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Sicily Tour: Explore Messina's Top 3 Destinations
4.7
13 Ratings
Messina
The excursion features three of Sicily’s most stunning attractions, located just a short distance from Messina’s port city.
The excursion features three of Sicily’s most stunning attractions, located just a short distance from Messina’s port city.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Savoca - Savoca, a small village in the province of Messina. You can visit the catacombs, the calves bar where “The Godfather” the successful film by Francis Ford Coppola was filmed in 1972.
- Castelmola - The last stop is Castelmola, a village famous for its typical almond wine.
- Taormina - Taormina: located over 200 meters above sea…
- Savoca - Savoca, a small village in the province of Messina. You can visit the catacombs, the calves bar where “The Godfather” the successful film by Francis Ford Coppola was filmed in 1972.
- Castelmola - The last stop is Castelmola, a village famous for its typical almond wine.
- Taormina - Taormina: located over 200 meters above sea level, Taormina offers an incredible view of the sea and the Etna volcano. The main road that crosses Taormina and Corso Umberto, on the sides of the course you will find luxury boutiques, jewelers, clothing stores, souvenir shops and refined bars and restaurants. The most famous monument is the Greek theater dating back to the 3rd century BC, still well reserved today.
- Isola Bella - Stop and photos at the breathtaking view of Isola Bella, a very famous beach for its crystal clear water
- Messina - Visit to the highest panoramic point of Messina Christ the King is stopped at the cathedral of Messina with the famous bell tower
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Fuel surcharges included
- Parking fees covered
- Complimentary bottled water
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Fuel surcharges included
- Parking fees covered
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Tour guide or hostess on board (on request)
- Gratuities
- Tour guide or hostess on board (on request)
Location
Messina Passenger Terminal
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
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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(13 Ratings)
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Janet
Oct 11, 2024
A Perfect Day - Our driver, Francesco met us near the cruise port with a comfortable air conditioned van that could hold 8 guests. From that moment on, we had a perfect day. Francesco, first of all, is an excellent driver. He took us up mountains and down mountains to our various stops, and we were never nervous. He is friendly and knowledgeable, engaging and encouraging. Time flew by on our three stops and before you know it, we were back only a short distance from our ship after a day that we will remember forever and a new friend in Sicily!
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Sightsee01760020156
Oct 11, 2024
Great tour in beautiful Sicily - Our driver/guide, Francesco, was absolutely fantastic. The itinerary was good and we were given plenty of time in each place. Francesco went above and beyond to make the day memorable and pleasant for us, as well as pointing out places in the towns we would have missed if not for his suggestions. We saw a lot of the Sicily countryside on the journey to the three towns. Our van for 8 people was comfortable and we loved being in a small group. I highly recommend this tour!
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Michelle_p
Jun 6, 2024
Once-in-a-lifetime trip: Savoca, Castelmola and Taormina - Incredible trip with so many memorable moments - the ride up the hill in Savoca, the church carved out of the rock, and Mount Etna in the background. Paolo was very knowledgeable and pointed out many interesting features we wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. Highly recommend!
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Donna_o
Jun 1, 2024
Don't miss Messina! - We had such a wonderful time here! Everything we saw was interesting and beautiful and fun. Our guide, Paolo, was fabulous!
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Brandee3000
Nov 11, 2023
Picturesque sights of Messina and Taormina - Santino was amazing. He was not pushy when selling us the trip. He sang amazing as we drove. He took us to the most picturesque places . We felt like good friends when the trip was over.
Thank you Santino you wet our appetite to come back and stay for a week.
Grazie Santino
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Suzanne_r
Sep 14, 2023
Godfather film locations in Savoca - Driving up to the Church were Michael Corleone got married at the top of the hill on a motorcycle that held 5 people. Also going to Bar Vittele where Michael met his future bride’s father.
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V3563epcristinac
Nov 28, 2019
Amazing Tour with Santino!! - Amazing tour in the company of Santino!
It was heartwarming how he treated my family as his own. Santino was so helpful with my aunt that was in an electrical scooter.
The tour was FANTASTIC! So many beautiful views, restaurants and people.
A tour with Santino is a MUST, if you ever come to Sicily!
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Ginaabyrnes
Oct 21, 2019
Tour Messina with Santino - 6 women on holiday for one day in Sicily. We met Santino at Port and spent the day with him. Friendly and polite, he spoke about all interests of ours, Messina's history, culture, buildings and people. Then we moved on to Savoca, the "Godfather"town and introduced us to an artist in ironworks and others natural items. Santino was a fun guide all day. Best of all, he got us to the beautiful Taormina beach. Santino is wonderful.
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Linda_n
May 19, 2023
Messina Trip - The scenery was breathtaking!! Buying fresh hot bread snd cheese in Savoca and eating in the van on our way to Taormia! Make time for the Greek theater there is a line and have to buy tickets for admission. Tour guy Joseph saved the day by turning our van around as we were heading for our ship as one of the girls left her wallet at a café!! wallet was recovered, and we made it to a Port on time!! Brush up on your Italian, as we had a little bit of a language barrier. The complementary dessert at the end was delicious.!!!
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Timothy_r
Jul 22, 2023
Poor Communication - Although John Franco was a very friendly guy, he spoke little English so communication was difficult. Please be aware this is only transportation from port to 3 stops. That is all. In addition, we were taken to his friend’s restaurant at the end of the tour and forced to buy 150 euros of food that we did NOT order, even after we told John Franco several times that we did NOT want to eat. I would not recommend this tour.
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