Messina - Taormina (Tour C)
Mediterranean Excursions
- £35-45
- 4.5 hours
- Hard
We will begin our tour departing from the pier by coach and travelling approximately 50km along the highway to reach Taormina. The small town became one of the most popular Mediterranean sun spots and is perched on a terrace overlooking the sea and has a delightful medieval character
We will begin our tour departing from the pier by coach and travelling approximately 50km along the highway to reach Taormina. The small town became one of the most popular Mediterranean sun spots and is perched on a terrace overlooking the sea and has a delightful medieval character. Upon arrival we will leave our coach and begin our walking tour during which we will be able to admire from the outside the famous Gothic Corvaja Palace dating back to the XVth century. Afterwards we will make a visit inside the impressive Greek Theatre that is amazing for its spaciousness, its extraordinary acoustics and its stunning location. The theatre was reconstructed in Roman style in the 2nd century A.D with a diameter of 358 feet. It is the second largest theatre in Sicily after Syracuse. From the upper tiers spectacular views reveal majestic Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and still active volcano. Before our return to our ship we will have some free time to stroll in the broad pedestrian area where we will have the possibility to shop for local handicrafts or walk to Piazza del Duomo for a look at the old Dominican Monastery, now a deluxe hotel. Please make sure you have some comfortable walking shoes for this tour. Some steps will be encountered as well as some uneven ground, therefore this tour is not recommended for passengers with limited mobility.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN SEASON
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
