TOUR 2 : Taormina + Castelmola + Messina City

Tour itinerary:

 

• Highway Transfer to Taormina and Castelmola

The driver will tell you many details of every place you see along the way.
WARNING! The drivers speak english, but they are not tourist guides. Look for the guide in your language, you must request it by paying an extras for.

• Visit of Castelmola:

Castle, Basilica, Panoramic Point, Turrisi Bar, Optional typical restaurant for lunch (Gallo Cedrone Restaurant)

• Visit of Taormina:

Walk in the city center, Greek Theather visit, Panoramic Point: Isola Bella, Mt. Etna, Calabria and Ionic coast

• Panoramic road to Messina

You will follow the ancient Taormina road and see Isola Bella and Mazzarò

• Messina city visit:

Cristo Re church and Mausoleum, Panoramic point of Messina, Duomo of Messina

• Back to the Cruise Ship Terminal

The driver will take you right in front of your ship, come back time is guaranteed: no passenger left behind!

Tour is held everyday

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you come from a CRUISE ship the actual timetable will match the ship's one 
NO PASSENGER LEFT BEHIND!

 

Taormina, the world famous resort of Sicily, in the

historical center where you can visit the Greek-Roman

theater, the Palace Corvaja and the Corso Umberto.

Before returning, free time for shopping. 

 Natural balcony over Taormina, Taormina is the

dizziness of vision come into view, in a blaze of

prickly pears, the majestic Etna with villages

clinging to its slopes, the Ionian coast, the

Gulf of Giardini-Naxos, Cape St. Alessio, the

Strait of Messina and the coasts of Calabria.

You never want to get off this sunny lookout:

watchful eye on the sea, back to the mountain,

the heart inside a ruined castle. Beyond the ancient shade of almond trees, is the entrance to the

village, perched on top of endless switchbacks. With its narrow streets that intersect and meet in the

main square, revealing the medieval town. Doors and windows are framed in Taormina stone, the colors

of the houses vary from yellow to beige and pink, the sloping roofs still bear covered with "Sicilian", the

street furniture is nice, place names, house numbers and signs are in stone and wrought iron. Lapses

here and there, especially the "historical" as ugly houses the '60s and '70s that surround the center,

but the effort not to spoil there, and it shows. The ancient arch that marks the entrance to the village

remained isolated after the construction of the square S. Augustine in 1954, the limestone steps on

which it stands enhances the beauty. The square, paved in white lava stone, returns the Sicilian

atmosphere with tree-lined sidewalks are placed with stone benches and scenic outlooks with sweeping

views of Taormina. Once you entered the country through a door carved into the rock with a

monumental staircase also in white lava stone, moved to the castle in 1927, in the course of work on

the construction of the road to Taormina.

 

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Taormina is a popular resort town in Sicily with many interesting sights and attractions. Taormina has remnants of its Greek and Roman past, a medieval quarter and castle ruins, and modern shops and restaurants. Perched on the side of Monte Tauro, the town offers fantastic views of the coast and Mt. Etna volcano as well as good hiking paths. Below the town are excellent beaches where you can swim in the clear sea water.

 

What to See in Taormina:

 

• Greek Theater: Taormina's Greek theater was built in the third century BC, renovated by the Romans, and is now used for summer performances. The theater, built into the hillside, has excellent acoustics and spectacular views of the sea and Mt. Etna.

• Medieval Quarter: A clocktower gate serves as the starting point for Taormina's picturesque medieval section with its narrow streets and old shops now selling modern clothing, crafts, and souvenirs.

• Corso Umberto: The lively main street through town, Corso Umberto, is lined with shops and bars. Along the street are people-filled squares good for enjoying an outdoor drink and people-watching. One of the best squares is Piazza IX Aprile with great sea views.

• Piazza Vittorio Emanuele: Taormina's tourist officeis in the unique Palazzo Corvaja, a mix of Arab, Norman, and Catalan-Gothic architecture. The palazzoalso houses the Museum of Sicilian Arts and Traditions (closed Mondays). In the square are Santa Caterina Church and remains of a small Roman theater.

• Piazza del Duomo: A Baroque fountain with a centaur, the symbol of Taormina, is at the center of Piazza del Duomo. The Church of San Nicola, also called the fortress cathedral, was built in 1400 over an older church. It has pink marble columns and interesting carvings. Its main portal was rebuilt in 1636 and has a Reniassance-style rosette.

• Regional Archaeological Museum: Inside Palazzo Badia Vecchia on a Roman bath site, the museum has finds from Greek and Roman sites.

• Medieval Castle and Madonna della Rocca: The ruins of a medieval castle are in a picturesque position at the top of Monte Tauro where you'll find outstanding views. There's also a sanctuary from 1640, Madonna della Rocca.

• Public Gardens: Another good view spot is the public gardens, Via Bagnoli Croce, with flowers and exotic plants.

 

 

Important note:

If you depart from Catania or Giardini Naxos ports, you will respectively visit Catania or Giardini Naxos cities instead of Messina City.

 

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