Private Tour of Etna, Taormina & Castelmola from Messina: Eastern Sicily's Gems

Highlights

• Mount Etna: Active Volcano
• Taormina & Castelmola
• Exclusive Private Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Chiesa Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani

   1h

   Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani is a small church located in the heart of the old town of Palermo. It was built in 1230 and was heavily damaged during the earthquake of 1693. In 1716, it was rebuilt by architect Domenico Antonio Vaccaro and became one of the most important symbols for Sicilian Baroque architecture. It is now considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited churches in Palermo. The church has been transformed into a museum displaying various cultural artifacts from ancient to modern times which include paintings, sculptures, mosaics, frescoes and more.

2. 2

   Fontana di Orione

   1h

   The Fontana di Orion is a Renaissance-style fountain in the main square of Orvieto, Italy. It was built between 1533 and 1545 by the architect Domenico Fontana. The Fontana di Orion is a Renaissance-style fountain in the main square of Orvieto, Italy. It was built between 1533 and 1545 by the architect Domenico Fontana. Its design features four figures representing Justice, Prudence, Strength and Fortitude with a central basin reserved for Neptune. The fountain was restored in 1875 after suffering damage during an earthquake.

3. 3

   Votive Temple of Christ The King

   1h

   The Sacrario di Cristo Re messina is the most important religious monument in Messina, Italy. It was built on the site where St. Dominic died in 1221. The Sacrario di Cristo Re messina has been a place of worship for centuries and still remains a place of pilgrimage to this day.

4. 4

   Fontana di Nettuno

   30min

   Fontana di Nettuno is a fountain in the center of Messina, Sicily. It was built by the architect Nicola Salvi in 1778 and has been called "the most beautiful fountain in Italy." Fontana di Nettuna is located at the intersection of Via Roma and Via San Michele. It is an example of baroque architecture with a picturesque view of the city. The fountain has been restored several times since its construction, but it still retains its original beauty.

5. 5

   Mount Etna

   2h

   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. Mount Etna has been around for over 3,000 years and it has erupted more than 40 times since then. It has also been used as a source of natural gas, sulfur and sulfur dioxide.

6. 6

   Valle Del Bove

   1h

   Valle del Bove is a beautiful valley in the Italian Alps. It is known for its natural beauty and has been a tourist destination since ancient times. Valle del Bove is a perfect example of how history, culture, and nature can combine to create one of the most appealing places in Italy. The entire valley is surrounded by peaks that rise to over 3,000 meters above sea level. There are also many cultural and historical sites around the valley which make it an ideal destination for travelers who want to see more than just stunning views. The Valle del Bove was formed about 10,000 years ago by glaciers that covered all of Valle d'Aosta. It was then later inhabited by people who lived there from prehistoric times until the Middle Ages.

7. 7

   Messina

   1h

   The rest of the time you will be travelling

Before you go

Location

Via G. Garibaldi 111, 98122, Italy