Etna and Taormina Day Trip from Messina with Guided Bus Transport
by Discover Messina Sicily
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€240Overview
This seven-hour bus tour begins in Messina and includes stops at several city landmarks before heading to Mount Etna. Guests first see La Madonnina del Porto, a stele erected by Archbishop Angelo Paino, then pass by the Fontana di Nettuno, the second fountain in Messina crafted by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli. The tour also visits the Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata, the second largest church in the city. Next, the group travels about 90 kilometers to Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. Visitors spend about one hour at the tourist station walking on the volcanic lava fields and can shop for souvenirs made from lava and sample local products such as honey and liquors. The final stop is Taormina, where the tour lasts approximately ninety minutes. Guests start at Porta Catania and walk along Corso Umberto, the main street lined with historical monuments, shops, and restaurants. Visitors can choose to have lunch with views of the Ionian Sea or explore the narrow streets to find scenic viewpoints. The tour includes transport by air-conditioned bus, a tour leader, and live commentary on board. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Departure times depend on cruise ship arrivals, and the tour may be led by a multi-lingual guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
La Madonnina del Porto
A stele in Messina raised by Archbishop Angelo Paino.
Fontana di Nettuno
The second fountain in Messina created by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli.
Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata
The second largest church in Messina, noted for its impressive size.
Mount Etna
One hour stop at the tourist station on Europe’s highest active volcano. Walk on the lava fields, visit a local souvenir shop with lava products, and taste local honey and liquors.
60 min
Taormina
Ninety-minute visit starting at Porta Catania. Walk along Corso Umberto with historical monuments, shops, and restaurants offering local food and sea views.
90 min
Meeting point
FOR GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.
End point
FOR GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Etna and Taormina Day Trip from Messina with Guided Bus Transport
by Discover Messina Sicily
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€240Overview
This seven-hour bus tour begins in Messina and includes stops at several city landmarks before heading to Mount Etna. Guests first see La Madonnina del Porto, a stele erected by Archbishop Angelo Paino, then pass by the Fontana di Nettuno, the second fountain in Messina crafted by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli. The tour also visits the Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata, the second largest church in the city. Next, the group travels about 90 kilometers to Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. Visitors spend about one hour at the tourist station walking on the volcanic lava fields and can shop for souvenirs made from lava and sample local products such as honey and liquors. The final stop is Taormina, where the tour lasts approximately ninety minutes. Guests start at Porta Catania and walk along Corso Umberto, the main street lined with historical monuments, shops, and restaurants. Visitors can choose to have lunch with views of the Ionian Sea or explore the narrow streets to find scenic viewpoints. The tour includes transport by air-conditioned bus, a tour leader, and live commentary on board. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Departure times depend on cruise ship arrivals, and the tour may be led by a multi-lingual guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
La Madonnina del Porto
A stele in Messina raised by Archbishop Angelo Paino.
Fontana di Nettuno
The second fountain in Messina created by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli.
Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata
The second largest church in Messina, noted for its impressive size.
Mount Etna
One hour stop at the tourist station on Europe’s highest active volcano. Walk on the lava fields, visit a local souvenir shop with lava products, and taste local honey and liquors.
60 min
Taormina
Ninety-minute visit starting at Porta Catania. Walk along Corso Umberto with historical monuments, shops, and restaurants offering local food and sea views.
90 min
Meeting point
FOR GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.
End point
FOR GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.