Taormina and Castelmola Full-Day Tour from Messina
Skip the hassle of navigating Sicily’s hill towns on your own and make the most of limited time in port. This tour connects two of the region’s most scenic spots, pairing Castelmola’s sweeping views of Mt. Etna with Taormina’s lively streets and coastal panoramas. Enjoy a smooth, guided experience that lets you explore, shop, and take in the highlights without the stress of planning.
Highlights
- ✓Castelmola hilltop of the Ionian coast deliver photo ops
- ✓Corso Umberto invites a leisurely stroll
- ✓Free time to explore Taormina at your own pace
- ✓Flexible itinerary with Greek-Roman Theatre option
What you'll see & do
- ✓This will be one of our two destinations of our tour.
- ✓Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina
- ✓Piazza Duomo is situated in the historical centre of Taormina and is the meeting point from where the visit of Corso Umberto I, the main street, starts.
- ✓The fountain is built in Baroque style and takes its name "4 fountains" from the four small columns that are located at the four corners of the central body and which are surmounted by four seahorses from whose mouth came the water that ended in the trays below.
- ✓Palazzo Ciampoli was a stately residence in Catalan style.
- ✓The Cathedral Fortress, as the Cathedral of Taormina was defined, was built around 1400 on the ruins of a small church from the Middle Ages and dedicated to San Nicola di Bari.
- ✓Together with the third wall, whose remains are still visible on the right side up to the castle, it delimited the part of the city defined as 'fifteenth-century village'.
- ✓Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's most elegant "living room". Characteristic are the outdoor bars and artists who paint portraits and landscapes.
- ✓This church is situated close to the Torre dell'orologio, overlooking the IX April square.
- ✓The church rises on the ruins of Odeon, built also on the ruins of a Greek theatre dedicated to Aphrodite
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned bus
- ✓Live commentary on board
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- ✓Entrance ticket to the Greek Roman theatre
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Minimum number of 4 people per tour applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough total passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund’
Infant meals not included
Cellular number required
Departure times are set according to arrival of cruise ships
FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD. If you are not travelling on a cruise ship, please, reach us out and we will set the most suitable meeting point.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Taormina and Castelmola Full-Day Tour from Messina
Skip the hassle of navigating Sicily’s hill towns on your own and make the most of limited time in port. This tour connects two of the region’s most scenic spots, pairing Castelmola’s sweeping views of Mt. Etna with Taormina’s lively streets and coastal panoramas. Enjoy a smooth, guided experience that lets you explore, shop, and take in the highlights without the stress of planning.
Highlights
- ✓Castelmola hilltop of the Ionian coast deliver photo ops
- ✓Corso Umberto invites a leisurely stroll
- ✓Free time to explore Taormina at your own pace
- ✓Flexible itinerary with Greek-Roman Theatre option
What you'll see & do
- ✓This will be one of our two destinations of our tour.
- ✓Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina
- ✓Piazza Duomo is situated in the historical centre of Taormina and is the meeting point from where the visit of Corso Umberto I, the main street, starts.
- ✓The fountain is built in Baroque style and takes its name "4 fountains" from the four small columns that are located at the four corners of the central body and which are surmounted by four seahorses from whose mouth came the water that ended in the trays below.
- ✓Palazzo Ciampoli was a stately residence in Catalan style.
- ✓The Cathedral Fortress, as the Cathedral of Taormina was defined, was built around 1400 on the ruins of a small church from the Middle Ages and dedicated to San Nicola di Bari.
- ✓Together with the third wall, whose remains are still visible on the right side up to the castle, it delimited the part of the city defined as 'fifteenth-century village'.
- ✓Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's most elegant "living room". Characteristic are the outdoor bars and artists who paint portraits and landscapes.
- ✓This church is situated close to the Torre dell'orologio, overlooking the IX April square.
- ✓The church rises on the ruins of Odeon, built also on the ruins of a Greek theatre dedicated to Aphrodite
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned bus
- ✓Live commentary on board
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- ✓Entrance ticket to the Greek Roman theatre
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Minimum number of 4 people per tour applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough total passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund’
Infant meals not included
Cellular number required
Departure times are set according to arrival of cruise ships
FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD. If you are not travelling on a cruise ship, please, reach us out and we will set the most suitable meeting point.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.