Messina Affordable Shuttle to Taormina and Castelmola Excursion S3534

Description

• Roundtrip shuttle transportation to Taormina and Castelmola from a central meeting point outside your Messina cruise port!
  
• Assistance on board the bus in English and Italian!
  
• Free map of the city!
  
• Free WiFi on board the bus!
  
• Free time to explore Taormina and Castelmola on your own!
  

See two spectacular Sicilian towns on this one unique shuttle excursion. Perched spectacularly on the side of a mountain, Taormina is one of Sicily's most popular summer destinations, a chic resort town popular with high-rollers on holiday and those wanting a taste of Sicily's sweet life or la dolce vita. Located on the eastern shores of Sicily is the beautiful medieval village of Castelmola. Ignored by many visitors to Sicily, this quaint mountaintop community offers unparalleled views of Mount Etna, Taormina, the Bay of Giardini Naxos, and the Strait of Messina. Built to protect and defend Taormina from invaders, today this quiet village makes for an interesting respite from the hustle and bustle of Taormina below.

Upon meeting your professional, English speaking guide close to your Messina cruise port, you will begin your 1.5-hour journey along the Sicilian coast in the comfort of a luxury, air-conditioned coach bus. Once you arrive in Taormina, you will enjoy 3 hours of free time to explore this picturesque city by the sea. You decide where to go and what you want to see! Maye take in The Ancient Theater with its spectacular view of Mount Etna and the bay of Naxos, Porta Messina, the northern entrance to the city, lined with small craft shops, antiques shops, small streets, fragrant, and multicolored alleys, the Duomo di San Nicola, built in the thirteenth century, reminiscent of Norman cathedrals, and Park Giovanni Colonna, the public garden of Taormina, which once belonged to the English noblewoman Lady Florence Trevelyan, built in the late nineteenth century on the model of the English garden, are just a few of the sites to explore. Just note that any entrance fees to attractions or sights as well as food and beverages are not included.

Then at the appointed time and spot, you will meet your driver for the next leg of the adventure. Once back on the bus you will make the 20-minute climb to Castelmola where you will enjoy capturing its breathtaking panoramic views. In the village itself, there are a number of interesting cafes, shops, churches, restaurants, and narrow alleys to discover. With no traffic inside the center of Castelmola, you can stroll with ease through the historic heart of this ancient community.

Your departure time from Castelmola is at 03:30 PM, please make sure to be on time at the designated meeting point. Once in the comfort of your luxury transportation, you will return to the same meeting area you started from and where you can walk back to your Messina cruise terminal or continue exploring at your leisure if time allows.

Please note: This excursion runs only when a cruise is on port! A separate voucher will be emailed to you. You must print the voucher and give it to the local operator in order to do the excursion; do not give them your Shore Excursioneer eticket.

What is included?

• Roundtrip shuttle transportation to Taormina and Castelmola from a central meeting point outside your Messina cruise port
  
• Assistance on board the bus in English and Italian
  
• Free map of the city
  
• Free WiFi on board the bus
  
• Free time to explore Taormina and Castelmola on your own

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
  
• Reservations need to be booked with a minimum of 2 days in advance.
• Please be advised this service is provided by reservation and your ticket IS NOT usable for a different time from the shown on your booking.
• If you miss your shuttle, there may or may NOT be space on another bus.
• This is a shuttle transportation service only and is not a guided excursion.
• Please note this excursion only runs from April to October and when a cruise ship is in port.
  
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
  
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for the entrance fee, refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
  
• Please pay attention to restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.
  
• YOU WILL RECEIVE A VOUCHER IN A SEPARATE EMAIL. YOU MUST BRING A PRINTED COPY OF THE VOUCHER TO BOARD THE BUS. DO NOT GIVE THEM OUR ETICKET!
  
• You must print and surrender a paper version of the voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund will be given to customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Where we meet

For this Messina Affordable Shuttle to Taormina and Castelmola Excursion, you will meet your friendly staff at Via Battisti close to your Messina Cruise Terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
  
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
  
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
  
• As there is no specific end time to the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ships scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time.
  
• Schedule times might change due to traffic or any other force majeure.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 48 Hours prior notice by email to: contact@shoreexcursioneer.com. For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator or guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.