Transport by Bus in Taormina

Messina to Taormina Freedom to Discover Sicily's Jewel

Great day!

Excellent tour guide, Gabriella, and driver , Antonio. Pick up on time at the ship was a big plus. We had a special request due to severe motion sickness and sent a message the day before when we looked at the route. Boarding the bus and found our seats reserved. We normally don’t do this but the day before I was soooo sick on a different bus. It was such a nice touch to go and not be sick all day!!! Our guide was easy to understand and was very knowledgeable. Plenty of time to explore on our own and no worries about the return time to the ship. Highly recommend!!!

From Messina ,Taormina Private Tour and ISola Bella Island Beach

Great Logistics, Beautiful Coast & Friendly Crew

This was one of our best shore excursions. Meeting our driver was simple because the van was parked right below the cruise port, no hunting around required. Filippo was reliable, calm behind the wheel, and knowledgeable about the area, and Sonia was excellent with communication and service throughout the day. Taormina’s historic center and panoramic sea views were lovely, and Isola Bella’s beach was a real highlight with its blue waters and unique natural setting. The mix of culture and beach time made the itinerary feel balanced and fun.

Tour Messina , Taormina and Isola Bella (beach)

The Dolce Vita — Perfect day in Taormina and Isola Bella from Messina Cruiseport

Silvia and Nicola gave us a lovely and perfect day! Pre-arrival Silvia reached out and provided helpful information and details — excellent communication. Our greeting was on time, warm and friendly, we felt like family from the start. As per the itinerary we went first to Taormina — beautiful town, gardens, shops and atmosphere and views! Silvia provided recommendations and maps and just the right amount of information and historical context. Nicola safely and expertly navigated the awkward and tight spots driving. We then were free to explore and they met us promptly as planned. We spent the afternoon at gorgeous Isola Bella beach. It is a rocky and a little bit slippery-getting-into-the water beach, but we snorkelled from the beach and saw lots of fish. Beautiful views — you can’t believe you are there — amazing location. We ended the day back in Messina with a hilltop stop, and stop to see the famous clock tower and were treated to authentic Sicilian Cannolas and gelato — light, crisp, sweet and delicious! A wonderful day to remember with beautiful vistas and kind, friendly and professional hosts.