The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
small village located at 500 meters above the sea level
The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina
The cathedral was built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari
the main street of Taormina
the greek-roman amphitheatre built in the 3rd century B.C.
Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.
Full Day Taormina And Castelmola Tour With Messina Shore Excursion
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- Duration: 7 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
Departure times are set according to arrival of cruise ships., 8:30AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 2:30PM
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Return Details :
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
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.
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Itinerary:
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
small village located at 500 meters above the sea level
The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina
The cathedral was built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari
the main street of Taormina
the greek-roman amphitheatre built in the 3rd century B.C.
Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Entrance ticket to the Greek roman theater
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
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 spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
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.
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This outfit runs many tours. The one we choice picked us up at Port (I felt this could have been more efficiently handled as we waited around for folks who never showed up). The bus then took us to Castelmola with the guide explaining things as we rode. The guide walked us around Castelmola and led those interested in a climb up to the castle while the rest of us had free time to browse around town. From there we headed to Taormina. After parking in the city garage, the guide led us thru main shopping area and offering information and suggestions. Some had opted for a tour including the theatre which she led us on again explaining the site. We then had free time to eat, shop and wander the main drag. On the way back we stopped at the cathedral in Messina for a brief tour. The guide was very good. Two issues we did encounter- bus air-conditioner did not operate consistently or well so bus was hot. Winey passenger continually complaining did not help. Wish we had more time in Taormina, would have liked to shop- personally next time I would skip the theatre for additional time in town.
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I was very disappointed in this tour. We were taken up the side of a mountain in a bus that many times I thought we were gonna drive off the edge because we were going so fast to this town at the top. Once at the top I realized it was just a tourist trap. There were a few restaurants and stores filled with cheap gifts as well as the penis bar which I wish I had a heads up on before I brought my young daughters into. Its literally a bar that everything is a penis. I am not prudish at all but it was definitely a shock to my kids. From there we went to Taormina which was a decent place to shop for gifts with some nice restaurants. Overall I would have chosen a different tour to explore this area.
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The tour was lovely. Sofia did her best w the drive so we would have enough time for all things Aaaaaaaaa
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The small bus ride to Castelmola was very cool. The skilled bus driver takes you up one of the smallest and windiest roads I’ve ever seen to one of the coolest small villages you will ever see. The view is stunning and every street and alley is picturesque. My only complaint was that we didn’t get enough time to relax and enjoy the town more. After Castelmola, the bus takes you back down the hill to Taormina which is nice but it is very crowded with tourists and gift shops. Our guide, Mariarita, was informative about the plazas, churches and ancient theatre. We spent a little over an hour on a guided tour and then had free time to roam.
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Great tour!! Both places are Beautiful, Taormina was the best for us. So much to see, shop and eat. Very hot in July though
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Beautiful excursion with so much history. Tour guide was so informative. Would recommend taking this tour, it was one of our favorites.
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Tour was great. Cecelia was tremendous. Will do again. Tour was well run with time to spare. Water excursion was nice. We had a great time.
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Sabrina was excellent! She was professional, fun, and has great knowledge of Taormina! It was a Sunday when we went on our tour and we attended Catholic Mass service in Taormina and had to give up the tour of the Roman Stadium in order not to hold the rest of the group. Well, when we exited the church one hour later, she was right outside waiting for us to give my wife and I the tour of the stadium which we thought we were not going to see. What an awesome tour guide! Thank you Sabrina!
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Our tour guide, Sabrina nd her assistant Manuella, did a great job of telling us about this area of Sicily. She shared a lot of history and information and showed us the key highlights of both the towns we visited We had lots of time for shopping and walking through the towns and although Castelmola is very tiny, it is worth it to take the walk up to the castle for the views of the surrounding area. We also enjoyed the Italian pastry that we were given and the taste of the almond wine. A good tour and good guides! We have one suggestion. It would be helpful to have audio guides both in the bus and while walking around.
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Customer service at Discover Massina was exceptional. After a scheduling mix up on my part Catia rearranged for us to travel an another date. The tour was canceled due to heavy rains . Thank you Catia for all your efforts. We will tour Taoramina with you In the future. Great support and help
