• La Madonnina del Porto - The Virgin of Letter serves as the Patron Saint of Messina.
• Fontana di Nettuno - This fountain symbolizes Neptune, the God of the seas.
• Chiesa di S. Francesco all’Immacolata - This is a remarkable temple, ranking second in size among the churches of Messina.
• Castelmola - A historic and picturesque village located atop Taormina.
• Porta Catania di Taormina - One of Taormina’s two gateways, named for its position facing Catania.
• Duomo di Taormina - Known as the Cathedral Fortress, the Cathedral of Taormina was constructed around 1400 on the remnants of a medieval church and is dedicated to San Nicola di Bari.
• Torre dell’Orologio - Along with the third wall, whose remnants are still visible on the right side up to the castle, it marked the boundary of the area known as the ‘fifteenth-century village’.
• Piazza IX Aprile - Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina’s most sophisticated “living room”.

Notable are the outdoor cafes and artists who create portraits and landscapes.

• Porta Messina - The second gateway of Taormina, offering a view of the city of Messina.
• Piazza Duomo - Located in the historical center of Taormina, Piazza Duomo is the starting point for exploring Corso Umberto I, the main street.

• Local guide
• Lunch
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Port pickup and drop-off
• Driver/ Guide
• Live commentary on board

• Gratuities
• Entrance ticket to the Greek Roman theatre

This is one of the delightful day trips from Messina port. The tour begins with a visit to Castelmola, Sicily, a charming village located just above Taormina. Here, visitors can enjoy a stunning landscape, featuring a wonderful terrace with views of Mount Etna, the tallest volcano in Europe, and the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily.

After a leisurely walk through the medieval village of Castelmola, the tour proceeds to the beautiful Taormina. Participants will stroll along Corso Umberto, the ancient Roman Street Valeria. In Taormina, there are many enjoyable activities: exploring the historic center with a tour guide or independently, visiting the Greek-Roman theatre (the ancient theatre of Taormina, optional), admiring the old churches and monuments, shopping at exclusive boutiques, and savoring local pastries and ice cream.

This Taormina excursion also includes lunch at one of the typical restaurants, offering the chance to sample the specialties of Sicilian cuisine.

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