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Tour the best of Sicily on a private shore trip from Catania and Messina Italy port of calls to visit Taormina and Siracusa.
Best for Sicily first timers, families touring Italy with children and seniors these private Sicily port tours designed for cruise passengers with limited time are the best tours to enjoy the best of Sicily in 1 day at your own pace!
Nancy Aiello private shore excursions from Catania and Messina cruise ports include the following 2 TOUR OPTIONS bearing in mind that if you would like to visit a site or location that is not mentioned in our existing selection of tours we are glad to further customize your private shore excursion to suit your needs.
Contact us for your private one day Sicily port tour and let us know your preferred itinerary.

Meet your English speaking licensed driver guide in front of your cruise ship to spend a wonderful day discovering Taormina by the sea on board of a private boat and Taormina world-famous sights. After a scenic drive enjoy a private boat ride following the Taormina coast northwards until the beautiful beaches of Mazzarò and Isola Bella. The coastline is a wonderful combination of steep cliffs, rocks, seaside grottos, and golden and stony beaches. Assisted by your personal driver guide you have the option to swim, sunbathe and explore the crystal clear waters of the grottos. You will then reach Isola Bella, a stunning cove with a narrow split leading out to a nature reserve on a small rocky outcrop between rocks, stony beaches and Mediterranean vegetation. In this fantastic setting you will soak up the Italian lifestyle. The private tour will continue on to the unsurpassed beautiful town of Taormina, a tiny town whose beauty has been documented by writers for centuries. Goethe described Taormina, perched proudly above the sea, as "a part of paradise." where escorted by your official licensed tour guide you will enjoy the stunning views, the ancient ruins of the famed Greek theater and its fantastic view of Mount Etna, winding medieval streets and tiny passages each with its own secrets and an abundance of quaint shops, boutiques, great restaurants, cafés and ice-cream bars. At the end of your Sicily shore trip your personal driver transfers you back to the pier in time to board your cruise ship.
Please Note: This private sightseeing tour of Taormina includes pick up and drop off in Messina, Siracusa, Catania or Taormina port of calls.

* 2 hours private guided walking tour
* English speaking licensed professional tour guide
* English speaking licensed driver
* Private round trip transfer to/from Catania, or Messina or Siracus port of call
* Vehicle not at disposal while in Taormina
* Private boat tour available up to 5 guests
* Taormina must see sights tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
Length of the Shore Excursion: 6 hours (traffic pending)

Meet your English speaking licensed driver in front of your cruise ship to spend a wonderful day discovering history, art and archaeology on this fascinating day trip to Siracusa. A shore trip to the best-preserved Greek archeological treasures is a must for any history lover visiting Sicily. After a scenic drive along the Sicily countryside you reach Siracusa where you will meet your qualified licensed tourist guide who leads you first to the world-famous Neapolis Archaeological Park to visit the ancient Greek Theatre (5th century BC), the Roman Amphitheater, where gladiator fights were held. The tour continues on to the heart of the ancient town of Siracusa in the isle of Ortigia where you visit outstanding sights such as the Cathedral, the Arethusa Fountain and the imposing but elegant baroque palaces. Along the tour you can take a break at one of the many bars situated on the charming Cathedral Square for a tasting of delicious Sicilian sweets made from honey and almonds paired with the local Siracusa wine. In the afternoon, you will have free time to stroll around this tiny town full of history, along the typical narrow streets often adorned by splendid balconies, visit the numerous quaint shops and boutiques, or sit an one of the many bars for tasting a delicious Sicilian gelato or some typical Sicilian sweets. At the end of your Sicily shore trip your personal driver transfers you back to the pier in time to board your cruise ship.
Please Note: This private sightseeing tour of Siracusa includes pick up and drop off in Messina, Siracusa, Catania or Taormina port of calls.

* Private guided tour
* English speaking driver
* Multilingual official tour guide
* Mercedes Benz transportation
* Cruise ship pick up & drop off
* Siracusa must see sights tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors