The Port of Messina is the most important in Italy for the number of passengers carried and located in one of the most beautiful places in the world: The Strait of Messina which offers a unique view of the two coasts, the Sicilian and Calabrian that seem to touch .

The landing in the port this is an ideal opportunity to visit some of the most picturesque towns and areas of North Eastern Sicily.

Taomina and the Greek Theater, Mount Etna and its famous wines, but also Savoca, memorable location for the film The Godfather and the natural caves Alcantara are the destinations of Sicily Shore Excursions organized by Sicily Choice Tours, you can meet the most diverse tastes and needs of cruise ship travelers.

Castelmola & Taormina

CASTELMOLA
Warm friendly people and spectacular panoramas characterize this village. Castelmola offers a balcony over Taormina and the bay of Giardini Naxos and is framed by the mysterious and beautiful active volcano, Mount Etna.

TAORMINA
Taormina has proved a source of inspiration to novelists and writers throughout the centuries from Ovid to Goethe and D.H. Lawrence. Taormina’s Greek theater was built in the third century BC, renovated by the Romans, and is now used for summer performances

Etna & Winery

ETNA
Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Italy. Located near the east coast of the island of Sicily, it is 10,900 feet (3,329 meters) tall with a base circumference of about 93 miles (150 kilometers). It is also the volcano with the longest record of continuous eruption.

WINERY
Unique climate and ground conditions determine the typicality of the Etna grapes and wine.The volcanic ground is rich in minerals. The best winerys in Etna area.