Day tour: Castelmola & Taormina day trip with lunch from Giardini Naxos

7 Hours
Max People : 15
Wifi Available
Jan 01’ - Dec 31'
Min People: 8
Pickup: Cruise port or accommodation

This Taormina day trip with lunch is one of the best day trips from Taormina-Giardini Naxos port because not only gives you the opportunity to explore Taormina & Castelmola, but it also includes a local lunch in a typical restaurant.

The Taormina day trip starts with the visit to Castelmola, a tiny medieval village above Taormina. Walking in this little town you can enjoy a beautiful landscape view from a panoramic point overlooking Mount Etna and the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos. Then we will get to the charming Taormina. Here with a walking tour, we will go along Corso Umberto, the ancient Roman Street Valeria.

You can enjoy typical things to do during the Taormina day trip: a visit through the historic centre with a tour guide or on your own, a visit to the ancient theatre of Taormina (optional), the old churches and monuments, the exclusive boutiques, and then a gourmet visit to the restaurants, the pastries and ice cream shops to taste local products and treats.

This Taormina day trip also includes lunch at the restaurant, to try the specialities of Sicilian cooking. You will be enchanted by Taormina, the charming Pearl of the Mediterranean, which is always able to seduce even the most distracted visitor.

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Itinerary

Departure from Giardini Naxos Cruise Port

Departure of the Taormina day trip from Giardini Naxos Cruise Port or from Porta Catania (Taormina). On request, departure from your accommodation located in Giardini Naxos and Taormina area.

Castelmola

We will spend about 1 hour to visit this medieval village where you will enjoy Piazza Sant’Antonio, the Cathedral and the Castle, then our tour guide will let you taste the traditional almond wine in a local cafè.

Taormina

During the Taormina day trip, your guide will lead you on a guided walking tour in the main street Corso Umberto, you will visit Porta Catania and Porta Messina, the Cathedral of Taormina, April IX Square and the clock tower, Corvaja Palace. At the end of the walking tour our tour guide will lead you to the local restaurant in Taormina to enjoy your typical Sicilian meal.

Return to Giardini Naxos Cruise Port

The Taormina day trip will end to the starting point. We share a goodbye, hoping to meet our guests back in Sicily soon

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Additional Information

Important Information

Pick-up/Drop-off

Giardini Naxos Cruise port

Hotel / B&B

Taormina – Porta Catania

Languages Offered

English, Italian, Spanish, French, Romanian

Price Includes

Round trip by A/C van or bus

Professional guide

Live commentary on board

Lunch in a typical restaurant

Treats and bottled water on board of the bus

Discover Messina Travel Assistance

Liability Insurance

Price Excludes

Gratuities (optional)

Any Private Expenses

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What is not specified in “Included in the price”

What to bring

Sunscreen, light shoes, comfortable and thin clothing, a hat.

Private Tour Option

If you book this excursion as private for a group of maximum 6 people, you will be comfortably transported by our luxury car. Please, contact us and we will be happy to provide you with further information.

Policy

Covid-19 precautions

Cancellation Policy

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FAQ

What is the driving time from/to Giardini Naxos on the Taormina & Castelmola tour?

The distance from Giardini Naxos till Taormina is almost 10 km and the duration is almost 20 minutes.

Is this tour shared or private?

This tour is shared. There is the possibility of purchasing a private tour with the payment of an extra fee.

For further information check the Private Tours page.

Is the entrance ticket of the Greek-roman theatre included in the price of this tour?

No, the entrance ticket and the visit to the Greek-roman theatre is not included in the price of this tour.

How much free-time available this tour includes?

The free time included in this tour is almost 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Is the walking tour in Taormina and Castelmola mandatory?

No, the walking tour once in Taormina and Castelmola is not mandatory.