What to do and see in Messina, Sicily: The Best Multi-day Tours

August 16, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

At Sicily’s northeast tip, Messina is the first city being kicked by mainland Italy’s boot, just three miles across the Strait of Messina. It's a main port of entry for visitors via hydrofoils and ferries. Trains board the ferry, too, before continuing service. The 12th-century Norman cathedral, rebuilt after a 1908 earthquake destroyed it and much of the town, is the most famous attraction.
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1. Southern Italy and Sicily from Rome to Palermo 10 days - group max 10 persons

Catania Tour Private Day Tour

The tour starts in Rome and ends in Palermo. We discover Southern Italy and Sicily during this10 day tour package, we visit more than 20 amazing destinations in Italy, all the vist of the main historical and achaelogical sites are leaded by and expert local guide. Our southern Italy and Sicily tour includes accommodations as well as an expert local guide where it's required and mentioned in the program, meals, transport by Mercedes van, with a group composed by not more than 10 persons. SMALL GROUP MAKES YOUR EXPERIENCE UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE. 100% FLEXIBILITY ON TIMING AND DESTINATIONS (TIME PERMITTING WE CAN ADD MORE SITES) ACCORDING OUR CLIENTS WISHES OR NEEDS.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, water and soft drinks available for free on board

Exclusions: meals not included in the program and entrance not included in the program

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.

2. Best Of Estern Sicily In 3 Days: Etna, Cyclops Riviera, Taormina, Godfather

MESSINA CRUISE TOUR

A fantastic tour to enjoy the beauties of Sicily, stunning art, history, archeology, stunning beachs and delicious food. The tour starts / ends from Catania; we visit this beautiful towns rich of attractions and from here every day we move on to visit: - Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe - the Cyclops Riviera, visiting 2 enchanting fishermans village still intact, the best sea food restaurants are here; - Taormina, the ancient Greek colony, with its pedestrian path full attractions, shops, restaurants, amazing views and more else; - Castelmola, a medieval village perched on the rock above Taormina; with its towering fortress and the picturesque streats; - Giardini Naxos, with its amazing bay and the great coast line; - Savoca, one of the most beautiful Italian villages, location of Coppola's "Godfather" and also for its marvelous ancient monuments; - Catania city: cathedral, fish market, Opera House, Castel and big shopping centers.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Exclusions: entrance tickets where requred and ehat not mentioned in the main program

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

3. El Mejor Recorrido De Sicilia En 5 Dias

Sicily Best Tour

have the posibilidad de visitar los principales lugares historicos de la isla desfrutando to the maximo el tiempo to disposicion que tendras, el chofer sera disponible to ayudarte to tener a vacaciones organizada.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver speaking the language of the tour you request, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: hotel, Food and beverages, entrance fees to Monuments, theaters and tips (optional)

Reviewed By Diana Z

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

4. Best of Sicily: 3 Nights 4 Days Eastern Sicily - Private Tour From Catania

Sicily Best Tour

A fantastic tour to enjoy the beauties of the east part of Sicily, rich of art, history, archaeology, stunning beachs and delicious food.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottle of water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Entrances to museums, restaurant, theaters and tips.

Reviewed By Diana Z

Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.

5. 6 days guided tour of Sicily:Agrigento Noto Ragusa Modica

Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Discover Messina Sicily

Choose this guided tour of Sicily and take the chance to explore in 6 days amazing destinations in South Sicily: from the Greek-roman colonies of the Temple Valley Agrigento to Sicily baroque of Noto Modica Ragusa Valley, all of them included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sicilian sites.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions:

Reviewed By FelicityH222

We started with the boat tour in the morning. Seeing Sicily from the water was beautiful and an amazing experience. I love swimming in the crystal clear water - it definitely helped with my fear of “what’s swimming under me??” Taormina is beautiful and the knowledge and warmth our tour guide Chiara made the experience exponentially more amazing

6. Guided tour of the church of Annunziata dei Catalani

Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Discover Messina Sicily

The Church SS. Annunziata of Catalans was built in Norman times, between 1150 and 1200, on the ruins of the ancient temple of Neptune and probably of a later Arab mosque. Restored in the Aragonese era it was elevated to the rank of the royal chapel. In the last years of the 15th century the Catalan nation, who came to Messina in the wake of Peter III of Aragon, asked the Spanish crown to use the church. Since then it has been known under the current title of SS. Annunziata of Catalans. The earthquake of 28 December 1908 saved it by collapsing all the superfetations of the Baroque era and the factory bodies attached to the outside of the apsidal sector, bringing to light the primitive architectural structures that testify among other things the succession of the dominations that have occurred in the city over the centuries. Today the church is on a lower street level because, after the 1908 earthquake, the modern city was rebuilt on the rubble caused by the cataclysm.

Inclusions: The snacks are intended to a small tasting of sweets such as cannoli or gelato.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By FelicityH222

We started with the boat tour in the morning. Seeing Sicily from the water was beautiful and an amazing experience. I love swimming in the crystal clear water - it definitely helped with my fear of “what’s swimming under me??” Taormina is beautiful and the knowledge and warmth our tour guide Chiara made the experience exponentially more amazing

7. 6 days guided tour of Sicily: the nortwest from Trapani to Cefalù

Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Discover Messina Sicily

Among our tours of Sicily with this one you can take the opportunity to explore the Northwestern side of the island: be enchanted by the Salt Pans of Trapani, Erice, Palermo, Cefalù & Monreale, capitals of the Arab-Norman heritage of Sicily. Start visiting the nature reserve of the Salt pans of Trapani, a unique place where it’s still preserved the old tradition of the salt extraction and continue with Erice, where you can discover the old medieval village and the castle. Don’t forget to taste the typical local cookies. You will discover also the capital of Sicily, Palermo, where you have the opportunity to admire the monuments that testify the Arab and Norman dominations in Sicily. Nearby Palermo, Cefalù and Monreale, are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Sicily. Their charming Cathedrals keeps inside mosaic decorations dating back from the XII century. In the last day, we’ll go to Caccamo, where one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Sicily stands.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By FelicityH222

We started with the boat tour in the morning. Seeing Sicily from the water was beautiful and an amazing experience. I love swimming in the crystal clear water - it definitely helped with my fear of “what’s swimming under me??” Taormina is beautiful and the knowledge and warmth our tour guide Chiara made the experience exponentially more amazing

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