Savoca Taormina Castelmola : private cruise tours from Messina
Description
A tour with Alessandro can be special for several reasons, especially if the focus is on the quality of the experience and the authenticity of the explorations. Here are some elements that could make a tour with him unique: 1. In-depth knowledge of Sicilian History and Culture Alessandro could have a thorough knowledge of Sicilian history, art and culture, offering participants an authentic immersion in local tradition. This makes the tour not only a visual experience, but also a cultural one, with little-known historical details and tales enriching the visit. 2. Authentic and Local Experiences One aspect that could distinguish Alessandro’s tour is access to authentic experiences that are often not included in mass tours. This could mean visits to small villages, tastings of local products such as cannoli and almond wine.
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Itinerary
Once you disembark from the ship, I will wait for you at the cruise terminal, at the gate 5 exit of the port of Messina where I will be there waiting for you with a sign with your name and surname. From here we will begin our journey to Savoca, which will last approximately 1 hour by car.
We will stop in the art city of Savoca where we can visit the Vitelli bar, where it will be possible to taste a typical Sicilian granita. Another stop on our tour will be the church of "Santa Maria in cielo Assunta" which we also find in some excerpts of the film such as that of the wedding between Michael Corleone and Apollonia.
Once you arrive in Castelmola you can admire one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and taste the almond wine in the very famous Bar Turrisi known for the presence of phallic shapes used as decorations. These symbols are not to be designated as vulgar, but as a symbol of fertility, prosperity and freedom according to the ideas of Greek culture. Alex will also take you to taste some delicious Sicilian cannoli, included in the price of this tour, from our friend Stefania Pitittitti.
The last stop of our tour will be Taormina. We will arrive at Piazza San Pancrazio, where travelers will make their tour and will be able to visit the characteristic streets of Corso Umberto, admire the beautiful landscapes and go to the Greek-Roman theater of Taormina (the cost of the entrance ticket is excluded from the price of the tour) .
Once our tour is finished we will return to the starting point of the cruise ship terminal
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Arrived at the port of Messina the meeting with travelers will take place at the exit of gate 5. One of our drivers will be there to welcome them with a sign with their name on it. The start and end time of the tour is to be agreed at least 24h in advance based on the arrival and departure of the cruise ship.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(90)
We had a great time doing this tour with Alessandros tour company.Our ship docked in Messina for the day and we decided to take a full day car tour of Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola- a small taste of Sicily for our very first time. The tour was very well managed for time, we were given a comfortable car, our tour guide Isabella communicated well and guided us as well as gave us plenty of free time for us to just roam around and enjoy the surroundings.Alberto was a fabulous driver. We loved the cannoli and almond wine treat that was included in our stop in Castelmola.And we even got to see the Duomo di Messina at the end before returning to the ship. We had great views of Isola Bella and Mt Etna too! All for a portion of the price of a shore excursion. We loved the reassuring and good communication with the tour manager Alessandro with booking and payment and would highly recommend this company. Family from Malaysia.
Our guide Pari was delightful and knowledgeable. She spoke beautiful English. She seemed to know everyone, and was bright and cheery. Alberto made it easy to get around and it was very accommodating. We loved visiting Messina, Savoca and Castelmola.
Our family had an amazing day in Sicily. Every place we visited on the itinerary was totally worth it, you can stay extra in the places if you want they all have hiden gems. You will see things eat things and smell things that are out of this world. Our guide and driver we professional, perfect with our babies and family and were accommodating to our needy needs! The company communications and ability to have a great tour for your family is very top tier. Can’t say enough about them.
We had the most incredible trip with Alessandro and Marisa , so knowledgeable, entertaining , friendly without doubt the best tour we have ever taken , I didn’t want it to end , this was perfect for a smaller group of friends , family or both we cannot wait to come back , ciao until next time
We had an amazing time, our guides Marisa and Fulvio treated us like family, they were very accommodating to our wishes. After a full day they safely returned to our ship and we look forward to returning to Sicily to spend more time with them… I would recommend this trip and give it a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
It was a wonderful experience, Marisa and Fulvio treated us like family she was so accommodating to our wishes. After spending the day with them we were sorry to have to board the ship. We look forward to another trip to Sicily to spend time with them again. I would recommend this tour….. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thanks again from Marisa and Fulvio, and thank you for choosing our services. 😊🙏
We contacted them to arrange a private tour for five people, and from the very beginning they were extremely helpful and responsive. Everything was organized smoothly and professionally. Our driver was truly wonderful — friendly, attentive, and always in a great mood, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a beautiful and memorable tour experience. We would definitely recommend them!
Really good company. We have collaborated many times for our clients. Very professional and value for money. All our guests came back with very positive feedback from their experience. We higlhy recommend them for shore excursions and private tours.
We had an amazing tour with Alessandro - were picked up at our ship, then driven to Savoca to see The Godfather sights and have a coffee. Then to Taormina and Castelmola, with stops for photos, shopping and food/coffees as needed. One of our group has limited mobility and was accommodated wonderfully. I highly recommend this private tour for being able to get close to sights and have a personal touch. This tour was absolutely the highlight of our Mediterranean cruise!
Thank you guys, it was a real pleasure for me. You are wonderful!
My husband previously wrote a great review but I wanted to add something. We traveled with my dad in an electric wheelchair and Alessandro and Marisa made sure we took accessible routes. We got to see so much and learned a lot of history while having so much fun!
"Thank you very much for the further words to us, I am very happy indeed!
