Best of Messina and Naples

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This package includes: Highlights of Taormina and Castelmola, and Naples City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus

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Highlights of Taormina and Castelmola

Shore Excursion Size

Small

Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours

Activity Level

Moderate

Shore Excursion Leaves From

An approximately 5-minute walk from the cruise ship pier.

Food/Beverage Provided Not Included

Recommended Dress Casual seasonal clothing. Walking shoes, hat, camera.

Restrictions Must be able to get in/out of vehicle. Not wheelchair accessible.

Highlights of Sicily Tour (Taormina and Castelmola)

Relaxation is the name of the game on this highlights of Sicily tour, where you'll be transported and given a unique experience with as much flexibility and free time as you want.

Head to the charming town of Taormina, tucked onto a mountainside on the east coast of Sicily. Modern meets historical in Taormina, a chic, tourist-friendly resort town that also features medieval and ancient sites.

On this flexible tour in Sicily, you get to explore on your own. Many guests choose to visit the Teatro Greco, ruins of a theatre built in the 3rd century BC, or head to Piazza del Duomo, which features a medieval Cathedral with an ornate fountain built in the 17th century.

You might also enjoy Castelmola for a tour into the mountains where you will find sweeping views of rumbling Mt. Etna and the stunning blue of the Gulf of Naxos. This Taormina and Castelmola tour departs from the Messina cruise ship terminal upon your ship's arrival. Enjoy this half day tour with a small group and a truly individualized sightseeing experience.

This tour from Messina is available year round. Check the weather and dress for comfort on this tour. Light layers are suggested, and comfortable walking shoes are a must. Tickets for this tour do not include food, beverages, or entrance fees to museums or attractions. Snacks, however, will be available for purchase. Please note: this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Naples City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus

Shore Excursion Size

Standard

Shore Excursion Type Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Shore Excursion Duration 24 Hours

Activity Level

Easy

Shore Excursion Leaves From

Numerous bus stops throughout Naples. An approximately 10-minute walk is required to reach the closest stop.

Food/Beverage Provided Not Included

Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are suggested.

Restrictions This tour can accommodate a collapsible wheelchair. Guests must be able to walk on paved, as well as cobblestone surfaces. There are steps and steep curbs in some areas. Children ages 4 and younger may attend the tour free of charge with advanced notice at the time of booking. For safety reasons, it is strictly forbidden to bring luggage, awkwardly-sized bags, big backpacks, or bulky baggage on board the bus. Medium to small sized domestic animals are permitted on the bus, provided that they are on a leash and muzzled, or in a pet carrier. The pet carrier must be clean, in good condition, and must not contain food. The owner must ensure the animal does not disturb, damage, or dirty other passengers, the bus staff, or their possessions. The owner or the holder of the animal is liable for any damage caused by the animal. The driver can deny the animal access at any time if they believe that the animal might damage or compromise the bus or passengers' security. Any passenger who does not follow these restrictions, or whose animal has been denied access by the bus driver, is not eligible for a refund.

Naples Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Enjoy this excellent tour of Naples - Italy's vibrant seaside city. Dominated by Mount Vesuvius and bustling with life, discover the color, flavor, and visible delights of this city, rich in culture. Naples is a stunning city of contrasts situated on the unique Bay of Naples.

This hop on hop off bus tour provides you with the freedom to see as many sites as you'd like, or to enjoy a more leisurely day - it's your choice! Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time you first get on the bus so use the bus as much or as little as you please!

This Naples day tour allows you to savor this vibrant city, once home to the Bourbon kings, at its very best. There are four castles in the city, including the famous Castello del l' Ovothe (built in the 5th century) on the original site of the city, and the 11th century Norman Castle Nuovo. Other sights include the Duomo Cathedral and the Gesu Nuovo Church with its beautiful frescos. You can also see the famous Palazzo Reale, San Carlo Theater, and San Gennaro Catacombs dating back to the 4th century.

The traditional Neapolitan verve and hospitality awaits you. The bus tour is also ideal for shopping and tasting the many gastronomic delights that Naples has to offer.

Please Note: There are two bus routes with varying schedules and tour durations. Route A runs every 45 minutes from April to October and hourly from November to March, and it takes approximately one hour to complete the route without getting off. Route B runs every 45 minutes from April to October and every 75 minutes from November to March, and it takes approximately 75 minutes to complete the route without getting off. The Hop On Hop Off Bus tours are narrated in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, and Russian. First and last tour times vary by route and will be detailed in your electronic ticket.

Route A includes the following stops:

Largo Castello (Piazza Municipio)
Piazza del Gesu
Piazza Dante
Museo Archeologico
Porta San Gennaro
Palazzo Caracciolo
Stazione Garibaldi
Corso Umberto Shopping
Piazza Bovio / Universita

Route B includes the following stops:

Largo Castello (Piazza Municipio)
Piazza Vittoria
Viale Dohrn - Villa Pignatelli
Mergellina
Capo Posillipo
Posillipo
Parco Virgiliano
Via Petrarca
Piazza Vittoria (Via Arcoleo)
Chiatamone
Via Acton / Porto

To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please CLICK HERE.