Top Experiences in Fountain of Neptune (Fontana di Nettuno)

Taormina and Savoca tour is one of the most exciting Sicily day tours from Messina (port or city center) in particular for the lovers of the Godfather.

From the departing point, we will reach the ancient town of Savoca Sicily, a wonderful medieval village, named one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

You will start a little Savoca tour, following the footsteps of the Godfather movie by F.F. Coppola, to whom a statue is dedicated in the panoramic square of the village. This square is very popular also for hosting the famous bar Vitelli. Our guides will explain to you its history and its festivals.

Then we will leave for Taormina, known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. You will have a stroll in its ancient Corso Umberto, which has been recently one of the White Lotus Sicily locations for season 2.
We are waiting for you, we are ready to welcome you to live together with us the fantastic experience of the Taormina and Savoca tour, you will not regret it!

Join this extraordinary opportunity to discover and visit Mt.Etna (90 km away from Messina), the biggest active volcano in Europe. Make a stop to Taormina to see the Greek Theatre, Corso Umberto and its exclusive shops and famous bars. You will admire the wonderful landscape and Isola Bella, a nature reserve and UNESCO Heritage site.

Avoid the big crowy bus and save hours with van transportation to Mt. Etna and Taormina. This tour has not more than 19 persons and the time to reach the destinations takes shorther time than the 30/40 persons bus.
Explore some exint craters and lava fields at 9.000 fts altitude.
Free moreover offer 2 hrs of time in Taormina to sightsee, shop, and taste our famous cakes, like cannoli or granita. Enjoy the stunning view over the coastline and the Isola Bella marine nature reserve (Unesco heritage).

This Messina tour from the port is one of the Messina shore excursions that will take you to explore the legendary beauty of the natural side of Messina Sicily: you will reach the mariner villages, the lakes of Ganzirri and Capo Peloro, located in northeastern Sicily. You can admire the majestic view of the Strait of Messina between Sicily and the Italian mainland. In the summertime, you will be able to see the swordfishing activity by typical boats named felucas.

The second part of the Messina tour will continue in the downtown city with a visit to the Cathedral and the Bell Tower. You will discover the Arab–norman style of Catalani’s church, the Sanctuary of Montalto, and the Temple of Christ the King with a spectacular view overlooking the Strait of Messina and the port. During the Messina excursion, you will also admire the monument of “Madonnina del Porto” and the Fountain of Neptune.

Etna Alcantara tour is the experience to discover two totally different types of lava landscapes. The first part of the day will take you to the northern side of Mt. Etna at 6500 ft above sea level. Here you will learn about the stages that led to the origin of Mt. Etna and the different types of volcanic activities all hiking up to the edge of some of the extinct craters formed by the eruption of 2002.

In the second part of the Etna Alcantara tour, you will visit the Alcantara Valley where the Alcantara river has shaped the famous lava canyon formed by prehistoric lava flows of Mount Etna. Here you can decide whether to visit the most known area which is the Alcantara Gorges or to hike along the river banks up to the Gurne of Alcantara

Messina is the largest city in Sicily, and the second largest in Italy. The city has a population of around 200,000 people, and it's located on the east coast of the island. It was founded by Greek colonies in 734 B.C., which is almost 2,700 years ago!

Wonder around the city and see its beautiful sights with a local and experienced tour guide. During your private tour you will see the highlights in the Messina such as Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, The Fontana di Orion, Fontana di Nettuno and much more!

The history of Messina is filled with tales of battles and conquests, but it is also the story of its people. The city has a rich and diverse culture that can be seen in its architecture, cuisine, festivals, and more. It is one of the most important cities in Sicily and attracts visitors from all over the world.

We will depart from Messina, giving you the opportunity to visit the places selected by Francis Ford Coppola for the scenes of the marriage between Michael Corleone and Apollonia.

