Messina Sicily Private Tour Option 7

Half Day Highlights of Taormina

Departing from the pier in Messina

Tour Summary-
Type: Antiquities, Scenic Drive
Length: 4 Hours (traffic pending)
Walking: Difficult
Mobility: Folding wheelchair OK, some sites may be inaccessible (advance notice required)
Guide: Licensed Guide
Languages: English
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Messina, Italy - After meeting your driver and licensed guide at the port in Messina you drive the coastal road to Taormina. This resort town boasts some of the best Sicilian scenery. The town is located on a a hill overlooking the sea and with the Etna volcano as its backdrop. Here you’ll visit the gorgeous Greek amphitheater, the second largest in Sicily. It was originally built by the Greeks and then renewed later by the Romans. Today it still boasts near perfect acoustics and is the setting for music, film and dance festivals.

Based on traffic conditions a short amount of free time is allowed to visit some of the chic shops of this famous resort town. You return to the pier in Messina 4 hours after you began.

Tour breakdown:
1 - Coastal drive to Taormina- 45 - 60 Minutes
2 - Taormina walking tour with short free time- 2 - 2.5 Hours
3 - Transfer to Messina pier- 45 - 60 Minutes

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