Taormina Castelmola private tour

The Castelmola and Taormina tour takes place on board modern full optional 8-passenger minivans, ensuring comfort, safety and quality of service. Professionalism, punctuality, courtesy, flexibility and knowledge of the territory characterize the experience. The departure is from the Port of Messina. After about 45 minutes you reach Castelmola, a charming village above Taormina, from which you can admire beautiful views of the historic center, the Ionian coast and Mount Etna. Here you can walk through the characteristic streets and taste the famous Sicilian almond and cannoli wine. The tour continues towards Taormina, after a brief explanatory introduction you will have about three hours free to visit the historic center and its main attractions: Greek-Roman Theater, panoramic squares, Villa Comunale, craft shops and boutiques. Before returning to the Port of Messina there is a short panoramic stop for a souvenir photo. An experience between culture, landscapes and Sicilian traditions.

Itinerary

1. From the main square of the tiny village you will have a fantastic view of the Etna Volcano, and of Taormina with its bay, around the square you will have the pleasure of walking through the small alleys where there are typical Sicilian shops and the particular Bar Turrisi. (30 min)
2. At the ticket office you will find the accredited guide who will accompany you inside the Ancient Theater explaining what you will see, including a fantastic view of the Etna Volcano. 50 minutes to arrive. (40 min)
3. Palazzo Corvaja is one of the most representative monuments of Taormina and overlooks Piazza Badia and Corso Umberto on one side and Piazza Santa Caterina on the other. Inside it houses the Sicilian Museum of Popular Art and Traditions and also the tourist information office. (15 min)
4. The public gardens of Taormina are one of the most panoramic places in the town. The gardens are a valid alternative to the crowding of the central streets. Their paths are nestled among perfectly manicured magnolias, hibiscuses and bougainvillea bushes. (30 min)
5. Piazza IX Aprile is located right in the center of Corso Umberto and can be defined as the parlor of Taormina, known throughout the world for the breathtaking view of the Giardini Naxos coast and the Etna Volcano. 1 hour free for various purchases. (20 min)
6. The Piazza Duomo of Taormina houses the Cathedral of San Nicola di Bari, and the Baroque-style fountain, also called "Quattro Fontane". 50 minutes to get back. (15 min)

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