Taormina is built on a steep cliff overlooking the sea and has a lovely medieval feel, with a number of interesting spots to visit.
As soon as you get there, you will be enchanted by its magical atmosphere, which leads travellers to come back year after year.
Your guide will meet you at the hotel and you will board a luxury, air-conditioned tour bus. After briefly driving through Messina and a scenic drive along the Eastern Coast of Sicliy, you will climb up to the lovely hilltown of Castelmola. Your tour bus will stop in the main square, where you will be able to taste the typical almond wine and enjoy the gorgeous view. Then, you will continue on to Taormina, a world-class attraction and one of the most beautiful spots in Sicily. You will take a walking tour of the town and visit the Greek amphitheatre, which has majestic Mount Etna as its backdrop. You will stop in the Cathedral Square and in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, where you will view Palazzo Corvaia and the Odeon. You will then visit the Cathedral and take a stroll on Corso Umberto, the town’s elegant shopping street.
After the end of the guided tour you will have an hour’s free time to explore on your own or to shop. You will then meet up with your guide again and walk to a local restaurant, where you will enjoy a traditional Sicilian meal. After lunch, you will return to the hotel on your tour bus.
Schedule:
- 08.30 am – Departure from Messina.
- 09:45/10:40 – Arrival in Castelmola. Short walk and almond wine tasting.
- 10:40 – Coach continues to Taormina.
- 11:05/11:45 – Arrival in Taormina. Walk along the main street with brief visit of the Cathedral.
- 11:45/12:15 pm – Visit the Greek amphitheater.
- 12.15/1:15 – Free time for shopping.
- 1:15 – Meet up with guide and walk to restaurant.
- 1:30 – Lunch in local restaurant.
- 3.00 - Return to tour bus; bus departs at 3:15
- 4.30 - Arrive back at the hotel.
Cost: 80 Euros per person (minimum 5 people)