Taormina and Etna Full Day Tour from Giardini Naxos cruise port

Overview

Welcome to “The Essentials” tour. This full day tour will give you the chance to visit one of the most important and beautiful cities of Sicily, commonly known as the pearl of the Ionian Sea, Taormina. You will also get the chance to set foot on the base of one of the most important and active volcanoes in Europe, the “Etna”. Join us in the perfect summary of Sicily. In Top Private Tours we want you to have an amazing experience, that is why our tours can be customised to you liking! Hope to see you soon!

Itinerary

1. Mount Etna

   A very large flat stretch at an altitude of 1900 meters, where the pine forest is, Pineta di Linguaglossa thins out towards the bare volcanic slopes above. Stop at Piano Provenzana to take an easy walk to see what remains of the most important hotels of the area, since these were demolished by a sudden and devastating eruption in 2002, the results of which can still be seen today.

   · 3 h

2. Isola Bella

   This little island at the foot of Taormina, in the bay of the Ionian Sea, is a small oasis that is separated from the mainland by a strip of beach that appears or disappears depending on tides.

   · 30 min

3. Porta Messina

   Inaugurated in 1808 by Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, marks the northern entrance to the historic center of the city. From it you can access Corso Umberto I°, the main street of Taormina.

   · 20 min

4. Castello di Taormina

   The Arab-Norman Castle is an imposing construction located on the rock of Monte Tauro. This fortified construction probably dates back to the Byzantine age.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Giardino Pubblico

   It was built by order of Lady Trevelyan, an English noblewoman who was in exile on charges of having an affair with Queen Victoria's firstborn. Trevelyan settled in Taormina, where she married the mayor and purchased 87 lots of land to create the current Public Garden.

   · 30 min

6. Ancient Theatre of Taormina

   The most important and best preserved ancient monument in Taormina. It was built in a wonderful panoramic spot, from which you can admire the mass of Etna and the Ionian Sea.

   · 1 h· Admission included

7. Piazza IX Aprile

   Piazza IX Aprile is the most elegant "living room" of Taormina. From the balcony you can admire a magnificent panorama that includes Etna, the bay of Naxos and the ruins of the ancient theater of Taormina.

   · 25 min

8. Porta Catania di Taormina

   It marks the southern part of Corso Umberto I, it is part of the second city wall and its construction dates back to 1440, a date engraved on the aedicule depicting the Aragonese coat of arms in the center above the arch.

   · 20 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with your name on it

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining hours/time will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.

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

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