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PRIVATE TOURS IN SICILY
PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE AS SHORE EXCURSIONS FROM PORT OF MESSINA
NOTE: All our shore trips or shore excurions can be fully customized. We can also start your tour from Catania, Messina, Palermo, Taormina or their surrounding areas.
1. MOUNT ETNA & TAORMINA TOUR - 8 HOURS
TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 395 Euro 3 to 4 people - 525 Euro 5 to 6 people - 625 Euro7 to 8 people - 725 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
Includes private transportation with English speaking driver/guide, parking, toll.
Mt. Etna Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes, and the most active one in Europe. Mt. Etna, standing tall at about 11,000, is one of the greatest and most beautiful volcano adventure tour destinations in Sicily. It has more than 400 craters, split all over the Catania county.
During the tour, we will visit a family owned farm, where it is possible to taste the local wine, a selection of different types of honey (orange, lemon, eucalyptus, strawberry), almond pastries, olives and extra virgin olive oil.
We will then take you to one of the most well-known vineyards, the "Tenuta San Michele del Murgo", a wonderful property overlooking the sea and the volcano, where we will taste some of their local table wine (Optional).
On the way down, we will pass a wonderful pine tree forest, before we arrive in Taormina. We will take you around this beautiful town, situated on a rocky plateau of very steep Monte Tauro, which dominates the Ionian coast from Capo Sant'Andrea to Capo Taormina with the Etna Volcano rising majestically in the background.
We will tour the downtown center of Taormina, which represents a variety of historical periods, from the early Greek settlements and the Roman age, to the remains of Byzantine and Medieval constructions up to the 15th Century Catalan buildings and 17th Century Baroque churches and Palaces. Don't miss the breathtaking Greek Theatre facing the sea. Stroll the main street "Corso Umberto" with several art and designers shops, Baroque churches and Palazzos.
Your guide will make restaurant suggestions where you can have excellent meal.
2. MOUNT ETNA'S UNKNOWN VILLAGES & TAORMINA TOUR - 8 HOURS
TOUR COST: TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 395 Euro 3 to 4 people - 525 Euro 5 to 6 people - 625 Euro7 to 8 people - 725 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
Includes private transportation with English speaking driver/guide, parking, toll.
Not Included: Pastries, wine tasting combined with several Sicilian cold dishes at the winery costs Euro 25,00 per person (light lunch).
We then continue the drive to Francavilla, and visit the most charming and unspoiled old Sicilian village of Castiglione di Sicilia. You will see beautiful landscapes - several lemon, orange and olive groves, as well as the Etna grapevines. We will have the chance to visit the famous old Greek fortress, situated on the highest part of Castiglione, with a breathtaking view over the Alcantara valley. We will travel the Red wine-route, literally traversing the lava of 1981, passing through the village of Linguaglossa, with its mass of Baroque churches. This area is known for its delicious almond and nut pastries, typical of the area. We will stop and enjoy some these fine local products in a traditional pastry shop.
Our next stop is the well-known winery, Gambino, where will will tour the property and the wine cellar. We end this tour sampling the unique Etna wine, accompanied by a selection of local Sicilian products.
The downtown center of Taormina represents a variety of historical periods, from the early Greek settlements and the Roman age, to the remains of Byzantine and Medieval constructions up to the 15th Century Catalan buildings and 17th Century Baroque churches and Palaces. Don't miss the breathtaking Greek Theatre facing the sea. Stroll the main street "Corso Umberto" with several art and designers shops, Baroque churches and Palazzos.
Your guide will make restaurant suggestions where you can have excellent meal.
3. MESSINA & TAORMINA TOUR - 8 HOURS
TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 395 Euro 3 to 4 people - 525 Euro 5 to 6 people - 625 Euro7 to 8 people - 725 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
Messina has painfully suffered both devastating earthquakes and World War II bombings. Today, it still stands to tell the story of its impressive past and boasts some beautiful and important architecture and museums. The Museo Regionale houses treasures that include works by Antonello da Messina and Caravaggio. Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani in Piazza Catalani displays the eclecticism of 12th century Norman architecture, with rich decoration. Outside the beautiful GA Montorsoli's Fontana d'Orione (1547) is the finest fountain of its kind from 16th century Sicily. The fountain of Nettuno (1557) celebrates Messina's foundation and position in the world as a principle commercial port.
The most important monument in Messina is the Cathedral, which was erected during the 12th Century Norman dominion. Most of the present cathedral is actually a reconstruction, the original building having been almost entirely destroyed by earthquakes; a few segments of the original walls remain. If we possible, we will be ready at noon to enjoy a very special movement of the astrological clock. a
We will take you around this beautiful town, situated on a rocky plateau of very steep Monte Tauro, which dominates the Ionian coast from Capo Sant'Andrea to Capo Taormina with the Etna Volcano rising majestically in the background.
The downtown center of Taormina represents a variety of historical periods, from the early Greek settlements and the Roman age, to the remains of Byzantine and Medieval constructions up to the 15th Century Catalan buildings and 17th Century Baroque churches and Palaces. Don't miss the breathtaking Greek Theatre facing the sea. Stroll the main street of Corso Umberto with several art and designers shops, Baroque churches and Palazzos.
Your guide will make restaurant suggestions where you can have excellent meal.
