Messina, Sicily overview

The setting for Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Messina has much to offer in the way of history. Its dramatic, boulder-filled harbor has challenged navigators since the days of Ulysses. Try to visit the city's Bell Tower at the stroke of noon--the hour when one of the world's largest and most fanciful mechanical clocks springs into action. Messina's museum is also noteworthy for its Renaissance masterworks.

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Private Taormina and Mount Etna

Private Taormina and Mount Etna

$170/Adult

Private Taormina and Mount Etna After meeting your professionally-trained guide, set out on the one...

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Taormina and the Blue Grotto

Taormina and the Blue Grotto

$172/Adult

Upon your arrival in Taormina, you'll have the opportunity to explore this enchanting town at your...

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Messina Walking Tour

Messina Walking Tour

$55/Adult

Messina Walking Tour Explore the essence of Messina on our captivating walking tour, where you'll i...

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Private Tour of Taormina and Castelmola

Private Tour of Taormina and Castelmola

$244.17/Adult

THIS IS A PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR Enjoy a wonderful introduction to the highlights of Taormina and Cast...

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The Best Cruise Ports For 2019

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731 Messina, Sicily Port Reviews

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by cwheels701

This was probably my favorite port. We went to Taormina and Mt. Etna on a shared tour excursion: https://italytoursharing.com/messina-port/mtetna-taormina. Being on Mt. Etna was truly life changing but bring a jacket! You're 6,000 feet above sea level and it's freezing! We went to a honey farm for free samples of honey, olive oil and wines and explored the beautiful shopping town or Taormina.

Visited: Oct 01, 2017

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by andrea10504

Such an easy port to get off and on the ship! Don’t do hop on hop off as too packed. Take the little train as it will go around and you can get off top for 5 mins for some photos. It’s a beautiful city and beautiful architecture. Train was €15 adults and €5 for kids. Then walk around near the port and check out the square where the astronomical clock is. One of my favorite ports

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by sarakimm

We went to Taormina and the Blue Grotto. One of my favorite ports. Taormina is breathtakingly beautiful, we did lots of sightseeing and shopping and then took a boat ride to the Blue Grotto where the water was an unbelievably beautiful blue color. Then they dropped anchor and we were able to swim around the boat. When we returned to the boat the captain served Prosecco to everyone and played Italian music. It was just wonderful.

Visited: Sep 03, 2019

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