Location: Province of Messina
Top Things to do in Province of Messina
The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Province of Messina, Sicily
Messina (Italian: Provincia di Messina; Sicilian: Pruvincia di Missina) was a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital was the city of Messina. It was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Messina.
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1. 7-Day Highlights PRIVATE Sicily Tour - Only for you
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Destinations included in this tour: Catania, Etna, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Selinunte, Erice, Palermo, Monreale, Cefalù. Arrival Catania - Departure Palermo. The tour includes the following must-see spots : Palatina Chapel (Palermo) – Valley of Temples by night (Agrigento) – Sicilian cookies tasting (Erice), Granita or Cannolo (Noto) – Historical center and Seaview (Cefalù) – Greek ruins with seaview (Selinunte), 3 Dinners with Sicilian specialty
Inclusions: Dinner, Overnight in wine resort in the Etna area with a wine tasting and food, Overnights in Noto center or Relais 2 km from Noto with breakfast, Overnight in 4-star hotel with breakfast in Agrigento, Overnights in 4-star hotel or B&B superior apartment with breakfast in Palermo, Airport transfers, English speaking driver/guide or driver +English speaking tour guides every day, Transport by Luxury Mercedes vehicles with all the comforts
Exclusions: City Taxes or Tourist Tax, payable directly at hotel, during the check out (only in some cities), Lunches, dinners (Except 1 dinner on day 1), Tips
Reviewed By RossoVinoSusan
Came here with my husband for our wedding anniversary and we had a lovely experience is Cassa de montabalno. Maria the housekeeper was amazing. Very helpful friendly and when we arrived we had to organise a Covid test. She organised it with the help of Ivana and we were very happy that they helped us. Maria was a source of information and arranged us to go on a day tour on a Montabalno Day Tour with Nunzio the taxi driver. We had a wonderful day. I would highly recommend this b&b to anyone who loves the tv show. Only negative was we missed the season and not many restaurants were open but we didn’t starve. We bought our food in the local shop and ate on the balcony in the evening. Thank you for having us!
2. Taormina, Castelmola, Giardini Naxos, Isolabella (max 20 pax)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy the beauties of the most beautiful coast of Sicily, visiting 4 amazing sites: Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Isolabella and Castelmola, with a special stop to take pictures of the coast and Isolabella with its breathtaking views.
Inclusions: Professional English - speaking driver (or other language you prefer), Transportation by Mercedes luxury AC vehicle, all taxes and parking fees., Port pickup and drop-off, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Trench50
Tour knew our port was changed right when we did and adjusted the itenirary. Guide was very knowledgeable about the different areas. She also went out of her way to take us to the theatre in Taormina. Was one of the top days on entire trip.
3. 3 Days TREASURES OF THE EAST - with Local Guide -Private Excursions from Catania
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
- Exclusive Tours for personalized itineraries and flexibility - Led by a licensed LOCAL GUIDE for undivided attention - Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes Minivan - Customizable tours according to your interests - Available also starting from Taormina - SYRACUSE - NOTO - AGRIGENTO - TAORMINA - CYCLOPS COAST - CATANIA - ETNA Visiting Sicily is exciting and enriches the soul. The central position of the island in the Mediterranean has for centuries made it the ideal place for the integration of Mediterranean culture. Just think of the Carthaginian, Greek and Roman colonizations, when usages and customs of the Siculi, Elimi, and of the Sicani blended with those of the peoples who came from beyond the sea.
Inclusions: Private Guided Tours in archeological areas and towns, Transportation by Mercedes V-Class Minivan, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Winery Visit & Tasting, Food and drinks, Accommodation in Catania (booked by traveler), Gratuities, Entrance fees
Reviewed By amongthecastelli
Mimmo is a superb driver and guide. Informed, considerate and kind, he drove us across Sicily and revealed the character and mystery of Sicily to us along the way with intelligence, good cheer and humor. His English is impeccable. When we return, we will certainly use his services again. We loved Sicily, and Mimmo was a big part of the experience.
