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Taormina and Etna Volcano Lunch&WineTasting from Messina or Catania Port ShorExc
• Taormina town with shopping and exploring time.
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Tour Highlights
Full Description
A day exploring the landscapes and artistic small towns that Oriental Sicily can offer:
• Taormina town with shopping and exploring time.
• Lunch & Wine Tasting at the slope of the Etna Volcano
Included:
- Winery visit, Wine Tasting guided tour, Lunch
Upgradable with licensed local tour guide in Taormina in Private Allinclusive Tour option.
Pick up and drop off will be at your ship.
Private or Shared Tour available options.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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What's Included
Included
- SkipTheLine Tickets Ancient Taormina Greek Theatre included in Private Allinclusive Tour option
- Lunch and Wine Tasting on the slope fo the Etna Volcano
- 3 hours Local Licensed Tour Guide in Taormina upgradable in Private Allinclusive Tour option
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English Speaking Driver
- Port pickup and dropoff
Not Included
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
- Pickup Cruise Port: Your Driver will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized
- Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate. Private Tour can be modified and/or customized (even while on tour)
- Option Shared Tour: Solution with a lower price dedicated to travelers sharing the vehicle with a small group (up to 8 people per vehicle). Not customizable. It is not possible to include attractions tickets purchased by your own
- Private Allinclusive Tour option information: On Monday the Ancient Taormina Greek Theatre is closed. In this occasion you will enjoy the Greek Theatre from outside and we will refund to you the corresponding tickets cost (15 Euro per person)
- Wine Tasting: Minimum drinking age is 18 (will have soft drinks instead wine)
- One Infant seat available on request
Itinerary
Shopping Time and Time to explore on your own or if you wish, you have the option to include a private licensed guide for an additional fee (on Private Allinclusive Tour option).
Idyllicly perched on a rocky promontory high above the sea, Taormina has been the most popular tourist destination in Sicily for a couple of hundreds of years, ever since it became an integral part of the Grand Tour. Beautifully restored mediaeval buildings, breathtaking views around every corner and a giddy network of winding streets strewn with shops, bars and restaurants make for a perfect holiday spot.
Taormina’s past is Sicily’s history in a microcosm: Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Swabians, the French and the Spanish all came, saw, conquered and left.
Duration: 180 minutes
You can go inside on your own or if you wish, you have the option to include a private licensed guide for an additional fee (on Private tour option).
The most important and best-preserved ancient monument in Taormina is the theater.
It was built in a wonderful panoramic point, from which you can admire the bulk of Etna and the Ionian Sea.
On some steps is engraved the name of Philistis, the wife of Hieron II, the tyrant of Syracuse who most likely in the third century BC. he had the Taormina theater built.
The building was rebuilt in Roman times and more precisely in the 2nd century AD.
Duration: 60 minutes
In a local restaurant/winery on the slope of the Etna Volcano. All guests visiting the winery are welcome to stay for an "Italian style" tasting, held on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Duration: 120 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 8 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- SkipTheLine Tickets Ancient Taormina Greek Theatre included in Private Allinclusive Tour option
- Lunch and Wine Tasting on the slope fo the Etna Volcano
- 3 hours Local Licensed Tour Guide in Taormina upgradable in Private Allinclusive Tour option
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English Speaking Driver
- Port pickup and dropoff
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.