Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina

Overview

Discover the villages of Taormina and Castelmola and their unique and impressive views with us. Castelmola Sicily is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, at 550 meters above sea level. We will wind up in its panoramic square, where we will be surprised by the view, on one side, of Mount Etna- the highest active volcano in Europe. We stop also at local cafès to taste the typical sweet almond wine. Our day tour continues with a Taormina tour, to visit the most popular tourist destination of Sicily, which was recently made if possible even more famous by the second season of White Lotus Sicily. During the Taormina tour in Corso Umberto, you will be fascinated by an explosion of colors, sounds, and flavors typical of Sicily. Don’t miss churches, ancient buildings, and exclusive boutiques, as well as great views to take fantastic photos! The Taormina and Castelmola tour will be an unforgettable and multi-sensory experience.

Itinerary

1. This will be one of our two destinations of our tour.

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. Corso Umberto

   Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina

   · 2 h· Admission included

3. Piazza Duomo

   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.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Quattro Fontane di Taormina

   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.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Palazzo Ciampoli di Taormina

   Palazzo Ciampoli was a stately residence in Catalan style.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Duomo di Taormina

   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.

   · 15 min

7. Torre dell'Orologio

   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'.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Piazza IX Aprile

   Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's most elegant "living room". Characteristic are the outdoor bars and artists who paint portraits and landscapes.

   · Non-stop passage

9. Chiesa di San Giuseppe

   This church is situated close to the Torre dell'orologio, overlooking the IX April square.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Chiesa di Santa Caterina

    The church rises on the ruins of Odeon, built also on the ruins of a Greek theatre dedicated to Aphrodite

    · 10 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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.

How to use your ticket

• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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