Have a relaxed walk with our guide on the streets of Savoca, and discover the Bar Vitelli and the Church of San Nicolò – which were chosen by the famous director for important scenes of his “The Godfather” saga. Our experience will continue then with the visit of Forza D’Agro, a small village which was also selected for a few scenes of all three parts of “The Godfather” saga. Our day trip will end with a return and a quick visit to Messina in particular the panoramic point from where you will admire the beauty of the historical centre, the port, and the mainland.

Taormina and Castelmola tour with Greek Theater will let you experience the history of one of the Sicilian Greek colonies and its astonishing ancient Theatre, used as a film set for many movies and TV series, such as the recent White Lotus Sicily show.

The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily a picturesque village situated just above Taormina, the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful setting and a wonderful outlook over the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna rising in the distance.
Then our journey continues with a Taormina walking tour, seeing the Aragonese-style Porta Catania and Corso Umberto, once part of the ancient Roman street Via Valeria.
Enjoy a Taormina walking tour visiting the monuments of the town, as well as the most exclusive shops, restaurants, and hotels, such as the famous San Domenico Palace and the newest White Lotus Sicily location and the theatre of Taormina, the second-largest in Sicily, built by Greeks and Romans in the 3rd century BC.

Discover the charm of Taormina and learn the secrets of the italian pizza in a typical restaurant; enjoy your pizza for lunch with a good glass of wine and after have a relaxed walked on Corso Umberto, the main street of Taormina admiring the views and the atmosphere of this unique place.

Experience the history and culture of Messina, one of the largest cities in Sicily together with its historical center. Located in the northeastern part of the island, the city center suffered the disaster of the earthquake on December 28, 1908. The Regional Museum of Messina preserves original decorations and precious works of art, recovered among the ravages of the old city: mosaics, paintings, sculptures, statues, and extremely decorated funerary monuments are just some of the pieces of art exhibited in the halls of the museum. The masterpieces of the Regional Museum of Messina are doubtless the works of art by Antonello da Messina, Montorsoli and Caravaggio provided between the XV and the XVII century. Furthermore, focus on the archaeological exhibition, testifying the past history of Messina when it was a Greek colony (Zancle) and then a province of the Roman Empire. Don’t miss the hypogeum complex of the Monastery of Saint Salvatore dei Greci.

This Etna wine tour, among our day trips from Messina, is dedicated to those who love wine and want to try the local production.
We will have a first stop in the famous town of Taormina, one of the most relevant tourist destinations in Sicily. After a visit to the historical center with its monuments and fashion boutiques, we will continue our Etna wine tour discovering one of the typical Sicilian wineries based on the volcanic slopes.
Here you will meet the winegrower and owner of the estate. He will introduce you to the characteristics of the local grapes, made so special and precious by the volcanic soils and by the great amount of sun to which they are exposed.
You can try different kinds of Etna wines accompanied by a good variety of local and tasty Sicilian food: you will see why this is one of our most requested Sicily day tours.

This is one of our day trips from Messina port. The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily, a picturesque village just above Taormina. Here you can enjoy a beautiful landscape, with a wonderful terrace overlooking Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, and the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily.
After a stroll in the medieval village of Castelmola Sicily, we will get to the beautiful Taormina. We will go along Corso Umberto, the ancient Roman Street Valeria. You can enjoy typical things to do in Taormina: the historic center with a tour guide or on your own, the Greek-roman theatre (the ancient theatre of Taormina, optional), the old churches and monuments, the most exclusive shops, the pastries, and ice cream shops to taste local products and treats.

This Taormina excursion also includes lunch in one of the typical restaurants, to try the specialties of Sicilian cooking.

Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. It is located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. The volcano is the highest point on the island and it is also one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Enjoy this private tour to Taormina and Castelmola from Messina. Taormina and Castelmola are two towns in Sicily, Italy that have a rich history and culture. It is one of the most visited places in Europe by travelers.

The town has a lot to offer for tourists from different countries. The local cuisine is worth trying out, as well as the many museums and churches. The history of Taormina dates back to the Greek period, while Castelmola was built by the Arabs in 878 AD.

You will enjoy a private guided tour with an experienced local guide who will take you to see some of Messina's best attractions and amazing sight of Etna on this day trip from Messina