Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

Taormina and Castelmola tour with Greek Theater will let you experience the history of one of the Sicilian Greek colonies and its astonishing ancient Theatre, used as a film set for many movies and TV series, such as the recent White Lotus Sicily show.

The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily a picturesque village situated just above Taormina, the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful setting and a wonderful outlook over the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna rising in the distance.
Then our journey continues with a Taormina walking tour, seeing the Aragonese-style Porta Catania and Corso Umberto, once part of the ancient Roman street Via Valeria.
Enjoy a Taormina walking tour visiting the monuments of the town, as well as the most exclusive shops, restaurants, and hotels, such as the famous San Domenico Palace and the newest White Lotus Sicily location and the theatre of Taormina, the second-largest in Sicily, built by Greeks and Romans in the 3rd century BC.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: La Madonnina del Porto, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy

The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino

Pass By: Fontana di Nettuno, Messina, Sicily Italy

The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557

Pass By: Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata, Viale Boccetta incrocio Via XXIV, Messina, Sicily Italy

It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina

Stop At: Castelmola, Castelmola, Province of Messina, Sicily

small village located at 500 meters above the sea level

Duration: 50 minutes

Pass By: Quattro Fontane di Taormina, Piazza Duomo 8-9, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina

Pass By: Duomo di Taormina, Piazza Duomo, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

The cathedral was built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari

Stop At: Corso Umberto, Taormina, Sicily Italy

the main street of Taormina

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Via del Teatro Greco, 1, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

the greek-roman amphitheatre built in the 3rd century B.C.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Porta Catania di Taormina, Corso Umberto, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.



Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Stroller accessible"
"May be operated by a multilingual guide"
"Personal food and drinks allowed."
"Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund"
"Near public transportation"
"Walking in Taormina is over paved and cobblestone surfaces, some of which are sloped. The Greek Theater requires climbing steep uneven stone stairs to enter and numerous steps inside."
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 7 Hours
Start location: 1: Terminal Crociere, 98122 Messina, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy
2: Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
3: Porto di Giardini Naxos, Via Schisò, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
THE PICKUP TIME IS SETTLED 30 MINUTES AFTER THE DISEMBARKATION. Example: if your ship arrives at 8:00 AM the pickup time will be 8:30 AM; if the ship arrives at 9:00 AM the pickup time will be 9:30 AM, and so on.

Ports

• MESSINA PORT
• GIARDINI NAXOS PORT

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Transport by air-conditioned bus
• Professional guide
• Live commentary on board
• Port pickup and drop-off
• Entrance ticket to the Greek roman theater
• Entry/Admission - Ancient Theatre of Taormina

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Facilities