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Taormina, Greek-Roman Theatre by night

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We will customize excursions based on your Cruise Schedule. 

Important to know:
We customized this excursion using a Driver-Guide (or Driver Escort). A Driver Guide is a chauffeurs (or driver) specialized to drive you around our amazing island. He is able to provide basic historical information, he can show you the main highlights ... he is knowledgeable and he has an umbrella of information.  Our Driver Guide will take care to give adequate time at all stops and to accommodate special requests when possible, he will
assure that your experience in Sicily will be both memorable and enjoyable.

 

The Driver Guide is not a Licensed Tourist Guide (Licensed Tourist Guide: are the only professionals -- with a Regional license -- permitted to conduct visits and tours in all sites and museums within a city) and he cannot escort you inside the monuments because this is not allowed by Italian Rules. In case you need a Licensed Tourist Guide you must pay a surcharge and we will arrange for Licensed Guide to meet you directly on the spot.

 

LICENSED TOURIST GUIDE (Service is available on request)
This excursion doesn't include Licensed Tourist Guide.
We are able to book this service on request, subject to availability.


cefalu' & Tindari
Full Day from Messina port - (Maximum 8 hours)

Welcome to the warm, beautiful and pleasant island of Sicily! Upon arrival at Messina port, you will find the driver guide waiting holding a sign with your full name. Today we depart for Cefalů and the Tindari Sanctuary: Cefalů is a charming coastal town which boasts a massive Norman Cathedral with outstanding mosaics. On arrival time to explore the town. Later continue to Tindari. It was founded as the Greek colony of Tyndaris in 396 BC and was located on the high ground overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Gulf of Patti. The Battle of Tyndaris took place off the coast in 257 BC.  It is also famous for the poem Vento a Tindari, written by Salvatore Quasimodo, as well as a Sanctuary to the Madonna and a lagoon. Local legend tells that the lagoon was created after a pilgrim who came to see the Madonna refused to pray to the Madonna because she was black. The woman accidentally dropped her baby into the ocean and the Madonna made the land rise to save the baby. The sands of Marinello have taken shape of the profile of the Madonna. During afternoon  back to Messina port.

 

RATE PER PERSON, EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)

Group Size

2

3

4

5

6

7

Rate per person

160

107

99

79

66

57

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eTNA & TAORMINA
Full Day from Messina port - (Maximum 8 hours)

Today you are greeted at Messina port and drive to Etna Park  a beautiful Volcano rich in sounds, perfumes, and colors. An enchanting Alcantara Valley landscape protected by a nature park you cannot miss the opportunity to visit if you are in Sicily. The Park extends from the peak of the volcano to the towns around it. We will enjoy our scenic drive passing on Castiglione di Sicilia and the Alcantara Gorges (admission fee: charge). After, we drive along the coast to Taormina, the world famous resort of Sicily. On arrival time at leisure to rest or explore the town or independent visit to the Greek-Roman Theatre (admission fee: charge). During afternoon  back to Messina port.


RATE PER PERSON, EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)

Group Size

2

3

4

5

6

7

Rate per person

175

117

105

84

70

60

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GODfather & TAORMINA
Full Day from Messina port - (Maximum 8 hours)

Today you are greeted at Messina port and drive to enjoy the scenes of  The Godfather movie. From the coastal road, rich of villas, flowering gardens, and picturesque villages, leads to the historical artist town of Savoca. In a private house in the village, Bar Vitelli houses a collection of local artisans' tools and photographs taken when Francis Ford Coppola shot scenes of The Godfather II. Stroll along the village's main street past Santa Lucia and San Michele churches for a short view over the valley. Drive away, we'll find a charming little village over-looking the Arab-Norman castle of Capo Sant'Alessio. In 1990, Al Pacino and Sophia Coppola shot scenes here for The Godfather III. From the main square, a lane meets the circular steps that ascend to the Gothic-Catalan portal in front of the Church of San Agostino. Later we will continue to Taormina, the resort town of Sicily. On arrival time at leisure to explore the town or independent visit to the Greek Roman Theatre (admission fee: charge) from where we can admire an amazing view. This afternoon back to Messina port.

RATE PER PERSON, EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)

Group Size

2

3

4

5

6

7

Rate per person

160

107

99

79

66

57

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castelmola & TAORMINA
Half Day from Messina port - (Maximum 4,5 hours)

Today you are greeted at Messina port and drive to Castelmola: warm friendly people and spectacular panoramas characterize this village. Castelmola offers a balcony over Taormina and the bay of Giardini Naxos and is framed by the mysterious and beautiful active volcano, Mount Etna.
Its narrow winding streets and Olde world charm make Castelmola a destination for anyone wishing to experience the enchanting beauty of Sicily from one of its most spectacular villages. Enjoy an independent refreshing glass of Almond Wine at local bar and be delighted by its unique decor and friendly staff, its definitely worth the visit. Then continue to the near
Taormina, the world famous resort of Sicily. On arrival time at leisure to rest or own explore the town or independent visit to the Greek-Roman Theatre (admission fee: charge). Later back to Messina port.


RATE PER PERSON, EUR, LAND ONLY (Admission Fees are not included)

Group Size

2

3

4

5

6

7

Rate per person

130

87

83

66

55

48

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