Taormina and Castelmola Day Trip from Messina with Scenic Views
by Booking Sicily Tours Alessandro
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✓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.€320Overview
This day trip lasts between 4 and 7 hours and begins in Messina, known as the ancient gateway to Sicily. The tour starts with a short stop to see the Madonna della Lettera statue overlooking the port, welcoming visitors arriving by sea. From there, the journey continues to Castelmola, a medieval village on a hill that was once the site of a Norman castle. Here, you can visit Bar Turrisi, famous for its unique decorations inspired by ancient Greek symbols, and enjoy a glass of almond wine and Sicilian cannoli during a break. Next, the tour moves on to Taormina, often called the pearl of the Mediterranean. You enter through Porta Catania and can explore the Greco-Roman amphitheatre (entrance ticket not included), which offers views of Mount Etna and the sea. Then, visit the Lady Florence Trevelyan Public Garden before walking along Corso Umberto, the main street lined with shops, cafes, alleys, and historic buildings. The tour ends with a drive to a viewpoint where you can see and photograph Isola Bella. After Taormina, the tour returns to Messina. Time permitting, you may explore the historic center and see the Duomo’s bell tower, which contains one of Europe’s largest mechanical and astronomical clocks. The tour finishes with a return to the original departure point. Transportation is private and includes onboard WiFi, bottled water, carbonated drinks, air conditioning, and a companion to assist throughout the trip. The schedule may be adjusted based on ship departure times.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Messina
The tour starts in Messina, known as the ancient gateway to Sicily. Visitors see the Madonna della Lettera statue near the port, which welcomes those arriving from the sea. The route along the panoramic road is shaped like a sickle. From here, the journey heads to Castelmola and Taormina.
45 min
Castelmola
Castelmola is a medieval village located on a hill that once hosted a Norman castle. The visit includes a stop at Bar Turrisi, known for its unusual decorations featuring phallic shapes that reference ancient Greek symbols of freedom, fertility, and life. Visitors can enjoy a glass of almond wine and Sicilian cannoli during this break.
60 min
Taormina
Taormina, called the pearl of the Mediterranean, is entered through the Porta Catania gate. The visit includes the Greco-Roman amphitheatre (ticket not included), offering views of Mount Etna and the sea. Guests also visit Lady Florence Trevelyan Public Garden and stroll along Corso Umberto, the main street with shops, cafes, and historic buildings. The tour ends with a drive to a viewpoint to see and photograph Isola Bella.
180 min
Messina
After Taormina, the tour returns to Messina. If time and energy allow, visitors can explore the historic center and see the Duomo’s bell tower, which contains one of the largest mechanical and astronomical clocks in Europe. The tour concludes with a return to the starting point.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Taormina and Castelmola Day Trip from Messina with Scenic Views
by Booking Sicily Tours Alessandro
Choose from 1 available option
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.€320Overview
This day trip lasts between 4 and 7 hours and begins in Messina, known as the ancient gateway to Sicily. The tour starts with a short stop to see the Madonna della Lettera statue overlooking the port, welcoming visitors arriving by sea. From there, the journey continues to Castelmola, a medieval village on a hill that was once the site of a Norman castle. Here, you can visit Bar Turrisi, famous for its unique decorations inspired by ancient Greek symbols, and enjoy a glass of almond wine and Sicilian cannoli during a break. Next, the tour moves on to Taormina, often called the pearl of the Mediterranean. You enter through Porta Catania and can explore the Greco-Roman amphitheatre (entrance ticket not included), which offers views of Mount Etna and the sea. Then, visit the Lady Florence Trevelyan Public Garden before walking along Corso Umberto, the main street lined with shops, cafes, alleys, and historic buildings. The tour ends with a drive to a viewpoint where you can see and photograph Isola Bella. After Taormina, the tour returns to Messina. Time permitting, you may explore the historic center and see the Duomo’s bell tower, which contains one of Europe’s largest mechanical and astronomical clocks. The tour finishes with a return to the original departure point. Transportation is private and includes onboard WiFi, bottled water, carbonated drinks, air conditioning, and a companion to assist throughout the trip. The schedule may be adjusted based on ship departure times.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Messina
The tour starts in Messina, known as the ancient gateway to Sicily. Visitors see the Madonna della Lettera statue near the port, which welcomes those arriving from the sea. The route along the panoramic road is shaped like a sickle. From here, the journey heads to Castelmola and Taormina.
45 min
Castelmola
Castelmola is a medieval village located on a hill that once hosted a Norman castle. The visit includes a stop at Bar Turrisi, known for its unusual decorations featuring phallic shapes that reference ancient Greek symbols of freedom, fertility, and life. Visitors can enjoy a glass of almond wine and Sicilian cannoli during this break.
60 min
Taormina
Taormina, called the pearl of the Mediterranean, is entered through the Porta Catania gate. The visit includes the Greco-Roman amphitheatre (ticket not included), offering views of Mount Etna and the sea. Guests also visit Lady Florence Trevelyan Public Garden and stroll along Corso Umberto, the main street with shops, cafes, and historic buildings. The tour ends with a drive to a viewpoint to see and photograph Isola Bella.
180 min
Messina
After Taormina, the tour returns to Messina. If time and energy allow, visitors can explore the historic center and see the Duomo’s bell tower, which contains one of the largest mechanical and astronomical clocks in Europe. The tour concludes with a return to the starting point.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.