4. MESSINA & TINDARI TOUR - 8 HOURS
TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 395 Euro 3 to 4 people - 525 Euro 5 to 6 people - 625 Euro7 to 8 people - 725 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
Messina has painfully suffered both devastating earthquakes and World War II bombings. Today, it still stands to tell the story of its impressive past and boasts some beautiful and important architecture and museums. The Museo Regionale houses treasures that include works by Antonello da Messina and Caravaggio. Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani in Piazza Catalani displays the eclecticism of 12th century Norman architecture, with rich decoration. Outside the beautiful GA Montorsoli's Fontana d'Orione (1547) is the finest fountain of its kind from 16th century Sicily. The fountain of Nettuno (1557) celebrates Messina's foundation and position in the world as a principle commercial port.
The most important monument in Messina is the Cathedral, which was erected during the 12th Century Norman dominion. Most of the present cathedral is actually a reconstruction, the original building having been almost entirely destroyed by earthquakes; a few segments of the original walls remain. If we possible, we will be ready at noon to enjoy a very special movement of the astrological clock.
We will tour the amphitheatre, which was built in the 4th century BC. It has the ruins of simple temples and the so-called basilica, a fine example of Greco-Roman architecture begun in the 4th century B.C. We will also see the very important Christian Sanctuary that sits high on the hill above the city. It is famous for its black Madonna statue that draws visitors from afar, and gives it its name, Sanctuary of the black Madonna.
5. CEFALU, TINDARIS - TOUR ALONG THE COAST LINE OF MESSINA - 8 HOURS TOURING: Tindaris, Cefalu and wonderful roads overlooking the Ionian sea and over the Eolie's Islands.
TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 395 Euro 3 to 4 people - 525 Euro 5 to 6 people - 625 Euro7 to 8 people - 725 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
Includes private transportation with English speaking driver/guide, parking, toll.
To arrive in Sicily and only enjoy Taormina would be a crime. Whilst beautiful, the real Sicily is on your doorstep waiting to be discovered. We have chosen a magnificent drive along the northern coast line with wonderful roads overlooking the Ionian sea and over the Eolie's Islands.
We will tour the amphitheatre, which was built in the 4th century BC. It has the ruins of simple temples and the so-called basilica, a fine example of Greco-Roman architecture begun in the 4th century B.C. We will also see the very important Christian Sanctuary that sits high on the hill above the city. It is famous for its black Madonna statue that draws visitors from afar, and gives it its name, Sanctuary of the black Madonna.
6. TAORMINA, SAVOCA ("THE GODFATHER TOUR") AND FORZA D'AGRO - 8 HOURS
TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 395 Euro 3 to 4 people - 525 Euro 5 to 6 people - 625 Euro7 to 8 people - 725 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
Includes private transportation with English speaking driver/guide, parking, toll.
A full day of true Sicilian experience. - A Step Back in Time in Savoca (used as a setting in the movie THE GODFATHER) and Forza D'Agrò:
What you will experience today will not simply be an introduction to two typical Sicilian Towns but a real insight into the island, the locals, their culture and every day way of life not to mention a visit or two to some of the most beautiful hidden corners of this area - way off the beaten track.
You will also tour Taormina, the highlight of this tour. We will take you around this beautiful town, situated on a rocky plateau of very steep Monte Tauro, which dominates the Ionian coast from Capo Sant'Andrea to Capo Taormina with the Etna Volcano rising majestically in the background.
The downtown center of Taormina represents a variety of historical periods, from the early Greek settlements and the Roman age, to the remains of Byzantine and Medieval constructions up to the 15th Century Catalan buildings and 17th Century Baroque churches and Palaces. Don't miss the breathtaking Greek Theatre facing the sea. Stroll the main street of Corso Umberto with several art and designers shops, Baroque churches and Palazzos.
Your guide will make restaurant suggestions where you can have excellent meal.
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LIST OF TOURS FEATURED IN CENTER PAGE 1. MOUNT ETNA & TAORMINA TOUR - 8 HOURS TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 390 Euro 3 to 4 people - 495 Euro 5 to 6 people - 595 Euro7 to 8 people - 695 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire
2. MOUNT ETNA'S UNKNOWN VILLAGES & TAORMINA TOUR - 8 HOURS TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 390 Euro 3 to 4 people - 475 Euro 5 to 6 people - 525 Euro7 to 8 people - 625 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
3. MESSINA & TAORMINA TOUR - 8 HOURS TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 390 Euro 3 to 4 people - 495 Euro 5 to 6 people - 595 Euro7 to 8 people - 695 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
4. MESSINA & TINEDARI TOUR - 8 HOURS TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 390 Euro 3 to 4 people - 475 Euro 5 to 6 people - 525 Euro7 to 8 people - 625 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
5. CEFALU, TINDARIS - TOUR ALONG THE COAST LINE OF MESSINA - 8 HOURS Wonderful roads overlooking the Ionian sea and over the Eolie's Islands.
TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 390 Euro 3 to 4 people - 495 Euro 5 to 6 people - 595 Euro7 to 8 people - 695 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
6. TAORMINA, SAVOCA ("THE GODFATHER TOUR") AND FORZA D'AGRO - 8 HOURS
TOUR COST: 1 to 2 people - 390 Euro 3 to 4 people - 525 Euro 5 to 6 people - 625 Euro7 to 8 people - 725 Euro Over 8 people and large groups, please inquire.
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