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Messina Taormina tour is the best way to explore two beautiful destinations. Messina is surprising for its modern architecture blended with the medieval heritage still present in the downtown: the jewel of the city center is the church of the Annunciation of the Catalans dating from the 12th century with its Arab decorative patterns. Another surprise will be the clock tower of the Cathedral, the real attraction of the city center. Taormina is a pretty and picturesque town provided with panoramic balconies and terraces from where admiring the smoking Mount Etna and the charming coastline.
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Departure times are set according to the arrival and departure time of cruise ships based on the calendars that we know in advance. Return on time is 100% guaranted, and we wait for our guests to arrive if the ship is late disembarking.
At the check-out, you can see and decide what you want to pay according to the group size you choose.
At the check-out you will be asked to fill a form with basic info: name, mobile phone number, e-mail, name of the ship ecc. If a discount code is available, this is the moment to use it.
*Please, be sure to share with us a correct phone number because we will use it to share important reminiders and notes for your trip in advance.
You have the option to pay with a deposit of 40% if the total due amount is more than 500€. We will later charge your card for the balance within 15 days to the tour departure.
Messina: the town is the ancient Greek colony named Zancle, referring to the natural sickle-shaped pensinsula featuring the Port of the town. Here you will discover the architectonical beauties, ancient churches and the extraordinary astronomical clock!
Tauromenion waits to be unveiled: discover the charming historical center of Taormina, with its priceless heritage and stunning views of Mount Etna and the Bay of Giardini Naxos. Enjoy some shopping in the fancy boutique and taste the typical foods.
Enjoy a relaxing stroll along Corso Umberto in Taormina: this path was the ancient street Via Valeria, built in Roman times to connect the villages located on eastern Sicily.
In Messina, your guide will show you the breathtaking view overlooking the Port of Messina: you will admire the Strait of Messina, where several myths and legends are set from the Greek age, also mentioned in the Greek literature masterpiece “The Odissey” by Omero.
Messina Taormina tour is a balanced combination among the history of the ancient Sicilian colonies and the delight of the sights and sounds of the cities, with their unique colours and panoramic views.
Starting from the cruise port, we will drive to reach the town of Taormina. Follow our professional tour guide to know the history of the highlights of the city center, in a walking tour experience in Corso Umberto: the Cathedral, the Roman Odeon, Porta Catania, Porta Messina. The best attraction of Taormina is the Greek-Roman Amphitheatre (ticket not included): take your seat in the summa cavea and enjoy the greatest show of your life.
Let yourself be seduced by the magic scenery of the Strait of Messina where north-eastern Sicily and western Calabria seem to touch each other. Join your guide and admire top sites like the Monument of Virgin Mary of the Letter, the Fountain of God Neptune, the Temple of Christ the King, the Cathedral of Messina and the Bell Tower.
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