4. Best Of Messina Shore Excursion: Taormina, Naxos, Isolabella, Castelmola Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
FEW HRS IN MESSINA? THAT'S THE BEST TOUR FOR YOU. A PERFECT COMBINATION OF LANSCAPES, HISTORY, ARCAEOLOGY AND SPECTACULAR SCENARIES
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: ENTRANCE TICKETS AND MEALS
Reviewed By antonysM5377JU
The tour was fantastic and the sites we visited stunning. The driver was punctual and professional, the vehicle, comfortble and clean. 100% recommended
5. Mount Etna and Taormina Tour fom Palermo
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Multilanguage tour who will take you to Mount Etna up to 1900 meters. Short stop on the way climbing up the Volcano. Continuing our climb we will reach the ski resort Rifugio Sapienza (1900 meters a.s.l.). Here you will have free time to walk on the Silvester Craters, to explore the area and to relax. Lunch and ascent to the top (over 1900 meters) are not included, to purchase on your own. To ascent to the top (optional) you can buy cable car tickets directly on the spot, weather and volcanic conditions permitting. After your independent ascent to the top or hiking around Rifugio Sapienza, meet again your Driver and transfer to Taormina, the most glamorous town in Sicily. Here time at leisure to stroll around or visit on your own the Greek Theatre. At the end of the tour get back to Palermo. Please Note: this is a very long day tour (approx. 11vhours and half) which involves the team to drive for around 3 hours each way.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort, Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo, Visits as per itinerary
Exclusions: Meals and beverages, Gratuities, Etna ascent fees (if you wish to climb above 1900 meters), Entrance fees
Reviewed By person1987
Great sites and tour - enough time to explore sites at own pace. Driver / guide very nice and helpful. I was on a tour with just one other person, and our driver was flexible in light of small group size. Everyone wore masks.
6. Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Day Trip from Taormina
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4.2 based on 107 reviews
Explore two of Sicily’s top UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale – on a day trip from Taormina, led by a local guide! After getting acquainted with Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, visit the town of Piazza Armerina to see a staggering collection of Roman mosaics inside Villa Romana del Casale, an ancient hunting lodge. All entrance fees are payable locally.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide in Agrigento, Tour escort/host
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fee to the sites (approx 20 euros) - (free for EU citizens under 18 years with a valid ID)
Reviewed By Mity9887
Great couple of hours taking part in Italian cooking! See as it was during Covid-19, my partner and I were the only participants. We were greeted by Luca and offered coffee while they prepared the kitchen for us. We helped make bread, learnt how to make macaroni and of course, pizza! we had 2 breaks - and at each, we ate what we made and had a litre of house wine! The macaroni was made into '"pasta alla norma'' and it was my favourite dish of the course. They even emailed us the recipes after. I highly recommend doing this class, it's a cool way to experience with locals.
7. Giardini Naxos, Castelmola & Taormina
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3.8 based on 5 reviews
The daily tour starts with the visit of Giardini Naxos, stunning sea village and first Greek colony in Sicily. Quick stop to the Natural Reserve area of Isola Bella which is considered the “Pearl of Ionian Sea”thanks to its wild beauty. From here you can admire the stunning bay and two beautiful capes: Capo S. Andrea, with the lovely Blue Cave, and Capo Taormina. Then Castelmola will charm you with its Norman beauty; you can admire the main Church – dedicated to San Nicola – which dates back to the 30’s. Finally the daily tour brings you to Taormina, a popular Sicilian Medieval burg featuring very important historical sites: Palazzo Corvaja, the Greek Theatre, Piazza IX Aprile, the Clock Tower, the Dome, Badia Vecchia, Palazzo Duca di Santo Stefano and so on. Free time to enjoy its lanes, doing shopping local handycraft shops or fashion stores.
