Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion
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.
Etna Alcantara tour is the experience to discover two totally different types of lava landscapes. The first part of the day will take you to the northern side of Mt. Etna at 6500 ft above sea level. Here you will learn about the stages that led to the origin of Mt. Etna and the different types of volcanic activities all hiking up to the edge of some of the extinct craters formed by ancient eruptions. In the second part of the Etna Alcantara tour, you will visit the Alcantara Valley where the Alcantara River has shaped the famous basaltic lava canyon formed by prehistoric lava flows of Mount Etna. Here you will spend some times by the River, having the possibility to go in the cold water, admiring outstanding geological formations. Don't forget to bring with you: sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes. Water shoes, swimsuits and towels will be useful if you plan to go in the water (in the summertime).
Private Tour of Etna and Messina from hotel or cruise port in Messina
Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. It is located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. The volcano is the highest point on the island and it is also one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Enjoy this private tour to Taormina and Castelmola from Messina. Taormina and Castelmola are two towns in Sicily, Italy that have a rich history and culture. It is one of the most visited places in Europe by travelers. The town has a lot to offer for tourists from different countries. The local cuisine is worth trying out, as well as the many museums and churches. The history of Taormina dates back to the Greek period, while Castelmola was built by the Arabs in 878 AD. You will enjoy a private guided tour with an experienced local guide who will take you to see some of Messina's best attractions and amazing sight of Etna on this day trip from Messina