Taormina Castelmola: private cruise tour from Messina
5,0 (303)5h30Messina, Italy
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Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina
4.8(863 reviews)Messina, Italy
6hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupModerateLevel
About this experience
This tour takes you through the villages of Taormina and Castelmola, focusing on their stunning views. Castelmola, located at 550 meters above sea level, features a panoramic square with a view of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. The itinerary includes stops at local cafés to sample sweet almond wine. The tour continues in Taormina, a key tourist destination in Sicily, known for its vibrant atmosphere highlighted in the second season of White Lotus Sicily. As you stroll along Corso Umberto, you'll encounter a variety of churches, ancient buildings, and boutiques, along with picturesque spots ideal for photography. This experience is suitable for those interested in cultural exploration and scenic views.
Itinerary
1
Corso Umberto
Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina
2
Piazza Duomo
Piazza Duomo is situated in the historical centre of Taormina and is the meeting point from where the visit of Corso Umberto I, the main street, starts.
3
Quattro Fontane di Taormina
The fountain is built in Baroque style and takes its name "4 fountains" from the four small columns that are located at the four corners of the central body and which are surmounted by four seahorses from whose mouth came the water that ended in the trays below.
4
Palazzo Ciampoli di Taormina
Palazzo Ciampoli was a stately residence in Catalan style.
5
Duomo di Taormina
The Cathedral Fortress, as the Cathedral of Taormina was defined, was built around 1400 on the ruins of a small church from the Middle Ages and dedicated to San Nicola di Bari.
6
Torre dell'Orologio
Together with the third wall, whose remains are still visible on the right side up to the castle, it delimited the part of the city defined as 'fifteenth-century village'.
7
Piazza IX Aprile
Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's most elegant "living room". Characteristic are the outdoor bars and artists who paint portraits and landscapes.
8
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
This church is situated close to the Torre dell'orologio, overlooking the IX April square.
9
Chiesa di Santa Caterina
The church rises on the ruins of Odeon, built also on the ruins of a Greek theatre dedicated to Aphrodite
What's included / not included
Professional guideTransport by air-conditioned busLive commentary on board
Food and drinksGratuitiesSouvenir photos (available to purchase)Entrance ticket to the Greek Roman theatre
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Minimum number of 4 people per tour applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough total passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund’
- Infant meals not included
- Cellular number required
- Departure times are set according to arrival of cruise ships
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