Discover Mt. Etna, Taormina and Messina Tour
– Shore Excursion –

On arrival at the South side of the volcano (Rifugio Sapienza) you will enjoy the chillier climate and surreal lava covered landscape.

After our arrival, you can walk around the lower craters at 6000ft above sea level. Also, you will see a spectacular scenery.

Afterwards, you can enjoy free time wandering around the craters and lava tracks. Also, you can enjoy the breathtaking landscape. Here displays of steam and smoke emerge through layers of ash.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to take the cable car and 4×4 buses. With those, you will reach an incredible 9500ft. In alternative, you can visit low craters on foot.

After our visit to the craters, we will move towards Taormina.

First, we will make a stop at panoramic Belvedere, offering fantastic views. This is the ideal location to take shots of the coastline and Isola Bella.

On our arrival to Taormina, we wander historic Corso Umberto. This is the main promenade through the heart of Taormina, boasting elegant design shops, cute cafés and restaurants.

Moreover, you will have time to visit the botanical gardens, Greek amphitheatre. But also the Cathedral and the Palazzo Corvaja one of the most elegant buildings in this chic town.

Finally, we leave Taormina and continue our journey back to Messina. Following, we take in the Cathedral with its famous Astronomical clock. Known as the gateway to Sicily, Messina is just a few kilometres from the Italian mainland. Hemmed in by the Peloritani Mountains to the rear, this big, bustling city has wide boulevards and elegant turn-of-the-century buildings.

Due to an earthquake in 1908, historical monuments were razed to the ground. Also, further devastation took place by mass bombings in WWII leaving very little remains of its architectural wonders.

Finally, our drivers will bring you back to the port of Messina.