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Small-Group Taormina Tour from Messina: Explore Ionian Coast
4.9
17 Ratings
Messina
Embark on a small-group tour from Messina to Taormina and explore the stunning Ionian coast. Enjoy shopping, sightseeing, and tasting local delicacies while discovering the main attractions of Messina. Don't miss the chance to capture breathtaking views of the coast and the cruise ship you arrived on.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Porta Catania di Taormina - You will have the opportunity in full autonomy to visit Taormina, for a time of 2 hours to see the main attractions such as Palazzo Corvaja, Corso Umberto with its splendid shops for shopping, Piazza IX Aprile and the famous Greek Theater.
- Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re - Stop with a brief stop for souvenir photos from the panoramic point of Messina.
- Isola Bella - Passage from the Ionian coast where you can admire Isola Bella and take some photos during the short stop on the panoramic balcony. If you then decide to take a dip in the sea we will be happy to give you 1 hour to stay on this beautiful beach admiring Isola Bella up close, you will decide.
- Duomo di Messina - Short stop in the cathedral square to admire the largest astronomical clock in the world and visit the church.
- Messina - We will leave from Messina and on a pleasant journey through the Ionian coast seeing the beauty of the seascapes we will arrive in Taormina
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Variety of vehicles: Mini Van (8 seats), Mini Bus (19 seats)
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Authorized Tour Guide
- Entrance to museums, theaters, food and drinks
Additional Information
Seize the opportunity to freely explore Taormina, one of the most fascinating and spellbinding locations on the Ionian coast. Indulge in your favourite activities - be it shopping, photography, monument sightseeing, or enjoying local culinary delights. Don’t forget to visit the city’s prime attractions in Messina such as the Cathedral that houses the world’s largest astronomical clock tower, and the shrine of Christ the King. From the shrine, you’ll have a breathtaking view of the entire coastline embracing the city of Messina—a perfect spot for photography with the city’s port and your cruise ship adding charm to your pictures.
Location
Port of Messina
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
The starting point will be in the Port of Messina area but will be communicated exactly the day before the Tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(17 Ratings)
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Companion24251085235
May 14, 2024
I will come back to visit Sicilian again - The tour was amazing and Lillo , our driver, was remarkable. He was really prepared and kind. I suggest to anyone this tour👍👍👍
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F4037xcfrancescod
Nov 14, 2023
Sicily to discover - Sicily is a magical place but its story must be told to fall in love with it. Lillo with his kindness made us discover many curious things and introduced us to wonderful places. Highly recommended to everyone!
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Emanuelech9768zu
Nov 13, 2023
An amazing experience - An amazing, unforgettable tour with friends. Filippo and Erika far exceeded any expectations we had and the scenarios we have seen made it all even better. Filippo is an excellent driver and Erika was really knowledgeable and thoughtful about everything we needed. The van was such a luxury, comfortable and clean. There are not enough words to describe!! Please put Sicily on your bucket list and book a tour with them, you won’t be disappointed!
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401alessiav
Oct 10, 2023
Taormina is a truly fascinating city - Filippo truly magical took us to visit beautiful places in Sicily and explained everything to us to the letter. 5 stars you deserve, thank you very much and I hope to meet you again soon, you are very professional.
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Jlauerallen
Oct 4, 2023
Excellent Experience!! - We had a fabulous experience!! Erica and Filippo were so friendly and accommodating. Eric shared so much info on the history and life in Sicily, specifically Taormina and Messina. We had originally scheduled one of their private preplanned tours, but decided to make some changes as we went along and they didn’t skip a beat. They even arranged for a private cannoli tasting and made some extra stops in Messina. I highly recommend this team for their professionalism and hospitality. They are truly fabulous ambassadors of their homeland!
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569lynetteb
Oct 1, 2022
Tour of Taormina from Messina with Filippo - Our group of three had a wonderful day in Taormina and Messina with our charming tour guide, Filippo. He is a great driver using his spotless van, and he went above and beyond to ensure that we had free time in Taormina and Messina to enjoy and the sights in these lovely towns. Filippo speaks excellent English, and he is an experienced and professional guide. He is knowledgeable about the history and important sights that he recommended we visit. We highly recommend this tour and give Filippo a big thumbs up!
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Grace
Sep 17, 2022
Reliable and Excellent Taxi/Tour from Messina Port to Taormina - We just returned from a wonderful week on the MSC Seaview. We enjoyed all the ports, but Messina (Taormina) was my favourite. We pre-booked Filippo Spano Alvarez to drive us to Taormina and give us a tour. He was amazing and I highly recommend him. He picked us up in a very comfortable air conditioned van and spoke both English and Italian. Everything was pre-arranged and he made us feel very comfortable and at our own pace. I will definitely book him again on our next trip! 🚙 🚢😊
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Montsesitges
Apr 20, 2022
Luxury 8-seater minivan at standard cab rates! - We enjoyed a fantastic ride with Filippo in Sicily during our cruise off shore stop. He drove us to the most beautiful sights, gave us as much time as we needed to visit Taormina, and even took us to some authentic local shops where to buy the real local stuff!
I can only recommend Filippo's service 100%: spotless comfortable minivan, same price than other cab drivers were offering us upon getting off at the port.... So glad I had booked that with him in advance! And another plus, he speaks perfect Spanish as his married to a Colombian!
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Michalkinik
Oct 20, 2019
Nice sicilian welcome and a great tour - Filippo is a great guide, he showed us everything and more. We even got a nice Sicilian goodies to taste on a journey to Taormina. I highly recommend this tour to anybody. We were four and travelled with an 80 year old grandmother. All was just perfect
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Derrick_h
Aug 21, 2023
Excellent place - port value for this excursion - Taormina was amazing, a beautiful place and lots to see and do - public gardens, shopping, isola Bella, all well worth the trip.
The downside was the price versus the value - we paid close to $ 1000 Cdn for essentially a taxi ride to and from the cruise port.
Just not worth the $$$
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