Taormina Isola bella : private cruise tours from Messina
Description
Don't waste time with the usual tourist traps! Join us by choosing one of our tours and we will overwhelm you with a whirlwind of emotions, legends, traditions and culture. You will feel part of the family, but with an extra touch of Sicilian charm.
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Itinerary
When you exit the cruise ship, Alex will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. He will accompany you on a tour to discover the beauties of Messina and its historic center. Among the most notable attractions you will find the Cathedral of Messina. This magnificent cathedral, with its imposing facade and its historic astronomical clock, is a true jewel of Sicilian architecture. The interior, equally fascinating, houses works of art of inestimable value. Another place not to be missed is the Orion Fountain, located in Piazza Duomo. This fountain, built in the 16th century, is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Renaissance sculpture in Sicily.
Relax in the beautiful beach of isola bella one of the most beautiful nature reserves ever seen in Sicily come to Sicily sun and sea together with the beautiful city of Taormina
The last stop on our tour will be Taormina where we will spend about 3 hours. It will be possible to admire the beautiful views and the characteristic Greco-Roman Amphitheater (the cost of admission to the theater is not included in the price). We will also be able to admire the historic center and the characteristic Corso Umberto. I will take you to admire the beautiful Isola Bella from the famous balcony of Taormina, from which it will be possible to take photos that will leave you with a unique memory of the place. Once this is finished, we will return to Messina via the highway for a duration of about 45 minutes by car.
Once the stop in Taormina is over, we will return to the ship at the starting meeting point.
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 DA DA concorre at least 24h before 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
Our guide Marissa was the BEST!! She kept the energy flowing and she was very informative about the city and region and places to eat and shop which were more “local” and family run. Also very flexible to change the order of things so we could cool off in the ocean after touring in the heat. Taormina is colorful and beautiful. It was great to have a private vehicle for our group of ten friends and our driver, Domenica, was also very nice. Only one negative was the beach we went to was not so nice. We should have stayed with Isola Bella but guide recommended a different beach with less stairs, but still many stairs. Beach was littered and stairs had a bad smell. We did a quick dip to cool off but did not stay long. Overall still a great day!!
First of all, thank you for your kind words about Marisa, our driver, and the minivan. We truly appreciate your feedback. Regarding the stairs, Mazzarò has only about 40 steps, while Isola Bella has at least 150. We recommended Mazzarò because we had been asked to choose the option with fewer stairs. As for the cleanliness of the beach and the water, unfortunately that is beyond our control. Nevertheless, we truly appreciate your wonderful review and hope to welcome you back to Sicily in the future!
Hana our tour guide and Francisco our driver were wonderful! They met us at the port and took us to Isola Bella, where we had the opportunity to go swimming. From there, we headed to Taormina and enjoyed pizza, wine and a limoncello spritz at an amazing Italian restaurant. They then took us to Messina, where they treated us to delicious cannolis and visited the stunning cathedral and to see the famous astronomical clock. Throughout the day, they were incredibly flexible with the schedule, allowing us to explore at our own pace and tailoring the experience to our interests. Their friendliness, professionalism, and willingness to accommodate our preferences made the day truly memorable. I would highly recommend Hana and Francisco to anyone looking for a fantastic and personalized experience.
The driver and guide were so knowledgeable and kind- and very flexible to the groups needs. Highly recommend
Great Communication and flexible to adjust the private tour a little when one guest was having back issues and trouble with stair offered an alternative that was excellent
Had the best day in Taormina with our tour guide Federica and driver Fulvio. We had a private walking tour around Tairmina town. They arranged for a lunch right by the Sea. Then we were able to walk down to the Isola Bella beach area. Wish we had water shoes because it was all rocks! I would definitely recommend a tour with them.
Alessandro was fantastic. I’m from New Orleans , booked him on a recommendation from the group I am in. Combination was quick and he was always accommodating. Setup out entered day and I didn’t have to spend anytime planning for Messina and and Taormina , he didn’t all from Boat tour to shopping and eating, don’t think twice .
Alberto is a fantastic host. We absolutely loved our tour of Taormina and Issa Bella. Highly recommend his company, this was the highlight of our 7 day cruise.
The day we spent with Alessandro was amazing. We saw Taormina and Isola Bella. He made sure we did what we wanted and had sufficient time to do everything. He took lots of pictures throughout the day and then shared his love for Messina with us. We had plenty of time to make it back to port. We also loved the singing in the car.
One of the best tours my family has taken. This is a perfect option when you are trying to plan a tour and you are unsure of what you really want to do when you get to Sicily. No big group tour, no headphones in your ears, no big charter bus. You choose your shopping dining and time at the beach. Don’t forget to stop for a cannoli. Perfect for our family of two college daughters and my husband. We had Ariana and Alessandro to ourselves all day.
Thanks for the beautiful review from Alessandro and Arianna
I LOVED this tour. We sang karaoke with our driver Alex with a mic and everything! He was a careful driver and he communicated very well, especially with such a large group.
