Messina

Sicily Airport Transfer will take you directly from your hotel to explore Taormina, which is well thought out to be the capital of tourism in Sicily, and to Alcantara Gorges.

Here, you will be able to have a walk at your leisure: thanks to the information that our drivers will give you on the journey, you will be free to explore this little “gem” of a town independently. Taormina is a mixture of art, history, beauty, scenery and elegance situated on a hill above Giardini Naxos.

The town has Greek and Roman origins, and about one thousand years ago it was declared the capital of the Normans by King Ruggero as its elevated position made it a secure stronghold against the attacks from the Moors coming from the sea. You can walk for about a kilometer along the Corso Umberto – the characteristic, traffic-free main road beginning and ending with 2 arches – Porta Catania and Porta Messina. Visit the Odeon, the Corvaja Palace, the Greek theatre – still used today for concerts, the Belvedere square, which looks out over the Ionian sea, Naxos bay and Etna, the public gardens with their quaint little stonework buildings, created with passion in 1884 by an English noblewoman, the cathedral – an remarkable example of a church cum fortress, and the Duchi Santo Stefano Palace.

Video about Taormina and Alcantara excursion

Taormina is also full of luxury boutiques, where you can find most designer brands and enjoy shopping without the hassle of endless traffic.

After our visit to Taormina we will make our way to the wonderful Alcantara Gorge, 15 kilometers away, where within a steep canyon of lava rock the icy river flows in a torrent that is both terrifying and fascinating at the same time. The Gorge is a result of the meeting between freezing water, clay Stone and the lava flow from a long ago eruption. The collusion of these 3 natural elements has created a sight of nature that attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Discover the beauty of Taormina and Alcantara with Sicily Airport Transfer.