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About Messina Shore Excursions

Find the best version of your day ashore. We publish cruise-specific planning for Messina as a gateway to Etna, Taormina and eastern Sicily.

Messina is rarely only about the city beside the ship. For many port calls it is the starting point for Mount Etna, Taormina, Castelmola, Savoca and Sicilian food and wine experiences. This site exists to help you choose the best version of that day ashore.

Our flagship recommendation is the Etna & Taormina Signature Tour, arranged with Papillon Service. We also compare alternative excursions from Shore Excursions Group so you can match time, mobility and interests fairly.

Read how we decide in our methodology, and see our affiliate disclosure for commercial relationships.