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Ionian Coast Tour: Etna, Savoca, Taormina
5.0
16 Ratings
Messina
Embark on a guided tour of Sicily’s Ionian Coast, exploring its historic and scenic sites. Immerse yourself in the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture of this captivating region.
Embark on a guided tour of Sicily’s Ionian Coast, exploring its historic and scenic sites. Immerse yourself in the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture of this captivating region.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Etna - After taking the highway, the journey will continue with a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach 2000 meters at the renowned Rifugio Sapienza. Here, enjoy a free walk on the Silvestri craters, perfect for capturing stunning photos. There will be a brief stop at a farm for a complimentary tasting of traditional Sicilian…
- Mount Etna - After taking the highway, the journey will continue with a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach 2000 meters at the renowned Rifugio Sapienza. Here, enjoy a free walk on the Silvestri craters, perfect for capturing stunning photos. There will be a brief stop at a farm for a complimentary tasting of traditional Sicilian products such as honey, olives, wine, limoncello, and olive oil with bread.
- Corso Umberto - Enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the historic Greco-Roman street, Corso Umberto, which is filled with attractions like Piazza IX Aprile, bustling with bars and restaurants. Take the opportunity to shop in the many stores or visit the Greek Theatre.
- Duomo di Messina - Visit the main church of Messina, the renowned Cathedral of Messina, which boasts the largest astronomical clock tower in Europe.
- Bar Vitelli - Upon arriving in the charming medieval village of Savoca, discover Bar Vitelli, where scenes from the iconic film The Godfather were shot. Additionally, see the church of San Nicolo’, the location for the wedding scenes.
What's Included
- Minimum of 4 participants required
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary carbonated beverages
- Minimum of 4 participants required
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Excluded: Theater entrances, Museums, food and drinks, tips (optional)
- Excluded: Theater entrances, Museums, food and drinks, tips (optional)
Additional Information
The tour offers a wonderful opportunity for those with limited time to explore the most captivating spots along Sicily’s Ionian coast, blending history, scenery, and culture. Participants will enjoy breathtaking views of Etna, visit the charming town of Savoca, famous for its iconic scenes from the film The Godfather, and experience shopping and…
The tour offers a wonderful opportunity for those with limited time to explore the most captivating spots along Sicily’s Ionian coast, blending history, scenery, and culture. Participants will enjoy breathtaking views of Etna, visit the charming town of Savoca, famous for its iconic scenes from the film The Godfather, and experience shopping and strolling in historic Taormina, which is brimming with restaurants, street food, and souvenir shops.
- Seats on request
- We accept bookings with groups of minimum 4 people
Location
Port of Messina
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Cruise Terminal, Private Tour area
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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(16 Ratings)
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Roy
Oct 2, 2025
RoyLee in Sicily - Sonja & Giancarlo were terrific guides on a real fun tour. They picked us up on time & were at each stop on time. We had plenty of time without getting rushed along. Back at the dock with time to spare. We shared stories & chatted thru the day. They were professional & enjoyable, couldn't ask for a better team.
The stops were good, beautiful places with lots of history. Definitely a tour to take part in.
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Lynda
Aug 29, 2025
Great tour guide and driver to customize to what we wanted ! - Filipino and Erika were great! We were able to see so much and learn about the history and stories of Sicily from Erika while Filipino navigated the narrow streets. The tour made the most of our time at shore in the comfort of a luxury van.
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Julyd1978
Aug 29, 2025
Here we go again! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - We loved this tour so much that we came back again with friends to experience it once more! The Etna, Taormina, and Savoca tour is absolutely wonderful, with breathtaking scenery and unforgettable places. Erika is an amazing guide – knowledgeable, kind, and passionate – while Filippo is a fantastic driver, always professional and friendly. Together they make the perfect team. Both times we had an incredible experience, and our friends were just as impressed. Truly unforgettable and highly recommended!
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Gonzfamily7
Aug 24, 2025
Constellation cruise visit to Messina - Excelent tour given by the owner of the company, you can't go wrong. Special attention to details, very accomodating. I really liked this tour, Mt Edna and Taormina are a plus. Personalized tour. You can take this tour in English, Spanish and of course Italian. Thank you very much Filippo.
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Snorkel777
Aug 10, 2025
Fabulous Views and Very Interesting Stops - Our tour with Sonia was fabulous. First of all there is nothing better than a private tour instead of the bus tours the cruises offer. No comparison and the difference in price you make up for in comfort and time saving. You can skip what you don’t want to see add what you do want. Sonia was a fabulous guide. Very interesting and informative not long winded and boring like others we have experienced. Wonderful to have a cold vehicle waiting for you especially exploring when it was so hot. The driver was top notch. Safe and had a great personality too. Etna was beautiful. Fun area to explore. It was crazy windy the day we went but that was even enjoyable after all the heat through out our journey. Taormina is charming and unspoiled I hope it stays that way. A warm welcome after Rome. Absolutely beautiful area. We all really enjoyed this excursion and highly recommend it. For those of you worried about missing the boat. Don’t they took into consideration the entire trip the time we needed to be back without rushing any of the experience.
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Lovetov
Jun 10, 2025
No regrets - book Sicily Best Tours! - Sicily Best tours did not disappoint! We were a group of 5 adults and had Sonia as our guide. We visited Mt. Etna, Taormina and Savoca. Sonia was exceptional. As a cruise passenger we had specific time requirements which she managed beautifully. Sicily is stunning and experiencing it in a private van with a guide was the perfect day for us!
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Giovanni
Dec 6, 2024
5 extrellas and much more - We were in Messina with a cruise we contacted Filippo at the last moment, the communication with the fie easy, with this tour we met The most famous places on the ionic coast of Sicily, The van was very luxurious and new, I recommend this company for your first experience in Sicily
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Teodozia
Dec 6, 2024
Beautiful Sicily - Very nice was the Philip experience with on cultural knowledge, and gastronomy made us feel like a local, thanks I recommend it to those who want to live a nice experience.
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96salvom
Dec 3, 2024
Tour - Excellent service, smooth and quiet driving, very helpful and welcoming person, ideal for a tour in company. To be recommended
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C9692fjantos
Nov 18, 2024
Tour in Sicily...you are in the right place - Fantastic experience. The tour exceeded our expectations and every time we return to Sicily we will know who to contact. New vans and impeccable service. Thank you Philip
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