Inclusions: Multilingual Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Departure guarantee for min. 2 pax
Exclusions: Authorized guide (on request), Optional visits, Anything not included in “The rates include
Reviewed By Michael W
It was a very thorough trip and I feel that I really got a good idea of Sicily. I liked the tour and did not mind the walking. I was not so happy that we reached our hotel of the night at about 6:30, dinner was usually at 8 which didn't leave too much time in between. After dinner I usually went right to bed and then the bus was usually schedule to leave at about 8 in the morning. One of the hardest things was keeping clothes clean. I think it would have been nicer if they were a laundromat on the trip. Either in the hotel, or close by. I would wash a shirt but it would take a long time to dry. For me, that was the biggest hardship and the other people I spoke with said the same thing. So it was a good trip, but kind of rushed in the evening and the morning and no chance to clean clothes. Linda from Boston
8. Etna & Taormina one day tour small group from Syracuse
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3.7 based on 3 reviews
Taormina is too far? Etna without a guide is boring? Don't miss out a special opportunity! Pick-up from your Hotel in Syracuse. In one day you will : -visit with a naturalistic - geologist guide Mt. Etna; -discover a lava cave; - Taste a delicious Sicilian snack -Stroll and visit the beauties of Taormina
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, Food tasting, Snacks, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Michel M
I planned my day of holiday on the tour from Catania to the Aolian Island that was advertised for the following day. I sent several texts and around 8 emails for them to confirm where they could take me. The answer after 4 emails was just to clarify the question. I phoned at the end of the day and I was told that the tour on Viator for the following day is not theirs. Then I checked again, and I sent another link to show them it was theirs. The woman then told me that it is theirs, but if I book, she will cancel. She said several times "as I told you", with no apology for the false advertising. It seems they do that for a lot of tours. I wanted to rent a car from them in Mazolli, the agents that happened to be theirs were so rude! Don’t trust this company.
9. Taormina guided walking special tour
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
It is interesting, fun, picturesque, tasty and unforgettable. Easy because on foot and suitable for everyone, even children and the elderly.
Inclusions: I highly recommend it, the guided tour
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes
10. Sicily tour from Palermo to Taormina, 6 days, individual group
Private tour of Sicily with personal driver for 7 days for visit of the Palermo, Cefalù, Taormina, Syracuse and Etna vulcan with wine tour in winery with lunch and wine tasting Etna wine. This excursion is customised using a driver. A driver is a chauffeur specialized in driving you around, he is able to provide basic historical information, he can show you the main highlights, is knowledgeable and he has an umbrella of information. The driver will take care to give adequate time at all stops and to accommodate special requests when possible, to ensure that your experience in Sicily will be both memorable and enjoyable. The driver is not a Licensed Tour Guide and cannot take you inside monuments. In case you need a Licensed Local Guide you must pay a surcharge and we will arrange for Licensed Guide to meet you directly on the spot.
Inclusions: Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water in the car, tour local guide in Palermo for hours 3 for a cultural walk in Palermo centre
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Landing and facility fees, entrances to museums, palaces, monuments, theaters and archaeological sites
Reviewed By Zarina M
We used this company for a week-long trip to Sicily, including airport transfers, hotel transfers between Taormina, Siracusa, and Ragusa, and a few site and winery tours. The driving service was excellent---on time, professional, and knowledgeable. Both Francesco and Luciano were wonderful. We booked a few specialized tours on our own and those turned out to be better than the tours we booked through this company. I think guides can be hit or miss---Mila in Siracusa was wonderful and Teresa in Agrigento was on her telephone the entire time she was with us. The wineries they booked for us were also hit and miss---Murgo on Etna had great wines but we arrived an hour early and had to stand around in the rain, and the biodynamic winery in Noto (Cantina Marilina) had great food but wines that were largely undrinkable. There was also a problem with our chocolate tasting tour in Modica so we missed the laboratory visit. But I can't fault the company for the guides or the wineries, really. They are basically an excellent chauffeur service, and we can wholly recommend using them as a driving service. Their professionalism and courtesy made our holiday stress-free and, given the opportunity, we would book them again.
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