2025
Beautiful places with a great guide! - We stopped in Messina on a cruise and my sister-in-law had booked this excursion. We had an amazing experience! Sonia was an amazing tour guide and was so sweet, personable and knowledgeable! She was very sweet to my son and made sure we were all safe while at Mt. Etna. Along with the beautiful places we went, we really wanted to eat at a restaurant with homemade pasta and she was able to make that happen and get us a last minute reservation. Giancarlo was our driver and was also fantastic! He had installed the car seat for my toddler perfectly (which is a huge deal to me) and was such a safe driver. He was also extremely sweet and so good with my son! We had a perfect day and I would absolutely recommend this excursion for anyone! You will be in great hands with Sonia and Giancarlo!
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Theresa_l
Oct 23, 2025
Excellent Tour! - Sonia, our tour guide was awesome! Very friendly and easy to get along with. She catered to our wants for this trip and made us feel so comfortable throughout. A shout out to Juan Carlo, our driver, for not only being an expert driver but being so kind so our 3 year old nephew. This tour was beautiful! Sonia even went out of the way to recommend a place to eat that did homemade pasta. It did not disappoint!
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L4223flmassimob
Oct 9, 2025
Perfect tour - This tour was the perfect mix of nature, history, and charming Sicilian towns. We went up to Mount Etna and stopped at the Silvestri Craters, which were incredible to walk around and easy to access. The scenery was surreal — black lava fields and views all the way to the sea!
Afterwards, we had free time in Taormina to explore Corso Umberto, and had a wonderful lunch. The last stop, Castelmola, was such a hidden gem — quiet, authentic, and with panoramic views of Etna and the coast. We got to try pistacho gelato, to dfie for. A wonderful, well-paced day that gave us a real taste of Sicily. Thanks to our guide Sonia and driver Giancarlo.
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Julyd1978
Oct 9, 2025
It really is the Best Tour! - We came back this October without the cruiseship for another amazing experience with Erika and Filippo, this time bringing other couples of friends with us to see Mount Etna for the first time, and then Taormina, and Castelmola.
Erika was, as always, incredibly knowledgeable and full of passion for her island, she explained everything about Mount Etna with such warmth and enthusiasm that you can’t help but fall in love with Sicily all over again. Filippo is the perfect driver: kind, patient, and always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment.
The views from Etna were breathtaking, Taormina was as charming as ever, and Castelmola was the perfect final touch with its quiet beauty and stunning panorama.
Thank you both, hope to see you once again!
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Simonen841
Oct 7, 2025
To be redone - Beautiful experience with the family
Sonia is an amazing person! His energy and enthusiasm are contagious. He did a fantastic job, exceeding our expectations. His professionalism and kindness were evident at all times. I can only recommend Sonia to anyone looking for someone reliable and competent.
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Orindjrj
Oct 7, 2025
Great experience, as mentioned above I would do it again - Experience lived great, I would recommend it to anyone, I personally 100% satisfied, I would do it again.
I emphasize that the driver Giancarlo person of great experience and safe driving, the guide Sonia great beautiful charming woman, polite and very prepared in the various explanations. Congratulations to everyone.
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R3257fwmariam
Sep 19, 2025
Pure Magic - Taormina is pure magic! The Greek Theatre is breathtaking with the sea and Mount Etna in the background. After wandering the pretty streets full of ceramics and little shops, we took a short trip up to Castelmola. The view from up there is unbelievable — you can see the whole coastline! Our tour guide Sonia was very informative with history and legends. Definitely worth the climb.
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Felipa
Aug 30, 2025
Transparency and seriousness - Sicily best Tuor a guarantee and seriousness Filippo presents very well and his way of driving is silent, places to visit with the like tour company .my advice is to book beforehand so as not to have surprises when arriving with people who offer Service not legal , and when you book it is advisable to be very well informed because many are given by professionals and in reality they do not even know how to speak Spanish.
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Julietams2503kl
Aug 15, 2025
Filipo is the best!! - Filipo took our family of 5 with on a day tour trough the crater at Etna, Castelmora, Taormina, the atronomical clock and even a quick stop at the beach! We couln't have done all that if it were not for the best driver we could have gotten: Filipo! He made the hour drive journey to Etna very pleasant with a very entertaining chat and made us feel welcome! The kids were eager to get their feet in the ocean and managed to squeeze that into the tour even tough we had to be at the port by 3pm! He made the best out of the little time we had! I would highly recomend him!!!
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Carlos
Aug 15, 2025
Great Tour and absolutely best Guide ! - We had a great experience on the tour, especially thanks to the excellent service from our guide, Filipo. He taught us a lot with great patience and kindness. I highly recommend it!
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