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From Messina: Private Tour of Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola

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Overview

Get ready to choose one of my tours, I am a driver who speaks English, Spanish French and Arabic. The seriousness, professionalism and that touch of Sicilianness that characterizes my activities and my tours will make your experience memorable and your memories unique.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Greek Theatre Ticket. €8 per person
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

98122 Messina
Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy

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The meeting point will be at the cruise terminal, at the exit of gate 5. There I will be, Fulvio, your driver, waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. Once together, your tour will begin. Tours usually start at 8 am and end at 4 pm depending on the ship's arrival and departure time.

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98122 Messina
Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Province of Messina

Once you disembark from the ship I will wait for you at gate 5 of the cruise terminal. From here we will begin our journey to Savoca which will last about 1 hour by car
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Savoca

Once we arrive in the art city of Savoca, a small village where many scenes from the film "The Godfather" by Fred Francis Coppola were shot, we will stop at the Vitelli bar, famous for being the bar in the film, 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 the wedding between Michael Corleone and Apollonia.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Castelmola

Once in Castelmola you can admire one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and taste almond wine in the 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. You will also have the opportunity to taste almond wine and exquisite Sicilian cannoli.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Taormina

The last stop on our tour will be Taormina. We will arrive at Piazza San Pancrazio, where travellers 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 theatre of Taormina (the cost of the entrance ticket is excluded from the tour price).
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Messina

Once our tour is over we will return to Messina, but before taking you to the ship we will take you on a tour of the historic center of the city, where it will be possible to admire some of the most important attractions such as the panorama of Christ the King, the Cathedral of Messina and the very famous mechanical astronomical clock of our city.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From Messina: Private Tour of Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From Messina: Private Tour of Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Greek Theatre Ticket. €8 per person.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the From Messina: Private Tour of Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Messina: Private Tour of Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Greek Theatre Ticket. €8 per person

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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