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Ionian Coast Tour: Etna, Savoca, Taormina
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10 Ratings
Messina
Embark on a guided tour of Sicily’s Ionian Coast, exploring its historic and scenic sites. Immerse yourself in the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture of this captivating region.
Embark on a guided tour of Sicily’s Ionian Coast, exploring its historic and scenic sites. Immerse yourself in the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture of this captivating region.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Etna - After taking the highway, the journey will continue with a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach 2000 meters at the renowned Rifugio Sapienza. Here, enjoy a free walk on the Silvestri craters, perfect for capturing stunning photos. There will be a brief stop at a farm for a complimentary tasting of traditional Sicilian…
- Mount Etna - After taking the highway, the journey will continue with a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach 2000 meters at the renowned Rifugio Sapienza. Here, enjoy a free walk on the Silvestri craters, perfect for capturing stunning photos. There will be a brief stop at a farm for a complimentary tasting of traditional Sicilian products such as honey, olives, wine, limoncello, and olive oil with bread.
- Corso Umberto - Enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the historic Greco-Roman street, Corso Umberto, which is filled with attractions like Piazza IX Aprile, bustling with bars and restaurants. Take the opportunity to shop in the many stores or visit the Greek Theatre.
- Duomo di Messina - Visit the main church of Messina, the renowned Cathedral of Messina, which boasts the largest astronomical clock tower in Europe.
- Bar Vitelli - Upon arriving in the charming medieval village of Savoca, discover Bar Vitelli, where scenes from the iconic film The Godfather were shot. Additionally, see the church of San Nicolo’, the location for the wedding scenes.
What's Included
- Minimum of 4 participants required
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary carbonated beverages
- Minimum of 4 participants required
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Excluded: Theater entrances, Museums, food and drinks, tips (optional)
- Excluded: Theater entrances, Museums, food and drinks, tips (optional)
Additional Information
The tour offers a wonderful opportunity for those with limited time to explore the most captivating spots along Sicily’s Ionian coast, blending history, scenery, and culture. Participants will enjoy breathtaking views of Etna, visit the charming town of Savoca, famous for its iconic scenes from the film The Godfather, and experience shopping and…
The tour offers a wonderful opportunity for those with limited time to explore the most captivating spots along Sicily’s Ionian coast, blending history, scenery, and culture. Participants will enjoy breathtaking views of Etna, visit the charming town of Savoca, famous for its iconic scenes from the film The Godfather, and experience shopping and strolling in historic Taormina, which is brimming with restaurants, street food, and souvenir shops.
- Seats on request
- We accept bookings with groups of minimum 4 people
Location
Port of Messina
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Cruise Terminal, Private Tour area
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Giovanni
Dec 6, 2024
5 extrellas and much more - We were in Messina with a cruise we contacted Filippo at the last moment, the communication with the fie easy, with this tour we met The most famous places on the ionic coast of Sicily, The van was very luxurious and new, I recommend this company for your first experience in Sicily
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Teodozia
Dec 6, 2024
Beautiful Sicily - Very nice was the Philip experience with on cultural knowledge, and gastronomy made us feel like a local, thanks I recommend it to those who want to live a nice experience.
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96salvom
Dec 3, 2024
Tour - Excellent service, smooth and quiet driving, very helpful and welcoming person, ideal for a tour in company. To be recommended
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C9692fjantos
Nov 18, 2024
Tour in Sicily...you are in the right place - Fantastic experience. The tour exceeded our expectations and every time we return to Sicily we will know who to contact. New vans and impeccable service. Thank you Philip
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R3521ytlaurah
Oct 18, 2024
Fantastic experience - Our tour with Filippo, the driver, and Erika, the guide, was absolutely wonderful! Filippo’s driving was smooth and safe, and Erika’s knowledge and passion for the places we visited made the experience even more special. Their attention to detail and care made it a truly memorable day. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Q4825yoerikad
Oct 14, 2024
Day full of adventure! Loved this THANKS ERIKA&FILIPO - Our day exploring Etna, Taormina, and Savoca with Filippo and Erika was beyond expectations! The luxury van was the perfect way to travel in style and comfort. Filippo navigated the winding roads with ease, and Erika’s stories and knowledge brought so much depth to the experience. Each stop offered something unique — the raw beauty of Etna, the elegance of Taormina, and the historic charm of Savoca. It was an impeccably organized tour, and we loved every minute of it!
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Deborahci1322bi
Oct 1, 2024
Sicily Best Tour Lives up to its name! - My husband and I took Tour 5, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time visiting Mount Etna, Taormina, Savoca and Messina with our guide, Erika, and driver, Franco. Erika grew up in Messina, so she was able to share so much more with us about the history of the area, as well as some of her own personal experiences. Her storytelling added a lot to the overall tour, and we really appreciated that. Franco was an excellent driver, and we felt very safe with him and his ability to maneuver - a true gift on those roads! The two of them timed each stop perfectly so that we avoided all the crowds, helping to make this the best day of site seeing we had on our 14-day vacation!
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Sandra_w
Jun 9, 2024
A must see!! - What a wonderful day! Very informative with plenty of free time to explore on our own. The small towns were delightful.
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Ellen
Nov 6, 2022
Great Tour - Mt Etna, Taormina and Savoca - A group of us cruised Italy in October and six of us opted for this private tour of Sicily. I was so glad we did. We were met promptly at the cruise port by both a driver and a guide. They were very knowledgeable of the area and even brought us cannoli.
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Kuddles14
Oct 4, 2019
Special Tour 5 - During our port stop in Messina, we took Tour 5 with Fillipo. He was very gracious and informative, and took us to many historical sites during our visit that we never would have been able to see had we utilized the ships excursions. And I doubt they would have provided the absolutely delicious cannoli that Fillipo had for us! Everyone on our tour had a wonderful time and I would recommend Fillipo and Tour 5 to anyone wishing to make the most of their visit to Messina. Many thanks Fillipo!
Kathy Mannino
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