Messina cruise excursions
Shore excursions from Messina
Start with our Signature Tour, then compare alternative formats for Taormina, Etna, food, film locations, private touring and shorter city days.
Exclusive Taormina and Messina
Taormina's views and a Messina orientation without the longer Etna commitment.
- Duration
- Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes
- Group
- Standard
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Not included
Strong first-time choice when a full Etna day feels too long
Castelmola and Taormina
Two hilltowns, panoramic views and elegant Ionian atmosphere.
- Duration
- Approximately 6 hours
- Group
- Standard
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Not included
Works best for a full port day focused on scenery rather than Etna
Messina Walking Tour
Stay close to the ship and see Messina's essential landmarks.
- Duration
- Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
- Group
- Small
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Not included
Better for shorter calls
Small Group Messina Sicilian Street Food Walk with Tastings
Sicilian flavours close to port on a mostly flat central route.
- Duration
- Approximately 3 hours
- Group
- Small
- Activity
- Easy
- Food
- Tastings included
Easy to remain close to port
Taormina and Savoca with The Godfather
Film-location villages and Taormina in one regional day.
- Duration
- Approximately 6 hours
- Group
- Standard
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Not included
Works best for a full port day
Taormina On Your Own from Messina
Transport arranged; Taormina explored at your own pace.
- Duration
- Approximately 6 hours
- Group
- Independent-style
- Activity
- Easy
- Food
- Not included
Works best for a full port day
Taormina and Winery Adventure
Hilltown time and a structured winery tasting on one day ashore.
- Duration
- Approximately 7 hours
- Group
- Small
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Snacks and beverages
Uses most of a full port day
Private Taormina and Mount Etna
The classic Etna and Taormina combination at a private pace.
- Duration
- Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes
- Group
- Private
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Not included
Uses most of the day — requires a long call
Private Taormina and Castelmola
Private scenery and flexibility without the longest Etna day.
- Duration
- Approximately 4 hours
- Group
- Private
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Not included
More manageable private choice for mid-length calls
Private Ruins of Tindari and the Black Madonna
Northern coast scenery and Tindari for travellers seeking something different.
- Duration
- Approximately 4 hours
- Group
- Private
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Not included
Best for repeat visitors
Mt Etna and Taormina
The classic volcano-and-hilltown combination in a standard group format.
- Duration
- Approximately 7 hours
- Group
- Standard
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Not included
Works best for a full port day
Taormina and Etna with The Gold of the Gods
Volcano, hilltown and a farm tasting in one regional day.
- Duration
- Approximately 7 hours
- Group
- Standard
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food
- Snacks and beverages
Uses most of a full port day