{"id":3913,"date":"2015-05-16T12:43:32","date_gmt":"2015-05-16T12:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cst.os2service.com\/senza-categoria-en\/sicilia-taormina-messina-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:43:13","slug":"sicilia-taormina-messina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.csttropea.it\/en\/tours-excursions\/sicilia-taormina-messina\/","title":{"rendered":"Sicily &#8211; Taormina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"131\"><strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"131\">Taormina \u2013 Full-Day Excursion from Calabria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"507\">Get ready to discover one of the most enchanting destinations in Sicily: <strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"278\">Taormina<\/strong>, the pearl of the Mediterranean. The day begins with a comfortable bus ride from Tropea along the scenic Tyrrhenian coast to <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"426\">Villa San Giovanni<\/strong>, where we\u2019ll take a short <strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"481\">20-minute ferry crossing<\/strong> to reach Messina, Sicily.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"749\">On board the bus, a friendly and knowledgeable tour escort will accompany you throughout the journey, sharing fascinating <strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"673\">stories, history, and local traditions<\/strong> of both Calabria and Sicily, making the trip itself an engaging experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"844\">Once in <strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"771\">Taormina<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll have <strong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"815\">about 4 hours of free time<\/strong> to explore at your own pace:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1297\">\n<li data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"939\">\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"939\">Visit the famous <strong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"882\">Greek Theatre<\/strong>, one of Italy\u2019s most breathtaking archaeological sites<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1051\">\n<p data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1051\">Stroll through the charming <strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"989\">historic center<\/strong>, full of colorful alleys, lively piazzas, and artisan shops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1129\">\n<p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1129\">Enjoy a delicious <strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1090\">Sicilian lunch<\/strong> in one of the many local restaurants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1197\">\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1197\">Do some <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1152\">shopping<\/strong> for ceramics, local delicacies, or fashion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1297\">\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1297\">Or take the <strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1225\">cable car<\/strong> down to the stunning <strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1262\">Isola Bella<\/strong> for a swim in crystal-clear waters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1402\">In the afternoon, we\u2019ll regroup and begin our return journey to Tropea, again accompanied by our guide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1417\"><strong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1417\">Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1589\">\n<li data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<p data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1463\">Round-trip bus transportation from Tropea<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1522\">\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1522\">Ferry ticket (Villa San Giovanni \u2013 Messina round trip)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1589\">\n<p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1589\">Tour escort on board with live commentary throughout the journey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1678\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1609\">What to bring:<\/strong> valid ID or passport, comfortable shoes, swimwear (optional), camera<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1735\">A perfect day of culture, sea, and unforgettable views!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"191\"><strong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"191\">Departure from Tropea: 7:30 AM \u2013 Return around 5:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"507\">\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taormina \u2013 Full-Day Excursion from Calabria Get ready to discover one of the most enchanting destinations in Sicily: Taormina, the pearl of the Mediterranean. 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