Tour
3h
Culture
Messina e Taormina
Messina walking tour
On this tour you will see the highlights of Messina’s historic centre. Start your guided walking tour with a stroll along one of the city’s most important streets, Via Garibaldi, full of historic sites and extraordinary buildings. You will admire the Town Hall building and the ancient Catalani Church.
You will enjoy a typical Sicilian granita at a local café, and free time for shopping. Next, you will proceed to Piazza Duomo, where you will visit the Treasury,
You will also enter the famous cathedral of Messina, almost entirely rebuilt after the earthquake of 1908, enriched by an interesting, finely carved central portal from the 15th-16th centuries. The great bell tower, 30 metres high, contains the largest astronomical clock in the world, whose animated and mechanical statues are only visible at noon.
And don’t miss the Orion Fountain, adjacent to the cathedral, built in 1547, whose polygonal basin depicts Orion, one of the legendary founders of Messina.
7h
Culture
Messina e Taormina
Taormina and Castelmola
The beauty of Taormina has been documented by writers for centuries and the city is one of Sicily’s most striking locations. It has all the qualities that attract visitors, incredible views, ancient ruins, hundreds of shops and quaint boutiques. Many of its narrow alleys, but especially the main street, are closed to traffic, making the main part of Taormina a pedestrian zone.
What will you visit? The beauty of Taormina and its ancient theatre, followed by the village of Castelmola.
7.30h
Food and Wine Nature
Catania Messina e Taormina
Visit to Taormina, lava flow of 92 and wine tasting
The tour begins with an independent visit to Taormina. We continue in the direction of Etna, passing through the town of Giarre and the village of Santa Venerina. On the way to the winery, a photo stop at the lava flow related to the eruption of Mt. Etna in 1992. We will then reach a typical Sicilian estate to visit the vineyards and winery. Once the visit is complete, enjoy a generous wine tasting with local products and the different qualities of wine produced on the estate. Before leaving the estate, you will have the opportunity to purchase the wines.
6h
Food and Wine Nature
Catania Messina e Taormina
Tasting and Mount Etna at sunset
This tour will take you to a Sicilian winery, where you will visit the cellar and be introduced to a range of wines, accompanied by a tasting of delicious Sicilian food.
Continue with a panoramic tour to Europe’s largest active volcano. You will arrive at the Crateri Silvestri, where the sunset is beyond your imagination.
7h
Food and Wine
Catania Messina e Taormina
Ancient village of Castelmola amidst wine and local flavours
Immerse yourself in the splendour of Castelmola, an enchanting village near Taormina with deep roots in the ancient past. Stroll through the labyrinth of charming streets winding around the picturesque Piazza del Duomo, where you can enjoy splendid views of Mount Etna and the beaches and taste the famous Sicilian cannoli in one of Castelmola’s typical cafés.
We will then reach a typical Sicilian estate, where you can enjoy views of the fertile valley and fields covered with vineyards that produce Etna’s certified wine, made special by the lava-enriched soil. Once you have completed your visit to the winery, enjoy a generous wine tasting with local products and the different qualities of wine produced on the estate.
5h
Nature
Catania Messina e Taormina
Biking Tour of Mount Etna
The excursion involves mountain biking over rocky, lava terrain. The tour starts from the meeting point or hotel to the northern part of Mount Etna. On site, your guide will take you on this adventure to experience mountain biking on Europe’s highest volcano. The mountain bike tour takes about 1.45 hours and cyclists must be safe on a mountain bike. Your well-deserved break includes a cannoli tasting.
4h
Culture
Messina e Taormina
Walking tour of Taormina and Street Food
If you are looking for a place steeped in beauty and history, Taormina is the perfect choice. Taormina’s ancient Greek splendour, medieval charm, unique views of Mount Etna and the Ionian coast, and good food will be the main ingredients of this fantastic tour.
4h
Culture
Messina e Taormina
Walking tour of Taormina and Street Food
If you are looking for a place steeped in beauty and history, Taormina is the perfect choice. Taormina’s ancient Greek splendour, medieval charm, unique views of Mount Etna and the Ionian coast, and good food will be the main ingredients of this fantastic tour.
4h
Culture
Messina e Taormina
Walking tour of Taormina
If you are looking for a place steeped in beauty and history, Taormina is the perfect choice. Taormina’s ancient Greek splendour, medieval charm, unique views of Mount Etna and the Ionian coast, and good food will be the main ingredients of this fantastic tour.
8h
Culture Nature
Messina e Taormina
Visit to Taormina and Mount Etna
The excursion will begin with a pleasant tour of what is perhaps the essence of Sicily: Taormina.
You will stroll through the centre admiring the most important historical monuments and the Greek-Roman Theatre. Afterwards a short stop to taste some typical products and the tour will continue to Mount Etna. From here you will enjoy the panoramic view of the city of Catania, and continuing around the Crateri Silvestri, you will see the remains of the lava flow from the 1983 eruption.